CFS Registration Information for Members

There are three steps for NATCA members to complete registration for Communicating For Safety 2018:  

     1. Request to be put on the excused absence list by Aug. 28, 2018.

     2. Submit the Local Facility Request to Attend CFS form to your FacRep and ATM. CLICK HERE. 

     3. Register for CFS. CLICK HERE.

 

Notes about excused absences:

• The deadline to place your name on the Excused Absence Request Form is August 28, 2018.
• There is no consequence for requesting the excused absence only to find out later you can’t attend.
• You must fill out the Local Facility Request to Attend CFS form and submit to your FacRep and ATM immediately after placing your name on the Excused Absence Request Form.
• Placing your name on the Excused Absence Request Form is NOT an automatic approval and release from your facility to attend. This is determined locally based on staffing and other circumstances.

Communicating for Safety is NATCA’s premier safety event. If you’ve attended before, you know that it’s informative and educational; CFS 2018 will be no exception. We are working on an educational agenda full of great presentations and dynamic speakers during the three-day safety conference.

We continually strive to improve the CFS experience by providing meaningful learning opportunities, including:

• NATCA Charitable Events
• Expanded Facility Participation
• CONFIRMED SPEAKER: Gordon Graham Tuesday, October 23

Plan to arrive on Monday, October 22, by noon and depart Thursday, October 25, in order to take advantage of all of the presentations and activities; including the Archie League Award Banquet on the evening of Wednesday, October 24. This semi-formal dinner and award ceremony is an integral part of the CFS experience and should not be missed.

NATCA will begin discussions with the agency soon to determine the amount of excused absence that will be allowed for NATCA members to attend. We will keep you posted on the progress of these discussions.

 

Rooming:

NATCA will pay 100 percent of a participant’s room charge and tax, if they share a room with another dues-paying active member and 50 percent of the room/tax if they do not for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights only for up to sixteen NATCA members per local. Lodging costs for members in excess of sixteen per local will be calculated under the current policy, with the cost being deducted from the local’s quarterly dues rebates, per local policy.

Additional nights stay will be at your own expense. The room rate is $164.00 plus the current rate of 13.38% tax per night (tax is subject to change). Single rooms will cost you $82.00 (plus tax) for the approved nights with additional nights at $164.00 (plus tax).

Please check our website for updates, mobile app link, presentation schedules and information about CFS 2018. We look forward to seeing you there!

CFS 2018: Frequently Asked Questions for NATCA Members

Registration

Important dates:

• On or before August 28: You must be on the national excused absence request list. Local request forms should also be in by this time.
• September 20: Hotel room block cut off. Rooms are no longer guaranteed and are subject to availability.
• October 8: Refunds will no longer be provided for registration fees or extra Archie League Awards Banquet tickets.
• October 19: 72‐hour hotel cancellation policy is now in effect based on an October 22 arrival. This date is subject to change, depending on YOUR registration arrival date.

When should I arrive and depart?

Official start time: 12:00 p.m. PDT Monday, October 22, 2018.

End time: Late evening Wednesday, October 24, 2018, after the Archie League Awards Banquet.

Unless you are attending one of the “Invitation only” classes or meetings, plan to arrive Monday morning, October 22 and depart Thursday, October 25 so you can attend the Archie League Awards Banquet, which is being held on the evening of Wednesday, October 24.

Select “Agenda” on the natca.org/cfs homepage to see the full conference schedule.

How do I register for CFS?

From the CFS homepage, select  “CLICK HERE TO REGISTER”. Next, select “NATCA MEMBERS”, which will take you to the NATCA Members website. Once you sign in, you will be redirected to the correct page that contains important CFS information and registration instructions.

How do I request excused absence to attend CFS?

The registration guidelines that you must read before you register will provide you with the instructions to apply for excused absence. You must have your name on the excused absence request form on or before August 28, 2018.

• There are no consequences for requesting an excused absence only to find out later you can’t attend.

• Placing your name on the Excused Absence Request Form is NOT an automatic approval and release from your facility to attend. This is determined locally based on staffing and other circumstances.

Will NATCA National pay for my registration fee?

No, you are responsible for the registration fee.

Some locals reimburse their members for this fee.  Discuss this with your Local Facility Rep. The NATCA member registration fee for CFS 2018 is $100.

 Las Vegas (LAS, L30, VGT) NATCA members, please contact your Facility Representative for your registration instructions.

I am a NATCA member bringing a non-member spouse. How do I register?

BEFORE you register, please email [email protected] for further instructions.

 

Lodging

This year’s conference will be held at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel. If you requested lodging through the registration process, your hotel confirmation number will be emailed to you about a week before the conference.

If you choose to book your hotel room outside the of CFS registration process you will not be reimbursed for lodging.

 

NATCA Rooming Policy

The NATCA National budget will pay 100 percent of a participant’s room/tax if they share a room with another dues paying member and 50 percent of the room/tax if they do not for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights only (October 22, 23 and 24).

The negotiated room rate is $164 plus 13.38 percent tax per night (tax is subject to change). The room rate includes a mandatory resort fee, which covers daily in-room high-speed internet access, all local calls and fitness center access for two daily.

Single rooms are $82 plus tax for the coverednights (October 22, 23 and 24) with additional nights at $164 plus tax.

If you need to make any changes to your rooming type or roommate please see the below section: “How do I CHANGE or CANCEL my CFS registration?”

How do I reserve a room for CFS, which falls under the NATCA National Rooming Policy?

The CFS Planning Committee will reserve your room per the information you provide during the registration process. You will be responsible for any fees incurred for incorrect data you entered into the reservation system; e.g., arrival and departure dates.

If you need to make any changes to your rooming type or roommate, please see the below section: “How do I CHANGE or CANCEL my CFS registration?”

Will NATCA pay for my hotel bill if I stay at a different hotel?

NO. If you choose to book your hotel room outside the of CFS registration process you will not be reimbursed for lodging.

I found a cheaper rate at a different hotel or at the same hotel, but not through the CFS website. Will NATCA pay for or reimburse my room expense?

NO. NATCA has contracted a block of rooms at $164 a night (plus tax), which includes all of the meeting space for the event along with additional services. If we do not fill this block of rooms, we are penalized, so even though you think you are saving NATCA money, you are not. Therefore, you will not be reimbursed if you book your own room.

Sharing a Room

I want to room with a specific NATCA member. Can I request this through the registration site?

The registration process will allow you to either input the name of the NATCA member that you want to share a room with, or you can request that we find you a NATCA member roommate. To make a requested roommate pairing successful both attendees must request to room with each other. No confirmation email will be sent out regarding roommates. The CFS registration team will contact you if there are any issues with your roommate request.

 

I registered for a single room, but now I want a roommate. How do I change my registration?

To change your lodging status, please read below on “How do I CHANGE or CANCEL my CFS registration?”

I registered for a roommate, but now I want to change to a single room status and pay half of my rooming costs as covered under the National Rooming Policy. How do I do this?

To change your lodging status, please read below on “How do I CHANGE or CANCEL my CFS registration?”

How do I CHANGE or CANCEL my CFS registration?

DO NOT CALL THE HOTEL TO CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION.

Before September 20 please visit the registration website and select Modify Registration. You will need your reference number and email address that you used to make your original registration. To cancel your registration: once you are logged in, you will see a link to “Cancel Registration” on the right hand side and can follow the prompts from there. To modify your registration: once you are logged in, advance to the appropriate section that needs to be modified and follow the prompts from there.

On or after September 20 please email [email protected]. DO NOT call the hotel with questions or changes. They have specific instructions that all rooming issues will be communicated through the CFS registration team.

What if I do not need a room?

Under the lodging section of the registration form, select “making outside arrangements.” Once selected, we will not make hotel arrangements for you. If you choose to book your hotel room outside the of CFS registration process you will not be reimbursed for lodging.

Is there a cancellation fee?

Hotel Cancellation Policy:

 The host hotel has a 72‐hour cancellation policy. If you cancel your reservation, change to a later arrival date, or change your rooming status without modifying your registration online or without contacting the CFS registration team prior to the deadline, you will be charged a fee of one night’s lodging plus tax.

NOTE: If you are within the 72-hour cancellation period and modify your rooming status from single to double or double to single, resulting in an empty room or half of a room, you will be charged a fee for a full or half room night.

Registration Cancellation Policy:

On or before October 7, 2018, there is a $10 cancellation-processing fee.

Beginning October 8, 2018, refunds will no longer be provided for registration fees or Archie League Awards Banquet tickets.

When will I receive a hotel confirmation number?

If you booked your hotel through the CFS registration process, you can expect to receive your hotel confirmation number about a week before the event.

IMPORTANT: Do not call the hotel to change or cancel your reservation if you booked your hotel room through the CFS registration process. Please see above “How do I CHANGE or CANCEL my CFS registration?” for more information.

If you have any additional questions, please email [email protected].