ABOUT THE PROGRAM — The ASAP Training Series is a series of one-day seminars on the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts. The first seminar is a "nuts & bolts" program that serves as an entry level program or refresher course, covering comprehensive overviews of each Act and the complex relationship between the Acts. The second and third seminars are designed to cover more advanced topics.

PROGRAM LOCATION — The ASAP Training Series is being held at the Cafritz Conference Center. The Cafritz Conference Center is located at George Washington University — Cloyd Heck Marvin Center (Third Floor), 800 21st Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20052.

We strongly recommend that you use Metro Rail — Foggy Bottom Stop on the Orange/Blue lines.

Parking — Parking is always a concern in a metropolitan area. The Marvin Center does not have reserved parking for people attending events in the building, and can only assist with event parking by contacting University Parking Services. A University Parking Garage is located on the bottom five levels of the Marvin Center and can be accessed on H Street, between 21st and 22nd Streets. The Marvin Center Garage closes at 12 midnight Monday through Friday. Make sure you have your car out by 11:45 pm. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The University Visitor's Parking Garage can be accessed on 22nd Street between H and Eye Streets. For rates please contact Parking Services at 202-994-7275.

Special Needs — The H Street and 21st Street entrances to the Marvin Center are equipped with elevators and/or ramps and automatic doors to accommodate clients with special needs. Anyone who has requests regarding special needs or if a problem occurs with any special needs equipment, please contact Marvin Center Operations (47470) or Disabilities Support Services. In case of emergency, patrons should proceed to the H Street Stairwell for evacuation from the building by trained personnel.

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PROGRAM REGISTRATION — The planning committee chaired by Fred Sadler, CIPP/G is working on the program. It will be posted once it becomes available along with the registration form. However, you should start your paperwork process. Please check the website periodically.

SPONSORS — As in the past, ASAP sponsors will be available to demo the latest FOIA/Privacy products and services. Is your office considering automating the process? Visitation with the vendors is FREE and you are encouraged to invite others in your office to visit with the ASAP sponsors between 7:30 - 11:30 am and 1:30 - 4:00 pm on May 12-14, 2009.

FEES & PAYMENT — The Training Series is a series of one-day programs. Fees are on a PER DAY BASIS. Fees include program materials, continental breakfasts, coffee breaks and lunches. Government purchase orders, training authorizations (SF 182), checks, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, IMPAC), ACH payments and money orders are accepted. ASAP's digital fax number is 202-216-9646. The analogue fax number is: 202-216-0246. Program Registration Fees:

ASAP is a nonprofit, professional member association. Employment with the federal or state government does not entitle one to membership in ASAP. Annual dues are $35, calendar year. If you are interested in ASAP membership, please visit the Membership section of the ASAP website at www.accesspro.org.

PROGRAM REGISTRATION CANCELLATION FEES

1. All cancellations must be made in writing to the ASAP office. No exceptions.
2. Cancellations received postmarked/emailed before April 27 will receive a refund minus a $50.00 (US funds) administrative fee.
3. Cancellations received postmarked/emailed after April 27 and before May 5 will receive a refund minus a $100.00 (US funds) administrative fee.
4. Cancellations received postmarked/emails after May 5 are non-refundable.
5. In the event the registration fee is to be invoiced, the invoiced amount will reflect the correct applicable cancellation fee.
6. Substitutions for the specific registration are acceptable. If time allows, please submit to the ASAP office in writing. You may not substitute several persons for one or divide the registration among several people. Differences in member and nonmember registration fees will be charged.

CHANGE OF CREDIT CARDS — Organizations, agencies or persons submitting one credit card number for billing and then changing credit cards after billing is complete, will incur a $40.00 "reshelving fee" to help defray the cost incurred by the extra transactions. Many agencies prohibit use of the "travel card" for conference registrations. PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT YOU ARE USING AN AUTHORIZED CREDIT CARD.

DRESS CODE — Business or business-casual attire is appropriate. We strongly recommend bringing a sweater or light jacket. Meeting room temperatures vary and can be difficult to control.

MISCELLANEOUS — ASAP meetings are non-smoking meetings including luncheon, reception and coffee break areas. Participants are requested to turn-off cell phone ringers during the conference.

RECORDING — Recording of any kind is strictly prohibited.

FOR MORE INFORMATION — We encourage you to search www.accesspro.org for answers to your questions or call ASAP at 202-712-9054, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. The program content details will be updated as needed at www.accesspro.org.