LOCATIONS: Los Angeles Conference Center | Oakland Conference Center | Sacramento Meeting Place
Welcome to the Los Angeles Conference Center
The conference center has rooms of varying size and purpose to accommodate everything from board meetings and retreats to presentations, conferences, and receptions. Equipped with advanced technology, most rooms can be configured to meet the individual needs of participants and, depending on seating arrangements, can accommodate up to 375 people. Conference Center staff will assist you in identifying the best room for your event.
Who may request to use the Conference Center?
The California Endowment provides use of the conference facilities at no cost to organizations whose programs advance The Endowment’s mission to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians. Eligible organizations include:
- Nonprofit organizations that are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are classified as “not a private foundation” under Section 509(a).
- Independent, sponsored projects of a nonprofit Section 501(c)(3) organization acting as a fiscal sponsor.
- Government and public agencies.
Please note the following reservation schedule:
***The California Endowment is closed from Friday, 12/23/2011 through Monday, 1/2/2012. You will be contacted regarding your conference room request upon our return. Happy Holidays!***
EVENT HOST CHECKLIST
Proper planning helps ensure that your meeting is effective and enjoyable for you and your guests. Here is a short checklist to assist you.
>Reserve conference center
space (recommended at least
three months in advance)
>Sign and return contract and room
deposit (within 10 days of event
approval)
>Determine room configuration and
A/V needs
>Select menu (recommended
one month prior to event)
>Submit final guest count and
catering payment to events
coordinator (required three days
prior to event)
>Plan registration and greeting
duties
> Schedule final walk-through
| EVENT > | YOU MAY RESERVE > |
| More than 100 people | 12 months in advance* |
| Fewer than 100 people (10 min) | 6 months in advance* |
| Recurring | events 3-at-a-time |
| Quarterly | events 2-at-a-time |
Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis by the Events Manager.
* Subject to availability
Request a conference room reservation here, by clicking the reservation button above. Conference Center staff will respond to your request as quickly as possible. If your request is approved, an Events Coordinator will facilitate all necessary arrangements for your meeting. All requests are reviewed on a weekly basis.
Steps to making your reservation:
- Click Request Reservation above.
(First-time users must create a user name and password). - Select Set up login or First-time users create account.
- Enter a user name and password.
- Click the Save button,
- Account Updated will appear at the top of the page
- Go to My Account, then Login.
- Go to Reservations, then choose Los Angeles - CHC Request (if you would like to request space in our Oakland Conference Center, you may choose Oakland - OCC Request)
- Fill in the information for the requested location and dates and press Submit.
If you need assistance, please contact us at: CHCrequests@calendow.org.
