United States Personal Chef Association 2008 Conference

August 1 - 4
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort - Tucson, AZ

News

One Day Pass Now Available (06/04/2008)
A one day pass allows you to attend any classes offered the selected day. This day pass includes lunch and the conferece materials.
Check the schedule for more information for classes offered each day.
Conference Event Open to Public (04/01/2008)
"We're opening our national conference to everyone; USPCA members as well as non-members" says Chef Vince Likar, National Director of the USPCA. "There is so much Personal Chef and culinary information to exchange and we have perfected the way to share it. This will be our 12th year of doing conferences—they just keep getting better and better."

From novice to pro, Personal Chefs find the USPCA’s interactive conferences a huge benefit and great value for the information received. Click here to register for the 2008 Conference.


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Hotel

Located just west of an area considered the birthplace of Tucson, AZ, the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa is rich with culture, history and beauty. When you come to this personal chef conference you will be able to enjoy the mountains of Arizona and the magical Sonoran Desert surroundings. This resort is the newest facility in the Tucson area complete with five restaurants, a world class spa facility and 27 holes of newly designed Arnold Palmer Signature Golf--truly a one of a kind resort hotel.

Drawing on the beauty of its location, the Starr Pass Resort features elements of the lush Arizona desert and far-reaching landscape throughout its design. Each of the guestrooms feature a private patio or balcony coupled with magnificent Tucson views. The signature 5-star beds are covered in comfy down duvets and plenty of pillows.

The Starr Pass Resort is ideally located just 5 minutes from downtown Tucson and 15 minutes from the Tucson International Airport.


USPCA Group Rates
$118 (king, queen or 2 doubles) per night
Rates available July 29 - August 5, 2008

Reserve your room online at Marriott's Online Reservations
(the link above will direct you to the special USPCA discount room block)

or to speak to a reservations agent call: 1-888-527-8989
Be sure to mention "USPCA Conference"

JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort
3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85745
phone: (520) 792-3500
fax: (520) 792-3351

Travel

Shuttle Service

For those of you who will be flying in, the recommended shuttle service is the Arizona Stagecoach. See the Arizona Stagecoach website for pricing information or call 520-889-1000 or toll free at 1-877-782-4355. We are happy to announce that Stage Coach will be giving a discount to the USPCA for any members booking trips to the hotel alone. The rates will be $20 one way or $40 round trip. All you have to do is enter the code of USPCA708

And if you can pre-arrange with other chefs, the rates are even better:
For 2 people round trip: $62 total so $31 for each person round trip
For 3 people round trip: $66 total so $22 for each person round trip
For 4 people round trip: $70 total so $17.5 for each person round trip
For 5 people round trip: $74 total so $14.8 for each person round trip
For 6 people round trip: $78 total so $13 for each person round trip

As you can see, if you can get together and form groups of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 you will save even more money!! (Please note to get the group rate only one person can pay for it and then the others can pay that person for the ride.)

Sedan Service

AAA Sedan Towncar offers on-demand towncar service. Start the conference weekend off right and share the ride with 2 or 3 friends and arrive in luxury! From the Tucson International Airport to the Starr Pass Resort, the rate is a flat fee of $50 (meet and greet). Return trip is only $35. For service or questions, call (520) 594-9444.

Taxi Cab

From Tucson International Airport, cabs are available at the Ground Transportation Services area centered in the lower level baggage claim area. Fare from the Tuscon International Airport to the Starr Pass Resort is approximately $35.

Car Rentals

Major rental companies that are located in the terminal are Avis, Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and Thrifty.

Parking

For those of you who will have a car, complimentary self-parking is available on property at the Starr Pass Resort or valet parking is available at $18 per day.