The 2008 IABPFF Convention

Hosted by the North Central Region's

Phoenix of Detroit Fire Department Chapter

at the

Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center

Room Reservations

Electronic Convention Registration. If you have a PayPal account click the link below, sign in and send you registration payment to ScrSamHM22@aol.com or if you want to do a credit card transaction fill out this form creditcard and press submit. Then send your registration information (or form) to Sam Aubrey via regular email or US Postal Service.

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                                                                        2008 Convention Committee (PDF)
                                                                        2008 Convention Committee (MS Word)

 

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Single/King Bed Rooms Double/Double Bed Rooms Triple/Double Bed Rooms Quad/Double Bed Rooms
$119 $129 $129 $129
Room Registration deadline Wed, July 16, 2008    
Driving Directions   PDF      $8 parking in hotel guest parking Beaubien Place  
       

Convention/Conference Schedule

(Schedule is subject to change)


Sunday, August 3, 2008
Morning, Visit to Church
The James Shern memorial golf tournament

(1:00 pm - 5:00 pm) The IABPFF convention cook out (park location TBA)
Monday, August 4, 2008
(9:00 am - 10:00 am) Opening ceremonies of the 2008 convention
(10:00 am - 12:00 pm) General Session
(1:30 pm - 3: 00 pm & 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm) Business Meeting
(6:00 pm) IABPFF host night reception
 Tuesday, August 5, 2008

(8:30 am -10:00 am) "Meet and Greet Continental Breakfast
(9:00 am – noon, 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm) Concurrent Workshops
Phoenix activities for Spouses and Members in the evening
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
(9:30 am-10:00 am) Memorial March
(10:30 am - 11:30 am) Memorial Program

(12:30pm - 2: 30 pm) Mid Week luncheon

Committee breakout
Thursday August 7, 2008
(9:00 am - 10: 30 am & 11:00 am - 12:30 pm) Concurrent Workshops
(1: 30 pm - 5: pm) Concurrent Workshops
 
Friday, August 8, 2008
(9:00 am - 5:00 pm) General Session
(6 pm – midnight) International Awards Banquet

Keynote Speaker: Randall Robinson, an internationally respected social justice advocate and author.  He established TransAfrica in 1977and was its president until 2001
 

2008 IABPFF Convention Forms    
2008 Member Registration.doc

2008 Guest Registration.doc

2008 Board-Host Registration.doc

2008 Member Registration.pdf

2008 Guest Registration.pdf

2008 Board-Host Registration.pdf

2008 Retired Registration.doc

2008 Retired Registration.pdf

2008 Workshop RFP.doc

2008 Vendor Package.doc 2008 Vendor Package.pdf 2008 Workshop RFP.pdf
2008 Non-member Advertisement Package.doc 2008 Non-member Advertisement Package.pdf Members advertising package can be found here in members only area 

 

Detroit Area Attractions

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Founded in 1965, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, 
exists to serve Metropolitan Detroit and national communities by providing exceptional exhibitions and programs 
based on outstanding collections and research that explore the diversity of African American history and culture.
http://www.maah-detroit.org/

History of Second Baptist Church
From 1836 to 1865, the end of the Civil War, the church served as a "station" on the Underground Railroad, 
receiving some 5,000 slaves before sending them on to Canada. By giving them food, clothing, shelter, the church 
was in total defiance of the Fugitive Slave Laws.
http://www.members.aol.com/churchwww/2history.htm

John Freeman Walls Historic Site & Underground Railroad Museum
The John Freeman Walls Historic Site and Underground Railroad Museum. This Family Museum was built and is 
operated by the descendants of John Freeman Walls and Jane King Walls. They traveled on the famous Underground 
Railroad from Rockingham County, North Carolina to Canada. This historic site is located in Puce, Ontario, Canada 
was an actual Terminal of the Underground Railroad.
http://www.undergroundrailroadmuseum.org/

Motown Historical Museum - Hitsville USA
"Motown was truly a phenomenon. At one time, Motown Record Corporation had 450 employees, average age 23. 
There were more women Vice Presidents at Motown than at any other company.
http://motownmuseum.com/

Shrine Of The Black Madonna Cultural Center And Bookstore
The only online Black Bookstore backed by a 30-year tradition of service and excellence
http://www.shrinebookstore.com/detroit.ihtml

Attractions Videos
It's a great time in Detroit - the proof is in the video movies below!  See many of the region's most visited attractions 
and entertainment venues simply by clicking on the movie links below.  The first video provides an upbeat and exiting 
overview of our region's offerings.  Grab some popcorn, lean back and enjoy!
http://www.visitdetroit.com/visitorcenter/videos/

Experience Detroit 
http://www.experiencedetroit.com/

Transportation
http://www.visitdetroit.com/visitorcenter/transportation/

Maps
http://www.visitdetroit.com/visitorcenter/maps/

Travel Distance Table - Detroit, MI (Overview)
http://www.ersys.com/usa/26/2622000/index.htm


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