General Information

CONVENTION DATES & LOCATION

This year’s convention will be held August 14-16, 2008, at the The Tremont House at 2300 Ship's Mechanic Row, Galveston, Texas 77550. Other exciting venues include:
Galveston Island Convention Center
The Davidson Building
The Strand Theatre
The Texas Seaport Museum
The Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant.
For a complete list of events and locations, visit the Schedule section of this web site.

LOST AND FOUND
For your convenience, a lost and found box will be kept at the TMC Registration Desk. Bring found items or report lost items to the Registration Desk and we will try to assist you. TMC convention staff will not be responsible for lost personal property.

CONVENTION ATTIRE
Casual business attire is appropriate for day events and meetings. Be sure to pack a light jacket since meeting rooms in the hotel are frequently cool. If you are attending Saturday night's Golden Trowel Reception, Dinner and Awards Banquet, dress is Semi-Formal.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
We make sure our facility has total accessibility, and we do whatever is needed to make attending the Convention as convenient as possible for all attendees. If you have a special need, please let us know. We will contact you before the Convention to make arrangements, if necessary.

NAME BADGE POLICY
Please wear your name badge at all times. Name badges are required for entrance to all convention events. Due to heightened security, only registered attendees with a name badge will be allowed entrance to events. A registered convention attendee must accompany guests/Spouse registrants.

CONTACT US

If you need help, please feel free to contact our registration staff for guidance.

Jim Jones, Executive Director
jim.jones@texasmasonrycouncil.org

Valerie Burkhart, Event Manager
Phone (512) 799-3870 Fax 512-451-9599
vburkhart@rector-duncan.com

Patty Huber, Advertising Manager
(512) 310-9795
phuber2@austin.rr.com

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE CONFERENCE BE HELD?
This year’s convention will be held August 14-16, 2008, at the The Tremont House at 2300 Ship's Mechanic Row, Galveston, Texas 77550. Some events will take place at locations other than the hotel. For a complete list, please view the convention schedule.

HOW DO I GET A HOTEL ROOM FOR THE CONFERENCE?
TMC has reserved a block of rooms at the Hotel. The hotel will hold these rooms until August 3, 2008; you MUST make your hotel reservations by this date. Visit the Hotel & Travel section on this web site for more information.

The room rate is $125 (plus tax) per night for single or double occupancy. The rate of $125 is only guaranteed through Sunday, August 3, 2008, or until the room block sells out. Reservations received after August 3, or after the room block has been filled, will be made on a space-available basis, and may be subject to higher rates. Be sure to mention that you are attending the "Texas Masonry Council Convention." Hotel rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis until the hotel is sold out. Make your reservations early!

HOW CAN I REGISTER FOR THE TMC CONVENTION?
There are three ways to register for the convention. Register securely on-line with a credit card! You may also register by fax or mail. See the registration information page for instructions.

HOW WILL I KNOW TMC HAS RECEIVED MY REGISTRATION FORM?
All paid registrations will be confirmed via e-mail within five working days after the payment is processed. If you do not provide an e-mail address, your confirmation will be mailed to you. Please note that it will take longer to receive your confirmation. Changes to original registration information (e.g., job title) must be submitted in writing by fax or mail and are best accomplished prior to your arrival. If you do not provide credit card or check for payment with your registration, a confirmation will NOT be sent until full payment is received. If you do not receive confirmation within 10-15 days of submitting the registration form with payment, please check with your accounting office to confirm the form was actually sent and then contact Valerie Burkhart at vburkhart@rector-duncan.com.

CAN I ATTEND JUST THE EXHIBIT HALL ONLY?
Sorry, TMC does not offer “Exhibit Hall Only" registration.
Are you interested in Exhibiting at the convention? If so, download our exhibit form and contact Patty Huber at phuber2@austin.rr.com or (512) 310-9795.


HOW CAN I GET A RECEIPT FOR MY REGISTRATION?
Your confirmation letter serves as your official receipt. If you need another form of documentation, please contact Valerie Burkhart at vburkhart@rector-duncan.com.

WHERE DO I PICK UP MY NAME BADGE AND OTHER CONFERENCE MATERIALS?
Conference attendees, exhibitors, and speakers may pick up their badges at the Registration Desk. Upon arrival, please stop by the Registration Desk to check in and receive your name badge and other convention materials. Registration will be open during the following hours:

THURSDAY
Registration & Check-In
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

FRIDAY
Registration & Check-In
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SATURDAY
Registration Table Open
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

IF I CANCEL MY REGISTRATION, IS MY HOTEL ROOM AUTOMATICALLY CANCELED AND VICE VERSA?
No. These are independent of each other, and you need to cancel each separately.

TMC Policy: If you must cancel for any reason, please notify us in writing by July 14, 2008. Your registration fee will be refunded, less a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made after this date. Substitutions are allowed at the appropriate rates and may be made by phone, fax or e-mail until July 31, 2008.

HOTEL Policy: Please check with The Tremont House for their cancellation policy.

CAN I GET A REFUND IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY REGISTRATION?
Refunds, less a $100 processing fee per registrant, will be granted for cancellations received in writing at the TMC office by July 10, 2007. Refunds will not be granted for cancellation after this date. “No-shows” are responsible for full conference payment. You can e-mail your cancellation request to Valerie Burkhart at vburkhart@rector-duncan.com, or fax to (512) 451-9599.

IF I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE, CAN I SEND SOMEONE IN MY PLACE?
Yes, if you are unable to attend the conference and have already registered, you may designate another person to take your place. Substitutions are allowed at the appropriate rates and may be made by phone, fax or e-mail until July 31, 2008.

CAN I ATTEND JUST THE EXHIBIT HALL ONLY?
Sorry, TMC does not offer "Exhibit Hall Only" registration.
Are you interested in Exhibiting at the convention? If so, download our
exhibit form and contact Patty Huber at phuber2@austin.rr.com or (512) 310-9795.

HOW CAN I GET A RECEIPT FOR MY REGISTRATION?
Your confirmation letter serves as your official receipt. If you need another form of documentation, please contact Valerie Burkhart at vburkhart@rector-duncan.com, or by phone at (512) 799-3870.