GREETINGS FROM
THE PRESIDENT
DECEMBER 2015
Ellen Bain and I are delighted to invite you to join us for the 2016 Spring Meeting of the
American College of Trial Lawyers at the beautiful Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
in Maui, from Thursday, March 3, through Sunday, March 6, 2016.
President-Elect Bartholomew J. Dalton has planned an impressive program of distinguished
speakers addressing timely and interesting topics. We are pleased to offer a Professional Program
for CLE credit on Thursday, March 3, in the afternoon. We hope you will make plans to come
a day before the meeting begins to take full advantage of a true island paradise.
As always, College evening social events will provide an opportunity to greet treasured friends
and make new ones in a relaxed aloha spirit. The traditional highlight of our meeting will be
the Saturday night induction of new Fellows and black tie banquet, followed by dancing and the
traditional “Sing Along.”
Tours and unique activities offered on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons promise to
provide opportunities to explore the tropical island of Maui and discover all that it has to offer,
from the sandy beach to the lush foliage of Maui’s Upcountry.
We anticipate that this meeting will sell out, and we encourage you to register early so that you
may receive confirmation of your registration and the ability to book your room at the Grand
Wailea. By registering online through the College’s website at actl.com, you will receive your
registration confirmation and hotel booking code immediately. You may also register by fax or
mail using the registration form included with this brochure.
We look forward to seeing you on the “Valley Isle.”
Sincerely,
Michael W. Smith
President
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THE GRAND WAILEA, on the island of Maui, is
nestled on forty acres of lush tropical gardens
and offers sweeping views of the neighboring
islands. This Waldorf Astoria Resort was built
to portray the richness of Hawaii’s culture,
people, and nature, and provides an extensive
selection of amenities and activities.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: When you receive your
3850 Wailea Alanui Drive,
Wailea, Hawaii 96753
Hotel telephone:
(808) 875-1234
www.grandwailea.com
Spring Meeting registration confirmation from
the National Office, you will receive a group
booking code to use when making your hotel
reservation. You may reserve your hotel room
online or by calling the number provided with
the booking code. Please register early in order
to secure your accommodations at the ACTL
group rate.
ACTL GROUP RATES: $349 + tax per night for
a Deluxe Garden room; $369 + tax per night
for an Ocean View room; $389 + tax per night
for a Deluxe Ocean View room; $449 + tax
per night for the Napua Club rooms. Resort
fee for ACTL waived.
Group Rate Deadline: January 29, 2016 or
until ACTL block is sold out.
Government Rate Rooms: A limited
number is available on a first-come, firstserved basis as registration forms are received.
Please call the National Office for additional
information.
Amenities included in ACTL’s group rate
are: a tropical flower lei greeting upon arrival,
waived daily resort charge, complimentary
wireless internet in guest rooms, 10% Spa
discount, unlimited use of Spa Grande’s
Fitness Center and yoga classes, admission
to twice-daily SCUBA clinics, participation
in scheduled art and garden tours and
complimentary beach umbrellas for use on
Wailea Beach.
SPA: The newly refurbished Spa Grande is a
true experience for all of the senses. Indicate
you are with ACTL to receive a 10% discount on spa services. For information or for
reservations call (808) 875-1234 x4949.
WEATHER
March in Maui is sunny with daily temperatures in the 70’s with an occasional afternoon
shower and evening tropical breezes.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
AIRPORT ARRIVAL & TRANSPORTATION: The
Grand Wailea is located approximately
17 miles from Kahului Airport (OGG).
Estimated taxi fare to or from the airport is
approximately $65 each way, excluding tip.
TRAVEL ASSISTANCE: ACTL has partnered
with LUXE Travel to assist you. The LUXE
Travel Desk is open Monday through
Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm PST. Please contact
Deedee Rengel or Lidia Berhe at
[email protected] with travel requests,
or call (949) 468-0702 or (855) 370-0875.
TENNIS
The Wailea Tennis Club is the largest resort
tennis facility on Maui. Ranked for more
than a decade as one of the country’s 50 best
resorts, the Wailea Tennis Club will host
the College’s round robin tournament on
Friday, March 4, after General Session. Tennis
lessons and clinics are also available. Call
(808) 879-1958 for scheduling.
GOLF
Designed to be fun for every level of golfer,
the 6,825-yard Wailea Emerald Course
at the Wailea Golf Club is an awardwinning course with a world-renowned
reputation. Its carpet-like fairways, fragrant
tropical foliage, and numerous ocean and
island vistas make this picturesque course an
experience that golfers cherish. Join Fellows
and spouses or guests for the College’s
tournament on Friday, March 4, after General
Session. Transportation is provided, and
TaylorMade clubs and shoes may be rented
ahead of time. Individual tee times for all three
courses may be reserved 45 days ahead of time
online at www.waileagolf.com, or 30 days in
advance by calling (808) 875-7450 x1.
SPECIAL MEALS & DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
Alternate meal choices are available at
all College meal functions. Please make
requests known to your meal server. If you
have individual dietary allergies or concerns,
please email Suzanne Alsnauer, Meetings and
Conference Manager, at [email protected].
BANQUET SEATING
Fellows registered by February 1 for Saturday
night’s Induction Banquet will be assigned to
a table with Fellows from their state, province
or region. Seating for the banquet is limited,
and Fellows and guests must be registered to
attend the Spring Meeting in order to purchase
banquet tickets.
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INVITED SPEAKERS
OVIE L. CARROLL
DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CYBERCRIME LAB (CCIPS), WASHINGTON, D.C.
Ovie Carroll has twenty-nine years of law enforcement experience and is currently the Director for the Department of Justice
Cybercrime Lab at the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS). The Cybercrime Lab provides advanced
digital investigative analysis, cybercrime investigative and other technical support to DOJ prosecutors as it applies to implementing
the Department’s national strategies in digital evidence, combating electronic penetrations, data thefts, and cyberattacks on critical
information systems. Mr. Carroll is also an adjunct professor with George Washington University for the Masters of Forensic
Science program, teaching two classes: Cyber Crime/Internet Investigations and Interview and Interrogation. Mr. Carroll is
also a course author and certified instructor with the SANS Institute where he teaches computer forensics. Prior to joining the
Department of Justice, Mr. Carroll was the Special Agent in Charge of the Technical Crimes Unit at the Postal Inspector General’s
Office, responsible for all computer intrusion investigations impacting the postal service network infrastructure and for providing
all digital forensic analysis and technical surveillance in support of criminal investigations and audits. Mr. Carroll was also the
Special Agent in Charge of the Computer Investigations and Operations Branch, Washington Field Office, Air Force Office
of Special Investigations (AFOSI), where he was responsible for coordinating all national level computer intrusions occurring
within the United States Air Force. He has extensive field experience applying his training to a broad variety of investigations
and operations. As a special agent with the AFOSI, Mr. Carroll worked both general crimes and counterintelligence, and has
conducted investigations into a variety of offenses including murder, rape, fraud, bribery, theft, and gangs and narcotics.
THE HONOURABLE MADAM JUSTICE SUZANNE CÔTÉ, FACTL
SUPREME COURT OF CANADA
The Honourable Suzanne Côté was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada on December 1, 2014. Before her
appointment to the Supreme Court of Canada, Justice Côté was a partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, where she was
head of the Montréal office’s litigation group. She specialized in complex civil and commercial litigation, including cases
involving manufacturer’s liability, class actions, shareholder disputes and public law. Justice Côté received the Advocatus
Emeritus distinction from the Barreau du Québec in 2011. In addition, she has been a Fellow of the American College of
Trial Lawyers since 2005. Justice Côté argued cases in various trial courts, as well as in the Québec Court of Appeal, the
Federal Courts and the Supreme Court of Canada. Justice Côté has taught evidence and litigation at the École du Barreau
du Québec, and has also lectured at the Université du Québec à Rimouski and at the Université de Montréal. She has also
contributed for many years to the organization of the annual Coupe Guy-Guérin trial advocacy competition, a provincial
competition that leads to participation in the Sopinka Cup.
STEVE ELKINS
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
Steve has been working in television for thirty years as a cinematographer, editor, and producer. Before starting his media career,
he received a B.S. in Earth Science from Southern Illinois University where he also did an interdisciplinary archaeological
research project on a rock shelter site he discovered. After several years as director of an environmental education program in
Chicago and a field researcher for paleo-climate studies at the University of Wisconsin, Steve moved to Los Angeles where he
initially worked in petroleum engineering before succumbing to the siren call of Hollywood. His media career has garnered
an Emmy as well numerous other industry awards. Desiring to blend his scientific interests with filmmaking, Steve has been
fortunate to work on a variety of adventure and science oriented programming around the world. Elkins became fascinated
with the Honduran Mosquitia and its lost city legends while filming there in 1994. Reading about the advent of airborne
lidar as a tool for unveiling archaeological ruins, he formed a company in 2012 (UTL: Under the Lidar) with colleagues
to explore the Mosquitia jungle using lidar while producing a documentary about the process and results that happen to
include the discovery of two “lost cities.” In 2013, Steve and his UTL partner, Bill Benenson, were both selected as two of
Foreign Policy Magazine’s Leading Global Thinkers of the Year for their innovative approach to exploration. In addition, their
project was the subject of a feature story in the May 2013 issue of The New Yorker titled, “The Eldorado Machine.” This year,
with Steve as project leader, they organized a multi-disciplinary scientific ground expedition to one of the sites discovered
by lidar in 2012. The results have garnered world headlines including an article in the October 2015 issue of National
Geographic (“Lure of the Lost City”) and a recent episode of National Geographic Explorer (“Legend of the Monkey God”).
LINDA HIRSHMAN
AUTHOR, PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Ms. Hirshman is a lawyer and cultural historian and the author of SISTERS IN LAW: How Sandra
Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World, Victory:
The Triumphant Gay Revolution, and many other books. She received her J.D. from the University
of Chicago Law School and her Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. For
fifteen years Ms. Hirshman practiced law, representing mostly organized labor. She participated in
three cases in the United States Supreme Court, including, in 1985, the landmark case of Garcia
v. San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Authority, which established the line between the federal
government and the states. She then went into academia, teaching law, philosophy, and women’s
studies, before she retired from Brandeis University in 2002. Her writing has appeared in The New
York Times, The Washington Post, Slate, Newsweek, The Daily Beast, and POLITICO. Ms. Hirshman
divides her time between New York City and Phoenix, Arizona.
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SUGGESTED READING
SISTERS IN LAW: How
Sandra Day O’Connor
and Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Went to the Supreme
Court and Changed the
World, Linda Hirshman
HONORABLE ALEX KOZINSKI
JUDGE, U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT
Judge Kozinski was appointed United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit on November 7, 1985, and
served as Chief Judge from 2007 to 2014. At the time of his appointment by President Reagan in 1985, he
was the youngest federal appeals court judge. He graduated from UCLA, receiving an A.B. degree in 1972,
and from UCLA Law School, receiving a J.D. degree in 1975. Prior to his appointment to the appellate
bench, Judge Kozinski began his career in law as a law clerk to Circuit Judge Anthony M. Kennedy, then to
Chief Justice Warren E. Burger. He was an attorney at Forry Golbert Singer & Gelles, then for Covington &
Burling. He then moved on to serve as Deputy Legal Counsel for the Office of President-Elect Reagan, Assistant
Counsel for the Office of Counsel to the President, then as Special Counsel for the Merit Systems Protection
Board before being appointed Chief Judge of the United States Claims Court in 1982. Judge Kozinski was
born in Romania, where he lived until moving to Los Angeles at the age of twelve. Both of his parents are
Holocaust survivors. In addition to his judicial duties, Judge Kozinski is an essayist and judicial commentator.
DAVID F. LEVI
DEAN, DUKE LAW SCHOOL, DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
David F. Levi became the 14th dean of Duke Law School on July 1, 2007. Prior to his appointment, he was the
Chief United States District Judge for the Eastern District of California with chambers in Sacramento. He was
appointed United States Attorney by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 and a United States district judge by
President George H. W. Bush in 1990. A native of Chicago, Dean Levi earned his A.B. in history and literature,
magna cum laude, from Harvard College. He entered Harvard’s graduate program in history, specializing in
English legal history and serving as a teaching fellow in English history and literature. He graduated Order of
the Coif in 1980 from Stanford Law School, where he was also president of the Stanford Law Review. Following
graduation, he was a law clerk to Judge Ben C. Duniway of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and
then to Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr., of the U.S. Supreme Court. He was the first president and a founder of the
Milton L. Schwartz American Inn of Court, now the Schwartz-Levi American Inn of Court, at the King Hall
School of Law, University of California at Davis. In 2014, he was appointed chair of the American Bar Association’s
Standing Committee on the American Judicial System, and in 2015, he was named co-chair of the North Carolina
Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice. Dean Levi is the co-author of Federal Trial Objections
(James Publishing 2002). He currently teaches courses on Judicial Behavior and Ethics at Duke Law School.
JUSTICE R. ASHBY PATE
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU
R. Ashby Pate became a Supreme Court Justice of the Republic of Palau in January 2013. He is one of four
justices on the Republic’s highest court and is the youngest justice in the island nation’s history. As a member
of Palau’s Supreme Court, he has presided over several hundred civil and criminal cases as a trial judge and
has served as a panelist on over forty civil and criminal appeals. He is a member of the prestigious American
Law Institute, where he contributes to projects including The Restatement (Fourth) Foreign Relations Law of
the United States, The Restatement (Third) The U.S. Law of International Commercial Arbitration, and The
Restatement (Third) Torts: Liability for Economic Harm. He is also member of the International Bar Association,
the American Judges Association, and the American Bar Association. Prior to his judicial appointment, he
practiced for several years at the firm of Lightfoot Franklin & White, in Birmingham, Alabama. Justice Pate
graduated summa cum laude from the University of Colorado, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and was
nominated for most outstanding honors graduate. He graduated magna cum laude from Samford University’s
Cumberland School of Law, where he also served as Editor in Chief of the Law Review. After law school, he
clerked for U.S. District Judge U.W. Clemon in the Northern District of Alabama. He then earned his LL.M.
at the University of East Anglia’s Norwich Law School in England, where he graduated first in his class and
was awarded the distinguished Sir Roy Goode Prize in international law. In 2009, he served as Senior Court
Counsel for the Republic of Palau, where he contributed to legislation establishing Palau’s first jury trial system
and authored Palau’s first jury trial rules. Prior to law school, he played music professionally, touring regionally
around the Southeast in a band and releasing two albums of original material. He is also the author of a
published children’s book about Palau.
HONORABLE MARK E. RECKTENWALD
CHIEF JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF HAWAII
Mark E. Recktenwald was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court on September 14, 2010. He joined
the Supreme Court as an Associate Justice on May 11, 2009, and previously served as Chief Judge of the
Intermediate Court of Appeals beginning in April 2007. He participated in more than 250 cases and authored
ten published opinions. Prior to his appointment to the Intermediate Court of Appeals, Recktenwald served as
the director of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, as an Assistant United States Attorney for
the District of Hawaii where he served as the health care fraud coordinator and environmental law enforcement
coordinator and litigated both civil and criminal cases, and as an attorney in private practice specializing in
employment litigation. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his law degree
from the University of Chicago.
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PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
THURSDAY,
MARCH 3, 2016
3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
It’s All a Matter of Proportion: The 2015 Amendments
to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
GRAND WAILEA
HALEAKALA 1
The December 1, 2015, amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are designed
to make the civil litigation process more streamlined and less expensive. The amendments
address four interrelated areas: increased cooperation among counsel, more active judicial
management, proportionality of discovery (as opposed to the “reasonably calculated” standard,
which is gone), and remedies for the loss or destruction of electronically stored information.
Our panel will address the background of these dramatic changes, review the ways in which
they differ from their predecessors, and explain how they are expected to operate and what
they are intended to achieve.
Two hours of general CLE credit will be offered.
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Frank J. Silvestri, Jr., FACTL
MODERATOR
Hon. Gene E. K. Pratter
PANELIST
Chilton Davis Varner, FACTL
PANELIST
Wilbur A. Glahn, III, FACTL
PANELIST
Frederick B. Buck, FACTL
PANELIST
Federal Civil Procedure
Committee Vice Chair
Verrill Dana LLP
Westport, Connecticut
United States District Court
for the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania
Past President
King & Spalding LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
Federal Civil Procedure
Committee Former Chair
McLane, Graf, Raulerson &
Middleton, P.A.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Federal Civil Procedure
Committee Member
Rawle & Henderson, LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
OPTIONAL TOURS
THURSDAY
Thursday tours are offered for those who wish to arrive
on Wednesday and take part in a water-centered activity.
Maui's surf conditions are not ideal for afternoon water
tours and activities. Friday and Saturday tours will
begin following the General Session each day.
MOLOKINI SNORKEL ADVENTURE
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
6:00 AM – 1:45 PM
$285
KAYAK ECO TOUR
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
6:45 AM – 10:15 AM
$190
WATERFALLS AND RAINFOREST HIKE
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
$220
Enjoy an island-style breakfast aboard a stateof-the-art catamaran as you make your way
to the iconic Molokini Crater. Molokini’s
crescent shape creates a natural barrier from
the channel’s powerful waves and currents,
making it an ideal location for the first
snorkeling session of the day. The crater,
home to about 250 species of fish, also boasts
crystal-clear waters and lush reefs. Refuel
with a variety of snacks while a trained
naturalist provides commentary for added
insight into the coast as you make your way to
another snorkeling location along the Maui
coast. To conclude the day’s adventures, a
buffet lunch will be served on board as you
sail back toward Ma’alaea Harbor.
*If weather conditions are poor, tour may be
cancelled and refunds will be issued.
Learn about Maui’s history, culture, and
marine life while viewing the island from a
unique offshore perspective on this guided,
eco-kayaking experience. Enjoy the calm
and clear waters of Turtle Town aboard stable
sit-on-top kayaks as you experience firsthand
“aloha kai” (love and respect of the sea). You
will have the opportunity to hop overboard if
you wish to use your snorkel gear to explore
some of Maui’s native sea flora and fauna at
Skylight Caves, or come face to face with the
turtles and abundance of vibrant tropical
species of fish.
*If weather conditions are poor, tour may be
cancelled and refunds will be issued.
Hit the trail and experience the beauty of
the island with a two-and-a-half-mile hike
through a tropical valley alongside streams,
lush landscape, and roaring waterfalls. Join
professional guides who are renowned for their
extensive knowledge of Hawaiian botany,
geology, culture and history as you explore
the stunning Maui rainforest and waterfalls
on a private trail. Maui’s famous Hana
Highway is enhanced by guides who are often
referred to as “walking encyclopedias” for
their vast knowledge and extensive training.
Hikers are encouraged to jump in and swim
beneath the plummeting waterfalls – an
unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Deli-style lunch and snacks are included.
*Tour conducted rain or shine
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OPTIONAL TOURS
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
LAHAINA
WALKING TOUR –
JEWEL IN THE
CROWN OF MAUI
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
$155
Often referred to as the “Jewel in the Crown of Maui,” Lahaina
is popular with both residents and visitors as it boasts oceanfront
views, historic sites, and shopping. Enjoy a two-hour guided
walking tour with ten stops at the best sites in Maui, including
Banyan Tree Park, the Lahaina Heritage Museum, and the Old
Lahaina Courthouse. Free time after the tour will allow for
additional time to explore the quaint shops, art galleries and
historic landmarks that make Lahaina a special setting.
AFTERNOON
WHALE WATCHING
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
$125
March is the high season for whale migration in Hawaii. On
this exclusive sailing catamaran whale watching expedition,
the on-board naturalists are dedicated to sharing insightful
information about the endangered Humpback Whale and its
natural habitat. Weather permitting, hydrophones are used on
board to hear the beautiful songs the whales sing. Enjoy an
unforgettable encounter with these majestic creatures without
disturbing their behavior. Your visit supports the Hawaiian
Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Afternoon snacks, beer, wine and beverages are included.
HALEAKALA
AFTERNOON
BIKE CRUISE
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
$168
Experience one of Maui’s most famous features, Haleakala, with
a fifteen-mile downhill bicycle cruise. After being fitted for bikes
and traveling to Haleakala, your journey will begin just outside
the national park at 6,500 feet, with switchbacks and incredible
views to keep you engaged at every turn. There are many picture
stops along the way to capture all the memories throughout this
scenic adventure.
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SURFING GOAT DAIRY
AND OCEAN VODKA TOUR
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
1:00 PM – 4:45 PM
$135
Tour the forty-two stunning acres of Surfing Goat Dairy Farm and
Ocean Vodka Distillery, and enjoy a side of Maui many never get
to experience. This farm is internationally recognized and a local
favorite, insisting on only organic farming practices. Tour the
facilities, then meet the four-legged “ladies” while sampling the
farm’s delicious cheeses. Afterward, head down the road to the
scenic Ocean Vodka Farm to learn about their sugarcane, vodka and
rum production and distillery methods. This tour is limited in group
size due to the narrow roads requiring a small minicoach.
SHORT WATERFALL STROLL
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
$195
Take in the beauty of the island with a one-mile stroll through a
tropical valley alongside streams, lush landscape, and roaring
waterfalls. Join professional guides who are renowned for their
extensive knowledge of Hawaiian botany, geology, culture, and
history as you explore the stunning Maui rainforest and waterfalls.
Maui’s famous Hana Highway is enhanced by guides who are often
referred to as “walking encyclopedias” for their vast knowledge and
extensive training. Hikers are encouraged to jump in and swim
beneath the plummeting waterfalls – an unforgettable, once-in-alifetime experience. Snacks and beverages included.
OLD KULA HIGHWAY CYCLE
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
$345
This fifteen-mile ride begins in Kula at an elevation of 3,000 feet,
where the open road of Old Kula Highway awaits. The winding road
passes open meadows and rewards cyclists with views of Haleakala
and the Pacific Ocean. After a final bike fitting and orientation,
cyclists will set their own pace and skill level at a 1:5 guide ratio on
pre-fitted, Litespeed Titanium 10 speed bikes with 2.5 hours of ride
time. Guests are asked to bring their own cycle shoes, and have the
option to bring their own pedals to fully customize the experience.
FUN RUN
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
6:45 AM – 7:30 AM
COMPLIMENTARY FOR
MEETING REGISTRANTS
The College’s 5K Fun Run will lead you through the scenic landscape
of the resort area. Run will be guided and timed by a fitness instructor
with a 3K turnaround for those who prefer to walk. Top female and
male runners will be recognized.
REGISTRATION FORM
2016 ACTL SPRING MEETING
OR REGISTER ONLINE AT ACTL.COM
SPRING MEETING
REGISTRATION INFORMATION ~ PLEASE PRINT
Registration and tickets are limited to Fellows, Inductees, and a spouse
or guest. Spring Meeting registration fees include: Thursday: President’s
Welcome Reception (cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres); Friday:
Continental Breakfast, General Session, and Luau; Saturday: Continental
Breakfast and General Session.
FELLOW/INDUCTEE
INFORMAL FIRST NAME ON BADGE
SPOUSE or GUEST (if registered) INFORMAL FIRST NAME ON BADGE
MARCH 3-6, 2016
q $1,100 - Fellow or Inductee
q $825 - Spouse or Guest
q
Check here if you require ADA accommodations.
ACTL will contact you to discuss how we may be of assistance.
SPRING BANQUET TICKETS
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
RECEPTION/INDUCTION CEREMONY/DINNER/DANCE
The formal Black Tie Reception, Induction Ceremony, and Spring
Banquet will be followed by dancing and a sing-along piano bar. You
and your spouse or guest must be registered for the Spring Meeting
to purchase tickets for this event.
q $275 per person x______ number of people
All guests registered for the banquet by Monday, February 1, will be
assigned to tables with Fellows from their state, province, or region.
Register early, as seating is limited.
SPECIAL EVENTS BY INVITATION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
BOARD OF REGENTS RECEPTION HONORING
FORMER REGENTS AND CURRENT CHAIRS
Spouses/guests invited
FIRM NAME
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE
TELEPHONE
MOBILE PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS
EMERGENCY CONTACT (not traveling with you)
TELEPHONE
PAYMENT INFORMATION ~ ALL FEES IN U.S. CURRENCY
Fellow or Inductee Registration:
$___________________
Spouse or Guest Registration:
$___________________
Spring Banquet Ticket(s):
$___________________
Optional Tours Total:
$___________________
Optional Sports Total:
$___________________
Total Amount Enclosed: $___________________
q Check enclosed (payable to ACTL in U.S. Dollars)
q AMEX
q
q Bill my credit card: q VISA
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
INDUCTEE ORIENTATION BREAKFAST
MC
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Inductees only - required event
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SATURDAY, MARCH 5
INDUCTEE RECEPTION AND LUNCHEON
Exp. Date:
q Yes, my spouse or guest will accompany me to the luncheon.
Name as it appears on credit card
Required for Inductees — spouses/guests encouraged to attend
CVV:
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Signature
OPTIONAL TOURS, ACTIVITIES & CLE
Please use the form on the back side of this page. Include total for all tour
fees in the Payment Information section. Tours are non-refundable, but
are transferable.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Reservations should be made at the Grand Wailea once your registration
has been confirmed by the National Office.
ACTL
Office Use Only
ZIP/POSTAL CODE
ID#
Date Chk# Auth#
BDG TKS Other
Refunds: Refunds will be provided only upon written cancellation request received
by the National Office. All cancellations are subject to a $100 administrative fee.
No refunds can be issued after February 1, 2016.
Registration Guidelines: Register early, as space and tours are limited. Capacity
attendance may be reached at any time. All reservations are on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Hotel Reservations: Once your registration is confirmed by the National Office,
ACTL's group code will be emailed to you. Register early in order to reserve
your hotel room as soon as possible. The College’s room block is effective until
January 29, 2016, or until sold out.
MEETING REGISTRATION CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PAYMENT.
Register Online: www.actl.com. Registration confirmed by email immediately
with hotel contact information and group code.
Email Registration: [email protected]. Registration confirmed by email.
Fax Registration: (949) 752-1674. Registration confirmed by email.
Mail Registration: Send form & payment to: ACTL Meetings Dept.,19900
MacArthur Blvd., Ste 530, Irvine, CA 92612. Registration confirmed by email.
YOUR MEETING REGISTRATION WILL BE CONFIRMED ELECTRONICALLY TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE ACTL MEMBERSHIP DATABASE.
THIS EMAIL WILL SERVE AS CONFIRMATION OF YOUR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT RECEIPT.
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SPORTS
GOLF TOURNAMENT, FRIDAY, MARCH 4
WAILEA GOLF CLUB, EMERALD COURSE
TENNIS ROUND-ROBIN, FRIDAY, MARCH 4
WAILEA TENNIS CLUB
Tee Off Time: 12:30 pm, Shotgun Start
Fee: $285 per player
Tournament begins: 1:00 pm
Fee: $125 per player
Includes: Green fees, shared cart, range balls, transportation to
the Wailea Golf Club, professional tournament coordination, box
lunch with bottled water, and tax.
Dress Code: Shirt with collar and Bermuda-length shorts or
slacks. This is a non-metal spike golf facility.
Club Rentals Requests: Call Wailea Golf Club at (808) 8757450 x1. Rentals and pro shop items are at the player’s expense.
Includes: Transportation, round-robin tournament, use of the
tennis facility, professional tournament coordination, tennis
balls, rental racquets and refreshments.
Dress Code: Tennis shoes and appropriate tennis attire must
be worn.
Pro Shop: To schedule lessons, call: (808) 879-1958.
Golf and tennis tournaments are open only to Fellows, Inductees,
and spouses or guests registered for the 2016 Spring Meeting.
OPTIONAL GOLF AND TENNIS REGISTRATION FORM
Fellow/Inductee:
 Golf Tournament - $285 / player OR 
Tennis Tournament - $125 / player
G
olf Handicap: ________
Tennis Rating: 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
(circle rating)
$____________________
(circle rating)
$____________________
Spouse/Guest
 Golf Tournament - $285 / player OR 
Tennis Tournament - $125 / player
G
olf Handicap: ________
Tennis Rating: 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
TOTAL SPORTS FEES $
(Insert total on other side of form)
TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
Fellow/Inductee 
Spouse/Guest
Check if you require ADA accommodations.
ACTL will contact you.
All tours will be conducted by Allied PRA and are subject to minimum and/or maximum requirements. Registration for tours is limited to Fellows, Inductees and their spouses
or guests. All tour participants must be registered for the 2016 Spring Meeting. Space for tours is limited, and availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. If your requested
tour is sold out, your tour fees will not be processed. To confirm your tour(s), check your electronic Spring Meeting confirmation email sent to the email address in the ACTL
membership database, or register online for immediate confirmation of available tours. Tours are prepaid and cancellations must be in writing and received at the National
Office no later than February 1, 2016. All tours depart from the hotel. All tour and activity tickets will be included in your registration packet.
OPTIONAL TOURS AND ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
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
All Fees In U.S. Currency
Molokini Snorkel Adventure ___________ people@ $285each $__________________
Kayak Eco Tour ___________ people@ $190each $__________________
Waterfalls & Rainforest Hike ___________ people@ $220each $__________________
Professional Program ___________ people@ Complimentary
FRIDAY, MARCH 4




Lahaina Walking Tour ___________ people@ $155each $__________________
Haleakala Afternoon Bike Cruise ___________ people@ $168each $__________________
Afternoon Whale Watching ___________ people@ $125each $__________________
Surfing Goat Dairy and Ocean Vodka Tour ___________ people@ $135each $__________________
SATURDAY, MARCH 5





Short Waterfall Stroll ___________ people@ $195each $__________________
Old Kula Highway Cycle ___________ people@ $345each $__________________
Afternoon Whale Watching ___________ people@ $125each $__________________
Surfing Goat Dairy and Ocean Vodka Tour ___________ people@ $135each $__________________
5K Fun Run ___________ people@ Complimentary
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TOTAL TOUR FEES $_
______________
(Insert total on other side of form)
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Registration, Information
& Tour Desk
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Registration, Information
& Tour Desk
7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Registration, Information
& Tour Desk
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Board of Regents Reception
and Dinner Honoring Former
Regents and Current Chairs
By Invitation Only
Resort Attire
7:30 am – 8:45 am
Committee Breakfast Meetings
7:30 am – 8:45 am
Committee Breakfast Meetings
7:45 am – 8:45 am
Inductee Orientation Breakfast
Inductees Only
Resort Attire
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Optional Tours and
Water Activities
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Registration, Information
& Tour Desk
12:00 noon – 5:00 pm
Hospitality
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Professional Program
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
President’s Welcome Reception
Molokini Garden
Resort Attire
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
9:00 am – 11:30 am
General Session
Resort Attire
9:00 am – 11:30 am
General Session
Resort Attire
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Inductee Reception and Luncheon
By Invitation Only
Resort Business Attire
12:00 noon – 5:30 pm
Optional Tours and Activities
12:00 noon – 5:00 pm
Optional Tours and Activities
12:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Golf Tournament
7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Reception
Black Tie Attire
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tennis Tournament
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Grand Luau
Molokini Garden
Resort Attire
7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Induction Ceremony
followed by Annual Banquet
Black Tie Attire
10:00 pm – 12:00 am
Dancing and Sing-Along
Black Tie Attire
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