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    Re: Who will attend, and in what capacity?

    Amy and I expect to be there in our usual role as volunteers to set things up, observers, worshipers and (probably) cultural translators for the African delegates. We'll be on home assignment over the summer, so if anyone is looking for a missionary speaker, let me know: GregCrofford@gmail.com
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    The Rocky Mountain District ministerial delegate to the Global NYI Convention has just accepted a position on another district, so it looks like I will, in fact, be going out in his place as the alternate. Assuming we find the money for it. Our district NYI coffers are empty after paying for our camp this summer. So if I do end up making it out, I won't be able to afford to stay much past the conclusion of the NYI Convention.
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    Re: Who will attend, and in what capacity?

    Quote Originally Posted by Lucas Finch View Post
    The Rocky Mountain District ministerial delegate to the Global NYI Convention has just accepted a position on another district, so it looks like I will, in fact, be going out in his place as the alternate. Assuming we find the money for it. Our district NYI coffers are empty after paying for our camp this summer. So if I do end up making it out, I won't be able to afford to stay much past the conclusion of the NYI Convention.
    Hope it works out for you, Lucas. The conventions are great for fellowship and workshops and general mingling.
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    Re: Who will attend, and in what capacity?

    Robin and I intend to be there in an unofficial capacity...
    Chelsie will be there as an NYI Convention delegate (District President).

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    I am now officially booked! I'll be arriving on June 18th and leaving on June 22nd. At this point, anyway. When it gets closer, and if I have some extra personal fundage then, I might add a night or two for some personal vacation time.
    So when the gospel is diminished to a question of whether or not a person will “get into heaven,” that reduces the good news to a ticket, a way to get past the bouncer and into the club. The good news is better than that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lucas Finch View Post
    I am now officially booked! I'll be arriving on June 18th and leaving on June 22nd. At this point, anyway. When it gets closer, and if I have some extra personal fundage then, I might add a night or two for some personal vacation time.
    Lucas, you might consider reserving your room for additional nights now because they might not be available when you go to add them later. You can drop the nights off at a later date but you may not be able to add them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bud Pugh View Post
    Lucas, you might consider reserving your room for additional nights now because they might not be available when you go to add them later. You can drop the nights off at a later date but you may not be able to add them.
    Yeah, I was kinda thinking the same. I'll decide and do so before they open up to the public next week.
    So when the gospel is diminished to a question of whether or not a person will “get into heaven,” that reduces the good news to a ticket, a way to get past the bouncer and into the club. The good news is better than that.
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    I guess it's time to fess up. I'll be a delegate to GA, my wife is a delegate to the NMI convention and rooms are booked for the 18th through the 27th. Look forward to seeing you all there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by David Warren View Post
    I guess it's time to fess up. I'll be a delegate to GA, my wife is a delegate to the NMI convention and rooms are booked for the 18th through the 27th. Look forward to seeing you all there.
    So do I, David. It's been way too long!

    BTW, myself I'll be arriving late on the 20th from Calgary and I'll leave for home on the 27th. I'll obviously be flying.
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    Re: Who will attend, and in what capacity?

    We just reserved our rooms... we'll be arriving on the 18th and leaving on the 27th... probably driving.

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    We'll likely be rv-ing -- I contacted Indy district as was disappointed to learn that a couple of RV groups who are coming in to do some work projects have been allowed to book all the sites. Right now I'm looking into different RV parks but I was looking forward to staying at Camby - I think it was 8 years ago (might have been 12) that they offered sites at Camby and even provided a shuttle back and forth to the Convention Center.

    Right now it looks as if we'll be staying 20 miles out and commuting.

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    Re: Who will attend, and in what capacity?

    Quote Originally Posted by G R 'Scott' Cundiff View Post
    We'll likely be rv-ing -- I contacted Indy district as was disappointed to learn that a couple of RV groups who are coming in to do some work projects have been allowed to book at the sites.
    Do you mean they booked ALL the sites? That's what I'm getting from the rest of your message. When I read this first part, I couldn't figure out why you didn't want them staying in the RV park with you.

    BTW, my wife booked our room this week... and it looks like we'll be there from the 21st to the 27th.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rich Schmidt View Post
    Do you mean they booked ALL the sites? That's what I'm getting from the rest of your message. When I read this first part, I couldn't figure out why you didn't want them staying in the RV park with you.
    Inconvenient typo. "all the sites" not "at the sites."

    I seem to do that a lot these days...seriously, it concerns me a bit because I do it so much.

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    Re: Who will attend, and in what capacity?

    I did a curiosity check. Right now, outside the convention system, you can get a room at the Hilton for seven nights (6/20-6/27) for $1000. It's about a block further than most of the other big names, but a decent place.

    I don't know what the convention rates are or which hotels they will cover, but that's not a terrible price given the location and event.
    ...just my $.02.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan Scott View Post
    I did a curiosity check. Right now, outside the convention system, you can get a room at the Hilton for seven nights (6/20-6/27) for $1000. It's about a block further than most of the other big names, but a decent place.

    I don't know what the convention rates are or which hotels they will cover, but that's not a terrible price given the location and event.
    Most of the convention block hotels range between $169-197 a night (including tax). Indy's sales&lodging tax is the highest in the country, so remember to check to see if the 17% tax is included in your prices! Also, if you're driving, most downtown hotels appear to charge an additional $17-28/night for parking.

    In 2005, we stayed quite a ways outside the downtown area... we're going back to the same hotel this time. At about $100/night savings, I don't mind the 6 mile commute.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jon Twitchell View Post
    Most of the convention block hotels range between $169-197 a night (including tax). Indy's sales&lodging tax is the highest in the country, so remember to check to see if the 17% tax is included in your prices! Also, if you're driving, most downtown hotels appear to charge an additional $17-28/night for parking.

    In 2005, we stayed quite a ways outside the downtown area... we're going back to the same hotel this time. At about $100/night savings, I don't mind the 6 mile commute.
    It does include tax.

    For what it's worth, I also found a Best Western 20 minutes away for $300 for the week. So there are options.

    Does anyone know if David Morris sold his house? That might be another option for someone.
    ...just my $.02.

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    Re: Who will attend, and in what capacity?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan Scott View Post
    It does include tax.

    For what it's worth, I also found a Best Western 20 minutes away for $300 for the week. So there are options.

    Does anyone know if David Morris sold his house? That might be another option for someone.
    Fortunately for us, the district is paying for our stay, since my wife is a delegate.

    Even without that, though, I've loved being able to walk to the convention center during past Indy GA's. Even the year we had to walk a mile or so to get there.

    But to each his own! If my choice were between staying at that Best Western or not going to GA at all, I'd rather do the 20-minute drive every day!
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    If I attend it won't be in any official capacity, but I have been somewhat hopefully of "crashing the party" if I can work out all the details both there and at home.
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    Re: Who will attend, and in what capacity?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan Scott View Post
    It does include tax.

    For what it's worth, I also found a Best Western 20 minutes away for $300 for the week. So there are options.

    Does anyone know if David Morris sold his house? That might be another option for someone.
    I've still got a 2 bedroom home sitting 5.1 miles from downtown. It's been listed since the beginning of June, and so far no offers have been made. I'll be meeting in the next week or so with some folks to discuss leasing/renting.

    However, as Ryan has suggested, I would have absolutely no problem giving someone the key for the week if that would enable someone to attend GA. It is bare bones at the house, not even a shower curtain, but that could all be worked out.

    If you would like to guarantee your spot in Indy, buying the house is also an option.
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    Re: Who will attend, and in what capacity?

    Well, I have had two relatives offer to let Mindy and I stay with them in Indy next year (probably about a 20 minute drive from the convention center). I don't have any official capacity that I have to be there for but I do plan to come over for at least a couple of days during the convention to catch up with the various old acquaintances that will be there. I might also look into volunteering but haven't decided yet.
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    So, today I finally received the Delegate's Letter (via email) with information on hotel reservations so that I could take care of that before the rooms open up to the general public on October 8. A little late, no? Fortunately, my DP had forwarded it to me, so my reservations were all taken care of on time.
    So when the gospel is diminished to a question of whether or not a person will “get into heaven,” that reduces the good news to a ticket, a way to get past the bouncer and into the club. The good news is better than that.
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    I'll be staying at my uncle's house 20 miles away from the convention center. Considering the accomodations and the cost [nice and cheap], the 20 mile drive will be totally worth it. I'm not sure which days I'll be there [not the whole 9 days] but I'll be there as a loyal and fascinated Nazarene spectator.
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    I am an elected delegate for Sunday School Convention. I will be attending with the New England delegation, Fern Woodruff, Becky Malas, Marian Carney, Marcella Charles, and some others. We arrive on Tuesday, June 18. I will stay through assembly to keep an eye on things. See you there.
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    Getting excited!!!!!!!
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    I will be going! I will be there the 19th - 24th for the NYI and SDMI convention. I'm the VA. district quiz director so I will be helping with the World quiz for the children.

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    Signed up as a visitor, but I don't know if I'll make it. That depends on my work schedule.
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    Well we had planned on trying to attend this year and I had even made Hotel Reservations but we will probably not be able to attend this time around due to Medical Reasons unless something really changes.
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    I have been to all the GA's since the 60's and a few before that when I was a child. I think my favorite was Miami ('72?). This will be my fourth one as delegate from Metro New York. (I probably will step aside after this one and hopefully let a younger generation make a difference.) My wife and I always enjoy going back to Indiana. I grew up in Fort Wayne and we make a point to do a return visit to that area.

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