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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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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

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/