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Keep checking back with us for 2012 in Austin Texas. Meanwhile, for our 2011 show, below is some of the activities we did.
Our theme: "From Grassroots to Global Impact." Three days of presentations, workshops, and networking, encouraging, community building and local activism. Highlights include:
- PZ Myers is opening Friday, so get to the hotel Thursday night
- TWO presentations by Michael Shermer on Friday
- Opening on Saturday with Eugenie Scott and Dale McGowan
- Plated banquet & keynote by Richard Dawkins on Saturday evening
- Presentation of the Richard Dawkins Award for Freethinker of the Year to Christopher Hitchens*
- Barbara Forrest and Elisabeth Cornwell on Sunday Morning
- “Special” session with Richard Dawkins Sunday afternoon.
Other talent includes:
- Sunsara Taylor
- Aron Ra
- Darrel Ray
- Margret Downey
- Sikivu Hutchinson
- Matt Dillahunty
- Victor Stenger
- Todd Stiefel
- Richard Haynes
- Greydon Square
- Matthew Chapman, Director: "The Ledge".
Other activities include:
- The Secular Student Alliance will be conducting a Leadership Seminar during the Convention break-out sessions.
We offer a reduced rate for SSA.
- There will be a mini-film fest running throughout the weekend, including independent films shown at the Freethought Film Festival. Several filmmakers will be present to introduce the film and answer questions.
- Richard Dawkins Foundation will run a Day Care for children ages 0-5, including an area for nursing mothers.
- Annual Blood drive.
- The League of Women Voters will conduct a Voter registration.
VIP package: Includes reserved front row seating in general sessions, preferred Convention check-in, and an exclusive Sunday Brunch with selected speakers.
Your donations are extremely helpful and we cannot do this without you! If you have made a donation we will be sure to let everybody at the event know of your generosity. If you'd rather stay anonymous, we can do that too. If you'd rather donate by check, you can send payment to the address listed below:
Texas Freethought Convention
P.O. Box 690682
San Antonio Tx, 78269
Your regular donations, help us to provide a better experience every year, in the form of attracting the best talent, the best venues and experience for our guests.
Camp Quest Tickets for
2011 Convention in Houston:
2011 Convention in Houston:
Age Range: 6 – 14 [campers], 15 – 17 [CITs]
(counselors-in-training)
(counselors-in-training)
Schedule: 9AM – 5PM on Saturday, October 8th.
Purchase tickets by Sept 10th, 2011 for registration. Prices: $50 per camper, discounting to $30 for the second camper per family, and $25 for the third and any other campers per family. All CITs will be $25 each.
The Hyatt Regency Houston can also provide two babysitting services. The representative I spoke with (Corey at Guest Services) at the Hyatt has told us these two services have been through a background check by the Hyatt. This service is best used if arranged at least a few days in advance. Of course you can do your own background check. It may even help to pitch in with other parents to see how many kids these services will babysit in one room or setting.
1. Mom’s Best Friend - 713-554-0406 www.momsbestfriend.com
2. Morning Side Nannies - 713-526-3989
www.morningsidenannies.com
www.morningsidenannies.com
Student Members of the Secular Student Alliance can purchase $59 tickets. (Only 100 available) Price includes dinner in the SSA room Saturday night, a private appearance with Richard Dawkins and another special guest.
