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CONFERENCE BASICS
July 31, 2009 to August 1, 2009
The conference will be held for a second time at the http://www.davisconferencecenter.com/">Davis Conference Center.http://www.davisconferencecenter.com/" target="_blank">
SCHEDULE
Below is the schedule overview at-a-glance. For a more detailed description of the classes including the class descriptions, times and locations as well as bios on the presenters, click http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=1276933&da=y">HERE.
| Friday, July 31st | |
| Registration | 9:00-9:30 |
| Breakout session 1 | 9:30-10:30 |
| Breakout session 2 | 10:40-11:40 |
| Lunch on your own | 11:40-1:10 |
| Breakout session 3 | 1:15-2:15 |
| Breakout session 4 | 2:25-3:25 |
| Breakout session 5 | 3:35-4:35 |
| Awards Banquet | 5:30-7:00 |
| (Semi-formal dress) | |
| Saturday, August 1st | 8:00-9:00 |
| Registration | 9:00-9:30 |
| Keynote address by Troy Dunn | 9:30-10:30 |
| Birth Parent Panel | 10:45-12:00 |
| Lunch | 12:00-1:00 |
| Breakout session 1 | 1:00-2:00 |
| Breakout session 2 | 2:10-3:10 |
| Breakout session 3 | 3:20-4:20 |
| Closing session and raffle | 4:30-4:45 |
REGISTRATION
To register, http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=3414&pid=6531051">CLICK HERE.
This is for registration and payment purposes only. Please disregard any information related to Temple Square events.
Some clarification for registration:
Couples are $60 each, so they only need to register for ONE ticket. This is located toward the bottom of the registration, and is not part of the special code. Once they select one ticket and click continue, it will ask if they will be coming both day, ($60), one of them both days/both of them one day ($30) or one of them on day ($15). Sorry for any confusion. Please email us at the email address below if you have any problems.
Adoptive parents and hopeful adoptive parents are invited.
We also are inviting expectant parents, birth parents, and their families again this year. A great amount of effort has gone into planning breakout sessions for them. Expectant parents and birth families may register for free by typing in “itsaboutlove” in the special code field on the registration form. Regular fees apply to their guests.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
A few hotel rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn (762 West Heritage Park Blvd, Layton, Utah, 84041) are blocked out for a discounted event rate. You may reserve a room by phone or through the hotel’s Web site. Call 801-416-8899 and make sure to mention the group code, which is “LDS” and the group name, which is “LDS Family Services.” You may also register online http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=MCN4VBDWB5KSKCSGBIX222Q?ctyhocn=SLCLAGI">here. In the group code field, enter “LDS.” In order to get the discounted rate of $89, you must be registering for the blocked date (July 31st). We will be posting other hotel options when the hotel is full.
CHILDREN'S ROOM
*The children's room is full. If you are interested in being placed on the waiting list, contact Narda Emmett (imaemett@yahoo.com" target="_blank">imaemett@yahoo.com).
A children’s room will be available again during the conference and banquet. Please email Narda Emmett (imaemett@yahoo.com" target="_blank">imaemett@yahoo.com) to register your children. The cost will be $10 per day, per child. She will provide you with the details.
AIRPORT SHUTTLE
From the airport Express Shuttle - 801-596-1600.
QUESTIONS?
If you have general questions, please email contactus@ldsfamilyservices.org" target="_blank">contactus@ldsfamilyservices.
