P.E.O. Record
Convention Tidbits and Reminders…
VISIT A STORY TENT!
What's a story tent? Well, it's a little tent, or better described perhaps as a small curtained room in which there will be a table, chairs and a tape recorder especially set up to receive stories!
Come visit us in one of the five story tents and tell your P.E.O. story. What does P.E.O. mean to you? Do you have a story to tell about how you learned about P.E.O.?
Wilma Turner, past president of International Chapter (1997-1999) has worked for several years on putting together the basis for a sequel to our history book, "Out of the Heart." This is a huge project, and through much research and many long hours, she has laid the groundwork that we will build upon in the next few years.
This will be a history that documents the progress of P.E.O. since 1969, when the first book ended. In addition to a history timeline, this book will be full of photos, facts and some of your stories! So... this is in the interest of research and fact-finding for the next history book! After all, YOU are part of the P.E.O. story!
If you have a few minutes to spare while you are in San Diego at Convention, drop in to Hall G on the ground level of the Center (near registration) and tell us your story. Brief stories will be better; be prepared to speak into a microphone, giving your name, chapter and city and your special memories of P.E.O., our projects, special moments, etc.
Tickets Required
Tickets are required for all events, including Opening Night and Closing Night events at the Center.
Register in advance for all learning labs, required workshops and meals. You can register on-site for leaning labs and required workshops if space is available. No meals will be sold on-site.
Tickets for the Opening Night and Closing Night events are issued with advance registrations until July 15 or until seating is sold out.
Hotel Information
If you requested a hotel through International Chapter, you will have received two confirmation letters before the end of the summer. The second confirmation letter confirms for which hotel your reservation has been made. Note: Entitled members (Delegates and Past Presidents) may not be at the same hotel as the rest of their delegation if they chose to room with a visitor or spouse.
HERFF JONES GIFT
Herff Jones, the official jeweler for P.E.O., will have a display at Convention featuring many new designs. All registered attendees will receive a coupon for a FREE gift from Herff Jones! Stop by their display to redeem your coupon, which will be in your registration packet.
BUSING
Busing will be available to and from the three volunteer hotels, which are the Ramada, Comfort Inn and the Courtyard by Marriott. Busing schedules will be posted in the lobbies of those hotels as well as in the volunteer lounge at Convention. Busing schedules will accommodate volunteers needing to be at the Center early in the morning and buses will return at the end of the day. Buses will also go back to the Center for evening events and return at the conclusion. Buses will service these three hotels only. All others are within a short walk, so bring some comfortable walking shoes and enjoy that bit of time outdoors!
SMILE…you're on camera!
Marshal Koresh, our official Convention photographer for the last several conventions will be on hand again taking tons of candid shots and photos of state delegations as well. State presidents will make arrangements for delegation photos through the Executive Office later this summer. Plan to stop by the photo display on the second level of the Center to purchase your favorite photos!
CONVENTION DVD
Also…Jack Tow and Tom Sawyer will be official videographers this year. You'll see them everywhere and they may stop and ask you for a quote, for your impression of Convention or just for a big smile for the camera. They'll be wearing an identifying badge or shirt. The DVD will be perfect for various chapter programs throughout the year or for reliving your Convention experience.
Included on the DVD will be:
- Photos of Convention
- Interviews with the project recipients
- The project recipients' speeches from Opening Night
- Interviews with attendees
Available for $15, you may pre-order your copy now on the website or order at the computer bank at Convention using your credit card. All pre-ordered DVDs will be sent out from the Executive Office on September 21, just 10 days following Convention.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT IN THE MARCH-APRIL RECORD…
You will easily find California Sisters when you arrive at the airport, hotels and convention center in San Diego. On Tuesday and Wednesday, September 8 and 9, look for your California sisters and BILs in bright red cobbler aprons when you get to the baggage claim area at the airport. They will be there to greet you, help with luggage, and direct you to taxis or your pre-arranged shuttle.
A taxi ride from the airport to the hotels is about 10 minutes and should cost less than $20 including tip. With two or three sharing a cab, the cost goes down to $6-$10.
You can arrange for a shuttle to pick you up by contacting one of the many companies serving the airport.
Travel Warning
San Diego is a fantastic location for our 2009 Convention! There's much to do and see and the weather simply cannot be beat. However, we do want all P.E.O.s attending to be aware of the recent political unrest and violence to the south in Mexico. Travel to Mexico is strongly discouraged, and an official travel warning from the United States Department of State is printed here for your information.
While millions of U.S. citizens safely visit Mexico each year (including thousands who cross the land border every day for study, tourism or business), violence in the country has increased recently. It is imperative that travelers understand the risks of travel to Mexico, how best to avoid dangerous situations, and whom to contact if one becomes a crime victim. Common-sense precautions such as visiting only legitimate business and tourist areas during daylight hours, and avoiding areas where prostitution and drug dealing might occur, can help ensure that travel to Mexico is safe and enjoyable.
Instead… take one of the fabulous tours planned by the California hostess committee! Information and a registration form may be found in the March-April issue of The P.E.O. Record and is also on the website peointernational.org.