CASRO

Text Box: The “Premiere Event” for leaders of survey research companies, CASRO’s 33rd Annual Conference is open to all CASRO members as well as individuals from prospective member companies. The conference will explore important issues that impact your survey research business. Attendees will visit with a variety of vendor exhibitors throughout the three-day event.
In addition to the sessions and networking opportunities, attendees can participate in a variety of recreational activities including golf, deep-sea fishing, tennis, and shopping.

Registration/non-member attendance:
Pre-registration is required for all attendees and is open through Wednesday, October 3. Walk-in registrations are not permitted. Non-CASRO members are permitted to attend only if they qualify as a prospective CASRO member and have not attended any past CASRO Annual Conference as a non-member.

Exhibitor and Sponsor Information
The exhibit space is a six-foot table exhibit. Full booths, including pop-ups, are NOT permitted. A maximum of two retractable banner stands will be permitted but can only be placed behind your table. The total width of both banner stands cannot exceed six feet. The exhibit fee includes the exhibit space and conference registration for two people as well as wireless internet in the exhibit area and meeting space. Exhibit space and sponsorships are available to all CASRO member companies as well as non-member companies.

Hotel Information Text Box:
One of the most renowned luxury oceanfront resorts in the world, The Breakers was built in 1926 on 140 acres on the island of Palm Beach, Florida, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Created in the Italian Renaissance-style, inspired by the magnificent Italian villas of the 1400s, The Breakers’ timeless atmosphere reflects the elegant comforts and personalization of a grand residence. Amenities include two 18-hole championship golf courses, a 20,000-square-foot luxury spa with ocean-view fitness center, Mediterranean-style beach club overlooking one-half mile of private beach, five swimming pools, a variety of water sports, 10 tennis courts and an extensive program of family and children's activities. The resort also features a selection of eight restaurants and an array of on-site boutiques with distinctive merchandise.
Address: One South County Road, Palm Beach, Florida, USA 33480
Room Reservations: 1-888-BREAKERS (273-2537)
Tour The Breakers Online

About Palm Beach
Palm Beach County is known as the 'Golf Capital of America' and presents "The Best of Everything®" – from a multitude of accommodations, including more than 200 hotels, resorts, spas, golf courses, world-class shopping, 47 miles of pristine beaches, distinctive attractions and an assortment of cultural venues to top-notch festivals and edge-of-your-seat sporting activities. This sub-tropical paradise is rich in diversity and home to warm, friendly people.

Climate: Due to its close proximity to the Gulfstream, Palm Beach enjoys a sub-tropical climate noted for year-round breezes and moderate temperatures ranging from 75-85 degrees.
To learn more about Palm Beach, click here.

Air Travel to Palm Beach – Palm Beach International Airport
The Breakers is located only six miles from Palm Beach International Airport, 42 miles from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport and 72 miles from Miami International Airport. All major car rental firms operate at this airport and taxi and limousine services are also available. Both Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike provide easy access to South County Road (via Okeechobee Boulevard), which leads to the entrance of The Breakers.

Text Box: 6:00 p.m. – Welcome Cocktail Reception
7:15 p.m. – Dinner on your own
Contact the hotel concierge directly for more information.

33rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE – Preliminary Program
Day I - Wednesday, October 15, 2008

7:30 a.m. - Registration opens; Continental breakfast with exhibitors
8:30 a.m. - Conference Welcome
Chet Zalesky, 2008 CASRO Board Chair, CEO, CMI
Diane K. Bowers, CASRO President
Annual Conference Committee Co-Chairs
Kevin Menk, Managing Partner, Strategic Resource Partners, L.L.C.
Lynnette Cooke, CEO, The Ziment Group

9:00 a.m. - Keynote Address
Mark Penn, CEO of Burson-Marsteller, President of Penn Schoen Berland, Author, “Microtrends: The Small Forces Changing The World”.

Morning: 30-minute Break with Exhibitors

Buffet Lunch – provided

Afternoon - 30-minute Break with Exhibitors

5:15 p.m. – Adjournment Day I
6:30 p.m. - Cocktail Reception sponsored by
7:30 p.m. - Outdoor Dinner & Cocktails

Day II - Thursday, October 16, 2008

7:45 a.m. - Breakfast

8:30 a.m. – Special Guest Speaker
- Terri Morrison, President of Getting Through Customs and author of “Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands”.

Morning: 30-minute Break with Exhibitors

12:00 p.m. – Adjournment Day II

Time on your own; Recreation

12:05 p.m. - Golf, tennis, other recreation

Golf Outing sponsored by
7:00 p.m. - Cocktail Reception sponsored by

8:15 p.m. – Dinner

9:30 p.m. – Cocktails & Cigars sponsored by

Day III - Friday, October 17, 2008

8:15 a.m. - Breakfast (provided)

9:00 a.m. Sessions Begin

Text Box: Morning: 30-minute Break with Exhibitors

12:30 p.m. - Closing Remarks
Chet Zalesky, 2008 CASRO Board Chair, CEO, CMI

12:45 p.m. – CONFERENCE ADJOURMENT

Registration Information/Fees

Pre-registration is required - walk-in registrations are not permitted. Registration closes on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. The registration fee includes lunch on Wednesday, breakfast on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, all breaks on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, cocktail receptions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and the dinner receptions on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Thursday afternoon has been set aside for recreation. Wireless internet will be provided to each registrant in the meeting space and exhibit area at no cost.
Cancellations on or before October 1 will be charged a $175 cancellation fee. Cancellations after October 1 and no-shows will forfeit the entire registration fee, but substitutions can be made at any time. Please contact CASRO at (631) 928-6954 if you need to make a substitution.

CASRO Member Fees (all fees in U.S. Dollars)

Early Bird (registration and payment received on or before September 12, 2008)
First registrant from member company/organization - $995
Additional registrants from member company/organization - $925

Regular registration (registered and/or paid after September 12, 2008)
First registrant from member company/organization - $1,100
Additional registrants from member company/organization - $1,025

ABEP (Brazil), AMAI (Mexico), ESOMAR, MRIA (Canada), and MRS Member Fees:
If you are a research company leader and a member of these organizations, you are invited to attend (CASRO Member fees extended):
First registrant from member company/organization - $1,100
Additional registrants from member company/organization - $1,025

Non-Members Fees:

Non-members are permitted to attend only if you qualify as a prospective CASRO member from a qualifying research company and have not attended any past Annual Conferences as a non-member. If your company applies for membership by December 1, 2008, CASRO will refund the non-member surcharge for the conference.

All Non-Members
No multiple firm discounts - $1,395

Guests/Spouses - Evening Cocktail Reception and Dinner:

This registration only includes the cocktail reception and dinner for one or both nights. Spouses and guests may not attend any other conference session/meals unless they register separately as a conference registrant and pay the full registration fee. Spouses and guests may not attend the breakfasts.

Wednesday and/or Thursday Evening - $125 each night

Registration closes on Wednesday, October 8, 2008.
Pre-registration is required - walk-in registrations are not permitted.

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