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Annual Conference 2011 Archive

Here is information about some of the things you need to know before you register. Be sure to also look at the workshop selections and scholarships.

To register for a just a pre-conference workshop or additional lunch ticket, buy a t-shirt, or make a scholarship donation without Conference registration,  see  A La Carte registration form.

Schedule

The Conference begins Friday, April 8, at 7:00 PM, but there are some pre-conference activities earlier on Friday. Conference Check-In will open at 4:00 PM on Friday. The Conference concludes Sunday, April 10, at 10:30 AM. See Schedule for the times of all activities.

Meals

Conference registration (received by April 1) includes four meals - breakfast, lunch, and supper on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. Vegetarian meals will be available, if selected on the registration form. Walk-in registrations on April 8 and 9 will not include any meals.

Awards Luncheon

During the conference luncheon on Saturday, individuals and congregations who have been selected to receive this year's Prairie Star District awards will be recognized. See Awards for information about the awards and how to nominate for them.

When you register, additional tickets for this lunch can be purchased  for guests who would like to be there to honor an award recipient. It is also possible to purchase tickets for this lunch on the A La Carte registration form. Additional lunch tickets are $30.

Children's Meals

Children in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade will eat all conference meals with their parents.

Younger children will be provided a lunch on Saturday in the child care rooms. They will eat other meals with their parents.

Youth Con Meals

Participants in the Def Con 3 Youth Conference will have breakfast on Saturday and Sunday at the church. They will be provided a sack lunch on-site at the youth service project. Youth will join other conference participants for supper at the hotel on Saturday.

 

Table Topics

At breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, you will have the opportunity to engage in conversation with others interested in whatever issue of congregational life most challenges or intrigues you. If there is a topic you want to discuss, please include it in the appropriate spot on your registration form. Then, at conference breakfasts, look for the topic “tents” on the tables to find a group congenial to your interests. If you are interested in being the discussion leader, please indicate that on your registration form.

Conference T-Shirts

Conference t-shirts are available for $10. Long-sleeve, white t-shirts with the 2011 conference logo, “It Matters What We Believe", can be purchased by ordering on the registration form or on the A La Carte registration form. Sizes are adult (Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large) and child (Small, Medium and Large.) T-shirts must be picked up at Conference check-in.

Special Needs

The registration form contains space to indicate any special accomodations you may need while at the conference. This would include:

  • Special food
  • Assistance in hearing and seeing conference activities, etc.
  • Assistance in climbing steps or a ramp to a low stage (if you anticipate doing so).
  • Any other assistance you might need.

Please be very specific about your needs, so that we can be of the greatest help to you.

Conference Choir

All conference participants are invited to join the Conference Choir. Experienced singers of any age, including young people, are welcome!

The choir will rehearse on Saturday during Workshop C and again after breakfast on Sunday morning. It will perform during the Sunday morning service.

On the registration form, please indicate both your interest in singing and the part you normally sing. If you are registered on or before March 18, we will mail your music to you.

Banner Parade

Remember to bring your church banner!

  • We will hold our traditional Banner Parade on Friday evening. Please bring your congregation’s banner and pole for the parade!
  • We will display your banner all day Saturday
  • You may pick up your banner on Sunday morning before you leave the hotel.
  • To learn more about creating a banner and pole, visit
    http://www.uua.org/documents/gaoffice/bannerspecs.pdf .
  • Please indicate on the registation form if your congregation is bringing a banner and who will carry it in the parade.

Photo Release

By registering for the conference you are agreeing to be photographed. Videos and photos may be used on our web site and in District print publications. If you have serious concerns about your picture being used, please contact Barb Royal at royalbl [at] mac [dot] com prior to the conference. You will need to let us know some way to identify you (perhaps a distinctive jacket or hat) during the conference so that we will know not to use your picture.

Bookstore and Exhibits

  • The Annual Conference will host a UU Bookstore with books recommended by conference presenters and a selection of other books.
  • This is a great place to spend some of your book and media budget for the year. Great books. Great prices. Great support for the district and the local church. Bring your check book or cash.
  • The Annual Conference includes a display area with exhibits on topics of interest to UUs. Past conferences have had free informational brochures, pamphlets, CD's, and DVD's as well as  items to purchase such as chalice theme items, tote bags, scarves, books, etc. If you or your congregation would like to display information or items at an exhibit table, see Exhibit Space.