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- Monday, March 24 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CTP Accounting Finance Course* 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CTP Accounting Finance Exam* Tuesday, March 25
- Andrew H. Card Jr., White House Chief of Staff (2000-2006)
- “Recent Trends in Distressed MA”
- A1: “When Did Healthcare Become Hot”
- B1: “Subprime Mortgages – The Fallout Continues: Observations and Case Studies”
- B2: "Bankruptcy Beyond Borders: From Hedge Funds to Herbal Supplements – Why Chapter 15 Matters to You"
- Advanced Educational Session: “An Entrepreneurs Ride Through the American Bicycle Industry”
- “Global Business Roundtable: A Global Survival Plan”
- “Distressed Real Estate: How Do You Catch a Falling Knife”
- Body of Knowledge (BOK) Courses
- Registration Policies Body of Knowledge Courses/Exams
- Recreational Activities
- Mixed Round Robin Tennis Tournament
- Professional Women’s Networking Group Luncheon
- Registration Categories
- Registration Questions
- Driving from Orlando International Airport to the Ritz Carlton
Updated 3/10/08 Register Today! Click here to link to TMA’s online registration system or to access a printable registration form. Agenda Keynote Speakers General Sessions CTP Certification Program Recreational Activities Registration Fees/Policies Hotel Information Attire Continuing Education Credit Cancellation Policies Substitution Policies Ground Transportation Conference Sponsors Questions Destination Orlando Agenda Monday, March 249:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CTP Accounting & Finance Course* 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CTP Accounting & Finance Exam* Tuesday, March 258:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CTP Management Course* 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CTP Management Exam* Wednesday, March 268:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Certification Oversight Committee Meeting 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CTP Law Course* 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Board of Directors/Certification Oversight Committee Lunch 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ACTP Law Exam* Thursday, March 278:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Chapter Presidents Meeting 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Registration Desk Open 10:00 a.m. Golf Clinic and Tournament*
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Professional Women’s Networking Group Luncheon* Co-sponsored by Fennemore Craig, P.C. and Quarles & Brady LLP 1:30 p.m. Tennis Tournament* Sponsored by Melville Capital Life Settlements 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Diversity Reception 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Opening Reception
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration Desk Open 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Coffee Break Co-sponsored by Atlas Partners, LLC and Bond Schoeneck & King LLC 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSION A
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch Service 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Keynote Presentation by Dr. David E. Altig, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Lunch and keynote presentation co-sponsored by CIT Corporate Finance-National Restructuring Group and Executive Sounding Board Associates Inc. 2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSION B
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Coffee Break Sponsored by National City Capital Markets 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Advanced Educational Session: “An Entrepreneur's Ride Through the American Bicycle Industry”* 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception Co-sponsored in part by Accord Financial, Inc. and GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group LLC 7:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. Dinner, TMA Awards Presentation and Keynote Presentation by Pat Williams, Senior Vice President, Orlando Magic Co-sponsored in part by Bayside Capital Saturday, March 298:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast Co-sponsored in part by Industrial Opportunity Partners 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. “Global Business Roundtable: A Global Survival Plan” 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Coffee Break Co-sponsored in part by NRC Realty Advisors LLC and SAK Management Services, LLC 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. “Distressed Real Estate: How Do You Catch a Falling Knife?” * Additional Fee Required Please note that private company events may not conflict with any scheduled activity of the TMA 2008 Spring Conference. Keynote SpeakersFriday, March 28, 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Andrew H. Card Jr., White House Chief of Staff (2000-2006)On November 26, 2000, Andrew H. Card, Jr., was appointed Chief of Staff in the presidential administration of George W. Bush. Card was chosen because of his impressive service record in the public and private sector. Card was the second-longest serving White House chief of staff. From 1992 until 1993, Card served as the 11th U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President George Bush. From 1988 to 1992, Card served in President Bush's Administration as Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff. He managed the daily operations of the White House staff and participated in the full range of economic, foreign and domestic policy development. Card served in President Reagan's Administration as Special Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and subsequently as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, where he was liaison to governors, statewide elected officials, state legislators, mayors and other elected officials. Previously, Card was General Motors' Vice President of Government Relations, where he directed the company's international, national, state and local government affairs activities and represented GM on matters of public policy before Congress and the Administration. From 1993 to 1998, Card was President and CEO of the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA). Currently, Card is a senior counselor at the global public relations firm Fleischman-Hillard, serving on the international advisory board. He also serves on the board of directors at Union Pacific Corporation. Friday, March 28, 12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (time reflects entire lunch session) Dr. David E. Altig, Senior Vice President and Director of Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Dr. David E. Altig is senior vice president and director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. In addition to advising the Bank president on monetary policy and related matters, Altig oversees the Bank's research and public affairs departments and serves as a member of the Bank's management and discount committees. Altig is also an adjunct professor of economics in the graduate school of business at the University of Chicago and the Chinese Executive MBA program sponsored by the University of Minnesota and Lingnan College of Sun Yat-Sen University. Prior to joining the Atlanta Fed, Altig served as vice president and associate director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Before joining the Cleveland Fed, Altig was a faculty member in the department of business economics and public policy at Indiana University. Altig's research is widely published and primarily focused on monetary and fiscal policy issues. He has also served as editor for several conference volumes on a wide range of macroeconomic and monetary-economic topics. Friday, March 28, 7:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. (time reflects entire dinner session) Pat Williams, Senior Vice President, Orlando Magic After serving for seven years in the United States Army, Pat Williams spent seven years in the Philadelphia Phillies organization, two as a minor league catcher and five in the front office. He also spent three years in the Minnesota Twins organization. Since 1968, he has been affiliated with teams in Chicago, Atlanta, and Philadelphia, including the 1983 World Champion 76ers, and now the Orlando Magic, which he co-founded in 1987 and helped lead to the NBA finals in 1995. Twenty-three of his teams have gone to the NBA playoffs and five have made the NBA finals. In 1996, Williams was named as one of the 50 most influential people in NBA history by a national publication. In his NBA career, Williams drafted Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Maurice Cheeks, Andrew Toney and Darryl Dawkins and signed Billy Cunningham, Chuck Daly, and Matt Guokas to their first professional coaching contracts. Nineteen of his former players have become NBA head coaches, and nine have become college head coaches while seven have become assistant NBA coaches. In the last 12 years, Williams has completed 44 marathons, including the Boston Marathon 11 times, and climbed Mt. Rainier. He is a weightlifter, Civil War buff and serious baseball fan. Williams is a member of the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame after catching for the Deacon baseball team, including the 1962 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship team. He is also a member of the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame. General Sessions Friday, March 28, 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. “Recent Trends in Distressed M&A”Moderator: Michael A. Fixler, CM&D Capital Advisors LLC Panel: Stephen A. Boyko, Proskauer Rose LLP; Christopher Calabrese, LBC Credit Partners; William J. Drmacich, CIT Business Capital; Adam R. Gottlieb, Industrial Opportunity Partners; Dennis Kirby, American Capital Strategies The general M&A market set record deal volumes over the last couple of years while distressed M&A muddled through a strong economic and credit environment. With a much weaker economic backdrop and tighter credit markets, distressed M&A activity is expected to accelerate. What should distressed M&A participants expect?
Given the anticipated increase in distressed M&A activity, this panel will focus on the current state of the M&A and credit markets for distressed transactions. CONCURRENT SESSION A Friday, March 28, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. A1: “When Did Healthcare Become Hot?”Moderator: Suzanne Koenig, SAK Management Services, LLC Panel: Roberta A. DeAngelis, Executive Office for U.S. Trustees; Carol E. Jendrzey, Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated; Keith J. Shapiro, Greenberg Traurig LLP Healthcare has been heating up the restructuring industry ahead of all the other areas of business. The challenges of low reimbursement, slow pay and debtors’ ability to manage their cash flow while caring for patients and providing quality care has made for a very tenuous situation. The patient care ombudsman continues to jump through hurdles while explaining to bankruptcy professionals his/her place in the bankruptcy playing field and the relevance of enhancing the debtors’ assets, who are the very patients or residents of the debtor. A2: “International Trends: Global Financial Markets” Moderator: Brad Coulter, CTP, O’Keefe & Associates Consulting LLC Panel: Beth Ann Bovino, Standard & Poor’s; Rick S. Chance, KPMG Corporate Finance LLC; James H. Zukin, Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin
CONCURRENT SESSION B Friday, March 28, 2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. B1: “Subprime Mortgages – The Fallout Continues: Observations and Case Studies”Moderator: David W. Wirt, Winston & Strawn LLP Panel: John Anderson, RBS Greenwich Capital; Timothy R. Coleman, The Blackstone Group; Harry J. Devens, The Bear Companies; Peter S. Partee Sr., Hunton & Williams LLP As the subprime crisis continues to dominate business and political headlines, industry experts debate the future for the subprime industry and the implications on the lending sector and broader economy as a whole. This panel of experts will discuss topics that include:
Looking forward: opportunities and potential dangers in the subprime industry for 2008 and predictions on the fallout B2: "Bankruptcy Beyond Borders: From Hedge Funds to Herbal Supplements – Why Chapter 15 Matters to You"Moderator: Linc A. Rogers, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Panel: Jay A. Carfagnini, Goodmans LLP; Alesia Ranney-Marinelli, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Lawrence E. Young, AlixPartners The principal vehicle through which foreign insolvency proceedings will enter the United States is Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Proceedings commenced under this Chapter will dictate how asset values are maximized, how proceeds of realization are distributed and what role foreign courts will play in determining the rights and interests of U.S. stakeholders. Recent cases in connection with the recognition of foreign proceedings involving the ShpinX and Bear Stearns hedge funds demonstrate that Chapter 15 will be at the forefront of some of the most complex, intriguing and ground breaking cases. The panel of leading experts will focus on the implications of the recent cases dealing with failed hedge funds, the MuscleTech Chapter 15 proceedings dealing with mass tort litigation arising from the sale of herbal supplements and the real challenges and opportunities for turnaround professionals in dealing with cross-border insolvency cases. Friday, March 28, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Advanced Educational Session: “An Entrepreneur's Ride Through the American Bicycle Industry”Chris Hornung, Founder and Former CEO, Pacific Cycle $95/person (conference registration is required to attend this session) Pacific Cycle, Inc. is a major bicycle manufacturer founded in 1983 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, whose brands include DYNO, GT, InSTEP, Mongoose, Murray, Pacific Outdoors, Powerlite, Roadmaster and Schwinn. Virtually all of these brands were unprofitable and many languished in bankruptcy prior to their acquisition by Pacific Cycle. The first portion of the session describes the process by which these distressed assets were acquired. Second, this session describes the significant changes in marketing, distribution channel management, manufacturing, brand management, operations and market segmentation strategies that Pacific Cycle employed to turnaround these brands. For example, Pacific Cycle is the only bicycle manufacturer to sell different bikes in different channels. Its bicycles are sold by Independent Bicycle Dealers (IBD) and mass merchandisers such as Target, Wal-Mart and The Sports Authority. Collectively, these operational changes built considerable value in what was considered a dead industry. Finally, the session concludes with a discussion of the 2004 acquisition of Pacific Cycle by Dorel Industries. Saturday, March 29, 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. “Global Business Roundtable: A Global Survival Plan”Moderator: Gordon W. Johnson, EM Advisors LLC Panel: Russell P. Brown, LehmanBrown; Brian Cassady, Black Management Advisors; Cristiana Ferraz, Lehman Brothers of Brazil The global economy slowed slightly in 2007 and is expected to slow further in 2008, due to weaker growth in rich countries and a deepening global credit crunch. With prospects for a recession growing in the U.S. and a weakening dollar, coupled with rising commodity prices and increased market volatility, could the global economy be at a tipping point? This panel of business leaders and investment professionals surveys the current state of investment progress globally and discusses key factors, trends and risks for doing business in a more volatile global economy. The panel will address:
Saturday, March 29, 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. “Distressed Real Estate: How Do You Catch a Falling Knife?”Moderator: Noel R. Boeke, Holland & Knight LLP Panel: Ron Glass, GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group, LLC; Navin N. Nagrani, Hilco Real Estate LLC; Paul S. Singerman, Berger Singerman P.A.; Natalie B. Wilensky, CIT Commercial Finance It is no secret that the residential real estate market is faced with challenges, and there have been many workouts and bankruptcies associated with the homebuilder/developer segment of the industry. Join an expert group of panelists as they discuss issues related to this troubled industry, as well as the broader affects on commercial real estate. Some highlights of the discussion include:
CTP Certification Program The Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP) designation was launched in 1993 to monitor and maintain a program of certification for professionals engaged in the turnaround, crisis management, restructuring and renewal of troubled businesses, organizations and associations. The CTP program encourages, measures and recognizes professional excellence and expertise related to workouts, restructurings and corporate renewal. Certification is available to all qualified professionals. Although the examination may be taken before completing other requirements, all standards must be met prior to certification. For more details about the certification program, courses and exams, please visit www.actp.org or contact Manager of Certification Nicole Gibby at ngibby@turnaround.org or 312-242-6034. All courses and exams listed below will be held at the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes. Spring Conference registration is not required to register for the courses or exams. Body of Knowledge (BOK) Courses$400/course
Accounting & Finance, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Management, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Law, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Taught by a business school professor, practicing attorney and United States Bankruptcy Judge, the BOK courses are open to all corporate renewal professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding or refresher on turnaround management, as well as for those individuals pursuing the CTP designation. CTP Certification Exam $250/section
Accounting & Finance
Management
Law The CTP exam is based upon a comprehensive body of knowledge covering the areas of accounting & finance, management and law. The times listed above indicate maximum time allowed for each exam section. Individuals may only sit for the CTP exam after their application for certification has been accepted and approved by the Standards Committee and their application fee has been received. An application for certification may be printed from www.actp.org. Please use the registration form in this brochure to sign up for the exam(s). Note that the certification application fee may not be paid using the registration form in this brochure. Registration PoliciesBody of Knowledge Courses/ExamsRegistration forms must be mailed or faxed. Phone registration is not accepted. Registration is not considered complete until payment is received and processed. Written confirmation of your registration and appropriate course materials will be sent by UPS Ground Service within three business days of receipt of your registration. The confirmation notice will contain complete logistical details. The course materials are an integral part of the course experience and/or exam preparation. To ensure that you are adequately prepared for the course(s) and/or exam(s), you are encouraged to send a registration form in a timeframe that ensures adequate time to receive and review the materials. If you would like to receive the course materials in a timelier manner than UPS Ground Service will allow, please apply the appropriate surcharge to your total amount due. Surcharges are detailed on the registration form. All payment should be made in U.S. dollars to TMA. Cancellation/Substitution Policies Body of Knowledge (BOK) CoursesNotification of cancellation must be received in writing (e-mail is acceptable). Cancellations will not be reviewed or processed until they are received in writing. Phone cancellation is not accepted. If your written notification of cancellation is received up to ten business days prior to the start of the BOK course, you will be issued a full credit to be used for registration for any BOK course in the next 12-month period. Cancellations received within ten business days of the start of the course will be issued a credit, less a $75 processing fee, to be used for registration for any BOK course in the next 12-month period. No refunds will be given. Substitutions for BOK courses are permitted at any time. Notification of substitution must be submitted in writing (e-mail is acceptable). Substitutions will not be reviewed or processed until they are received in writing. Phone substitution is not accepted. The substitute must be from the same firm as the original registrant, and the substitution notice should include accurate contact information for the substitute registrant. Cancellation/Substitution Policies ExamNotification of cancellation must be received in writing (e-mail is acceptable). Cancellations will not be reviewed or processed until they are received in writing. Phone cancellation is not accepted. For each cancelled exam section, you will be issued a full credit to be used for the same exam section in the next 12-month period. Substitutions are not allowed for the exam. If your cancellation notice includes cancellation of the TMA 2008 Spring Conference, please note that the conference cancellation policies detailed later in this document will apply to the conference portion of your registration. The policies above will apply to the courses and exams. TMA’s conference policy regarding one cancellation processing fee for the total of all registered events will not apply if one or more of those registered events includes a certification course or exam. Recreational ActivitiesGolf Clinic and TournamentThursday, March 2710:00 a.m. Check-in begins 10:30 a.m. Golf clinic 11:30 a.m. Boxed lunches/Warm up 12:30 p.m. Shotgun start 6:00 p.m. Prizes
Mixed Round Robin Tennis TournamentThursday, March 27, 1:30 p.m. (boxed lunch at 1:00 p.m.)$75/person Join your colleagues at the Grande Lakes Tennis Center for the mixed round robin tennis tournament. Attendees must be present by 1:15 p.m. Boxed lunch is included in the tournament fee and will be served prior to the tournament. Appropriate tennis attire and shoes are required. Racquets may be rented for $5/day; rental should be arranged directly through the tennis center. Tennis balls may be purchased in sets of three for $5/set. You must be a registered attendee of the 2008 Spring Conference to participate in the tennis tournament. If you purchase more than one tennis tournament registration, you must indicate the names of those for whom you are purchasing tournament participation on the registration form. Because TMA maintains a waiting list for this event, the association will not hold space for this event (meaning that TMA will not reserve a tennis space unless the name of a registered attendee is provided). Space in the tennis tournament is limited. Individuals may register on a first-come, first-served basis, and TMA will maintain a waiting list for this event. If you are on the waiting list, TMA will process the tournament registration fees. If the event is still sold out at the time of play, TMA will reimburse your tennis tournament registration fees in full. Please carefully review the cancellation and substitution policies further in this document for complete details about canceling or substituting for the tennis tournament. Professional Women’s Networking Group LuncheonThursday, March 27, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. $50/person Join your colleagues on the DaVinci Terrace for an afternoon of networking and relaxation. Buffet lunch and beverages are included in the registration fee. You must be a registered attendee of the 2008 Spring Conference to participate in this event. Diversity ReceptionThursday, March 27, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. The TMA Diversity Subcommittee invites young professionals, women and minorities to attend a reception in their honor. Expand your network with other TMA professionals and peers who have similar interests and experiences as you by attending this reception. This reception is included in the conference registration fee. General Information Registration Fees Unless otherwise indicated, registration fees include educational sessions, meals and social functions. Conference events are not prorated. To attend any portion of the conference, you must register for the entire conference at the appropriate registration fee indicated below.
The registration fee allows admission for one individual only. Registrations may not be shared. Each registered attendee will receive a name badge at the conference that must be worn for admittance into all educational sessions, meals and social functions. Registration Categories
Submitting Your Registration Registration forms must be mailed or faxed to TMA at 150 S. Wacker Drive, Ste. 900, Chicago, Ill., 60616, Fax: 312-578-8336. You may also register on-line. Phone registration is not accepted. Registrations are not considered complete until payment is received. Individuals who register at the early rate but fail to provide payment before the February 29, 2008, deadline will be charged the regular registration fee. Please note that payment must be received, not postmarked, by February 29. Postmarks will not be considered. Registered attendees will receive confirmation of their registration by e-mail. Please carefully review this confirmation notice for accuracy and please print a copy for your records. Changes must be submitted in writing by fax to 1-312-578-8336 or e-mail to Catherine Cram at ccram@turnaround.org. Only on-site registration forms will be accepted after March 19, 2008. TMA will not accept any registration forms in advance of the conference after March 19, 2008. Please note that there is a $145 on-site surcharge for certain registration categories. Please consider submitting your registration prior to March 19, 2008. Registration ListTo ensure your inclusion on the registration list that is distributed on-site, your registration form, with payment, must be received at TMA’s International Headquarters by 5:00 p.m. CST on Friday, March 14, 2008. TMA cannot guarantee that individuals who submit registration forms after this date will be included on the registration list. Registration QuestionsRegistration questions may be directed to Catherine Cram at 1-312-242-6036 or ccram@turnaround.org. Drink Tickets Each registered attendee and registered spouse/guest of the 2008 Spring Conference will receive four complimentary drink tickets with their registration materials. These tickets are for use at the Opening Reception on Thursday, March 27 and the Cocktail Reception on Friday, March 38. These tickets are for alcoholic beverages only (beer, wine, and liquor). Soft drinks, juices and water are available at no charge. The bars at these receptions will not accept cash. Additional drink tickets may be purchased at the TMA registration desk for $25 per book of four tickets. Drink tickets are not required at any other events. Attire
Hotel Information To reserve a room at the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes, call 800-682-3665 or 407-206-2400. Mention Turnaround Management Association to receive the specially negotiated room rate of $319/night single occupancy or $339/night double occupancy. This rate is only available through Wednesday, February 20, 2008. TMA cannot guarantee that the room block or hotel will not sell out before then. Please make your reservation soon. The Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes is located at 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32837. The guest fax number is 407-206-2401. TMA requires that a conference registration form (including payment) be received within ten business days of making a hotel reservation. TMA reserves the right to terminate the hotel reservation of any individual who does not comply with this policy. Continuing Education Credit Educational sessions at the 2008 Spring Conference provide an overview and update of topics relevant to the practice of corporate renewal. There is no prerequisite or advance study necessary to attend the 2008 Spring Conference or to qualify for continuing education credit. For information regarding administrative policies such as complaints or refunds, please contact TMA at 1-312-578-6900. Conference Program (excludes Advanced Educational Session)
Advanced Educational Session
Body of Knowledge Courses
The Turnaround Management Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding sponsors may be addressed to The National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North. Ste. 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org. Cancellation and Substitution Policies
Cancellation Policy Notification of cancellation must be submitted in writing (e-mail is acceptable). Cancellations will not be reviewed or processed until they are received in writing. Phone cancellations are not accepted.
Cancellations received after Wednesday, March 12, 2008, will not be refunded. This includes entire conference registration, spouse/guest registration and/or individual event(s) fees. After March 12, 2008, individual events will not be refunded regardless of whether or not the registrant still attends the entire conference. TMA does not issue credits for future conferences. Please note that if you register for the conference after these cancellation dates have passed, you will not be eligible for any type of refund or credit should you need to cancel your registration. These cancellation policies apply to all registrants regardless of when the registration form is submitted. Please note that refunds will be issued after the conference, no later than April 25, 2008. Substitution Policy Substitutions are permitted at any time. Substitutions must be submitted in writing (e-mail is acceptable). Substitutions will not be reviewed or processed until they are received in writing. Phone substitutions are not accepted. The substitute must be from the same firm as the original registrant, and the substitution notice must contain accurate contact information for the new registrant; otherwise, TMA cannot guarantee an accurate listing on the registration list. However, please note that substitutions made after March 14, 2008, may not be reflected on the registration list per the registration list policy previously stated. Substitutions must be of the same registration category (i.e., member, academic); otherwise, the substitute will be invoiced for the difference in registration fee.
Recreational Activities Cancellation Policy Notification of recreational activity cancellation must be submitted in writing. Cancellations will not be reviewed or processed until they are received in writing. Phone cancellations are not accepted.
Golf TournamentRefund Policies Cancellations received prior to Wednesday, March 12, 2008, will be refunded less a $195 processing fee for entire conference registration, including the golf tournament, or a $50 processing fee for golf tournament cancellation only. Cancellations received after Wednesday, March 12, 2008, will not be refunded. Substitution Policies Space is limited for the golf tournament. TMA will maintain a waiting list once all spaces in the tournament have been filled. If at the time your substitution notice is received, a waiting list exists, TMA will not accept a substitute player in consideration of those individuals on the waiting list. The original registration will be treated as a cancellation and the cancellation policy above will apply for the golf tournament portion of your registration. If no waiting list exists at the time your substitution notice is received, you may send a substitute player in your place. The substitute must be from the same firm and must be a registered attendee of the 2008 Spring Conference. Please contact Catherine Cram at ccram@turnaround.org or 312-242-6036 for further details. Tennis Tournament and Women’s Group Luncheon The same policies detailed above for the golf tournament also apply to the tennis tournament and women’s group luncheon. The only difference is the cancellation processing fee, which is $195 for overall conference registration, including the tennis tournament and/or women’s group luncheon, or $25 for individual cancellation of the tennis tournament or women’s group luncheon only. Registrants who fail to attend the conference and do not notify TMA in accordance with these policies and deadlines are responsible for full payment. Ground Transportation The Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes is approximately 12 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Taxicab ServiceTaxicabs are available on level one of Orlando International Airport. Taxicab fare to the Ritz Carlton is approximately $35 - $45, with a travel time of approximately 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Note that while taxicabs are readily available at the airport, they are not readily available at the resort. Contact Mears Transportation at 1-407-423-5566 or 1-407-843-2404, or visit www.mearstransportation.com, for more information Shuttle ServiceMears Shuttle Service provides service between Orlando International Airport and the Ritz Carlton. Shuttles depart on a first-come, first-served basis from level one of Orlando International Airport every 20-30 minutes. Shuttle cost is $19 each way or $32 roundtrip. Reservations are not required for service from the airport to the Ritz Carlton but are required for service from the Ritz Carlton to the airport. Please note that reservations from the hotel to the airport require a departure time at least three hours prior to scheduled flight departure time. Reservations can be made by calling 1-407-423-5566 or 1-407-843-2404, or at www.mearstransportation.com. Sedan Service Mears Shuttle Service provides town car service to and from the airport. Travel time is approximately 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Cost from the airport to the hotel is $60 and an advance reservation is required. Sedans depart from level one of Orlando International Airport. Cost for sedan service from the hotel to the airport is a flat rate of $45; advance reservation is not required. Sedans are readily available at the front entrance of the hotel. Contact Mears Transportation at 1-407-423-5566 or 1-407-843-2404, or visit www.mearstransportation.com, for reservations. Driving from Orlando International Airport to the Ritz CarltonGo north on Airport Boulevard W to the 528 W exit. There will be a toll (currently $1.25). Follow 528 W to Exit 3/John Young Parkway South. Turn left onto John Young Parkway. Turn right onto Central Florida Parkway. Turn left into the main gate of the hotel. Parking at the Ritz Carlton Valet parking is available for $20/night with unlimited in/out service. Self-parking is available for visitors and guests of the hotel for $12/day. Car RentalIf you plan to rent a car in the Orlando area, please note that TMA members may receive as much as ten percent off regular car rental rates from Avis. For more information, call Avis at (800) 331-1212. Individuals calling from outside the United States may find the appropriate phone number for the country from which they are calling by visiting www.avis.com and selecting Customer Service/Worldwide Reservations Phone Numbers. Mention identification number V368995 to the telephone agent to take advantage of this TMA member discount. Conference Sponsors Accord Financial, Inc. The Anderson Group LLC Atlas Partners, LLC BDO Consulting Bayside Capital Berger Singerman, P.A. Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC CIT Corporate Finance – National Restructuring Group Conway MacKenzie & Dunleavy Executive Sounding Board Associates Inc. Fennemore Craig, P.C. GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group LLC Great American Group Hunt Special Situations Group, L.P. Industrial Opportunity Partners Insight Equity LBC Credit Partners LSQ Funding Group Matrix Capital Markets Group McDonald Hopkins LLC Medallion Business Credit Melville Capital Life Settlements Mesirow Financial Consulting, LLC NRC Realty Advisors LLC National City Capital Markets Quarles & Brady LLP Republic Financial Corporation SAK Management Services LLC SB Capital Group LLC Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Tiger Valuation Services LLC Versa Capital Management, Inc.
Conference Materials Sponsors Conference materials sponsors provide financial support for TMA’s conferences. In addition to those sponsors listed in the agenda, the following sponsors have also generously provided support for the TMA 2008 Spring Conference.
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Destination Orlando Though best known for its unrivaled collection of theme parks, Orlando is a world-class destination that offers unique natural, cultural and heritage attractions that will change the way you think about this family-friendly city. Some suggested local and regional attractions are listed on these pages. For more information about the Orlando area, including discounted admission to many area attractions, please visit www.orlandoinfo.com or call the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau at 1-877-460-6849.
About Grande Lakes: Grande Lakes Orlando comprises two magnificent hotels with shared amenities – The Ritz Carlton and the JW Marriott. The resort is an oasis of stellar recreation and sophisticated style set against stunning European architecture. For complete details about the resort and its many amenities, please visit www.grandelakes.com.
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