Convention Features
Book Fair Only – The Book Fair will have a one-day pass for $25.00 per family not
wishing to attend the entire convention. The pass is good for either Friday or Saturday
of the convention. The Book Fair hours will be Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Children must remain with their parents at all times.
If the Exhibit area becomes too crowded, we may ask that strollers be stored outside
the Exhibit area. A “check-in station” will be manned by volunteers if this becomes
necessary.
Children’s Conference – Friday and Saturday, we will hold a Children’s Conference
for ages 4-11. Children who wish to participate should be registered on the pre-registration
form as space will be limited and will be filled on a “first come, first served”
basis. Label and bring the following items from home: a pillow/cushion and pencil
for each child, and crayons, scissors and a glue stick (or school glue). Items (like
crayons) may be shared as siblings will not be separated. You may request that children
from different households be placed together by making note of that on the pre-registration
form. We will gladly honor these requests where possible. Saturday, at 3:15 p.m.,
the children will do a special presentation.
Registration
Pre-registration forms must be postmarked no later than July 3, 2008. The pre-registration
price is $40.00 per individual (no additional charge for spouse) with a $5.00 discount
if your family is a member of a support group affiliated with CHEF of Louisiana.
On-site registration is $50.00 per individual (no additional charge for spouse)
with NO membership discount given.
Supportive grandparents are so beneficial to home school families, we consider them
honored guests. Grandparents may attend with registered families at no charge! Please
include their names on the pre-registration form for name tag purposes.
Any registered family who wishes to invite their non-home schooling senior pastor,
state or local elected official, or Child Welfare and Attendance officer may do so
at no charge. Please print their names and titles clearly on the BACK of your registration
form so that we may prepare name tags and informative resource packets especially
for them.
Rebate Offer: How would you like to go to the convention free? If you attended convention
last year, you are eligible to receive a rebate this year. When you pre-register,
include the form and payment of a family that did not attend last year, in the envelope
with your form and payment, (all registrations must be sent at the same time). CHEF
of Louisiana will verify the information and you will receive a rebate check from
us in your pre-registration packet, at the convention, for $10.00. If you include
two families that did not attend last year, you will receive a $20.00 check. To
attend free, include three families that did not attend last year with your pre-registration
and their’s with all payments and you will get a rebate check for $35.00. If you
are a member of a local CHEF group you have now attended free. If you are not a
member of a local group, you would have only paid $5.00. Rebate is only available
to those pre-registered by the deadline of July 3, 2008 and will be subject to verification
of last year's attendance. No additional rebates will be issued at the convention.
Lodging
HOTELS: There are many hotels to choose from in the Greenwell Springs area. The
following hotel has offered reduced rates to CHEF Convention attendees. Ask for the
special CHEF of Louisiana group rate when making your reservations for Friday and
/or Saturday nights. Make reservations early to insure availability.
Comfort Suites 75.00 for King or double.
1755 O'Neal Ln.
Baton Rouge LA 70816
225-273-3388
They require a credit card to reserve room, and have a 24-hour cancellation policy
or the first night will be charged.
NOTE: We have noticed if you check online for these hotels you may get a better
price in some cases. If you are an HSLDA member your PerX program will help you
save more money at the Comfort Suites.
Important Convention Details
Children – When not attending the Children’s Conference, children may attend workshops
with parents. Children must remain with a responsible adult at all times! CHEF of
Louisiana appreciates your full support of this policy.
Volunteers – We could not possibly hold this convention without many volunteers!
If you would like to help, we would love to put you to work! Just check the Volunteer
space on the pre-registration form and our Volunteer Coordinator will give you a
call.
Refund Policy – Refund requests must be made in writing and postmarked no later than
July 3, 2008. Refunds after that date must also be made in writing and will be honored
at the discretion of CHEF of Louisiana. Refunds are subject to a $10.00 cancellation
charge.
Dining – There are many restaurants within 5 minutes of the Church. Raising Canes,
Subway, Sonic, Arbys’, McDonalds, Starbucks, Burger King, Blimpie, LaFleurrs Seafood
& Steak, Sizzlin Pizza, Sizzlin Wings, El Rancho, LA Roadhouse and Lagniappe Steak
& Seafood
CHEF of Louisiana Table – “Information Booklets,” CHEF of Louisiana resources, and
book sacks will be available for purchase.
Syllabus – Each pre-registered family will receive one free syllabus at check-in.
The syllabus contains schedules and descriptions of Workshops and General Sessions
with pages for taking notes, and a list of exhibitors at the Book Fair (which is
subject to change). It also contains very helpful general information for Louisiana
home educating families. On-site registrants receive one free syllabus while supplies
last. Anyone wanting an extra syllabus may purchase one for $5.
Recordings – CDs of workshops and general sessions will be available for purchase
on site and by mail. While cameras are welcome, no personal audio or video recorders
are permitted.
Disclaimer – The ideas expressed by our guests are their own and not necessarily
those of CHEF of Louisiana. Displays and exhibits are for your interest and do not
necessarily reflect the views of CHEF of Louisiana.
