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ABA National Conference for Community Bankers
February 19-22, 2012 • JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Desert, CA

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Registered Guest Program

FAQs:
 
What does my guest registration fee cover?
Attendance to all conference events, including the Exhibit Hall events, the Opening Gala Reception, the Elvis Themed Night and Raffles in the Exhibit Hall, the Closing Reception and attendance at all sessions are included in the fee. It also covers the tour and guest speaker below.

Why is pre-registration required?
Just like a wedding, we need to arrange transportation and seating and food counts for restaurants.  Not everyone attends, so we ask for pre-registration in advance.

What if I just want to attend some of the events?
You can purchase event or day passes at the registration desk.

Can I come to the reception if I am not registered?
Due to new security measures, you will need to be registered and wear your name badge AT ALL TIMES to be admitted to any of the events.


Monday, February 20

Celebrity Home Driving Tour and Lunch - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Monday, February 20th
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Free for registered guests
Click here to register

Acclaimed as the "playground of the stars" since the early days of Hollywood, Palm Springs boasts the luxurious homes of such old time favorites as Bob Hope, Marilyn Monroe, Sonny Bono, Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant and Liberace. Today, Palm Springs remains a haven for such well-known Hollywood-ites as Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell, Mary Hart, Pete Sampras, and Jerry Weintraub. A fabulous opportunity to catch a glimpse of the playtime lifestyles of the rich and famous! Following the driving tour, guests will dine at Le Vallauris, a beautiful French Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Palm Springs. Following lunch there will be a short time available to shop on Palm Canyon.

Tuesday, February 21

Kim MylesKim Myles, HGTV Myles of Style
Guest Breakfast Seminar: Top 5 DIY Decor Secrets
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free for registered guests

As winner of HGTV's Design Star, Kim Myles hosted her HGTV makeover show Myles of Style three seasons, and continues to appear as a host and designer for shows like HGTV'd and America's Biggest Yard Sale. Myles is a self-described firm believer in creating a life filled with beauty, joy and passion, and it's her goal to help others do the same! As she says, "A lack of funds should never be an impediment to fabulousness."

On Your Own

COD Street Fair - The Valley's Ultimate Open-Air Shopping Experience

The College of the Desert Street Fair is a bargain hunter's paradise, with goods and services ranging from the innovative to the creative to the unique.  More than 340 vendors offer merchandise, food court favorites, arts and crafts and a farmers' market.  Admission, parking and entertainment are free; a complimentary golf cart shuttle whisks you to and from the parking area.  Open Saturday and Sunday, October through May, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Questions?
Guest Program:  Sandi Hall
Registration:  reghousing@aba.com | 1-800-BANKERS

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