Midwest Federation 72th Annual Convention - "LET YOUR HERITAGE SHINE"

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	7:00pm - 11pm	Hospitality Room, Maza and refreshments (only with ticket book purchase)
July 31, 2008	4pm - 10pm	Registration

Friday	6:30am-9:30am	Breakfast Buffet at your leisure. Hotel restaurant.
August 1, 2008	10:00am-5:00pm	Registration
	10:00am-3:00pm	General assembly - Elm and Chestnut Room
	10am - 4:00pm	Shopping at Lindale Mall, Hotel shuttle available.
	11:00am-2:00pm	Lunch Buffet
	11:30am-4:30pm	Isle of Capri Casino trip- (Ages 21 and over) Advance reservation required!
	11:30am-4:30pm	Dabke lessons, followed by lunch at the PlayStation (Ages 12 and under)
	11:30am-4:30pm	Dabke lessons, followed by lunch and bowling (Ages 12 and over)
	6pm - 7pm	Cocktails and Cash Bar
	7pm - 9pm	Scholarship banquet-Grand Ballroom
	9:00pm-1:30am	Hafli-Grand Ballroom, featuring Ali Barada Band
	1:30am-3:30am	Games and late night pizza (only with ticket book purchase).

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
	11am - 3pm	General Assembly-Elm and Chestnut Room.
	11am - 2pm	Lunch Buffet at your leisure- Hotel restaurant.
	11am - 1pm	Pool and Pizza Party
	1pm - 4pm	Lebanese Coffeehouse - (Ages 21 and over) (only with ticket book purchase); Maza, Lebanese coffee and refreshments, backgammon tournament & cards. Rosewood Room.
	4pm - 5pm	Vespers-Cedar Rapids Room
	4pm - 7pm	Registration
	6pm - 7pm	Cocktails and Cash Bar
	7pm - 9pm	Awards Banquet—Grand Ballroom
	9:00pm-1:30am	Hafli - Grand Ballroom
	1:30am-3:30am	and late night snacks-( only with ticket book purchase).
	1:30am-3:30am	The Gathering Place (teen hang-out)
Sunday	6:30am-9:30am	Breakfast Buffet at your leisure. Hotel restaurant.
August 3, 2008