Conference Registration

Online Registration

Register online with the conference registrar, Progress in Planning (form will open in a new browser window).
[Exhibitors: please do not register here. A special link will be sent to you by the exhibits manager.]

Regular, affiliated: $245 (register by October 17 and save!)
Regular, nonaffiliated: $265
Spouse Event Pass: $115 (valid for all General Sessions, Liturgies, and the Resource Expo with full registration of a spouse)
Late, affiliated: $265 (received after October 17)
Late, nonaffiliated: $285
Daily Rate: $115 (available for Friday and/or Saturday)

Registration Questions?

Progress In Planning, Inc.
14 W. Burlington Ave., Suite 14
La Grange, IL 60525
Ph: 708.352.1677 x27
Fax: 708.352.2117
Attn: Trina Barlow
[Email: tbarlow@pipsite.com]

Substitution Policy

Substitutions can be made only during on-site registration at the Cleveland Convention Center for a $10 fee. To make a substitution, present the registration confirmation information at the conference registration desk. A new name badge will be issued. No substitutions will be handled prior to the conference.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation notification must be received in writing prior to Friday, November 7, 2008, to qualify for a refund. No refunds will be granted after November 7, 2008. A refund of the registration fee minus a $25 processing fee will be issued in January 2009. All cancellation letters should be mailed to: Progress in Planning - 14 W. Burlington Ave., Suite 14 - La Grange, IL 60525 Attn: Trina Barlow (Tel: 708.352.1677 x27) or sent by fax to 708.352.2117.

Scholarships

The Regional Scholarships, Sr. Thea Bowman and the Mary Jean Hart Memorial Scholarships are sponsored by the Catholic Youth Foundation USA. Applications are due by September 15, 2008. Download the forms:

Airline Discount Information

Continental Airlines offers discounts off published fares of 2% to 15% or Zone Fares. Call your travel professional or Continental MeetingWorks at 800-468-7022 for reservations. Refer to Z Code ZDW0 and Agreement Code: DEH3R0. Or, save an additional 3% off by booking your own reservations at www.continental.com. Choose your flight times and access your meeting discounts by inserting ZDW0DEH3R0 in the Offer Code box. (There is a $10 charge for reservations made over the phone.)

Hotel Information

The conference is being held at the Cleveland Convention Center (located at 500 Lakeside Ave in downtown Cleveland). There are four different hotels to choose from with NCCYM group rates ranging from $92 - $119 plus tax (currently 15.25%) per night. Rates are good for single, double, triple or quad occupancy. To reserve a room, be sure to ask for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry group rate. Rooms must be reserved by November 12, 2008 to guarantee discounted rates. The hotels for the 2008 NCCYM are:

hotel	website	rate	parking rate
Crowne Plaza - Cleveland City Centre 777 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland, OH44114 (800) 321-1090	http://www.clevelanddowntownhotel.com/NFCYM	$119	$10 per day ($20 valet)
The Crowne Plaza serves as the official "Conference hotel" and is located just steps from the Cleveland Convention Center and is the closest hotel to the entrances to the Music Hall where all General Sessions will be held. Free wireless in all rooms. Must mention NFCYM to get the guaranteed rate.
Hampton Inn Downtown Cleveland 1460 East 9th Street Cleveland, OH44114 (216) 241-6600	http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/CLEDTHX-CYM-20081204/index.jhtml	$92	$15 per day with in/out privileges
Located three blocks from the Convention Center, the Hampton Inn features a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast.
Cleveland Marriott Downtown 127 Public Square Cleveland, OH44114 (216) 696-9200	http://marriott.com/clesc?groupCode=bncbnca&app=resvlink	$119	$20 (self or valet) per day
Rooms feature luxurious bedding and flat screen TVs. Located across the street from the Convention Center, it�s the closest hotel to the main entrance (for workshops and exhibits).
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel 24 Public Square Cleveland, OH44113 (216) 696-5600	http://marriott.com/clebr?groupCode=biebieb&app=resvlink	$119	$22 ($25 valet) per day
Elegant hotel with indoor pool and connected to the Terminal Tower plaza of shops, restaurants and cinemas where the RTA transit shuttle from the airport stops. The Renaissance is located an easy three blocks from the Convention Center.