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COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS NATIONAL
CONFERENCE WEB SITE: http://www.compassionatefriends.org/news_events/tcf_national_conferences.aspx |
JULY 2-4, 2010 |
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"Reflections of Love, Visions of Hope" is the theme of the 33rd National Conference. There will be a Walk to Remember and a display of fireworks over the National Mall, visible from Arlington. Expect over 1,000 people to attend this conference. There will be approximately 100 workshops and there will be some for no surviving children. A hospitality room, reflection room, butterfly boutique and bookstore will be available. Well known speakers will speak at the Opening Session, Friday afternoon lunch and Saturday evening banquet & Sunday closing. Kay Bevington, Alive Alone founder & editor, will be doing three seminars, Grieving to Live or Living to Grieve, Child's Possessions with Kathy Grapski and a workshop panel of now childless parents offering hope for those with no surviving children. Deneene, author of Angel Tales will be doing a seminars, Making a Commitment to Survive.and Sara Ruble, now childless, Who Am I Now? Registration fees are $85 for adults. Watch online for registration and workshop announcements. Registration deadline is soon so register TODAY! If you have not yet made your hotel reservations I would URGE you to do so as these often fill and then you have to find other nearby hotels. Phone 1-800-633-7313 and ask for the Compassionate Friends rate for the days you wish to be there. There will be some special workshops and sharing sessions for parents with no surviving children. |
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BEREAVED
PARENTS GATHERING |
JULY 9-11, 2010 |
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The hotel provides free shuttle service to and from the Little Rock airport and other downtown attractions. Food and meal plans are $132. for the weekend or you may order meals separately. See the website or write Debby Hunsaker, 29 Neal Cove, Bryant, AR 72202 and ask for information to be mailed to you. Kay Bevington will be one of the keynote speakers and there will be seminars for those with no surviving children. Please plan to arrive by Thursday afternoon, July 8, 2010. Check into your hotel room and find the BP/USA registration table in the atrium area past the front lobby to get your packet of everything you need for the weekend, (your name tag, meal tickets, schedule, program book and goodie bag). There will be an informal get acquainted program Thursday evening, don't miss it! The Opening Ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 9th, right after our fabulous Southern style breakfast buffet. The dress is casual all weekend and the weather is hot in Arkansas but bring a light sweater in case a room is chilly! The program ends before noon on Sunday, July 11th, following a closing ceremony but plan to stay and sightsee abit. CHECKLIST: o Call the hotel right away(501-490-1000) and make your hotel reservations before the June 17 deadline. Be sure to ask for the BP/USA Gathering rate ($99.23 includes tax) which is good July 5 thru July 14th. If you need any assistance with reservations, call the Gathering host at 501-627-8585 o Complete one Registration Form for each person attending. Mail the form(s) and a check or money order to the address on the Registration Form by June 1, 2010. o Send your child/children's picture with the Slideshow Presentation Form to David Hurley by June 25 to participate in the Saturday night candlelight service. If you have attended before, David has the picture on file, but you still need to send him the form to have your child included. o Sponsor a page in the Gathering program book. Fill out the form for your Child(ren)'s Memorial Sponsorship Page to be published in the program book and mail the form with your photo design or ad layout, picture ready, and a check to Peggy Williams at the address on the form to arrive by June 1. Don't procrastinate; you must turn it in by the deadline of June 1 to have it printed in the book. o Make travel arrangements - book your flight or reserve a rental car early! Little Rock Natl. Airport (LIT) has these airlines: Delta, American, Southwest, United, and Continental. Its only one mile from the airport to the hotel and the hotel has complimentary shuttle service. o Set aside extra pictures of your child to bring with you to the Gathering to have a picture button made or for use in a workshop like scrapbooking or to display on the memorial picture boards. |
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24th
Annual National POMC CONFERENCE WEB SITE: http://www.pomc.org |
August 12-15, 2010 |
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The hotel is located in the airport, on the arrivals side between Terminals B & C Rooms are $89 per night plus tax which is good 3 days before and 3 days after the event. Parking is $10 per day. The garage only has a 6 ft. clearance so large SUVs and trucks will NOT fit. Several workshops will be offered as well as a silent & Chinese auction and Teddy Bear auction. Registration fees are not yet determined. For more information email delcoconf2010@msn.com Download information and registration at www.pomc.org |
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