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Midwest Federation 72th Annual Convention - "LET
YOUR HERITAGE SHINE"
| No Online Registration for This Convention |
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The Lebanese American Club of Cedar Rapids welcomes
you to Iowa!
View or Download the Convention Flyer and Schedule
of Events
Flyer
Schedule
St. Jude
Flyer
St Jude Pledge Form
Registration
Form
July 31 – August 2, 2008
Cedar Rapids Marriott Hotel
Mainstay Suites Hotel
(walking distance to Marriott Hotel)
319-363-7829
$89.95 a night
Midwest Federation of American Syrian,
Lebanese Clubs, Inc. 72nd Annual Convention!
A CELEBRATION OF HERITAGE
• Great conference schedule, including outings and activities for
all age groups
• Friday and Saturday night Hafli featuring the Ali Barada Band!
• First-ever Midwest Federation Walk to benefit St. Jude’s
Children’s Hospital
• INCREDIBLE $89 ROOM RATE!
Cedar Rapids is a short, easy drive from most Midwestern cities -- approximately
four hours from Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, St. Louis and
Kansas City.
If you choose to fly, The Eastern Iowa Airport is served by direct flights
form 11 cities, including Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis and Cincinnati.
Some Area Attractions:
Amana Colonies – historic German villages (national register of
historic places site)
Herbert Hoover Birthplace and Presidential Library/Museum
Czech Village and National Czech and Slovak Museum
Field of Dreams
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and Grant Wood Studio
Iowa Children’s Museum
Science Station and Imax Dome Theater
Please share this information with your family and friends who may not
be on our mailing list and make plans to join us in Cedar Rapids for a
memorable weekend. Make new acquaintances and catch up with old ones.
We have done our best to plan a fun filled weekend for you and your family.
It’s an easy drive - approximately 4 hours or less from Minneapolis,
Milwaukee, Chicago, Kansas City.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Cedar Rapids Marriott Hotel
1200 Collins Rd NE (Hwy 100)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
Phone: 319-393-6600 / 1-800-396-2153
SPECIAL ROOM RATES:
King or double bed rooms: $89.00/night plus tax (up to 4 guests)
Executive suites: $109.00/night plus tax (up to 4 guests)
The CEDAR RAPIDS MARRIOTT HOTEL is a beautiful, newly renovated hotel,
featuring:
? Onsite restaurant and lounge
? Complimentary guest parking
? Indoor pool
? Complimentary airport shuttle from 5:00am to 11:00pm
? Complimentary 24 hour fitness center
? Numerous malls, restaurants and fun family activities within 2 mile
radius of hotel
For more information and a photo tour of the hotel, visit:
http://www.marriott.com/cidmc
Make your reservation early by calling the reservation line at 1-800-396-2153;
Refer to “Midwest Federation” to get these special room rates.
Special room rates guaranteed until Thursday July 10th, 2008.
We look forward to seeing you in Cedar Rapids,
the City of Five Seasons!
Thursday
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7:00pm - 11pm |
Hospitality Room, Maza and refreshments (only with
ticket book purchase) |
| July 31, 2008 |
4pm - 10pm |
Registration |
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| Friday |
6:30am-9:30am |
Breakfast Buffet at your leisure. Hotel restaurant. |
| August 1, 2008 |
10:00am-5:00pm |
Registration |
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10:00am-3:00pm |
General assembly - Elm and Chestnut Room |
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10am - 4:00pm |
Shopping at Lindale Mall, Hotel shuttle available. |
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11:00am-2:00pm |
Lunch Buffet |
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11:30am-4:30pm |
Isle of Capri Casino trip- (Ages 21 and over) Advance reservation
required! |
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11:30am-4:30pm |
Dabke lessons, followed by lunch at the PlayStation (Ages 12 and
under) |
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11:30am-4:30pm |
Dabke lessons, followed by lunch and bowling (Ages 12 and over) |
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6pm - 7pm |
Cocktails and Cash Bar |
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7pm - 9pm |
Scholarship banquet-Grand Ballroom |
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9:00pm-1:30am |
Hafli-Grand Ballroom, featuring Ali Barada Band |
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1:30am-3:30am |
Games and late night pizza (only with ticket book purchase). |
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| Saturday |
6:30am-9:30am |
Breakfast Buffet at your leisure. Hotel restaurant. |
| August 2, 2008 |
9am - 11am |
Benefit Walk for St Jude Children’s Hospital—Noelridge
Park |
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11am - 3pm |
General Assembly-Elm and Chestnut Room. |
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11am - 2pm |
Lunch Buffet at your leisure- Hotel restaurant. |
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11am - 1pm |
Pool and Pizza Party |
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1pm - 4pm |
Lebanese Coffeehouse - (Ages 21 and over) (only with ticket book
purchase);
Maza, Lebanese coffee and refreshments, backgammon tournament &
cards. Rosewood Room.
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4pm - 5pm |
Vespers-Cedar Rapids Room |
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4pm - 7pm |
Registration |
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6pm - 7pm |
Cocktails and Cash Bar |
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7pm - 9pm |
Awards Banquet—Grand Ballroom |
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9:00pm-1:30am |
Hafli - Grand Ballroom |
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1:30am-3:30am |
and late night snacks-( only with ticket book purchase). |
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1:30am-3:30am |
The Gathering Place (teen hang-out) |
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| Sunday |
6:30am-9:30am |
Breakfast Buffet at your leisure. Hotel restaurant. |
| August 3, 2008 |
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