Tah Dah! Complete Orlando Smart Marriages program now posted on website -1/21/09

Wed Jan 21 15:31:05 EST 2009

- CONFERENCE PROGRAM
- PRESENTERS
- SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION, HAVEN'T HEARD
- POSTER SESSIONS
- REGISTERING FOR THE CONFERENCE
- BROCHURES 
- HOTEL RESERVATIONS - DO IT NOW!
- TRAVEL 
- EXHIBITS 
- ROOMMATES
- STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
- NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

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- CONFERENCE PROGRAM:
The 2009 Smart Marriages Orlando conference is now posted on the
website  all the workshops, keynotes, seminars, TOOBS, FOOBS,
Institutes, Banquets, and Luncheons.   To
view, go to
http://www.smartmarriages.com/conferencedetails.html

Click any of the following
links:  Presenter Index, Institutes, Workshops, Seminars, TOOBs, FOOBs,
Program-at-a-Glance, Keynotes. The only things that are NOT ready are the
TRACKS
(grouping of sessions by category) and the registration forms.

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- PRESENTERS:
If you're a presenter and are just finding out through this notice,
Congratulations!!  I sent emails two weeks ago notifying presenters. If you
didn't receive an email, it means the email address I have for you is not
working. Please send me an address so I can update my database.

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- SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION TO PRESENT, HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING:
If you submitted an application and you are NOT listed on the Presenter
Index, it means you didn't make it this year. There were many excellent
applications  MANY more submissions than space. I deeply regret that we
couldn't find room for all the wonderful submissions.

I also apologize if this is how you are hearing the news. I wish I had the
time and the software to enter all the submitters in a data base and then
notify each of you individually.  I have neither.

Presenter Index: http://www.smartmarriages.com/presenters.index.html

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- POSTER SESSIONS

If you didn't make it as a workshop, we still have space in the Poster
Sessions.  Posters are on display in the Exhibits area during the entire
conference and are very popular - seen by everyone.

The Poster Session application is available online:
http://www.smartmarriages.com/poster.sessions.2009.html

The 2007 Poster list is still posted to give an example of what kinds of
Posters might be accepted. (We had no space in SF for Posters so had to skip
them in 2008). 

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- REGISTERING FOR THE CONFERENCE
It is NOT yet possible to register for the conference. But don't worry, be
happy. Brochures with registration forms will be in the mail by mid March
and the ONLINE Registration forms should be posted by the end of Feb. If you
register by the end of April you are guaranteed to get all your first
choices for Institutes, workshops and banquets.

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- HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
The Orlando Shingle Creek Resort - the location of ALL conference events -
is an elegant golf resort with pools, spa, palm trees, and tennis courts.
With our incredible $115 single/double rate the rooms will sell out as soon
as the brochures hit the mail.  Because there is nothing within easy
walking distance, it will be especially nice to stay at the headquarters
property. Call TODAY and reserve your room.

To reserve, FIRST, go to the smartmarriages web site and decide which pre
and post institutes you want to attend so you know when you need to arrive
and depart.  Note that training institutes begin at 8:30am, so you need to
arrive the previous night.  To make your reservation, call 866-996-6338 and
ask for the "Smart Marriages Conference Rate" $115 Single/Double. Children
stay free in parents' room.

Please notify me immediately if you are told the hotel is full on any of our
dates. 
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- TRAVEL: http://www.smartmarriages.com/travel.html

We have conference discounts with Avis, and in Orlando with so many sights,
it's nice to have a car.

Avis 800-331-1600 #D086788.

Discounts in effect June 29 - July 19, 2008.
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- EXHIBITS: http://www.smartmarriages.com/exhibits.html

The table top exhibits are the heart of the conference. It's like there are
two conferences - one that takes place in the workshops and another that
takes place out at the exhibits.  The exhibit space at the Shingle Creek is
beautiful - and it's all in one spot right outside the main ballroom.
Exhibits are $660 - and are open from Wed
8am - Saturday 6pm.  We expect at 2000 attendees.

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- ROOMMATES: http://www.smartmarriages.com/roommates.html
Click the "find a roommate" link for information.  It's a great way to save
money. It's also nice to have a conference "buddy".

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- STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
I can use additional volunteers.  If you would like to attend the conference
on a work-exchange option, start here:

http://www.smartmarriages.com/volunteers.html

Professors, let your students know about this opportunity - they see the
full conference and can also volunteer at the pre and post conference
training institutes.

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- NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Check out the Banquets Tues and Thurs nights; the Morning Roundtable
Interest Groups - (thurs, fri, sat mornings); the Thursday Afternoon
Networking Meetings; the Singles Only Session opening night. Start here:
http://www.smartmarriages.com/conferencedetails.html

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Let me know if you have questions.  EMAIL ALWAYS works best. However do not
hit reply, I won't see it. If you hit reply, your email goes into
cyberspace. Email me at diane at smartmarriages.com
(diane at smartmarriages.com)

Diane Sollee, director

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13th Annual Smart Marriages® Conference, Shingle Creek Resort,
Orlando, Florida, July 6-12, 2009 (General Conference July 8-11)
Pre-Conference Training Institutes July 6-8
Post-Conference Training Institutes July 12

Shingle Creek Resort: http://www.rosenshinglecreek.com/

Conference schedule, registration, & exhibit information:
http://www.smartmarriages.com/conferencedetails.html

List your program and resources on the Directory of Classes at
http://www.smartmarriages.com/directory_browse.html

Order conference audio & video CD/DVD/MP3s: 800-241-7785 or
http://www.iPlaybackSmartMarriages.com

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Diane Sollee, Director
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