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Overview ·
Midyear Meeting ·
High Level Conference ·
Annual Convention ·
Chapter & Regional Events
Midyear Meetings ·
March 29-April 1, 2009 ·
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel ·
New York City
Featured
Programs
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Special
Events
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Spouse
& Guest Programs
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Schedule of Events
Spouse/Guest Events
Spouse/Guest events
are open to spouses and guests who are registered for the Annual
Convention.
†
Ticketed
event
*
Closed event/invitation
only
| SUNDAY
Oct. 11 |
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|
Event |
| 5:00 pm
– 6:00 pm |
New
Member Welcome Reception *
New members, their spouses and guests meet CRE leadership at
this event. |
| 6:30 pm
– 9:30 pm |
Mardi
Gras Celebration Event †
The rich history of Mardi
Gras is the backdrop for the Mardi Gras Celebration Event on
Sunday, October 11. To be held at Mardi Gras World, this opening
event for Counselors, spouses and guests is a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to experience the Counselors’ own private
Mardi Gras in October—not March!
Mardi Gras World is a unique venue where you’ll discover
the spectacular works of art that become Mardi Gras floats.
MGW is home to Blaine Kern Artists—a premier manufacturer
of floats created for Mardi Gras celebrations held around the
world. You’ll be surrounded by splendor—walking
among the
spectacular floats. This behind-the-scenes look at the actual
manufacturing facility where it all happens is a memory you
will long treasure.
Come in your jeans and khakis—relax and immerse yourself
in the festive atmosphere. Get ready for traditional New Orleans
cuisine served buffet style; some unique surprises and the great
company of Counselors, spouses and guests. Get ready to party!
Roundtrip transportation will be provided from the Hotel
Monteleone to Mardi Gras World.
Sponsored by Pappalardo Consultants, Inc. and
Stirling
Properties |
| 6:30 pm
– 9:30 pm |
Chairman's
Hospitality Suite
Continue
your conversations at the Chairman’s Hospitality Suite,
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evening. No special invitation
is
required—Counselors and their registered spouses and
guests are welcome. It’s a highlight of every national
meeting—but this year the suite opens onto a beautiful
patio, making it all the more The Place to Be after hours.
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†
Ticketed
event
*
Closed event/invitation
only
| MONDAY
Oct. 12 |
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|
Event |
| 8:30 am
- 9:30 am |
Spouse/Guest
Welcome Breakfast
Be sure to attend your official Welcome Breakfast. It’s
the best way to start the day – and you can make plans
for the rest of the day with other spouses and guests. Held
right in the Monteleone Hotel, you’ll enjoy a sumptuous
breakfast menu while you get to know others – or catch
up with friends you see at every CRE national meeting. Enjoy! |
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Explore
New Orleans By Day
This is YOUR day to explore the Crescent City. New Orleans
may be known for its music and its nightlife, but there is
much, much more. From shopping to having your portrait created
by a talented sidewalk artist, it’s a day of discovery.
Start at the Spouse & Guest Welcome Breakfast –
then decide who wants to go where – and you’re
on your way with friends.
You’ll find some of the world’s most interesting
and unusual destinations in New Orleans. Experience the French
Market, where you can shop for everything from one-of-a-kind
jewelry to Southern confections; from clothing to children’s
toys; pet accessories to imported crafts from Africa and Latin
America. Sip coffee and people watch at Café du Monde.
Tour St. Louis Cathedral. Browse the shops and unique architecture
of the French Quarter. Take a harbor cruise on the Steamboat
Natchez. Visit the casino or take a tour of St. Louis Cemetery.
Or try Cajun cuisine at one of dozens of cafes and restaurants
within walking distance of the hotel. The possibilities are
endless!
|
| 6:30 pm
- 9:30 pm |
Chairman’s
Dinner Event
at the famous Antoine’s Restaurant †
Celebrating the past year for The Counselors and looking Forward
to the next…the Chairman’s Dinner Event is where
it
comes together, celebrating 2009 Chairman and First Lady A.C.
and Marilyn Schwethelm, and their year of service. It’s
an evening of exceptional New Orleans French-Creole cuisine
in the company of friends and “family”—Counselors,
spouses and guests. And before the evening is over, we will
welcome 2010 Chairman and First Lady Art and Gail Pasquarella
into their new leadership roles.
This year, the setting is Antoine’s, one of the most celebrated
restaurants in the city. Dating to 1840, Antoine’s has
been at the epicenter of New Orleans society and tourism for
generations—and is forever memorialized through the 1948
book Dinner at Antoine’s, a mystery classic written by
Frances Parkinson Keyes.
Antoine’s is the quintessential New Orleans dining establishment—the
perfect setting for the CRE Chairman’s Dinner. Experience
the history, the charm, the fine cuisine and the best company
in the world…then enjoy an evening of music and people-watching
along the fabled streets of the French Quarter, just steps away.
Don’t miss this opportunity to have your own “Dinner
at Antoine’s” (but without the mystery). |
| 9:30 pm
– 11:30 pm |
Chairman’s
Hospitality Suite |
†
Ticketed
event
*
Closed event/invitation
only
| TUESDAY
Oct. 12 |
|
|
Event |
| 9:45 am
- 3:00 pm |
Spouse/Guest
Tour †
NEW ORLEANS' SOCIETY HISTORIC TOUR
& LUNCH
New Orleans offers some of the most beautiful architecture
of the South. Your guided Tour will explore two elegant historic
homes, selected for their architectural significance and for
their interior décor. You will delight to see the period
furnishings and details, lovely antiques, fine personal collections
and the beautiful gardens of these distinctive properties.
Following the tour, lunch will be served at Commander’s
Palace in the Garden District -- named New Orleans’
most popular restaurant in the 2009 Zagat Survey (and also
awarded the honor of Top Décor). Commander’s
Palace is where famous chefs Paul Prudhomme and Emeril Lagasse
got their starts. Newly redecorated, this jewel of a restaurant
in a beautiful historic building is sure to be a highlight
of your New Orleans visit.
(Dressy casual attire and walking shoes recommended.)
|
| 6:30 pm
- 9:30 pm |
Farewell
Reception
New this year—the Farewell Reception on Tuesday evening.
Be sure to save time to enjoy friends at the Farewell Reception—at
the beautiful Hotel Monteleone. Open to all Counselors and their
registered spouses and guests. |
| 9:30 pm
– 11:30 pm |
Chairman’s
Hospitality Suite |
†
Ticketed
event
*
Closed event/invitation
only
| WEDNESDAY
Oct. 13 |
|
|
Event |
| 8:30 am
- 9:30 am |
Spouse/Guest
Farewell Breakfast
Whether you’ll be packing to return home, or you’re
staying on for more of New Orleans, you won’t want to
miss this last breakfast with friends, right in the Hotel.
Come casual…and take the time to say goodbye, exchange
contact information and email addresses, snap a few last photos
and start planning for the next time you’ll all be together
– at the spring 2010 Midyear Meetings in Seattle!
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†
Ticketed
event
*
Closed event/invitation
only
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