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 The Indiana Assc. of Home Educators Presents 15th Home Educators Convention 2009 Art Contest |
24th Annual Home Educators Convention General Information Registration Register for one day or two. When you preregister by March 20, you will receive your admission name tag, map of downtown parking lots, and additional information by return mail. By pre-registering, you will receive a discount and avoid standing in long lines. The IAHE does not accept credit cards. If, after pre-registering, you do not receive your name tags before the convention, please go to the Registration Questions counter upon arrival. Cancellation Policy No refunds or adjustments will be made at the convention. Refund requests must be made in writing and returned with the original admission passes, postmarked no later than March 20, 2009. All refunds are subject to a $5/person cancellation fee. After March 20, no refunds will be given, instead a credit certificate toward next year’s convention will be issued. Grandparents The IAHE wants to encourage grandparents to become knowledgeable about home education. Therefore, grandparents attending with a paying adult will be admitted for the discounted rate of $10.00 as a one-time fee. Include thegrandparent’s name on the registration form. A pre-registered grandparent’s admission pass will be mailed to the accompanying paying adult’s address.
Working Scholarships The IAHE offers Working Scholarships for those who would be unable to attend the convention for financial reasons. For more information, please write or callCindy at the IAHE office at (317) 467-6244.
Volunteers Do you have a servant’s heart? There are many opportunities for adults and teens to minister to others by volunteering some of their time at the convention. If you are interested, please mark the appropriate line on the registration form.Thank you. Exhibit Hall Many organizations, publishers, and businesses serving the homeschooling community will be represented, displaying textbooks, teaching materials, and enrichment aids for on-site examination and purchase. Your convention registration includes unlimited access to the Exhibit Hall, which will remainopen continuously each day from 8:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Passes An “Exhibit Hall Only” pass is available each day after 2:00 p.m. and is valid for the day it is obtained. Limiting the hours for “Exhibit Hall Only” passes allows those who have paid the full convention registration fee the opportunity to shop in the early hours when crowds are lighter. It also provides shopping time at a discounted rate for those who do not wish to attend workshops. This pass may be purchased at the registration booth for $20/person, $25/married couple, and $10/child ages 4-19. Toddlers three years of age or younger are free but must be carried or in a stroller. The Last General Session Saturday, 5:00 – 6:30 P.M., will be open to all. Ken Ham, President and Founder of Answers in Genesis-U.S. and the new highly acclaimed Creation Museum will be sharing from his heart
Nursery A secure, staffed nursery is provided for nursing babies under 24 months of age so that parents may attend the convention. The baby will be assigned a sitter upon arrival. If you prefer, you may bring your own sitter who must be at least14 years old, however, the nursery fee is still applicable. Please submit the full name of the sitter, including address and telephone number, on a separate sheet of paper when you register. Since the ICCLOS does not have nursery equipment, it is necessary for you to provide a port-a-crib, walker, and toys to keep your baby comfortable. The nursery is closed during the lunch break and immediately following the last workshop session. Although babies are not permitted in the workshops, they may accompany you in the General Sessions and Exhibit Hall. Wheelchairs The ICCLOS has a limited number of manual wheelchairs available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Audio Taping All General Sessions and most workshops presented by the featured speakers will be recorded so that you may share the messages with others long after the convention. Recordings will be available at the convention from the Rhino-Technologies booth across from the registration tables. You may purchase recordings after the convention by contacting them at:
Meals The ICCLOS does not allow food or beverages to be taken into the facility. You may purchase lunch at an on-site concession stand or a nearby restaurant. A map of downtownrestaurants will appear in the Program Book. Directions The Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium are located at 100 South Capitol Avenue, two blocks south of the State Capitol Building in the center of Indianapolis.Parking There are several public parking garages in the neighborhood of the ICCLOS. A map will be included in the information mailed to those who pre-register. Be prepared to pay up to $14 for parking depending on the day.
Children’s Conference A concurrent, but separate Children’s Conference is being sponsored and coordinated by Children’s Conferences International which is not a part of the IAHE. Information about the program and how to register is available ontheir website: www.childrensconferences.com Any child wearing a Children’s Conference or IAHE Convention name tag will be allowed to enter the Exhibit Hall when accompanied by an adult.
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