Marine Parents Conference
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
April 21, 22 & 23, 2006
Houston, Texas
Six Prominent Speakers
Keynote address by LtCol. Bill Cowan, USMC Retired and prominent
guest
speakers including Col. Bryan P. McCoy, USMC, Bing West, USMC,
Michael
Phillips, Lt. Carey H. Cash, US Navy, and RAdm. Stuart F. Platt,
US Navy,
Retired.
Debut of "Make Peace or Die" Documentary
Attend the optional debut of the documentary of 1/5's march to
Baghdad in
2003 directed by Valerian Bennett.
Lucian Read Photography
Attend the photo exhibit of Lucian Read, combat photographer. His photos
include Marines from 11th MEU, 1/4, 2/1, 3/1, 2/5, and 3/6 as
well. His
images capture the inner lives of close-knit fighting groups as no
other
contemporary photographer has.
Three-Day Conference Packed with Speakers, Authors, Exhibits,
Programs,
Workshops and Breakout Sessions
Beginning at noon on Friday, April 21, 2006 and closing at noon on
Sunday,
April 23, 2006 this three-day conference is packed with esprit de
corps and
the bonding atmosphere of United States Marine Corps and Navy
families.
All Meals Included with the Registration Fee
Enjoy gourmet dining from the exquisite chef at Crowne Plaza
Downtown -
Houston, including Hors d'oeuvres and Dinner on Friday, Breakfast,
Lunch,
Hors d'oeuvres and Dinner on Saturday, and Breakfast on Sunday.
Cash bar
available on Friday and Saturday during hors d'oeuvres and dinner.
Authors' Hall
Meet prominent authors during the Friday and Saturday Hors
d'oeuvres and
Sunday morning. Bring your books, or buy the books on site, to
have each
author personally autograph your copy!
Pre-conference Workshops
On Friday afternoon you have the opportunity to attend two
pre-conference
workshops to learn more about MarineParents.com, Inc. Meet Tracy
Della
Vecchia, founder of MarineParents.com, Inc. and the volunteers who
make the
web site happen.
24 Breakout Session titles to choose from on Saturday
A full day of breakout sessions on Saturday to educate, support,
enlighten,
and entertain. There are four different times for breakout
sessions on
Saturday including discussion panels, informational presentations,
and
hands-on workshops.
Hospitality Room and Networking Opportunities
Meet and network with other family members in the Hospitality Room
which
will be open during the entire conference. You'll have
opportunities to meet
and network with family members during breakfasts, lunch, Hors
d'oeuvres,
and dinners.
"Our Heroes" Exhibit
"Our Heroes" Exhibit will be open all three days to
share photos of your
Marine, Sailor or recruit. "Our Heroes" exhibit will
include a special
section to honor our Fallen Heroes. All photos need to be
submitted prior to
the conference start date.
Silent Auction
Bid on great items and one-of-a-kind military memorabilia during
the Silent
Auction on Friday. Winners to be announced after Friday evening's
program.
Marine Corps Mall
Opportunities to visit educational exhibits as well as retail
exhibits
selling items that support and promote the United States Marine
Corps, Navy
and the military lifestyle.
Tracy Della Vecchia
Founder and Executive Director
MarineParents.com, Inc.
a Place to Connect & Share(tm)
573-449-2003
2006 Annual National Conference
Houston, Texas ~ April 21-23, 2006
http://www.marineparentsconference.com