Newsletter  No. 18                                                                  June 26, 2015

UPDATES 
Announcing Parade Chairman
Searching for Special  Chairpersons
Early Bird Registration ends 9/30 
In This Issue
Parade and committee chairpersons
Early Bird Registration ends September 30th


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I know I spend a lot of time talking about the newest, and latest for this convention, And I do hope that when I do open my mouth, what I am giving you is truly special, and hopefully not too much of a repeat or rehash of old news.

 

So here is the latest "NEW" news!

 

I talked with an old friend of mine who just happens to produce parades.. And he has agreed to help on our "Parade of Red Suits."

 

Bill Lomas is a fellow JCI Senator, that I have known almost 40 years.  He also just happens to be producer of probably a thousand or more community parades around the U.S. via his company Pagentry Productions.  

 

And most importantly for over 25 years he has also been the producer of the Hollywood Christmas Parade! 

 

Bill will be joining our pre-convention visit to Branson this coming September, to help in the planning and production of the Parade and live broadcast at Branson Landing.

 

On another note, I am still searching for a couple of key volunteer chairpersons.  One will be for the SNO-lympics games and the others will be for press and publicity and one for monitoring social media.

 

If you know of someone who can help in these areas, or for any part of the convention, please let me know. 

 

A full list of Convention Committees is listed on our web site at www.DS2016.com 

 

Santacerely,

 

Santa Tim Connaghan

General Chairman

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Early Bird Registration ends September 30

This is a reminder of what we sent out last week.  I know I said above, I don't like to repeat too many things. But I have been getting some emails and phone calls on registration.  So I felt it was important to repeat this.  Don't want any confusion!

As with anything in the hospitality and travel industry, getting an early registration or reservation generally means getting lower rates.  So it is true with the hotels and venues we are booking in Branson.

On October 1, we will be adjusting the registration rates for our convention packages.   Of course anyone making reservations by September 30, and getting in some form of deposit will be guaranteed the Early Bird prices.  So you need to fill out your registration form today and talk with Taunya at Branson Ticket and Travel.

Two years ago we began negotiating with the hotels, attractions and venues for blocks of rooms or seats and special rates. Basically we got agreements for the rates they were charging in 2014.  They gave us what we wanted, but with the provision that we do our bookings early, and make deposits to cover the registrations.  This was very important as Branson generally sells out during the summer months.

They also added that after September 30, 2015, they would need to adjust the rates to cover their 2016 costs.  Unfortunately they can't keep the room blocks on hold forever, nor hold seats at shows and attractions without some sort of reservation or guarantee.  And I also did not have the funds to go ahead and pre-pay for everything. (Wish I had won the lottery!)

So, on October 1, many of the registration packages will be updated to reflect the new rates we will be charged for everything.  So please, if you are thinking of going to DS2016, register today.  And should you later find you need to cancel, don't worry we will get you your refund.  

Or Call Taunya at Branson Ticket & Travel 800-432-4202

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