Dear Coalitions in Action Registrants,

Before we head over to Aldersgate tomorrow (address below) to get everything set up, we want to let you know what the check-in procedure is and hopefully answer any lingering questions you may have. We are gratified that so many of you will be in attendance and have done everything we can to make it a memorable and smooth-running day for all!

CHECK-IN: BEGINS AT 7:30 AM. The Opening Ceremonies will begin promptly at 9 a.m.  We don't want you to miss them, and we don't want our Registration Team to miss them either! PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE FOR CHECK-IN NO LATER THAN 8:30 AM.

Another reason to check in early is to allow yourself time to browse the Silent Auction. We have some incredible items donated by our members and friends--something sure to entice everyone! Our Coalition Sponsors will have tables in the main auditorium that you may want to browse, as well. Once the convention begins, browsing time will be limited to breaks and lunchtime.

It would help keep congestion down if one person from your party stands in line to pick up your registration bags. Others may wait in the lobby or begin browsing in the Auction Room adjacent to the Registration Room.

YOU NEED NO TICKET OR INVOICE TO CHECK IN: Simply give your name at the registration table. A bag has been prepared for each individual registrant. It contains your:

• NAME TAG (please wear at all times as evidence that you are registered);
   
• RAFFLE TICKETS, if you purchased any. BE SURE TO FILL OUT THE STUBS AND DEPOSIT in the box located on a table between the Oregon 912 table and the 912 Salem table in the main auditorium. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the convention.
   
• RED TICKET FOR YOUR LUNCH. You must turn in your ticket to receive lunch!
  
   
• If you signed up for the workshop BOOTS ON THE GROUND, you will have a  gray ticket with a 1, 2 or 3 on it, referring to the 3 sessions. If at all possible, please attend the session indicated on your ticket. Only 50 registrants will be allowed in each session. Those with tickets will enter first.
  
   
• Also included in your packet: A map of the premises and the Conference Center; the Conference Program, a pen and pad for taking notes, an Evaluation Form for your post conference comments, and a copy of the Northwest Connection featuring an 8x10 promotion of our Convention on the back page

PRESS - Members of the Press will be in attendance. If you are approached by a member of the press and don't feel you want to speak with them, please refer them to our Press Contact Dave Candlish. Please be mindful of what you say, and make sure it represents your views only, not those of 912 or the other coalition groups. Remember that anything you say will become a sound bite and not necessarily representative of your complete thoughts.

Many of you offered to help with set-up and breakdown.  At this point, we really need your help breaking down and cleaning up as quickly as possible. So, feel free to pitch in wherever you can.

MOST OF ALL--ENJOY THE DAY AND LEAVE REJUVENATED AND CHARGED FOR THE WORK AHEAD!

Carol Tebo and Carla Pletka
Registration Chairs

Aldersgate Conference Center
7790 Marion Road SE, Turner, OR