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CWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The international Cat Writers' Association Inc. will hold its 18th Annual Conference in White Plains, NY. The fun will begin on November 17 and end on November 19. The conference is open to anyone interested in pet writing and will feature two days of professional seminars with nationally known speakers. The annual CWA Awards Banquet features special awards for writing and graphic arts totaling $12,000.

The conference is our once-a-year time to get together to learn, network, be recognized, be inspired and celebrate with our peers, editors and agents and our sponsors.

The CWA reserves the right to make minor scheduling changes and/or substitutions in topics or speakers. Registrations are non-refundable.

NOTE: Additional information will be added, as available.

CONFERENCE HOTEL

Crowne Plaza White Plains Hotel
66 Hale Avenue
White Plains, New York 10601
914-682-0050 or 800-227-6963
www.crowneplaza.com/whiteplainsny
(Enter group code UE1)

ROOM RATE: CWA has reserved a block of rooms for CWA Conference attendees at a special rate of $119 (single/double) plus tax per night. Ask for the International Cat Writers Association room rate. Make reservations by October 29, after which rates go up. (No pets allowed, other than service animals).

TRANSPORTATION

Hotel will provide free shuttle to and from the train and Westchester County Airport, and to and from the Westchester Cat Show (www.westchester-feline.org) every hour from 8 am to 6 pm during the cat show on Saturday and Sunday.

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EDITOR/AGENT APPOINTMENTS

Full Conference registration required.

One-on-one 15-minute appointments are made on first-come, first-serve basis. Editors/agents are still being confirmed. For more information, contact the CWA appointment coordinator Heike Hagenguth at worddesign@usa.net

DO NOT REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL/UNLESS YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THE FULL CONFERENCE.

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PET BOOK SALE

PET BOOK SALE!
Sponsored by Westchester Feline Club
FULL REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION

Because we have no participating bookstore, any author wishing to sell books at the cat show will be responsible for his or her own books and their sale. If you want to band together with others to share time at the booth, that's fine.

The booth will be available from 9-5 There is the possibility that someone will be there full-time to help sell, but there's no guarantee. Books may be shipped to the Crowne Plaza the week of the conference.

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TNT--DOOR PRIZE & CONFERENCE FOLDER STUFFING PARTY

Thursday November 17, 7:00 pm

Start your conference experience off right with an informal networking event. Includes a light meal and a "sneak peak" at all the goodies--all "Kittens" (new attendees) are especially welcome at this get-to-know-you event!

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CONFERENCE SEMINARS

Here is a preliminary seminar schedule for the 2011 CWA conference. Please remember everything on this schedule is subject to change. More speakers will be added to the panels and extra seminars will be added as we get closer to the conference. We hope this will tickle your interest.

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    CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

    • FRIDAY SEMINARS
      Friday, November 18
      Refreshments sponsored by Petfinder.com

    • FRIDAY RECEPTION
      Friday, November 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
      Sponsored by the ASPCA

      DINNER to Follow
      Entertainment by Amy Shojai, Susan Logan, Bill Pfleging
      Dinner Co-Sponsored by:
      Morris Animal Foundation, Bowtie Inc, Comfort Zone with Feliway from Central life Sciences

    • SATURDAY BREAKFAST
      ELECTION of OFFICERS
      Saturday, November 19, time tba
      Sponsored by Hartz®

    • SATURDAY LUNCHEON
      Saturday November 19, time tba
      Sponsored by the ASPCA

    • SATURDAY RECEPTION
      (dressy attire requested)
      Saturday November 19, 6:30 PM

    • AWARDS BANQUET
      Sponsored by Nestle-Purina PetCare Company

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    REGISTRATION INFORMATION

    The CWA reserves the right to make minor scheduling changes and/or substitutions in topics or speakers. Please check back frequently for updates. Registrations are non-refundable.

    CWA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

    • YOU CAN REGISTER TWO WAYS Complete the form online, print, sign and mail the PDF registration form, along with your check or Money order for the proper amount in US Funds, payable to Cat Writers' Association Inc.
      2) Alternatively, you may complete the registration form online and email it using the email form button, and then make your payment using the PayPal link below
    • SEPARATE PAPER FORMS for snail-mail registration must be completed for each registrant or guest, for badge information.
    • FULL REGISTRATION includes seminars, banquets, receptions, Sat. breakfast & lunch, editor-agent appointments, & opportunity to sign books.
    • YOU MAY NOT SPLIT/SHARE A FULL OR "SPECIAL" REGISTRATION.
    • *EXHIBITOR or AWARDS SPECIAL registrations EXCLUDE editor/agent appointments & signing books.
    • A LA CARTE selections are for those who have not purchased a FULL or SPECIAL registration. A LA CARTE MEALS must also register by November 7th deadline.
    • SEMINAR-ONLY registration is available at the door, BUT extra conference materials (folios, programs, prizes) will only be distributed on an as-available basis.
    • CONFIRMATION of your registration can be made ONLY if you provide a valid Email or SAE/postcard.
    • MATERIALS will be distributed onsite.
    • Registrations are non-refundable.
    • QUESTIONS? Email Sharon Melnyk at cwaconfregistrarsam@gmail.com

    Now, you can pay your conference registration fees using PayPal!

    FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

    Conference Registration:

    FOR QUESTIONS, please email cwaconfregistrarsam@gmail.com

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