The 2010 Convention has been postponed until 2011. Because of the difficult economy, we felt it was wise to give our families time to recover. We hope that postponing “Let Threedom Ring” for one year will give many more families the opportunity to attend the convention in Philly. We have wonderful things planned and we expect it will be one of our best conventions ever. We hope you will all join us on
July 29-31, 2011!
Let Threedom Ring!
Philadelphia, PA
July 29-31, 2011
Be sure to read the 2009 convention report written by the Bishop family
Join us in 2011 and “LET THREEDOM RING” as we visit Philadelphia, PA for our annual Triplet Connection Convention! For some reason, it feels as though we have not met for ages and it is exciting to think about being with all of you again in Philly this summer! We have a fabulous time planned and, as we have become accustomed, we have some different activities planned along with our favorites. We hope you will plan and pack, and meet us there for a wonderful lifetime family memory as we meet and get to know each other better, share and care, and explore some of this amazing country’s history!
The dates will be July 29-31, 2011 and the hotel will be the Crowne Plaza in Valley Forge. This area is where “history lives” and guess what? They LOVE company! As we have done many times in the past, we will be forging some history ourselves as we are going to set our Saturday afternoon and evening activities actually inside the Valley Forge National Park. This has never been done before on this scale and Valley Forge Visitors Bureau and the National Park Rangers are going to help us plan an awesome day and evening that you should not miss! The park is absolutely beautiful, of course, and there is rich history to learn but the best part is that we will be together having fun and enjoying the sites! Just know that this rolling landscape helped create a nation, it is where Washington marched into his Winter Encampment, and it is where he and Lafayette ate, slept, and prepared the Continental Army. We will have our Group Picture taken at majestic Memorial Arch after we have a chance to experience one of the many miles of multi-use trails that wind through the hillsides. Eventually, we will have dinner there and then experience a campfire in the evening where we will hear some of the fascinating tales of the soldier’s lives. And all this in Philadelphia’s backyard! I’m sure you will plan time to take in some of the fabulous sites right in the heart of Philly including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and oh, did I mention? The famous King of Prussia Mall is right across the street from the hotel. Hmmmm, guess I’ll be spending a couple of hours there too! So much to fit in, so little time. Well, it will be a few days very well-spent for sure!
We will have our Adult Session on Friday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. with the children (ages 4-11) in activities and the teens/tweens having separate activities during that same time. Saturday morning will be our workshops from 9:00 to Noon and then we will head to Valley Forge for the rest of the day! There we will have a specific program designed for the rest of the day. For our first activity we’ll head to the Memorial Arch for a group photo. Families can travel there one of three ways. Some of us will be walking (about 20 minutes on a nice asphalt trail-- that would include those with strollers) and some will be renting bikes for a small fee, and the last group will be families who go directly to the train station where there will be some activities for small children. Then after a short while, those parents will drive their families to the Memorial Arch to meet up with the rest of us. See, something for everyone!!! After we reunite at the Arch and have our Group Picture (there will be hundreds of us of course!) then we will return the way we came and go to the Train Station for the rest of our activities. We will be having the Triplet Parade sometime in there, more activities for the little ones, some for the big kids, and then we will eat dinner. We will finish at the campfire and hear tales of the soldier’s lives and learn more about what part Valley Forge played in our history and see what it was like to live in the Continental Army.
More details regarding our Valley Forge day will be forth coming and we will all have a detailed schedule on that day so no one will be wondering what comes next!!!
Sunday morning we will have a super breakfast, finish our business and wrap up the convention.
Please visit the Hotel’s web site www.cpvalleyforge.com and look at the great photos! If you think those beds look cushy, you would be correct! Check out the “Area Attractions” photos and you will see a picture of the Memorial Arch where we will have our Group Picture taken. It is breath taking!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hotel Information
Call 610-265-7500 to make a reservation at the hotel. The rate is $99 per room night (hotel room charges are not included in the convention registration fees). Two adults and any number of children in the immediate family may stay in one room. All guests shall make their reservation directly with the hotel on an individual basis, identifying themselves as members of the Triplet Connection to obtain our special conference rate. The room block will close on June 7, 2010. Please make your reservation by then. Cribs and rollaways will be issued first come first served and must be ordered before the cut-off date of June 7, 2010. An additional $15 per night per crib or rollaway will be charged when the hotel's inventory is exhausted.
Child Care
This is a family convention and babies are welcome except at the Saturday workshops and adult meeting. Any child attending the children's activities and entertainment portions of the convention AND IS UNDER THE AGE OF SIX will need to be accompanied by a chaperone. This could be a parent, friend, or relative. If it is necessary for a parent to stay with his or her children during a block of time rather than attending another activity, it will be time well spent. Often, parents will trade off with their spouses to attend a particular adult meeting or workshop if they do not have a helper.
Auction Items and Convention Volunteers Needed
Our silent and live auctions are the only major convention fundraiser (registration fees do not cover all of our expenses). The auctions are a very popular event that gives convention attendees a chance to purchase unique items that are donated from around the country. It will only be successful with your help! Whether or not you are attending the convention, if you would like to donate an item (no matter how large or small), please contact Amy Alvarez at (716) 881-1118 or alvasurg@aol.com. All donations are tax deductible!
We are also in need of local families to volunteer before or during the convention. If you have a few hours to spare, please contact KreeLindsay@verizon.net.
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If you have any questions about the convention, please contact Kree Lindsay at (562) 944-3395 or KreeLindsay@verizon.net.
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Important Note:
The 2010 convention has been postponed
Deadlines for 2011
- 10% discount will be applied if registration is received prior to March 30, 2011.
- Registration deadline is May 31, 2011. $50 late fee applies after May 31.
- Late registration accepted until June 15.
Registration Fees Same as Last Year!
Parents: $93 each
Accompanying adults: $70 each
Children (ages 11-18): $65 each
Children (ages 2-10): $55 each
Children under age 2: No charge (also, no food is provided)
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