{"id":464,"date":"2024-12-30T16:16:07","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T00:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/espritgala.org\/?p=464"},"modified":"2024-12-30T16:16:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T00:16:08","slug":"its-registration-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/espritgala.org\/index.php\/2024\/12\/30\/its-registration-time\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s Registration Time!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Greetings and Happy Holidays!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are 132 days away from the 2025 Esprit Gala and Conference, May 11-18 2025 in Port Angeles, WA, and I wanted to provide you with an update from the Esprit Committee as we plan an incredible week for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Esprit offers a week of seminars, activities and events tailored to the Transgender experience in a safe town off the beaten path where you can be yourself for a whole week!  Classes, excursions to Victoria, BC, wine tastings, dancing and dining all leading up to the traditions of Esprit Weekend- Friday with the Esprit Fashion Show and Charity Talent Show, both starring your fellow Esprit Attendees- and Saturday with our Keynote Luncheon and the glamour of the Esprit Gala!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upcoming Important Dates<\/u><\/strong>
Attendee Registration opens January 1st<\/sup>\u00a02025
Scholarship Application opens January 1st<\/sup>\u00a02025
Esprit Gala and Conference 2025 May 11-18, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentations\/Seminar Registration is OPEN!!<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are currently accepting applications for Presentations at Esprit Gala and Conference 2025 and are always open to new topics of interest to the transgender community in addition to our returning presenters!\u00a0\u00a0If you have a topic you would like present at Esprit 2025, we welcome you to submit a presentation proposal through the registration system<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Presentation submissions will be accepted through April 12th<\/sup>, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendee Registration starts January 1st<\/sup><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendee and Significant Other registrations open on January 1st<\/sup>, 2025.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Register early at https:\/\/reg.espritgala.org<\/a>\u00a0to lock in the best pricing!!!\u00a0We hold all registration information in confidence, and we only use that data for Esprit business.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Esprit Committee has set the base rates for the 2025 Esprit Gala and Conference as<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Full Week (Sunday-Sunday)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$495.00 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Half Week (Wednesday-Sunday)\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$445.00 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gala Weekend (Friday-Sunday)\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$355.00 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Significant Others are welcome to join too!  Rates for our Significant Other program are<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Full Week (Sunday-Sunday)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$300.00 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Half Week (Wednesday-Sunday)\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$265.00 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gala Weekend (Friday-Sunday)\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$230.00 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT<\/u><\/strong>!- Book early and save Up to $40 USD on your registration!.\u00a0\u00a0Paid-in-full registrations by January 31st<\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0get a $40 USD discount off of the base rate for your Esprit package.\u00a0\u00a0The discount drops by $10 USD every month, so register and pay early<\/a> to get the best discount!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLong Time No See\u201d Rate<\/u><\/strong>–\u00a0\u00a0If you\u2019ve previously attended Esprit, but haven\u2019t been in the past five years, we would love for you to come back out to Port Angeles and join us for Gala Weekend!\u00a0\u00a0If you qualify, the registration system<\/a> will offer you a special \u201cLong Time No See\u201d rate of $325.00 USD!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scholarship Application starts January 1st<\/sup><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attending Esprit can be a life changing experience for transgender individuals regardless of financial situation, and the Esprit Committee through the Esprit Scholarship provides qualified individuals with a scholarship up to the full conference fee.\u00a0\u00a0You can learn more on our scholarships page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Room Reservations<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Esprit has negotiated discounted rates with the Red Lion hotel for the conference week- You can book your room using the following link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click HERE to book your room at the Red Lion<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This link automatically applies the Esprit discount code. Going direct to the Red Lion website will not have the Esprit discount code.  If you prefer- you may also book your room as in the past by calling the hotel\u2019s front desk at 360-452-9215<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First-Time Attendees<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attending a conference for the first time may seem daunting.\u00a0\u00a0Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve all been in that moment before too.\u00a0\u00a0We have a daily Koffee Klatch for first-time attendees to make sure you can make the most of your time at Esprit!\u00a0\u00a0Also- the Esprit Big Sister\/Little Sister program can give you a connection with a returning attendee that can help you with anything from event information, places to go eat, someone to hang out with, or simply help zipping up a dress!\u00a0\u00a0You can find more information on our Big Sister\/Little Sister page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Questions or Thoughts?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can reach out to the Esprit Committee via our Contact page https:\/\/espritgala.org\/index.php\/contact-us\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We look forward to seeing you all in Port Angeles this upcoming May!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caela Hopkins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Esprit 2025 Chairwoman<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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