The Lebanese American Club of Cedar Rapids welcomes you to Iowa!
July 31 – August 2, 2008 Cedar Rapids Marriott Hotel
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:
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
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