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Dawn Torrence Ireland
02-20-2009, 03:48 PM
Finally, it is all finalized and we have the hotel information! I will be posting more information (driving directions, etc) soon.

The Holiday Inn Select San Antonio Airport
77 NE Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78216
210-349-9900

http://www.hisairport.com

CHERUBS Room Rate is $89.00
CHERUBS Room Rate + Breakfast for 2 adults is $97.00

Breakfast is not free with your room! I'm sorry, we tried, but this is the best we can do! Feel free to bring milk, cereal, etc if you want to save money! I think kid's do eat free in the dining room (per their site).

Rooms come with coffee makers, microwaves and mini fridges. There is a pool, restaurant, bar and fitness center. Free internet.

To receive the CHERUBS discount you *MUST* tell them you are CHERUBS members when you book the room and you must book it for July 22-25th or longer. We have to book 25 rooms to get our discounts and freebies so please, please, PLEASE stay at this hotel!!! It's definitely the best value around anyway!!! :)

I was planning on rooming myself with another mom but because we need to book those rooms I'm now booking my own room. I know several of you are rooming but please reconsider if you can afford it (we totally understand if you can't! We just want you to attend either way!).

We worked really hard to find a decent, safe hotel that was inexpensive and we hope we did ok. It's not glamorous but then, we didn't want our members paying $150 a night to stay on the Riverwalk. This hotel is near the airport and includes an airport shuttle and will also go anywhere in a 2 mile radius of the hotel (that's not including the Riverwalk or Sea World, but does include the malls).

They have been very generous to us and are allowing us a FREE suite for the kids during the conference and are only charging us a cleaning for the Meeting Room... that's saving us $1000's!!! So a huge thank you to the Holiday Inn Select!!!

We're working on the conference web site and brochure, as well as locking in our 3 speakers and kid's entertainment.

Tentively, here's our schedule:

July 22, 2009 - Check In
July 22, 2009 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Pizza Party and Introductions
July 23, 2009 8:00 am to 12:00 noon - Conference
July 24, 2009 8:00 am to 12:00 noon - Conference
July 25, 2009 8:00 am to 12:00 noon - Conference
July 23, 2009 - Check Out

That gives everyone the afternoons & evenings to go play.

Our guest speakers will speak on CDH Research, Genetics and Repair - including the head of the CDH Study Group, Dr. Lally. Round table discussions will be held for both parents of survivors and grieving parents.

There will be free babysitting during conference hours for the kids (volunteers needed!) and entertainment for them too (clown, magician, etc).

There is no conference fee, you just have to be a member of CHERUBS to attend!

You are responsible for your own lodging, food and other travel costs.

We are working on discount tickets for the local attractions. I have to say that the San Antonio Tourist Bureau has been AMAZING!!!! They will be sending all of our member info on the conference and San Antonio at no cost to CHERUBS!!! :)

So far it looks like there will be about 150 in attendance!!! We have members coming in from Australia, Mexico, Great Britain, Canada and Italy as well!!! This is truly a CHERUBS INTERNATIONAL Conference!!! :)

We hope to see you all there!!!

karahess
02-20-2009, 03:59 PM
Check out is on July 25 not July 23.

karahess
02-20-2009, 04:01 PM
Is it all set so that people can go ahead and begin booking now?

Dawn Torrence Ireland
02-20-2009, 04:08 PM
Yes. :)

KimberlySwitzer
02-20-2009, 04:41 PM
Just a question, my sister may come with me to Texas so Im just wondering if she would be able to attend the conference as well or not.

Dawn Torrence Ireland
02-20-2009, 04:41 PM
Some Hotel photos:


http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/hotelmedia/repository/hotelimages/SATAP/MTGEV_MEET_04_E.jpg

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/hotelmedia/repository/hotelimages/SATAP/WELCM_LBBY_07_E.jpg

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/hotelmedia/repository/hotelimages/SATAP/WELCM_EXTR_01_E.jpg

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/hotelmedia/repository/hotelimages/SATAP/WELCM_LBBY_02_E.jpg

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/hotelmedia/repository/hotelimages/SATAP/GROOM_KING_01_E.jpg

Dawn Torrence Ireland
02-20-2009, 04:52 PM
Yes, Kim. Family members are welcome!

KimberlySwitzer
02-20-2009, 05:01 PM
Thats great :)

Dawn Torrence Ireland
02-20-2009, 05:04 PM
Conference Logo Items available at http://www.cafepress.com/cherubs/6448749

http://images7.cafepress.com/product/355726117v3_350x350_Front_Color-White.jpg

http://images3.cafepress.com/product/355726103v3_350x350_Front_Color-RedWhite.jpg

http://images9.cafepress.com/product/355726109v3_350x350_Front.jpg

Dawn Torrence Ireland
02-20-2009, 05:22 PM
Meaghan Russell from Boston Children's has confirmed that she will be attending again this year! :)

MelissaKelly
02-20-2009, 05:27 PM
Have you gotten in touch with that physician scientist from Baylor, Dawn? I forwarded his email to you a while ago.

Chris and TracyMeats
02-20-2009, 06:51 PM
You can print coupons for attractions around the San Antonio area at:

http://www.visitsanantonio.com/visitors/save/index.aspx

Dawn Torrence Ireland
02-20-2009, 07:46 PM
Yes, Mel, trying to confirm things with him.

Elaine Moats
02-20-2009, 08:15 PM
I love the logo.
The hotel looks wonderful.

MelissaKelly
02-20-2009, 08:47 PM
Awesome. He's such a nice guy! It's always great to meet people like him that are willing to take time out to speak with parents.

Dawn Torrence Ireland
02-20-2009, 09:01 PM
Yes it is! Now, we need to figure out how to get you and Michael to the conference! ;)

FYI those of you with nursing care - you are welcome to bring home health with you!!

karahess
02-20-2009, 09:25 PM
Hurray!! I'm getting excited!!! How are we ever going to make it waiting another 5 months!

KimberlySwitzer
02-20-2009, 09:46 PM
I have no idea, Kara :| I am so excited, even more that my sister is most likely coming with me. She went to the big ultrasound with me and was there through everything, I dont know what I would have done without her that summer...

KimberlySwitzer
02-20-2009, 10:28 PM
if you go to www.visitsanantonio.com and click on the Save link you can sign up and then print out a lot of coupons. I just did it and there are trolly rides, seaworld and six flags, a premier passport for the north star mall (whatever that gives you)...alot of different things.

DanielleKessner
02-21-2009, 02:25 AM
We also very excited Down Under. Can't wait to meet everyone :-)

KarlaHolt
02-21-2009, 07:17 AM
I'm so excited! Brooke loved the hotel pictures!

Dawn Torrence Ireland
02-21-2009, 10:41 AM
The San Antonio tourist bureau will be sending off all our members info on the conference and info on San Antonio (totally free... saves us a ton of work and postage!).

And they are also looking into discount tickets for us. Usually we get better deals than coupons, etc. I know we saved A TON on Disney tickets for everyone when we were in Orlando. Hopefully we can do that again with the larger tourist attractions - like Sea World, Six Flags, The Alamo, etc.

We really want to try as hard as we can to make this conference affordable and fun as well as supportive and educational!

KimberlySwitzer
02-21-2009, 12:28 PM
Do we have to register before a certain date so they will send us info, or how is that working exactly?

KimberlySwitzer
02-21-2009, 12:29 PM
hah i read that wrong..nevermind :) Im seriously lacking sleep!

Barbara and KevinWagner
02-22-2009, 03:09 PM
Yeah! So glad that the gotel finally came thru Dawn! Looks Great!!

Dawn Torrence Ireland
02-22-2009, 03:20 PM
We need everyone who is attending to please fill out a registration form so we know who's coming, how many are attending, what name tags to make, how many we're feeding at the pizza party, etc. :)

http://www.cdhsupport.org/events/conference/register.php

It looks like we may have over 150 people this year! That's a whole lot of CDH support and whole lot of families who will have more CDH info!!!!

And I'm sooooooooooooo excited to finally get to meet so many of you in person!!! I'll probably be a blubbering mess when I finally get to hug Danielle after all these years! LOL

KimberlySwitzer
02-22-2009, 03:23 PM
I registered myself and sister last night!!

JenniferBrown
02-22-2009, 07:02 PM
Very excied can't wait.

JenniferBrown
02-22-2009, 07:04 PM
sorry excited. :D

StephanieOlivarez
02-22-2009, 07:47 PM
The hotel looks GREAT!!!
Going to register now!!
I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited!!!!!

StephanieOlivarez
02-22-2009, 07:52 PM
Very exciting that Meaghan is coming to another CHERUBS conference.
She is WONDERFUL!

StaceyM
02-22-2009, 08:00 PM
Hi Everyone!!

I know I have been pretty quiet on here since my Ethan became and angel, but I have been back to work full-time since early November and between swimming and skating lessons with my girl two nights a week every week, I haven't had much time for connecting with you guys here on CHERUBS. I have been logging in every now and then to try to keep up, but there are not enough hours in the day!

Facebook has been a huge help for me in keeping up though! Anyway, James and I and Brianna are seriously considering making the trip to Texas for this year's Conference! It sounds like so much fun, and it is our dream to meet all of you and your beautiful families. It is so hard to relate to anyone in our everyday life about CDH.

We are going to be pricing out flights, and we will likely fly out of Detroit, since it's about a 3 hour drive for us from the Canadian border. We hope that we will save money that way! I am praying that it all works out and that I will get to meet all of you in person! You guys are a huge reason why we were able to get through the loss of our beautiful angel Ethan.

Take care, and I am hoping to get on here more often to get updates on everyone!

Sincerely!

Stacey

KimberlySwitzer
02-22-2009, 08:46 PM
Stacey, I was so excited when I read your comment on the blog! I really hope you guys end up coming :)

StephanieOlivarez
02-22-2009, 08:51 PM
Stacey-it would be great to meet you!

StaceyM
02-22-2009, 08:57 PM
Well, I just filled out the registration form!! now we have to start doing some planning...!! I am very excited!!!! I can't wait to meet you all!!

Stacey

KimberlySwitzer
02-22-2009, 10:01 PM
:D YAY more Canadians are coming!!!

DanielleKessner
02-23-2009, 05:04 AM
How exciting that so many International members are attending. I have just completed the registration and we have been trying to work out all of our dates. Dawn, you said you had to stay at least from 22 - 25 July to get the discounted room. Does that mean 3 nights and checking out on the 25th? Or do you need to stay on the 25th as well?
Don't you go crying on me when we meet Dawn. I don't do tears in public and you will probably make me :-)! I can't even seriously think about meeting you and all of the other members yet - I still can't believe we are actually coming!!! It just doesn't seem real.

Dawn Torrence Ireland
02-23-2009, 10:25 AM
Check out on the 25th.

Trust me, Danielle, you'll be crying in public. When everyone does intros, we are all usually crying!!! :)

Chris and TracyMeats
02-23-2009, 12:14 PM
I haven't called the hotel yet--if we stay longer before or after the conference dates, are the room rates still the same or just for those dates?

Dawn Torrence Ireland
02-23-2009, 12:40 PM
I think the same rate, Tracy. I'll find out!

KimberlySwitzer
02-23-2009, 01:27 PM
Im curious as well, my sister and I will be staying later and are wondering about the rate.

FernandaArce
02-23-2009, 08:19 PM
I already filled my registration form. As soon as I book my flight, I'll book a room.

I am sooooo excited!

Dawn, do you know if Polly Tarbell is comming?

LynneB
02-23-2009, 08:23 PM
YEH for Canadians! My BFF is from Toronto and she has been dragging us to hockey games anytime the Maple Leafs are close by.

Dawn Torrence Ireland
02-23-2009, 08:24 PM
Polly... from the feeding center or is this a different Polly? So far, no one named Polly has registered.

Kim and Danielle, Chris (our hotel contact) should let me know by tomorrow. I'm sure it will be the same rate... I'll make a huge fuss so that it is!

FernandaArce
02-23-2009, 08:25 PM
Yes, Polly from the feeding center.

FernandaArce
02-23-2009, 08:26 PM
Oh, BTW, did you receive my registration form?

Damon andSharonknott
02-23-2009, 08:41 PM
It would be SOOOO wonderful if Polly Tarbell from KLUGE goes.

FernandaArce
02-24-2009, 01:20 PM
Has someone invited Polly yet?

JenniferBrown
02-24-2009, 01:53 PM
I will register tonight.

Dawn Torrence Ireland
02-24-2009, 05:00 PM
We'll invite her but please don't get your hopes up.... we invited her last year and she was too busy to attend. She's in high demand and understandable why!

Corin Nava
02-24-2009, 11:18 PM
I am so excited about this conference! It's going to be great meeting everyone!

KimberlySwitzer
02-25-2009, 12:18 AM
I am so excited to meet everyone, I cant wait!!!

StephanieOlivarez
02-26-2009, 12:19 PM
I can't wait to meet everyone!!!!!
Polly is AMAZING!! It would be great if she could attend.

I amcalling the hotel today to book our room.

StephanieOlivarez
02-26-2009, 12:28 PM
Our room is booked!!!!!! YEA YEA....

KarlaHolt
02-26-2009, 04:16 PM
We booked our room too but they won't count us as part of the group because we are using hotel reward points to cover the cost. I was so upset!

FernandaArce
03-04-2009, 10:15 AM
I haven't booked yet bc I haven't booked my flight bc the kids were sick. I'll book it next week.

I'm sooooooo excited too!

KimberlySwitzer
03-04-2009, 10:50 AM
IM waiting to hear from my sister on how long she can stay afterwards before booking the hotel, should have it done by the end of the month!!

KimberlySwitzer
03-04-2009, 10:53 AM
Dawn, have you heard anything about the rates if we stay later? I suppose I could just ask when I book the room if you don't know by then.

Corin Nava
03-05-2009, 09:57 PM
I am going to book my flight next week!!!

DanielleKessner
03-15-2009, 04:59 AM
We booked our flight from Australia to the US today (will be flying into San Fran to start our trip). So we are one step closer :-) We will book our internal flights and accomodation over the next couple of months. We still have to finalise our plans - we keep changing our minds about where we will go and what we will see. All very exciting!!

Elizabeth Howard
03-19-2009, 12:17 AM
I was just filling out the registration form, and it got to the part about if we needed childcare or if we were bringing someone to baby sit. Just wondering.. can we not bring our child into the conference? I could understand why we would not be able to ( it might be a little disruptive :) if there were a bunch of children running around!)
We cannot afford to bring someone with us to baby sit.. With her oxygen (canullas), issues with refluxing followed by coughing, gagging, spitting up.... The list goes on.. I can't imagine her leaving my side!!!
I know that the conference is not for many months, so things will definately get better from now until then. I just don't know how much!

Dawn Torrence Ireland
03-19-2009, 09:46 AM
Elizabeth, I'm ok with her being in the conference if the board is (we'll run it past them). The reason we separate the kids (aside from the obvious distraction of the kids running around, being loud, disruptive, etc) is that the conference can be very emotional. There is sometimes a lot of crying, especially during the round table discussions when parents talk about their cherubs and the struggles. This can be distressing to kids.

Plus, for the older kids with ears - what parents say is confidential. We want them to be able to talk freely - which they can't do if kids are in the room.

BUT, the kids are occupied! Crafts, entertainment (clown, magician, etc). So they do have fun, plus they get to hang around other kids.

And they all understand about reflux and oxygen - because either they have issues or their siblings did. I'm sure the kids will be proud to show off their feeding tubes and buttons to Isabel! We're a pretty understanding bunch! :) And it's only half a day conference days so the kids aren't going to be spending all day away from their parents - just a few hours.

But that is a few months away and Isabel could be doing much different by then and you may not even need oxygen! :)

Elizabeth Howard
03-19-2009, 09:31 PM
Thank you! I would definately like the option of being able to have her with me. Although, the conference is a long time from now and who knows what will happen from now till then!
Being off oxygen by then is really thinking positive!!! :)
In a few months she will probobly be so much further a long, hopefully sitting up and even more healthy! I completely understand why kids aren't able to be in the conference!

FernandaArce
03-30-2009, 11:05 AM
I just booked my flight today!!!!!!!
I will be arriving on july 22nd and departuring on july 26th!!!!!!!
Now I have to book my room, if Charles doesn't go, I'll be sharing a room with Kara :)

Chris and TracyMeats
03-30-2009, 02:00 PM
Just a quick question, when you fill the online registration form out, do you get an email confirmation or how do we know you received the form? The reason I ask, is I was on the conference site this morning and noticed the form know says 2009 registration form, but when I submitted mine several weeks ago, the registration form still said 2008. Will you be posting a list of names in the future, so we know who will be attending?

SCURTIS
03-30-2009, 05:43 PM
When is that latest we can register?

KarlaHolt
03-30-2009, 05:55 PM
I just booked our flight last weekend! We will be there the 22nd and leaving 8/2! We are spending a week in San Antonio after the conference. So exciting!

StephanieOlivarez
03-30-2009, 09:17 PM
Before we all know it...it will be JULY!!!!!!!
I am looking very forward to meeting all of you!!

The latest to register...I am going to say try and do it ASAP...but if you can't....we will definetly assist you in anyway we can.

JenniferBrown
03-30-2009, 11:44 PM
Hi Ladies i'm Booking my flight this week i can't wait !!!

FernandaArce
03-31-2009, 11:33 AM
Tracy, the same happened to me. I registered the 1st day and I haven't received any confirmation email. Are we supposed to receive one?

Dawn Torrence Ireland
03-31-2009, 11:42 AM
There are no confirmation e-mails, sorry. But I received both of yours! :)

PennyCampsey
03-31-2009, 12:12 PM
I am so sad I cant go :(

Dawn Torrence Ireland
03-31-2009, 12:39 PM
Penny, you're supposed to be my plane and hotel roomie!

PennyCampsey
03-31-2009, 12:41 PM
I know :(
I just cant swing it this year :( I am so sorry & so sad.

PennyCampsey
03-31-2009, 12:49 PM
Who is coming that attended last year ????
Barb -- are you coming

KateC
03-31-2009, 01:01 PM
I have a bit of a problem. I was told that there are no longer big rooms available and due to fire code regulation, I would have to get two rooms. I cannot afford that. Is there anyone going by themselves?

Dawn Torrence Ireland
03-31-2009, 02:03 PM
You were told that by our hotel?????

Dawn Torrence Ireland
03-31-2009, 02:07 PM
I understand Penny. :(

Barb, Steph, Corin, Billy and Jill, Kara are definites I think??? Plus tons of others as well. We're expecting over 100 this year.

FernandaArce
03-31-2009, 08:43 PM
Oh Penny, I am so sad we're not going to meet :(

FernandaArce
03-31-2009, 08:49 PM
Kate, I am going by myself and if Charles won't go with Kara I will share a room with her. If Charles decide to go, I will share a room with you ;)

KimberlySwitzer
03-31-2009, 10:54 PM
Im going to book my hotel soon, my next day off!! We are planning to arrive the 22nd and leave the 28th!

Dawn Torrence Ireland
04-01-2009, 09:18 AM
I talked to Chris, the hotel guy in charge of our conference, and was told there must be a mix up at the desk because a block of room was set aside for our conference and there are many left. Please try to make reservations at the front desk and let them know you are part of CHERUBS conference and rooms were set aside for this conference.

The Holiday Inn Select San Antonio Airport
77 NE Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78216
210-349-9900

http://www.hisairport.com

CHERUBS Room Rate is $89.00
CHERUBS Room Rate + Breakfast for 2 adults is $97.00


Then if you have any trouble, here is Chris's information (but he's in sales, not reservations so please try the front desk first):

Chris Arango, Sales Manager
Holiday Inn Select
210-524-5905 Direct

KateC
04-01-2009, 01:03 PM
Yes, Dawn I was told that by our hotel. They said they do not have any large rooms available for those dates and due to fire code regulation I would have to get two rooms. They count the twins even though they will not be sleeping in a bed, I am bringing the pack and play, it will only be three adults.

Fer, it would be with my younger sister (she is 24). She has a minor in Spanish from Penn State University ;) Let me know how it works with Kara. If I cannot find a bunk mate for her, I guess I will just have to suck it up and pay for two rooms . . . I would much rather go in halves on another room rather than full price.

I will wait to see if I can get someone to bunk with my sister before I do anything. She said that I could reserve one room, but when I got there they would make me get another room . . .

FernandaArce
04-01-2009, 01:13 PM
Ok, I need to know who is going alone so I can book my room. I need to share bc between the cost of the flight and the hotel it's just too much for me (the dollar is way too high compared to the peso).

Kara will let me know this week, but I have to have other choices.

Thanks in advance.

ChristyMichel
04-01-2009, 03:14 PM
I am so jealous !!!! I wish I would be able to attend. Celia would only be a few weeks old and I will be recovering from a c-section. ( not complaining )
Next year though !!! I will look forward to meeting everyone then :)

Dawn Torrence Ireland
04-01-2009, 04:44 PM
Kate, call 210-524-5927 and ask for Raffy - she's the person in charge of reservations and that's the direct line. Tell her that you spoke with me and I spoke with Chris and you're not to be charged for the babies (Chris already talked to her while I was on the phone with him).

We think the problem is that the reservations are going through the front desk and not Raffy's office. So far, they have only 2 reservations under the conference name - the Olivarez family and the Lane family. If anyone else has booked, please let me know so I can make sure it's applied to our conference!

We have a block of 25 rooms set aside for us so there is plenty of room and we need to book ALL 25 rooms or we have to pay for them - so let's start booking them please! :)

All of you can call Raffy at her direct line at 210-524-5927 or you can e-mail Chris at chris.arango@ihg.com

Dawn Torrence Ireland
04-01-2009, 04:48 PM
Fer, I need a roomie.

Who else is looking for a roommate?

FernandaArce
04-01-2009, 06:16 PM
Ok Dawn, so if Kara goes with Charles I'll share the room with you. I will book a 2 bedded room.

Kate, if they don't charge for the twins, your sister can stay at you room, right?

KarlaHolt
04-01-2009, 08:12 PM
I made reservations!!! They did tell us they couldn't count us as part of the cherubs group because we are using reward points to pay for the room.

JenniferBrown
04-01-2009, 08:49 PM
I just booked my flight girls can't wait to meet you all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

karahess
04-02-2009, 07:24 AM
Anyone flying out of Cleveland, Columbus, or Pittsburgh?? Should I fly alone, I would like to be on with someone I know.

Dawn Torrence Ireland
04-02-2009, 08:34 AM
Karla, I'm going to ask Chris about that. We need EVERY room to count!!!

KateC
04-02-2009, 08:42 AM
Thanks Dawn!!!! I will call today!!

Fer, if the girls are not counted my sis will be rooming with us. I will let you know : )

FernandaArce
04-02-2009, 02:59 PM
Ok. I booked my room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I booked a 2 bedded room with the 97 rate including breakfast for 2 adults!!!!!!!!

SOOOOOOO... NEED A ROOMIE!

DanielleKessner
04-02-2009, 03:25 PM
I have sent them an email to try and organise as much of our booking that way so it doesn't cost me a new mortage on the house for the call! lol Haven't back yet but hopefully will by tomorrow.

We have almost worked out what we are going to do while we are in the states. Some of the things we wanted to do we aren't because it is summer holiday's and there will be way too many people around (like Yosemite). We are VERY excited and I can't WAIT to meet you ALL. I can't even imagine meeting you Dawn - don't know how I will feel and react??? Can't wait though :-)

karahess
04-02-2009, 04:04 PM
Fer does not need a roomie! I'm it : )

Chris and TracyMeats
04-02-2009, 06:17 PM
Chris booked our room today!!! Now just got to decide if to fly or drive. Probably won't decide until after Ian's doctor appts. in June. So excited to meet everybody!!

KarlaHolt
04-02-2009, 07:30 PM
This conference is going to be great! I'm so excited!

Dawn Torrence Ireland
04-02-2009, 07:39 PM
Danielle, I'm already tearing up! I know, I know, I'll try to keep down the public displays of emotion! LOL ;)

Me too, Karla and Tracy!!!!

Ok, I still need a roomie but I'm going to be there an extra day or two so not sure what days yet. Will book my room and then find a roomie or maybe will just the space to store whatever we need to store for the conference, etc. I'm ok either way but would rather share and save some $$$.

SCURTIS
04-02-2009, 08:42 PM
URG, I am so jealous! I want to go so bad. I was trying to save some money but then got into a fender bender and now have to pay a women $700 for a 3 inch scratch on her bumper...

I'm still going to try...

FernandaArce
04-03-2009, 10:01 AM
YAY Kara! I am so excited! :)

I want sooooooooooooo bad to meet you all!

Dawn Torrence Ireland
04-03-2009, 10:19 AM
Shauna, saying prayers that you can attend!!!

Barbara and KevinWagner
04-04-2009, 12:23 AM
Got my flight booked and booked a room for Corin and me today!WOOHOO! Is it July yet?!?

Danielle I am soooo excited to FINALLY get to meet you and Brenda after all these years!! Dang it now talk Shaz into comingtoo! LOL

JenniferBrown
04-04-2009, 12:44 AM
I can't wait to meet you all.................. im very excited.

Damon andSharonknott
04-04-2009, 04:04 AM
I'm so jealous!!
I've got tears thinking of our Danielle and Dawn meeting.
I'll need lots of pics of you all hugging Danielle.
Barb, you know I'd LOVE to come - we will have to settle with Skype.
xxxx

Barbara and KevinWagner
04-04-2009, 12:57 PM
I will take many pics for you Shaz! and one day WE WILL meet! 8-)

Corin Nava
04-04-2009, 02:39 PM
I am all booked and ready to go!!!! Soooo excited! I can't wait to see all of you!

DanielleKessner
04-04-2009, 06:25 PM
It would be fantastic if a few of the other aussie girls could go - but there will be other years so maybe we can almost always be represented :-) I will be sure to share the whole event with them at our CAAF in Oct!

Barb, it will be soooo wonderful meeting all the 'old timers' and I was so excited when I heard Brenda was coming as well. I have also got to know so many of the'new timers' and can't wait to meet them. And if it is anything like the aussie gatherings, there are always people who have never really been as 'involved' who attend and you get to meet 'new' people. It is always the best!

Can't wait!!!! :-)

KimberlySwitzer
04-05-2009, 08:42 PM
I just booked my room, from the 21st until the 28th. They are getting pretty full she said, I was scared they wouldn't have a room for us!

Barbara and KevinWagner
04-05-2009, 09:27 PM
ok now here is the big question.....WHO is all packed?!?! LOL

KimberlySwitzer
04-05-2009, 09:32 PM
I bought new luggage and summer clothes.. Does that count? LOL

Barbara and KevinWagner
04-05-2009, 09:34 PM
it does Kim! LOL I have been packing today.....but not for Tx....TWO WEEKS and I will be in Cancun! Woohoo!!! LOL

KimberlySwitzer
04-05-2009, 10:10 PM
WHOO Cancun, I know you guys will have a blast!!

FernandaArce
04-06-2009, 06:26 PM
I am so excited! I am all booked as well!

DanielleKessner
04-07-2009, 04:23 PM
Just confirmed my booking!!! They were wonderful - took all details and organised the reservation via email so that all I needed to do was make a quick call and provide my credit card info. Next step is to start booking our internal flights. Sooooooo excited :-)

Barbara and KevinWagner
04-08-2009, 12:22 PM
YEAH Danielle!! How exciting! It is going to be such a wonderful conference! Dawn is going to pull her hair out with all of us together! Hehee!

StephanieOlivarez
04-08-2009, 03:12 PM
What a conference this will be!!!!!!
I wish it was coming up sooner!!!
I think it will be here before we all know it!!!

JenniferBrown
04-16-2009, 10:32 AM
I just booked my room from the 22 to the 27 can't wait !!!:)

SCURTIS
04-16-2009, 08:50 PM
Is anyone looking to share a room?

JennHall
04-18-2009, 10:02 AM
I just booked our room!! Me, David, and 3 kids! WOOHOO!!! :D I'm SO excited!

Dawn Torrence Ireland
06-19-2009, 03:38 PM
REMINDER: In order to get the CHERUBS discount on your room rate and help us to get the HUGE savings on the conference hall, you *HAVE* to book your room by July 1st!

Also, please do not forget to register on our conference site - we're trying to get a head count of who is coming!! :)

Room booking info and registration is at http://www.cdhconference.org

Dawn Torrence Ireland
07-20-2009, 06:05 PM
Conference program - http://www.cherubsconference.org/2009CDHConferenceBrochure.pdf