Application Form

Thank you for your interest. The deadline to apply has already passed. Those that have applied should already have confirmation emails. If your itinerary or other information has changed, please contact us immediately.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Admission: Applications will be reviewed and approved on a rolling basis, admissions priority will be given to those that will stay on Monday, August 23rd for the congressional visits. The last day to submit applications is Sunday, August 8th, 2010. Those that are accepted will receive an email with follow-up payment info.
  2. Registration fee: Applicants that receive an acceptance email will need to submit a $40 non-refundable registration fee within a week after acceptance to reserve his or her spot. If you are a paid FAPA member this year, you are exempt from paying the registration fee. Please consider becoming an official FAPA member as a way to demonstrate your dedication to promoting our cause to help Taiwan get recognized.
  3. Costs: FAPA will be paying for participants’ lodging and most meals. You are responsible for your own transportation to Washington, DC and for Sunday dinner and Monday lunch. FAPA will cover Monday breakfast for those going to Capitol Hill.  If you are staying  on Monday, FAPA will cover your two-night lodging from Saturday to Sunday (Monday checkout). If you are not staying to visit Capitol Hill on Monday, FAPA will only cover your one-night lodging (Sunday checkout).
  4. Payment method: FAPA accepts paypal, credit card, and personal check. Payment method will be explained in the acceptance email.
  5. Financial assistance: If you need financial sponsorship, FAPA headquarters will put you in touch with your local FAPA chapter (provided that there is one in your area). It will be solely up to the local chapter to decide whether they have the financial ability to sponsor your transportation costs to attend the conference.  Please contact elin@ypg.fapa.org if you have any questions.
  6. Dress Code & Photo ID: Remember that you will need to bring a valid photo ID. Be prepared to wear business casual throughout the event, with business formal required for the congressional visits on Monday, August 23rd.
  7. Location & Time: Please arrive on the early morning of Saturday, August 21st. Registration starts at 1pm and the conference will start promptly at 2pm. Hotel Location will be announced shortly.  The closest airport is Reagan National Airport (DCA) and there will be a free hotel shuttle service available from/to DCA.
  8. Cancellations: Since FAPA is a small non-profit organization with a tight budget, we have no choice but to ask participants whom cancel their conference registration after August 9th (the hotels’ cut-off date for us to submit the final rooming list) for the full price of the bedrooms. FAPA is contractually bound to pay for all hotel rooms that we reserve.
  9. Making congressional appointments: We will provide information on this item in a series of emails following your acceptance. Rest assured, it’s not as intimidating as it sounds, hundreds people have done it, so can you. FAPA will teach you how to make appointments, even hold your hands if necessary.
  10. Reading List: All participants are required to complete the list of readings before attending the conference.  The list will be announced later.
  11. Privacy: Your information is kept private, we will never share your information with any third parties.
  12. Questions or comments: If you have any questions or comments please send an e-mail to elin@ypg.fapa.org

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