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Information Sheet Thirty - Eighth Annual Convention Courtyard by Marriott, Bradenton, Florida 100 Riverfront Dr. West, Bradenton, Florida 34205 January 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 2010 1-866-624-1658
Reservations – call 1-866-624-1658 and ask for the Windjammers Convention Rate which is $99/night plus tax.. DEADLINE – December 30, 2009.
All persons attending the Windjammers Meet are requested, if at all possible, to stay at the Courtyard by Marriott as so doing generates “qualified room nights”. The Meet Hotel uses these “qualified room nights” to offset the cost of the hotel facilities we will be using. All of the rehearsal and recording sessions, the Saturday Banquet and Sunday breakfast, and other activities will be held at the Meet Hotel. Windjammers that stay at the Meet Hotel are lowering the costs for meeting rooms and other hotel expenses that will otherwise have to be paid as part of the registration fee by those not staying at the Convention hotel.. Please help lower the cost of hotel facilities, if at all possible, by staying at the Meet Hotel.
The Courtyard by Marriott The Hotel will allow RV parking in their parking lot if room is available; however, no electrical hookups are provided.
Bands There will be two recording bands, The Ringling Bros. Band and The Barnum & Bailey Band. Registrants will be assigned to one of these two bands in order to achieve a balance between bands. Spouses/ Significant others etc will be assigned to the same band. Both of these bands will be combined to form the Center Ring Band for Sunday’s main concert. Three other smaller bands, a museum band, an education band and a circus band will be selected from the registrants at the discretion of the organizers/conductors.
Meals – Two meals will be provided, the Saturday evening banquet and the Sunday breakfast buffet. The Saturday night banquet will be at the Marriott and dress will be casual. There will be a choice of three entrees: (1) Beef (2) Chicken (3) Vegetarian.
Dress and Equipment – For the concerts, musicians are to wear a long-sleeve white shirt with black slacks and black shoes with black socks, and black four-in-hand tie. Members should bring their Windjammers hats in case they are needed. Members also should bring their instrument with needed accessories, a music stand, and wind clips.
Room Sharing If you would like to share a room at the Marriott contact Mike Montgomery (mike.montgomery@circusmusic.org) 216-236-8241 and we will try to put you in contact with others who would also like to share.
Cancellations Registration cancellation can be made and fees refunded until January 8, 2010. Cancellations made after January 10, 2010 are subject to a $25 cancellation fee.
Questions? - Contact Meet Host Mike Montgomery 216-236-8241
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