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BESLA's
25th Annual Conference
Harnessing the Legacy

JW Marriott Starr Pass
Resort & Spa
3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85745

   Conference Schedule
   Pre Conference Receptions
    Conference Brochure


BESLA 2005 Sponsors


LUNCHEON SPONSOR



Group Airfare Discounts

Please call your airline preference to book your reservation using the appropriate codes listed below or contact Tezel Travel Specialists to assist you with your travel needs.  Ask for Lina at (212) 944-2121, Ext. 247

American Airlines- Meeting Desk 1
(800) 433-1790, Code: A70H4BJ

Continental Airlines- Meeting Works
(800) 468-7022
Reference Z Code ZPEV and Agreement Code 3E2V3J

America West Airlines visit
www.americawest.com for fares.

BESLA Membership & Registration Form
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa

Reserve now and secure your room
by Calling 888-527-8989
Or visit www.jwmarriottstarrpass.com (cut-off date Friday, October 7, 2005)

Remember to identify yourself as being with the BESLA group to receive the special group rate of $169 s/d per room, per night (plus applicable taxes) $125 savings off the hotel rack rate! First and last night deposits are required for all reservations.

We look forward to seeing you in Tucson!

The BESLA

Silver Anniversary Conference Chairs
Denis E. Kellman, Esq., President William L. Strickland, Esq., Chairman

Instructions

Please read this page in its entirety before completing the attached forms.

Annual membership dues are valid from November 1 until October 31 of each year.

Automatic renewal is available on line via VeriSign.

A Membership application MUST be completed and filed with the BESLA office to register and/or otherwise participate in BESLA sponsored activities (including, without limitation, the Annual BESLA Conference).

This primary address is the member address to which BESLA correspondence will be mailed. Please furnish the BESLA office with prompt written notice of any change of member information (including, without limitation, member primary address and e-mail address). BESLA may make its members names and addresses available to companies and organizations that help contribute non-dues dollars to BESLA. However, a member may furnish BESLA with written notice (on or before December 1) of a members preference (i) not to receive mailings other than those from BESLA or (ii) not to be included in the BESLA membership directory.

Member Category Requirements

  • Lawyers must provide Bar Association and state number.

  • Students must present official evidence of full-time student status (e.g., current school picture ID).

  • Recent law practitioners must present verification of recent graduation (2005).

  • Patrons (Lifetime general membership).

  • Sustaining (Lifetime associate membership).

Refunds

The membership fee is non-refundable.

Annual Conference and BESLA related activities (fund raisers are exempt.)

Conference registration fees are based on BESLA membership categories. Your membership must be current in order for you to take advantage of the member registration fee.

Full registration for the BESLA Annual Conference includes many MCLE accredited educational sessions and several networking functions.

Registration forms submitted via mail must be postmarked on or before October 17, 2005 to qualify as the Advance registrations at the advance fee. Registrations submitted via fax or the Internet must be date/time stamped by 11:59 p.m. (eastern standard time) on or before October 17, 2005. *Advance registrations are defined as any payment made prior to on-site registration.

Full payment must be received with your registration form. Make checks payable to BESLA or charge your registration to American Express, Visa, Master Card, Discover Cards. Registrations without complete payment will not be processed.

No refunds will be granted. Refunds are not granted for no-shows. Registrations are non-transferable and substitutions are not allowed. No exceptions.

Online Membership other Registrations. Do not re-enter your payment online twice. If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact the Webmaster listed on the BESLA website.

Name Badges

The Full Conference Registration Badge will afford access to the following functions: (A) ALL BESLA sponsored educational activities {i.e., conference seminars, panels, roundtables and other program activities) AND (B) the Meal Function Only Badge" activities listed below.

The "Meal Function Only Badge will afford access ONLY to the following functions: {A) the welcome reception; (B) all brunches, luncheons; (C) any BESLA sponsored entertainment activity included m the registration materials and (D) the Annual Gala Reception and Dinner.

Tickets

Subject to seating capacity and other dining restrictions, a limited number of Annual Gala Reception and Dinner Only tickets may be purchased, on-site on a "first come-first serve" basis. Advance tickets and table sales are available.

*I have read this information and have agreed to all statements and to furnish all necessary information.  

 

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