AGO 2006 - Chicago

Registration for ChicAGO 2006

For the first time in AGO convention history we are very pleased to announce that, in addition to registering with the standard paper forms from your TAO magazine, ChicAGO 2006 is offering full online registration and payment by VISA or MasterCard! We hope this will be a great time-saver and convenience to our friends and colleagues. We are also for the first time offering a one-step registration process that will allow you to signup, pay, and choose your schedule options all at the same time! To use our fast and convenient online registration, see below.

The registration form and process contains many options for which you must make a choice. Descriptions for the events can be found with the link in the “Convention Events” section below. A complete listing of workshops is also available by clicking on the WORKSHOPS AND WORSHIP tab to the left. Additionally, many descriptions are available on the online registration form simply by clicking on the title of an event. Please read this entire page carefully to help make your registration as easy as possible.

SOLD OUT! Don’t forget to sign up for the Navy Pier Independence Day Spectacular. This is the chance of a lifetime, as any Chicagoan will tell you. Literally millions of people flock to the lakeshore for the annual Independence Eve fireworks and music by the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra. We are offering you the exclusive opportunity to enjoy all of this above the crowds in the comfort of the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom and deck with a buffet dinner and live entertainment while you take in the spectacular fireworks display directly in front of you. This is an event you will not want to miss and it is sure to sell out quickly!

Be sure to register soon to reserve your spot at the convention. In addition to your own registration, you have the ability to purchase additional tickets for your guests to attend some of the convention events where there is extra seating capacity. Please note that these tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and are limited in number. Tickets for additional daytime concerts may be available at the convention.

Things to know about Chicago
Travel Directions, getting to the hotel, and lots of helpful advice.

Dates to Remember

January 31	Last day to register at lower rate
June 1	Last day to request registration refunds
June 15	Completed registration must be received to be included on printed convention roster
July 1	Convention Check-In begins
July 2-6	Convention dates

Registration

We are happy to announce that for the first time complete on-line registration with credit card payment (Visa and MasterCard only) is available! This is our method of choice and will save you time and postage. The usual paper forms are available for use if desired. We are also pleased to be able to offer spouses/partners living at the same address registration at the AGO member rate. Please note this in the comment area of the registration form. You will receive an acknowledgement after your registration has been processed. Please note once again the registration related dates above. Whether registering online or with paper forms, please use a separate form for each registrant. Register early for the best chance of receiving your first choices of events and additional guest tickets. If the convention is not sold out, daily registration will be offered on a space available basis beginning in June.

Registration options are as follows:

On-Line Registration
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON-LINE
Registration Form
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER WITH MAIL-IN PAPER FORM
Convention Events and Concerts
CLICK HERE FOR DESCRIPTIONS OF REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Fees

Spouses and partners at the same address may register at the member rate

Regular AGO/RCCO Registration	$410.00
Senior AGO/RCCO Registration	$370.00
Student AGO/RCCO Registration *	$290.00
Non-Member AGO/RCCO Registration	$510.00
Daily Registration (available in June - see below)	$110.00
Daily Non-Member AGO/RCCO Registration	$140.00
Bus Transportation Package	$125.00
Navy Pier Independence Day Spectacular (Reservation required, limited to first 800)	SOLD OUT!
* Full-time Student ID Required
Registration Options
On-Line Registration
Registration Form (PDF)
Convention Events and Concerts
CHECK AVAILABILITY OF PROGRAMS This page will let you know which options are still available.

Convention Events

Click here for the Convention Events and Concerts that you may register for.

Guest Tickets

Registrants may order additional tickets to allow their non-registered family members, partners, or traveling companions to attend some convention events. Availability is limited and requests will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Please see the “Guest Tickets” section of the registration form for a complete listing of these events. Additional tickets for daytime concerts may be available at the convention.

Daily Registrations

If the convention is not sold out, daily registrations will be offered on a space available basis beginning in June. Please watch this website for information.

Payment

For your convenience, we are accepting VISA and MasterCard for all payments for online or paper forms. You may also pay by check regardless of which registration method you use. Please make checks payable to ChicAGO 2006. No postdated checks, please. International registrants: We can accept international postal money orders or checks with ABA routing numbers. Payment must be in U.S. dollars.

Refunds

A refund of fees paid, less a $125 processing fee, will be made upon receiving a written request sent no later than June 1, 2006. Please send your request to the registrar by mail, e-mail, or FAX.

Transportation

Air-conditioned charter coach transportation is available Sunday noon through the closing concert on Thursday evening and is highly recommended. Many venues are outside of the city and are not reachable by public transportation and many churches in the city do not have parking lots. Street parking in the city of Chicago is virtually impossible to find and public parking is very expensive, not to mention the heavy traffic in the city and on the expressways. If you have a disability with special transportation needs, please state your need on the registration form and we will try our best to accommodate you. If you have any questions, please contact Doug Zimmer at agobus2006@aol.com.

Meals

A deluxe box lunch will be provided on the bus returning from the opening worship service and concert back to Chicago for the AGO Annual Meeting on Monday. Please state on the registration form if the vegetarian option is desired for this. All other meals during the convention will be on your own downtown Chicago or in downtown Evanston, if you choose that option on Wednesday afternoon.

Registrar

Send your paper forms and payments by check to the address below, as well as all communications concerning registration or refunds. Unfortunately, we are unable to take registrations by phone.

ChicAGO 2006 Registrar P.O. Box 2257 Naperville, IL 60567	E-mail:	registrar@agochicago2006.org
	Phone:	(630) 357-1022
	Fax:	(630) 357-2802

Hotel

Chicago Marriott Downtown
540 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611

Phone: 1-312-836-0100
Toll-Free: 1-800-228-9290

We have contracted with the following hotel for more rooms:

Courtyard Chicago Downtown
30 East Hubbard
Chicago, Illinois 60611 USA

Phone: 1-312-329-2500
Toll-Free: 1-800-228-9290

The Courtyard is only 4 blocks away from the main hotel and is a very short walk.

Special convention rate is $149 per night, single or double.

Be sure to mention code “AGO2006” for the "American Guild of Organists Convention" to ensure your discounted rate.

Please be specific about the name and address as there are many Courtyards in Chicago