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AGM Update #2

October 1, 2024

AGM Update #2
The September AGM update brings you news on:
  • Registration and ticket pickup
  • Wednesday Meet and Greet event
  • Roomshare/rideshare board
  • Upcoming deadline for refunds
  • Hotel availability
  • AGM T-shirts
  • Dining reservations
REGISTRATION/TICKET PICKUP:  When you arrive in Cleveland, please check in at the AGM registration desk on the 5th floor and pick up your materials.  Registration will be open from 4pm to 8pm on Wednesday, 10/16, and will reopen again at 8am on Thursday morning.  If you have purchased tickets for the Private Viewing of Regency Portrait Miniatures or the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, those tickets may be picked up, between 8am and 3pm, from a table in the hotel lobby -- just look for the cutout of young Jane Austen.  (At 3pm, remaining tickets will be transferred to the 5th floor registration desk.)
WEDNESDAY EVENING MEET AND GREET:  Get in the AGM spirit by attending the Meet and Greet on Wednesday, from 8pm to 10pm.  There will be a cash bar, an optional game to play, door prizes, and a host team ready to greet first-timers and those looking to meet new friends.  All Attendees, Companions, and family members are invited to this informal gathering.
ROOMSHARE/RIDESHARE:  Hootboard is a private online bulletin board where AGM registrants can post roommate requests or offers to share transportation from the airport. To join the board, go to https://www.hootboard.com/jasnaagm. Set up a password for yourself, then use the code Steventon1775 to view the board. Some guidelines:
  • If you have a Hootboard account from a prior AGM, click the black square icon with the "comic book Jane Austen" picture to view just the 2024 board activity.
  • Read the posting instructions in the yellow boxes pinned to the top of the page.   You can make a new post (or "Hoot") by clicking on the green box at top right, or reply to someone else's by clicking on the speech bubble on their post.
  • You can use the board to find companions for meals or excursions, but it cannot be used to sell anything or to advertise private events.
  • All arrangements are person-to-person, and JASNA plays no role in, and bears no liability for, roommate matching or other agreements. You are advised to get to know any potential roommates off-line.
IMPORTANT DEADLINE: The last day to receive a refund for AGM registration (minus $50 fee) or for tour/workshop/performance tickets is September 24. After that date, if you are unable to attend the in-person AGM, your registration will be converted to livestream/virtual with no refund.   Complete policies are here.
HOTEL UPDATE:  Some rooms may become available around the September 24 cancellation deadline. If you need assistance, email Linda Slothouber at jasnaconferencedir@gmail.com. 
AGM T-SHIRTS:  Suffering from a "continual state of inelegance"?  Perhaps an AGM shirt or hoodie is the cure!  Order yours for home delivery at Austen, Annotated | Bonfire.  Shirts will not be available at the AGM; order yours soon to be sure of getting it before the AGM.  
DINING RESERVATIONS:  If you're planning a special night out during the AGM, it's not too early to make a reservation at one of the city's fantastic restaurants.  Check out this list of 25 top spots and find many more on this restaurant map.    
FIND OUT MORE:  Check out the AGM's Facebook and Instagram pages.  Details about program content, speakers, prices, and times are on the AGM webpages.  First-time attendees should watch their email for special tips.  The August update for all registrants can be read here; a final update is coming in early October. If you have questions, please contact the following:
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS: Debbie Duncan, AGM Registrar, jasnaagm@gmail.com
AGM PROGRAM/LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: Jennifer Weinbrecht and Amy Patterson, AGM Coordinators, jasna2024agm@gmail.com
HOTEL QUESTIONS: 
Linda Slothouber, Conference Director, jasnaconferencedir@gmail.com
BANQUET SEATING:
Linley Erickson, Banquet Table Coordinator, jasnachicago@gmail.com
JASNA POLICIES: Debra Roush, VP for Conferences, vpconf@jasna.org