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19th Annual Lenders Conference
General Information
March 19-22, 2006
Renassance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
Indian Wells, California
The 19th Annual Lenders Conference will be held at
the beautiful Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, in Indian
Wells, California. Registration will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed
by a welcome reception on Sunday, March 19th. The program will adjourn
at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22nd. Click
here to view a preliminary agenda.
| Registration Fees |
| CBA Member |
$ 995 |
| Non-member |
$1295 |
| Spouse |
$ 395 |
Lodging
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CBA ROOM BLOCK IS SOLD OUT.
Please contact one of the below nearby hotels in order to check availability during the conference:
Embassy Suites La Quinta Resort, Spa & Conference Center
50-777 Santa Rosa Plaza La Quinta, CA 92253
Phone: 760-777-1711
Toll Free Phone: 877-771-4111
Residence Inn by Marriott
38-305 Cook Street Palm Desert, CA 92211
Phone: 760-776-0050
Toll Free Phone: 800-331-3131
Holiday Inn Express / Palm Desert
74-675 Highway 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 760-340-4303
Toll Free Phone: 800-HOLIDAY
Hampton Inn & Suites
74-900 Gerald Ford Drive Palm Desert, CA 92211
Phone: 760-340-1001
Toll Free Phone: 800-426-7866
What to Pack
The attire throughout the conference, including Monday's dinner
and Casino Night, is business casual. Temperatures range from seventy-nine
degrees during the day to forty-six degrees at night.
Dining and Entertainment
Join us Monday, March 20th for dinner, music, Casino games and prizes.
The resort has two restaurants, a coffee bar and a lounge with
live music. The Concierge can assist you with dinner reservations
at the hotel or nearby restaurants.
Recreation and Relaxation Activities
Our 19th Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, March 19th,
from 11:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join us for this scramble, with a "shotgun"
start on the resort's 27-hole Ted Robison designed golf course.
The fee of $150.00 includes a golf cart for each twosome, a box
lunch, and prizes. Please consult the bell desk for storage of your
golf bags upon arrival. Please meet in the Lobby by 11:15 a.m. for
transportation to the golf course.
The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa offers the use of two
championship golf courses, tennis courts, a wonderful spa, fitness
center, and three outdoor pools with sandy beach and waterfall.
The Concierge can also assist guests with planning offsite activities.
Travel Information
United Airlines is the official carrier of the California Bankers
Association and offers discounted airfares. Call United's Meeting
Reservations Center at 800/521-4041 to book flights and you will
receive an additional 5% discount off any published airfare from
first class to the lowest applicable airfare, or a 10% discount
off mid-week coach fares. Please refer to Meeting ID# 510CA.
Ground Transportation
Cab Fare
The cost from of a cab will cost approximately $55.00 per cab,
each way. You may want to consider sharing a ride roundtrip to the
Esmeralda.
Shuttle Service
Desert Valley Shuttle (DVS) service of Palm Springs offers pre-arranged
roundtrip transportation to Esmeralda based on the following:
One guest: $80 roundtrip (does not include gratuity)
One guest plus spouse: $85 roundtrip (does not include gratuity)
One guest plus colleague: $90 roundtrip (does not include gratuity)
Payment must be made at drop-off point, cash only. You may
alter your pick-up by calling 24-hrs in advance of your pick-up.
Call DVS toll free at 800/413-3999 to make your arrangements.
Rental Car
The Esmeralda is a 25-minute drive from the Palm Springs Airport.
To reserve a rental car at the airport, call Budget Rent A Car at
800/527-7000. For discounted rates, refer to CBA ID #U051957.
Further Information
For more information about the 19th Annual Lenders Conference, you
may contact Cynthia DeOliver
of the Meetings & Programs Department at 916/438-4401
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