Attendee Information

Hotel Information

The Westin Bayshore 1601 Bayshore Drive Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2V4 Telephone (604) 682-3377 or 1-800-Westin-1 Hotel check in / out time Check in is after 4:00pm on day of arrival – check out is 12:00noon on day of departure Hotel Parking Charges Self Parking Charge - $20.00 per night

Ground Transportation Information

Airport Transportation from Vancouver Airport One-way taxi fare is approx. $35.00 to the hotel. Enterprise Rent A Car Enterprise Rent-A-Car is pleased to offer preferred rental car service in Vancouver. Further information will follow.

ALL Conference Business Sessions will take place at the Westin Bayshore Hotel.

When and Where do we Register?

Once you have checked into your hotel room on Wednesday, August 12th, 2009, please proceed to the Coat Check / Ballroom Foyer on the Ground Level - Registration will begin at 12:00noon.

Welcome Reception

On the Ground Level at The Westin Bayshore, just outside of the Ballroom, you will enjoy refreshments at the Welcome Reception, where you will have the opportunity to meet our business partners and re-acquaint yourselves with business colleagues. Thank you to our platinum & Gold Level Partners for sponsoring this reception.

What Should I Wear For Conference?

When attending general sessions and breakout sessions, the dress code is "casual business attire". Golf shirts, slacks, dressy walking shorts, skorts for women are all appropriate. Wednesday Conference Kick-Off - Opening Ceremonies – Salon ABC [Ballroom] - Please wear the conference T-shirt that you will receive at the conference registration desk and comfortable shoes as we embark on The Quest for Victory Team Challenge - en route to the opening dinner. Thursday Morning - General Sessions / Salon ABC [Ballroom], Westin Bayshore hotel - Business Casual Thursday Afternoon Business Partners Expo / Salon DEF [Ballroom], Westin Bayshore hotel - Business Casual Friday - General Sessions /Salon ABC [Ballroom], Westin Bayshore hotel - Business Casual Friday Evening - CARSTAR Presents... We Will Rock You! in Celebration of the White Knight Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner. Salon ABC [Ballroom], Westin Bayshore hotel - Dress Code in Effect This is your night to "Excellerate" to Rock Star Status In the midst of the Rocky Mountains, and with Rock Star "Suzie McNeil" herself entertaining us, we are asking each of you to come to this event dressed as your favourite "Rock Star" (but with a formal flare) as we take to the red carpet in celebrating the successes of our franchisees with the White Knight Awards. The average temperature for Vancouver during the month of August is warm & comfortable, but rarely scorching hot. Average Temperatures as follows... Average August Temperature: 17°C /63°F Average High: 23°C / 74°F Average Low: 12°C / 54°F Evenings, especially in the surrounding mountains, can be cool, so it’s best to pack a light jacket and sweater (and possibly an umbrella). Name Badges will be provided at registration. Please ensure that you wear your name badge to all social events and conference sessions.

Acknowledging Our Business Partners

Our business partners continue to support the growth of our company. Without their support, events such as this year’s conference would not be possible. Please acknowledge our business partners and thank them for their continued support.

Have a Great Time!

This is YOUR conference . . . a time to acquaint and re-acquaint yourselves with friends and colleagues and a time to share information and learn from each other. We hope that you enjoy “Excellerate” the 2009 CARSTAR Industry Conference . . . Have a Great time!

We Look Forward To Seeing You
In Vancouver, British Columbia!

Please note that all registration fees are due prior to conference.

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