2017ASI Asia Pacific Convention

2017ASI ASIA PACIFIC CONVENTION

WATERFRONT INSULAR HOTEL

J.P. Laurel Ave, Lanang, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Theme:

“The Price of Commitment”

Organized by :

South Philippine Union Conference

ASI EXCOM- Southern Asia-Pacific Division

Venue and Dates :

August 16-20, 2017

WATERFRONT INSULAR HOTEL

J.P. Laurel Ave, Lanang, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur

ONE WAY FARE: From the airport to Water Front Insular Hotel

How to Register

You may download the Application form from ASI-SSD Website: asi-ssd.adventist.asia

All delegates may apply and submit their registration form and payment as soon as possible at the local Union Conference or Mission through its Director of Sabbath School/Personal Ministry & ASI Coordinator. The Union Conference will upload all collected registration forms in our On-line registration (on-line link to be given by the ASI-SSD secretariat to all UNION SSPM/ASI Coordinator’s secretaries). This information will then be collected in our data base. Registration or money received after June 30, 2017shall not be accepted. There will be no refund after the deadline date if there will be cancellation of booking. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to reject any payment and registration.

Upon arrival at the convention venue, delegates must register at the Registration Desk. Registration shall start from 3:00 pm, local time. Delegates must ensure that they receive the ASI Convention Kit Bag, Event Magazine, and Stationeries. Convention Kit Bag will be provided to delegates registered by June 30, 2017.

It is recommended that delegates wear their identification batch (ID Card) at all times while at the convention venue and at all social functions including meal times.

REGISTRATION COST

Rates and accommodation types: Please see chart below

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION – January 16 - May 31, 2017
1. / Adult (Single Room) / USD 460
2. / Adult (Twin Sharing) / USD 375
3. / Adult ( Triple Sharing) / USD 310
4. / WALK-IN Delegates (Meeting Package) / USD 208
5. / College Student Package / USD 100
6. / Children (5 years old above) stay with parents with meals but without extra bed. / USD 208
7. / Children (below 5 years old) stay with parents without meals & without extra bed / FREE
NORMAL REGISTRATION – May 31-June 30, 2017
1. / Adult (Single Room) / USD 490
2. / Adult (Twin Sharing) / USD 435
3. / Adult ( Triple Sharing) / USD 400
4. / WALK-IN Delegates (Meeting Package) / USD 265
5. / College Student Package / USD 125
6. / Children (4 to 12 years old) stay with parents with meals but without extra bed. / USD 265
7. / Children (below 4 years old) stay with parents without meals & without extra bed / FREE

Except for Meeting Package, the above rate includes 4 nights board & lodging, city & shopping tour including lunch in restaurant, and pick up service from airport to hotel & from hotel to airport. However, all delegates will receive convention materials & handouts, and also souveniers.

All delegates must notice that Early Bird will close on May 31, 2017, and the last

registration date is set on June 30, 2017 as the deadline.

Exhibition Booths:

There are Exhibition boothavailableto interested parties who wants to display/sell their goods/products and services. ASI members/church members are encouraged to take this opportunity to market their goods and services. The rental rate is at $300 USD per booth.Official delegates will get a 50% off of the regular price.Please take note that, in line with our beliefs, these booths will be closed for business on Friday sunset until Saturday sunset. Please state additional request for your booth, we’ll try to get the hotel to accommodate them. (REGISTRATION FOR BOOTH APPLICATION --PAGE 7)

Advertising for Souvenir Program:

Any businesses who wish to advertise their company in our souvenir program are welcome to send their advertising layouts to Mariz Naranjo (ASI-SSD Support staff) – or to Ben Lobitana (SSD-SSPM Secretary –

Below are the rates:

Deadline of ad submission: No later than June 15, 2017

Inner Front Cover Full page $1,000.00 USD

Full page $500.00 USD

Half page $300.00 USD

Inner Back Cover Full page $900.00 USD

Back Cover $1,200.00 USD

*Payments should be paid at your local conference or Union. If payment is in check form, please indicate the payment is for the SSD-ASI Ad for 2017.(APPLICATION FORM FOR BUSINESS AD --PAGE 8)

You may download the form from ASI-SSD Website also: asi-ssd.adventist.asia

Payment of Convention Fees/Completion of On-line registration:

Registration will close on June 30, 2017. All registration forms should be filled completely. Do not accept payment with their registration that are not completely filled. All payments collected by the Union Conference must be sent to the Division.There will be no refund after the deadline date if there will be cancellation of booking. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to reject any payment and registration.

The Union Conference will submit all collected registration information by uploading each delegate’s information in our On-line registration form (on-line link to be given by the ASI-SSD secretariat to all UNION SSPM/ASI Coordinator secretaries). This information will then be collected in our data base. Please upload names of paid delegates only in the system. We will be charging the Unions basing on the names uploaded in the system.

Charging Dates:

1) February 23, 2017

2) May 31, 2017

3) June 30, 2017 –Last Charging Date. All payments should be sent to ASI-SSD. There will be no refund or cancellation of registration fees after this date. This is in line with the hotel’s policy that there will be no cancellation of room reservation 30 days prior to the event.

*Any registrant who want to cancel their reservation after June 30, 2017 must find someone to replace him/her to attend the convention to make use of the reserved room.

STANDARD PROCEDURE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING A TEMPORARY VISITOR'S VISA

Application for a temporary visitor's visa must be made in person. In the case of a minor under eighteen (18) years of age, the application may be made for him by a person who, in the opinion of the consular officer, is responsible for his/her welfare. The minor, not an infant in arms, shall be required to appear at the Consulate for interview, together with the person making the application for him/her.

Applicants for temporary visitor's visa should normally apply at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate that has jurisdiction over their place of residence. While some visa applicants may apply at any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad, others are only allowed to apply his/her visa at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in his country of origin or legal residence.

The following are the minimum requirements for applying a temporary visitor's visa:

1.  Passport/Travel Document Valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines;

2.  Duly Accomplished Visa application forms;

3.  Passport Photos (2 pieces);

4.  Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman;

5.  Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination; and

6.  Payment of Visa Fees

*ASEAN countries may not need a visa. Please ask your local Philippine embassy in your area. You can also visit http://www.dfa.gov.ph/guidelines-requirements

DELEGATE’S REGISTRATION FORM

2017 ASI Asia Pacific Convention

WATERFRONT INSULAR HOTEL

J.P. Laurel Ave, Lanang, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur

DELEGATE’S DETAILS: PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING BLANK

Pr. / Dr. / Mr. / Mrs. / Ms.
(Delete whichever is not applicable) / First Name : / Last Name :
Place of Birth : / Date of Birth : / Spouse Name :
Full Address :
ZIP Code : / City :
State/Province : / Country :
Passport Number : / E-mail Address : / Mobile/Cell Phone Number :
Home Phone Number : / Office Phone Number :
Company / Organization : / Designation :
Nature of Business :
Business Opportunity Exploration (wish to buy / sell or looking for joint venture partner):
Church : / City :
Conference / Mission : / Union :

Each delegate is required to complete and return this form to the local ASI Chapter or delegates’ coordinator in his/her Conference/Mission/Union.

WAIVER: I understand that each delegate is responsible for their own travel insurance and that the organizer will not be liable in any claims of loss, damage arising from or in connection with my participation or attendance in the convention.

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Signature above printed name:______Date:______

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Delegates Compiled Registration List

Note: Main delegate on the 1st row, spouse on 2nd row, child/children in the subsequent rows.

(For Twin, Triple Sharing, the Main Delegate is the Payer) - Please fill-up with upper case.

No / Last Name1 / First Name / Relationship / Date of Birth / Passport Number / Hotel
Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel & Suites / Occupancy
Single
Twin / Cost
(US$)
Example / Alcolm / Brian / 8/13/87 / AB789056 / Water Front Insular Hotel / Single Room / $460.00
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Flight Detail: Please compete these forms for our important reference:

Date of Flight / Time / Airlines / Flight Number
Arrival (Davao Airport)
Departure (Davao Airport)

Exhibition Booth(To promote/expand your business/ministry. Please fill this part if you require an exhibition booth).

Number of booth required / Information about exhibits/goods and services / Cost Per Booth / Total Cost (US$)
US$300.00

Date ______Signature ______

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Program Souvenir Ad Form:

Dear Sir/Madam:

I/We agree to sponsor an ad in your souvenir program for the ASI Convention the theme “THE PRICE OF COMMITMENT” this coming August 16-20, 2017 – Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City.

Please indicate your choice:

Inner Front Cover Full page $1,000.00 USD

Full page $500.00 USD

Half page $300.00 USD

Inner Back Cover Full page $900.00 USD

Back Cover $1,200.00 USD

Deadline of ad submission: No later than June 15, 2017

*Will receive a copy ______

*Payments should be paid at your local conference or Union. If payment is in check form, please indicate the payment is for the SSD-ASI Ad for 2017.

*I will send JPG or picture file of our ad in the following email address: or .

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