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REGISTRATION

Q: When will registration open and what are the rates?

A: Online registration is open. Early bird rates are $825 for members and $375 for spouses/guests. Rates will go up $100 after September 1, so register early to save! For the online registration, please note that members will need to be logged in to access the discounted member registration rate.

Q: I forgot my member login. How do I find it?

A: On the login screen you will see links that say "Forgot your password?" and "Forgot your username?" You can use those links to have your username and/or a password reset link sent to you. However, note that unless you changed it, your username should be the e-mail address TALHI has on file for you. If you are new to TALHI and do not have a login yet, contact TALHI staff.

Q: What does my registration fee include?

A: Full registrations include access to all conference sessions; the Welcome Reception Monday; Round Up Reception, Round Up Dinner, and; breakfast Wednesday; and CLE credit & credit processing (signing up for the CLE lunch will be an additional $50 at registration). Spouse/guest registrations include the Welcome Reception, Round Up Reception, Round Up Dinner, and breakfast Wednesday.

Golf tournament entry fees are an additional fee on top of the general registration prices.

Q: How do I register my spouse/guest?

A: Your online registration form will include a place to register your spouse/guest and select which conference meals and events your spouse/guest plans to attend. Please be sure to provide an e-mail address for your spouse/guest so we can send them pertinent updates.

Q: Will I receive a confirmation of my registration?

A: The online registration system will send you a confirmation of submission and important info to the e-mail address you used to register. You will also receive a second automatic email with either a receipt (if you paid by credit card) or an invoice (if you chose to mail in a check). Please make sure your email is set up to accept emails from "[email protected]" or you may not receive them (or they may go to your spam folder).

Q: What is your cancellation policy?

A: If you are unable to attend but a colleague would like to attend in your place, there is no fee to transfer the registration; simply contact TALHI with the new attendee's name and contact info. If you need to cancel a registration outright, a refund, less a $50 administrative fee, will be issued for cancellations received in writing via mail, e-mail, by September 19. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after September 19 or for no-shows.

Q: Is there a registration deadline?

A: We recommend you register by September 1 take advantage of early bird pricing; registration fees increase after that date. Online pre-registration will close on September 11, but walk-in registrations will still be accepted on site.

Q: My schedule has changed since I registered and I need to change my RSVP to some of the conference events.

A: Whether you want to change your RSVP from "Will Attend" to "Won't Attend" or vice versa on certain conference meals, sessions, or events, simply e-mail us ASAP.

Q: I am bringing my family with me. Will there be activities for them to enjoy?

A: Your family will love the San Antonio Riverwalk, and you are welcome to bring them with you. We even have a special spouse/guest registration rate that includes Round Up meals and social activities as listed above (see "What does my registration include?"). While you are in conference sessions, your guests can enjoy various amenities & activities, including a roof top pool, a beautiful library and fitness center. There are also many adventures to be had near the Hotel Emma to experience.

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HOTEL & TRAVEL

Q: What is the hotel for the Round Up and how do I make a reservation?

A: The Round Up hotel is the Hotel Emma, located at 136 E Grayson Street, San Antonio, Texas 78215, in the historic Pearl District. TALHI has a room block with a discounted $375 rate (plus fees and applicable taxes); you can reserve online at a discounted rate. This rate is guaranteed until August 30th or until the room block is filled; after that reservations are based on availability. After September 1, you can reserve at this link instead or contact Teri to inquire about room availability.  Hotel check in time is 3 pm, guests arriving before 3 pm will be assigned rooms as they become available.  Check out time is 12pm.

Q: How do I get to the hotel?

A: The Hotel Emma is 8 miles from the San Antonio International Airport. Ground transportation options include the city bus, Super Shuttle, rental cars, taxis, and various rideshare options. If you are driving in to San Antonio, the Hotel Emma is easily mappable on various map mobile apps.

Q: Will all conference programming be held at the Hotel Emma?

A: All programming and events will be held at the Hotel Emma with the exception of the golf tournament.

Q: What if I need to adjust or cancel my hotel reservation?

A: Contract the Hotel Emma directly to update or cancel your reservation. If cancelling your reservation, you must do so by 6 pm three days prior to arrival or you will be charged for the cost of one room night plus tax.

Q: What does the hotel provide standard in their rooms? What about amenities?

A: In your room you will find a spacious shower and/or tub, hair dryer, Seersucker robes and, an ice box minibar with selection of gourmet snacks, a safe, a TV, an alarm clock, and iron, and an ironing board. You will have complimentary wi-fi in your room. The hotel offers amenities including a welcome La Babia Margarita, a library that offers complimentary slow pour coffee each morning, a rooftop pool, a fitness center, house cars, complimentary bikes, a restaurant, a tavern/club room, and a small grocery store, as well as in-room dining. The hotel is located along the Riverwalk, with a river taxi stop nearby and a paved walking/jogging trail along the water.

Q: How/where do I park at the hotel?

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OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Q: When and where is the TALHI Golf Tournament being held, and what is the entry fee?

A: The TALHI Golf Tournament is being held the morning of Monday, September 21, at the Quarry Golf Club. Please note that this is a schedule change from past years; golfers will need to plan to arrive on Sunday, September 20, in order to play in the tournament on Monday morning - Tee off is at 7:45am. Entry into the tournament is included in Round Up registration fee when you choose Registration + Golf option.

Q: How do I enter the golf tournament, and what does my entry fee include?

A: When you register for the Round Up, select the Registration + Golf option. This includes your greens fees, range balls, beverage cart, and breakfast and lunch at the golf club. Club rentals will be available from the golf club at an additional cost. The tournament will take place at the Quarry Golf Club. Please observe proper golf attire rules when playing.

Q: What if I don't want to participate in any of the optional activities Monday or Tuesday morning?

A: Prefer to explore on your own? San Antonio offers plenty to see and do. Stay close to Hotel Emma and enjoy the Pearl’s districts restaurants, shops, fitness classes, and Hiatus Spa—or hop aboard a river shuttle near the hotel and discover the city from the River Walk.

Q: What if I changed my mind about which optional activity, I wish to attend?

A: If you indicated an optional activity choice when you registered but changed your mind about which activity you'd like to attend (or no longer plan to attend an optional activity at all), please e-mail us ASAP.

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LIPAC DINNER

Q: Who is eligible to attend the LIPAC Dinner on Monday night?

A: The LIPAC Dinner is our annual recognition of our member companies who have participated in the LIPAC Incentive Program by donating $1000 or more to the PAC in the past year. This dinner is open only to employees (and spouse/guest) of qualifying companies. There is no cost for qualified members to attend.

Q: How do I RSVP to the LIPAC Dinner on Monday night?

A: If you are an employee of a qualified company (or their spouse/guest) and plan to attend the dinner, please indicate so on the registration form when you register for the Round Up. If you did not RSVP for the dinner when you registered but would like to attend, e-mail us.

Q: My company is not on the list of qualified companies, but I would like to attend the LIPAC Dinner. What can I do?

A: If you or your company are interested in becoming qualified by participating in the LIPAC Incentive Program, more information about the program can be found here.

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SPONSORSHIPS

Q. What sponsorship opportunities are available for the Round Up, and what are the costs and advantages to being a sponsor?

A: Several sponsorship options are available, all of which include one or more discounted or complimentary registrations. A downloadable PDF form outlining sponsor levels, cost, and more is available. You can sign up as a sponsor via the PDF, or by signing up online.

Q: I am a sponsor. How do I register using my complimentary registration?

A: You will receive an e-mail from TALHI staff with your discount code you should use when registering. Fill out the general online registration form and click Next; there will be a place on the payment screen to enter your discount code. Be sure to click "Apply."

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GENERAL QUESTIONS

Q: What is the dress code?

A: "Business casual" is appropriate for the general sessions, Welcome Reception, CLE breakfast, and LIPAC Dinner. Standard golf attire is required for the golf tournament. "Business casual" is appropriate for the Gala Reception/Dinner, though some folks do like to dress a little more formally in "business" attire, semi-formal/formal attire is NOT expected. Because temperatures in meeting rooms tend to fluctuate, we suggest you dress in layers or bring a light sweater or jacket just in case.

Q: What's the weather like in San Antonio?

A: In late September San Antonio averages highs around 90 and lows around 70, and average rain chances of 22%. As the Round Up nears, you can check here for a 10-day forecast.

Q: Will I get CLE credit?

 A: The entire program will be submitted for CLE credit by the State Bar of Texas, including 1 hour of ethics for the optional CLE Lunch & Learn. If you would like CLE credit, be sure let us know your bar number when you register. If you would like proof of attendance for CLEs for an organization other than the State Bar of Texas, we are happy to provide you with a certificate of hours completed, upon request.

 Q: My question has not been answered here. Whom should I contact?

A: Please feel free to e-mail Teri our Director of Operations & Member Services if you have additional questions about the Round Up.

THINGS TO DO IN SAN ANTONIO AND THE PEARL

Q: Where can I find general information on things to do in San Antonio?

A: Here is a site with general information on San Antonio attractions, restaurants, shopping, arts & culture, and nightlife.

Q: I won't have a car. How can get around in San Antonio?

A: San Antonio has taxi cabs and rideshare options. There are restaurants and night life within walking distance of the Hotel Emma as well, in the Pearl District. A river shuttle also stops near the hotel.

Q: How does the river shuttle work?

A: You can catch the river shuttle, provided by Go Rio, San Antonio River Cruises, at its Pearl stop, #15 near our hotel. A day pass for the full river shuttle system is $21.50 and must be purchased online, as there is no ticket booth at our stop. So, before you leave the hotel to catch the river shuttle, go online and buy a ticket. The system consists of two circuits, Downtown Reach and Museum Reach (we are at the Pearl stop in the Museum Reach circuit). If you wish to explore Downtown, we recommend the Combination Pass, which includes access to both the Downtown Reach and Museum Reach circuits. An interactive map showing the stops is here; you'll have to move the map to see our stop, Stop 13-The Pearl, which is the northernmost stop.

Q: What is there to do/eat/shop that's close to the hotel? What about spa and fitness activities?

There are many dining options in the Pearl district, the area in which the hotel is located. In the hotel itself, there are four options: all-day eclectic seasonal fare at Supper Restaurant, drinks and appetizers at Sternewirth Bar, fine groceries and breakfast/lunch to go at Larder, and cross-cultural coastal cuisine at Southerleigh. A quick stroll away, you can find several casual options from ramen to doughnuts to burgers and more in the food-court-style Food Hall, coffee and French pastries at Bakery Lorraine, ranch style grilling at Boiler House, Peruvian-Asian cuisine at Botika, Latin-inspired live fire at the Culinary Institute's Savor, interior Mexican at La Gloria, and cool off for dessert at Lick Honest Ice Cream. If it's drinks, you're after, in addition to the aforementioned Sternewirth and Bakery Lorraine, check out Merit Coffee Co, Blue Box Bar, High Street Wine Co., Jazz, TX and outside the Pearl on the Riverwalk enjoy Rita's on the River .

Of course, the hotel has a workout facility, and you can jog or walk the tranquil Riverwalk, which is directly behind the hotel. Splendid offers waxing, facials, lash extensions, makeup, and more. Last but not least, Hiatus Spa + Retreat is a full service day spa located directly next door to the hotel. 

Q: What about sports?

A: For a list of sports teams in the San Antonio area, click here. The San Antonio area hosts the NBA and minor league baseball and hockey, as well as collegiate athletics.