42nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Scroll down or click the links below for full details: Download the 2023 Conference Brochure Message from RFA President Conference Registration Fees Who Should Attend & Why Registration Confirmation Cancellation Policy How to Register Printable Registration Form Hotel Reservations Hotel Tips Transportation Golf Tournament RFA Exhibits Conference Testimonials RFA Sponsorship Opportunities Spouse Event
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Conference Registration FeesPlease complete the individual attendee information on the registration form and calculate the appropriate registration fees for For RFA Members: The Conference early registration fee must be received by January 27, 2023 and is $925. The discounted rate for check payments is $895. After January 27, the rate is $1,025 discounted to $995 for check payments. For RFA Guests/Spouses: The Conference early registration fee is $825, discounted to $795 for check payments if received before January 27. After January 27, the registration fee is $925, discounted to $895 for check payments. For Non-Members: The Conference registration fee is $1,125, discounted for check payments to $1,095. Guests can purchase individual tickets to attend Tuesday evening's banquet and entertainment for $200 per person. Company sponsorships of $5,000 or more are eligible to receive one complimentary registration (basic registration fee only). Please contact the RFA Office if you have questions.
Who should attend the Conference:
Why?
Registration ConfirmationThree weeks prior to the conference, you will receive a written confirmation and other conference information. Cancellation PolicyCancellations made by January 27, 2023, will receive a full refund. Cancellations made after January 27 or "no shows" How to Register
NON-MEMBERS: Download PDF Registration Form RFA MEMBERS: There are three ways to register for the 2023 RFA Annual Conference: 1. Register for the RFA Conference online! 2. Download a 2023 Conference Registration Form and email it to the RFA Office at [email protected] if paying 3. Download a 2023 Conference Registration Form and mail the form with your check to:
Hotel ReservationsThe beautiful Kiawah Island Sanctuary Resort is the RFA’s host hotel. All conference sessions and events will be held at the Kiawah Island Sanctuary Resort. PLEASE NOTE that the Exhibition and Tuesday Dinner will take place at the West Conference Center, which is a short shuttle ride from the main building. To make room reservations, please call the Sanctuary Resort at Kiawah Island Golf Resort at 800-654-2924 or 877-683-1234. Identify yourself as a RFA Conference attendee to receive a special room rate of $259 plus tax for single or double occupancy. Alternately, you can complete and return the hotel's Lodging Form to begin your room reservation process by email. There is no Resort Fee. The deadline for room reservations is January 27, 2023. PLEASE NOTE the hotel's cancellation policy: Individual room cancellations made less than 30 days prior to arrival will forfeit their one night deposit. Name substitutions are permitted up until the arrival date. The only exception on this policy is in the case of funeral or hospitalization. Our room block is now FULL. The hotel will provide options to stay elsewhere, and we can keep you on a waiting list should we get any cancellations. Please note: the RFA does NOT use third parties for reservations - please do not give your information to anyone who calls you! To learn more about the Kiawah Island Sanctuary Resort, click here.
Hotel TipsRestaurants on the island are fabulous, but they book up early. Check out your options in advance, and make reservations now: The Ocean Room - right onsite at the Sanctuary Resort. Upscale steakhouse. The Atlantic Room - at the Oceans Course. Upscale seafood. Jasmine Porch - at the Sanctuary. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, Southern-style. Ryder Cup Bar - at Oceans Course, no reservations. Tomasso - at Turtle Point Course. Italian. Players Pub - at Cougar's Point Course. Casual, American fare. Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House - at Osprey Point Course. You will also find a coffee and sandwich market, along with an ice cream shop at the resort. The hotel bar is gorgeous, large and lively. Please note, not all restaurants will be open every night. Talk to your reservation specialist about what option is best for you and your party.
The Spa at the Sanctuary is an experience.... and a very popular one! Make your treatment reservations in advance to avoid disappointment.
Transportation
The resort offers complimentary use of their Volvos on a first-come, first-serve basis. Drive around in style for up to 4 hours. See the bellstand for details. Golf Tournament
PLEASE NOTE: The Golf Tournament is now sold out. We can hold a spot for you on a wait list, but cannot accept any more players. Other Optional Activities on Tuesday
For non-golfers, we have several exciting activities to choose from! Technical folks can attend the Martin Mitchell Technical Food Safety Luncheon featuring our annual forum with RFA's Technical Director Doug Marshall. The Martin Mitchell Technical Food Safety Luncheon will run from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. A service project has been organized to benefit Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach. Volunteers will assemble meal packs for the hungry in the Johns Island/Charleston area. This event will run 2:00-3:30 pm at the hotel. ExhibitsThis year's Exhibit Reception will be held on Monday, February 27, 2023, from 3:30-6:30 p.m., with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres being served. It will take place at the West Conference Center, which is a short shuttle ride from the main resort building. PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO GET TO THE EXHIBITION. Click here for the Exhibit Brochure. You can apply for an Exhibit Booth with our Application & Contract. Associate Members can get information specific to their Conference experience in our Associates Newsletter. For additional questions, please contact the RFA office at (678) 426-8175. Sponsorship OpportunitiesThere are a number of Sponsorship Opportunities available during the RFA's 42nd Annual Conference & Exhibition. You can gain exposure for your company by sponsoring social events, educational sessions, networking events, promotional items or golf tournament activities. Sponsorship opportunities can be found here. For questions, please contact the RFA office at (678) 426-8175. Spouse EventWe have a special event for spouses/partners attending the Conference! Please join us for a memorable morning and afternoon of fun and friendship. All partners of registered Conference attendees are welcome to participate, courtesy of our sponsor, Reser's Fine Foods. We will be meeting in the hotel lobby in the morning to travel together to Freshfields for candle making, lunch and shopping, and will return to the hotel in time for the exhibits at 3:00 pm. Please RSVP to Meg at [email protected]. UPDATE: Due to limited space at the venue, this event is now FULL. Interested participants are currently being added to our wait list.
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