"Challenges of the New Economy"
If one thing can be said to remain constant in our lives, it is the fact that change is continual and occurs at an ever increasing pace. Today, we see markets behaving in unpredictable fashion, the role of government in our lives expanding, and an ever increasing pressure to cut costs while remaining competitive and providing superior service to our clients. We are bombarded with information, some of it critical and some distracting, as we struggle to be informed about the things that really matter to our business. This year in particular, we struggle with the challenges of the ongoing conversion from a certificate based world to Direct Registration, with heightened criteria for participation in DTC FAST (for agents and also issuers), with newly enacted legislation that will mandate the tracking and reporting of shareholder cost basis by transfer agents, and with recent and future changes to the rules surrounding proxies and annual meetings to name but a few. Compliance with the ever changing states’ escheatment laws is also of concern. Does your organization have the information it needs to succeed in this environment?
You can learn about these and other issues at the STA Annual Conference. Feedback received from attendees at last year’s Conference was extremely positive, and we believe that this year’s Program will be even better. Please take a moment to review the agenda. A wide range of industry professionals and regulatory officials will bring you up to date on what you need to know to manage your business. This STA Conference will also enhance your continued professional development. Qualified attendees will be eligible for 15.5 CCTS/CSOP continuing education credits.
The Location
This year the STA Conference is being held at The Ritz-Carlton, located on Amelia Island, Florida; it is only 30 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport.
The resort’s luxurious rooms are being offered to conference participants at a special rate of $215 per night until September 21, 2009. After September 21st or when the block is filled, reservations will be taken on a space available basis and the conference rate cannot be guaranteed.
- Call (904) 277-1100 and
- Tell the reservation agent that you are attending the “STA Conference”
- Or fill out the Hotel Reservation Form and fax or mail it directly to The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Cost*
This year we are giving reductions for registration up to 34%!
$ 495.00 for each registrant from a member company (price includes spouse)
$ 645.00 for each registrant from a non-member company (price includes spouse)
FREE Vendor Table at the luncheon for our conference sponsors!
*with $50.00 discount for each additional registrant attending from the same Company.
You may register on-line using your credit card.
Conference Registration
Make sure to join your fellow industry professionals at this outstanding conference
and register by September 21st. If you have any questions, please contact one of the conference committee members. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
Cynthia Jones, Executive Director & Program Chairperson 561-429-2915
cjones@stai.org
Carol Gaffney, Registration 732-888-6040
cgaffney@stai.org
John Gaffney, Activities, Sponsorships, and Donations 201-222-4836
john.gaffney@computershare.com
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island 904-277-1100
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, Florida 32034
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/amelia_island/
