Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions are below.

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Do we need to purchase tickets on Eventbrite?

Yes! Please book either as an individual, or as a group on Eventbrite. There will be an option to add as many people as you like. Book your Eventbrite tickets here.

How does my forum book our tickets as a group to be reimbursed by the Order?

1. One of the members of the group puts the reservation in on their own credit card.
2. The Order will reimburse them with approval from the moderators.
3. Group will be responsible for the cost, even if they cancel reservations

For any questions about reimbursement for reservations please contact support@TheOrderOfWMI.com.

What accommodations are available?

The Rodd Brudenell River Resort will be offering Special Guestroom Rates for The Gathering until September 24th:

Standard Room $119
Junior Suite $149
Executive Suite $169

King Cottage $184 | Waterside $209
Queen Cottage $284 | Waterside $309
Two Bedroom Cottage $409

Rates are quoted: per unit, per night, plus tax, and based on 1-2 people sharing (Two Bedroom Cottage based on up to 4 sharing). Note that the hotel room block with special pricing being held until Tuesday, September 24th. Availability cannot be promised past this date.

How can I book a hotel room?

For reservations, please call 1-800-565-7633 and request The Order of the Wallace McCain Institute guestroom block (Group #1724774) at Rodd Brudenell River Resort and the dates required.

Can our forum meet before or after the gathering?

Coming Early, Leaving Late – Provisions have been made for people that are coming early or staying late. Discounted hotel rates are available 2 days before and 2 days after the Gathering if booked by September 24th.

How much does attending the Gathering cost?

An event like The Gathering comes with a significant cost. Everything has been done to keep this cost as low as possible and consistent with last year's registration cost at the Algonquin in St. Andrews.

$300/person will apply to expenses for the overall conference, entertainment, drinks, snacks, audio/visual, etc. Forums and individuals are all asked to purchase their tickets via Eventbrite (up to 20 tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite at a time for each forum).
If you are only able to attend part of the event, please reach out to organizers via the contact form on this website and we will do our best to accommodate with an adjusted registration cost.

The overall intent is that this is not a cash-neutral event and will use a portion of the membership fees as designated in the original membership fee budget.