The Northwest Toleliners present our Ninth Regional Convention

or contact Regional Convention Chair - Char Peterson at (206) 909-1510.

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Class Registration (begins March 15, 2006)

(Please be sure to read all of the following information!)

1. Please print or type clearly. Payment must accompany registration form and may be made by check/VISA/Mastercard. (All monies must be in US funds.) Make checks payable to "Northwest Toleliners Regional Convention." Registration fee is $79.00 ($104.00 after July 1, 2006.) No telephone registrations. We are accepting fax registrations for credit card payments only. Fax to (360) 824-6071. For those of who received a catalog with the registration forms in them, keep the pink copy for your records; send the remaining copies and payment to:

Northwest Toleliners' Regional Convention

c/o Jackie Furuheim

P.O. Box 9    « Wauna, WA   « 98395-0009

If payment is made by VISA/MasterCard,

Registration questions? — e-mail Jackie at:  Registration@nwtoleliners.com

or call (360) 876-1201 between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time

2. There is no admission to any class without a registration badge and class ticket.

3. Your registration fee includes one Stormy Day Pasta Buffet ticket. Extra tickets may be ordered on your registration form or purchased at the time of registration for $25.00.

4. Class fees and teacher surface fees MUST be included with your registration payment.

5. Please list your classes in order of preference:

List class number, teacher, title, day/time, and fee.

4-hour class — $15.00                6-hour class — $20.00

You may sign up for an unlimited number of classes, however, you cannot be pre-enrolled in more classes than you have sent fees for. This means you should send the fees for as many classes as you are able to attend. Any refunds may be picked up in the Class Sales office. All six-hour classes will have a one hour lunch/dinner break at the teacher's discretion. There will be no scheduled classes on Friday from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. for our Exhibitor Extravaganza (detailed information will be included in the Regional Convention Program Book). There will be a break from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday so participants may attend the Stormy Day Pasta Buffet.

6. Classes will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. (No post-dated checks please.) Confirmation letters will be mailed shortly after registering. "Paper" and fax registrations must be received by Wednesday, August 16, 2006. After that date, on-site registration will be available in Class Sales Thursday through Saturday.

7. All cancellations are subject to a $25.00 processing fee. All requests for refunds due to cancellation must be submitted in writing and accompanied by the class confirmation letter. Absolutely no refunds after Wednesday, August 16, 2006.

8. Additional classes may be purchased on a space-available basis in Class Sales (Harbor Room) at the convention site.  Class Sales hours are: Thursday — 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday — 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday — 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and, Sunday — 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

9. There is a NO SMOKING POLICY in all classes.

10. Students are expected to bring good quality brushes for the medium they will be using, water or thinner container, paper towels, tracing paper, transfer paper, and palette paper, plus any specific supplies requested by the teacher.  Odorless brush cleaner will be provided for all oil classes.

11. Registration will be handled in the Hotel Main Lobby on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and, Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon in the lobby moving to the Harbor Room from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Please be sure to allow plenty of time to complete the Regional Convention registration process at the hotel prior to going to your classes. (A minimum of one hour prior to the start of your class is recommended.) During the registration process, you will receive your class tickets, information packet, and any other pertinent information.

Chapter Booth

The Chapter Booth, located in the Exhibition Hall, will have minimal essential supplies for your painting needs. We will be selling our limited quantity cloisonné pins and the Regional Convention Logo t-shirts and sweatshirts. Hand-painted items will also be available for purchase. Tickets for our annual raffle piece — a beautiful desk — will be available for purchase too.

Exhibition Hall

The Exhibition Hall will be open beginning Friday, September 22. The Exhibition Hall hours are: Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be no public admission fee to the Exhibition Hall this year. An Exhibitor Extravaganza will be held on Friday from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. where we will have games and prizes, in addition to the wonderful shopping opportunities, for all ATTENDEES. Don't miss out on the fun!  See detailed information in the Regional Convention Program Book. Smoking is not permitted in the Exhibition Hall.  No photo taking or video taping will be allowed in the Exhibition Hall.

Hotel Registration

The Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center in Seattle, Washington, is our host hotel. The cost of the rooms is $98.00 per night which includes one parking spot per room night. The reservation number for the hotel is (1-800) 445-8667 or (206) 244-4800. The hotel address is 17620 Pacific Highway South ; Seattle, Washington. Please be sure to mention the Northwest Toleliners' Regional Convention when making your reservations to guarantee the lower rate. The hotel has requested no spray fixatives or varnishes be used inside the hotel. You MUST reserve your room no later than Monday, August 21, 2006, to guarantee the Northwest Toleliner's Regional Convention rates.

Monitors/Volunteers                Have some extra time?   Be a Classroom Monitor!

We may need extra help during our Regional Convention. If you would like to lend a hand, click on the link below. There are many areas in addition to the classroom monitors where your help will be very welcome. Please remember you must be a registered attendee to be a classroom monitor.

"If" you've registered for our Regional Convention and have seen classes that interest you, but you are uncertain of the medium or the skill level of the class, think about helping the teacher during class. Teachers are in need of someone to help set up their classroom, check in students, pass out supplies, and clean up the room after class. It is a great way to meet and observe wonderful teachers as well as other painters from all over. Give several choices as your first choice may already have someone assigned. Return the form as soon as possible — remember, first-come-first serve on Classroom Monitor assignments. A confirmation of your Classroom Monitor assignment(s) will be mailed to you. You will be contacted prior to the Regional Convention and the Classroom Monitor duties will be reviewed with you. It is a wonderful opportunity and is great fun!

Stormy Day Pasta Buffet

Come join us for the Hilton's famous "Stormy Day Pasta Buffet" beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the hotel's Crystal Ballroom. The menu will include savory pastas and salad while the evening promises fun and fellowship along with prizes and surprises! Your ticket will be included with your registration packet. Classes are not being offered during this two-hour event to allow registered attendees and ticket holders to participate. Awards for the Art Show and raffle winners will be announced at 6:00 p.m. Teachers, vendors, and attendees' guests are welcome to purchase buffet tickets for $25.00 in the Class Sales Room or upon their arrival. Come join us for this fun event!!