What are the dates for the 5th Annual DWF Convention?

DWF Convention 2009 sponsored by Zookbinders will be held Sunday, January 11th through Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 with Spotlight classes on Thursday, January 15th.

Why should I register so early?

To make sure you secure registration and lodging at the Carefree Resort before the Convention sells out!

Where will it be held?

At the Carefree Resorts and Villas in Carefree, Arizona. This is about 45 minutes from the Phoenix airport. By going to a unique place like the Carefree we could have the entire resort and all its facilities to ourselves.

Can I bring my kids?

Please be aware children are not allowed at any DWF Convention function, nor are they allowed in the bar. These are adult events and learning opportunities and are not appropriate for children.

The Carefree Resort has worked with this agency before:
Grandmother’s Child Care Network 480 443-4342
Parents are responsible for making direct arrangements with the agency.

How do I get there?

There are three excellent ways to get from Phoenix SkyHarbor airport to the Carefree Resort & Villas.

1. Super Shuttle Van Service - Discounted to $30, one-way fare per person. Information & Coupon, Click Here.
   
2. Executive Car Service - $65 one-way fare per sedan (share with friends and save!). Information & Coupon, Click Here.
3. Enterprise Car Rental - DWF Convention Special Pricing. Click here to reserve a car.

Can I rent a car?

Sure! We've even arranged discounted DWF Convention pricing with Enterprise Rent-A-Car located off-site but offering convenient shuttle service to pick up your car. Click here to make a reservation. Just a reminder, car rentals from Phoenix SkyHarbor are charged an additional tax. You can get much lower rates by renting your car off-site with Enterprise.

What is the room rate for Carefree?

You must be registered for the convention before you can reserve a room. When you register for the convention, you will be given a link and a code to register for the hotel. Every room is only $149 per night.

This rate is available to DWF Convention attendees only and is extended from January 9th, 2009 to January 17th, 2009.

Please Note - This is the Carefree Resorts reservation policy:
All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card, or accompanied by a one night room and tax deposit. Cancellation is permitted until 48 hours prior to arrival. At 48 hours prior to arrival, credit cards will be charged a non-refundable one night room and tax deposit.

What dining facilities are at or near the resort?

The resort has full service dining indoors and out, an internet café with coffee and light food, the bar is very large and food can be served there. It is open until 2am.

There will also be a variety of inexpensive food choices available at DWF 2009.

There are two towns – each a mile away, and we’ll run frequent shuttles. Carefree, and Cave Creek are upscale Southwestern towns with more than 40 restaurants and bars, plus wonderful shopping.

There is also a grocery store, a liquor store, and drugstore near the resort.

What is the charge for in-room internet?

Zero dollars. Nada. It’s free at Carefree. They’ve waived the resort fee for you, too!

Will there be a keynote reception? Special luncheon? DWF party? Mentor sessions? Free passes and free transportation to the ImagingUSA trade show? Other special presentations?

Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes and of course. Details are coming.

Anything new this year?

John Michael Cooper (altf) and the Let There Be Light Presentation. For the first time ever, a seminar on lighting held at night, outdoors, showing you exactly how to achieve the effects you are looking for. And some you haven’t even thought of yet!

Also for the first time ever, Spotlight Classes: the DWF introduces half day and full day, intensive, hands on workshops, taught by our industry’s greatest talents and business people. These will be held Thursday, January 15th and there will be a small additional charge. Is that all? Well, no. We have to save some surprises for the coming months!

Will I have other expenses?

The DWF Luncheon is back and all-new. Tickets to the Birds of a Feather luncheon cost $39.95 and you can purchase a seat for your spouse as well. The speakers will be confirmed shortly. You can certainly bring your spouse to the DWF Party. The price will be an additional $75. If you choose to rent a golf cart, it’s $10/day. There will be an additional charge for DWF Spotlight classes.

What if I have to cancel?

In the event you have to cancel a paid registration, here is the schedule of registration refunds:
Cancellation 90 days or more before the beginning of the convention, 90% refund
Cancellation 60-90 days before the beginning of the convention, 75% refund
Cancellation 30-60 days before the beginning of the convention 50% refund
Cancellation 15-30 days before the convention 25%

THERE WILL BE NO REFUND IF YOU CANCEL 14 DAYS OR LESS BEFORE THE CONVENTION

Please note the Carefree Resort and Villa’s policies: All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card, or accompanied by a one night room and tax deposit. Cancellation is permitted until 48 hours prior to arrival. At 48 hours prior to arrival, credit cards will be charged a non refundable one night room and tax deposit.

Will there be an opportunity to do much shooting?

Beyond your wildest dreams!

When and how can I get all the details?

The convention is being planned very early this year, which leaves plenty of time to come up with fresh and exciting developments every week. The DWF Convention will have its own blog and the announcements will be posted there first. See you in January!