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We welcome you to the 2017 Western Region Joint Summer Meeting , July 10-12, 2017 at the Courtyard Portland City Center in Portland, Oregon.
Registration:
Early Bird Registration Fee – Through June 18th: $600.00
Regular Registration Fee – Beginning on June 19th: $650.00
Guest Registration fee: (includes reception and dinner at Portland City Grill): $150.00
You will be prompted during registration for your guest information.
Registration closes June 28th at 5pm
Lodging:
Reservations at the Courtyard Portland City Center can be made by calling 1-800-606-3717 and requesting the rate for the WRJSM Meeting Block. Rooms are $209 + tax per night and include high-speed internet. The special room rate is available until June 18 or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first. Reservations made after that date will be based on availability and best available rate.
Tentative Meeting Overview:
Upon Arrival: After you have checked into the hotel, look for the WRJSM registration area to pick up materials for the meeting.
Getting to Portland:
The Portland International Airport (PDX) is twelve miles from beautiful downtown Portland. There are many ground transportation options, including riding the TriMet MAX train, executive cars, taxis or shuttles that serve the airport. PDX has many uniquely Oregon shops, restaurants, coffee stands and VIP lounges. Oregon does not have a sales tax.
Getting to Courtyard City Center:
Click here for interactive map to the Courtyard City Center.
Driving Directions:
Head Southwest on NE Airport Way (2.4 mi)—Merge onto I-205 S via the ramp to Salem/Portland/I-84 (3.1 mi)—Take exit 21B to merge onto I-84 W/US-30 W toward Portland (5.4 mi)—Take the I-5 S exit on the left toward Beaverton/Salem(0.3 mi)—Keep right at the fork and continue toward Morrison Bridge (0.2 mi)—Keep right at the fork, and follow signs for Morrison St/City Center, merge onto Morrison Bridge (0.4 mi)—Continue on SW Washington St (0.2 mi)—Turn right at SW 4th Ave (0.1 mi)—Turn left at SW Oak St (150 yards)—Destination will be on the left.
Transportation:
Mass Transit in Portland is widely available. Upon arrival and PDX Airport you can pick up the Red Line Max Line at Gate A (Stop ID 10579) for the 40 minute ride to the downtown 1st and Oak (Stop ID 8380) which is 6 blocks from the Hotel. The cost for a 2.5-hour ticket $2.50.
Parking:
The negotiated Courtyard Portland City Center parking rates are:
Overnight Valet Parking: $30 (valet parking only)
NOTE: The Marriott Online Registration Link states a $40 rate, but you will be billed the contracted rate of $30 per night