2006 Leadership & Networking Conference
October 8-10
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
Accelerating Growth in CU Home Loan Lending!
Real estate lending represents both the greatest challenge and
greatest opportunity facing credit unions today.. Join us at Caesars Palace Las Vegas this October as ACUMA
gathers lending experts and CU leaders from across the US for ACUMA’s 2006 Leadership and Networking Conference. Together we will discover the steps needed to take CU real estate
lending from opportunity to reality!
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About ACUMA Conferences
The American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) is the only credit union trade association devoted solely to the world of CU real estate lending. Credit union owned and operated, with a board of directors from within the CU community, ACUMA knows the world of CU real estate lending inside and out. Our educational
conference topics address issues raised by members and include strategic pricing, regulatory and compliance, new and innovative
uses of technology, and marketing and growth opportunities. Case study and “best practices” presentations are included in every ACUMA conference.
Las Vegas Keynote speaker:
Mercy Jiménez
Mercy Jiménez is Fannie Mae's senior vice president– Single-Family Mortgage Business National Business Center (NBC). She reports
directly to the executive vice president – Single-
Family Mortgage Business. Jiménez is responsible for managing the business contributions
of nearly 2,000 Fannie Mae lender relationships. Jiménez has a master of business administration
from the Harvard Graduate School of Business and a bachelor of arts from Northwestern University. She serves as Trustee of the National Building Museum,
board member of the Atlantic Council
and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Housing Initiatives Committee.
Recreational Opportunities
At ACUMA we know that you need time for relaxation and refreshment
as well. In addition to the unsurpassed facilities offered by Caesars Palace you may want to sign up for the ACUMA Open Golf Tournament. Held at the beautiful Badlands Golf Club on Sunday, October 8th, this event is a highlight every year. Whatever your preference, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas and ACUMA are sure to please.
Confirmation
You will receive written confirmation for your registration from ACUMA within 21 days of receipt. Hotel confirmation will be sent by Caesar’s Palace upon request.
Nonmembers
ACUMA Memberships are corporate. If your organization is not a member, please register and pay the nonmember rates. You may request a membership application by visiting the ACUMA website at www.acuma.org. Conference registration(s) at the ACUMA member fee may be submitted at the same time of membership application.
Hotel Location & General Information
The ACUMA Fall Conference will be held at Caesar’s Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Ground transportation from McCarron
International Airport This is a 15-20 minute taxi ride (Las Vegas airport code is LAS). Shuttle transportation is available.
Caesar’s Palace
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Caesar’s Palace Reservations:
(800) 933-7110
ACUMA Block Name:
ACUMA Fall Leadership Conference
Check-in Time: 3:00pm (5:00pm Fri/Sat)
Check-out Time: Noon
Website: www.caesarspalace.com
Hotel Accommodations
Room rates for this conference will be $219.00+tax for rooms in the Palace Tower and $189.00 plus tax for run-of-house rooms single/double occupancy. You will receive the above room rates for rooms held in the ACUMA block from October 7th – October 12th, 2006. The cut-off date for room reservations
is THURSDAY September 7, 2006. All requests for room reservations must be received by Caesar’s Palace reservations department
before the cut-off date. Reservations
should be made as soon as possible as rooms within the block are subject to availability
and can sell-out prior to the cut-off date. Any reservations made after the cut-off date will be confirmed subject to room availability and at market rates. CHECK IN TIME IS AFTER 5:00PM ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AND AFTER 3:00PM MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.
Conference Registration Includes
- All General & Break-out Sessions
- Invitation to Sunday’s Welcome Reception (Spouses Welcome)
- Breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday and the Wine & Cheese Networking Reception on Monday afternoon.
- Conference Workbook, Attendee Photo Directory and additional Conference Materials
Spouse Dining
Spouse dining fee is $195.00. This option allows
a spouse of a registered
attendee to join in all conference dining (breakfast
and lunch on Monday and Tuesday and the Wine & Cheese Networking Reception
on Monday afternoon).
Spouse/guest can attend Sunday’s Welcome Reception at no charge.
ACUMA Cancellation Policy
The full conference registration fee will be refunded upon cancellation up to 30 days prior to the conference, September 7, 2006. Cancellations made after September 7th will be granted with an administration fee of $100.00. No refunds will be issued after September 30, 2006. Substitutions are permitted.
Payment Options
You can register online by visiting the ACUMA web site at www.acuma.org. You may pay by credit card or check. If paying by check, be sure to include a copy of your registration
form with payment. Checks should be made payable to ACUMA and mailed to: ACUMA, 8665 W. Flamingo Rd. Suite #2018, Las Vegas, NV 89147. ACUMA accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express
for credit card payments.
Registration Fees
ACUMA Members: Special Web Registration Fee . .775.00 * (paid by July 24, 2006)
ACUMA Members: . . . . . . . . .850.00 (beginning July 25, 2006)
Non-Members . . . . . . . . . . . .975.00
Spouse Dining Fee. . . . . . . . .195.00
Golf Tournament. . . . . . . . . .130.00
*ACUMA Members who pay online with VISA/MC or American Express by Monday July 24th can pay the member early bird internet fee of $750.00.
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