Well, folks, convention time is getting closer. Are you ready? The convention will be held from Saturday, June 29 through Saturday, July 6, in the Adam's Mark Hotel, which is located at 2900 Briarpark Drive (at Westheimer Road) in West Houston.
The Adam's Mark is a big hotel with 600 rooms, which can be reserved for $65 per night plus tax for single and double, $75 per night plus tax for triple and quad. You can call, toll free, for reservations at (800) 436-2326 or visit them on the world wide web at: http://www.adamsmark.com/houston/index.htm. Alternatively, you can call the hotel directly at (713) 978-7400 or fax them at (713) 735-2727.
The Hilton Hotel diagonally across the street from the Adam's Mark is the overflow hotel. Room rates at the Hilton are $65 per night plus tax. The phone number is (713) 974-1000.
Exhibits, most meetings, and other functions of the convention will take place at the Adam's Mark. However, since meeting space is limited, some activities may take place at the Hilton. The walking distance between the hotels is about a block and a half, and shuttles will operate between the two hotels.
Cindy Burgett will once again run the Youth Activity Center (YAC). This new venture was born at the Des Moines convention and Cindy is anticipating increased participation as this program catches on in popularity. The children do all sorts of crafts, games and activities. So yes, you can bring the kids to convention!
Plans for a variety of tours are well under way. There will be tours to Galveston, the Museum of Natural Sciences, the Museum of Fine Arts, NASA, a cowboy ranch and a number of city tours. See Mike Hoenig's articles in previous issues for more details.
Stay tuned to future issues of the Forum for more information on programs and tours at the Houston convention!