***ANNOUNCING: FREE REPUBLIC CONFERENCE****

Free Republic Network ^ | 5/24/2002 | Diotima

[diotima]

	Graphic by the *FABULOUS* Registered
	At the Treasure Island Resort in Las Vegas This is a don't miss opportunity to get ready for the 2002 midterm elections, recognize our 2001 EAGLE AWARD WINNERS, meet old and new friends, as well as take part in an informative and educational grassroots activism seminar by America's leading conservative training organization: THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE! Event Features: Welcome Reception (Fri Eve/Aug 16th/7-9pm) Activism Conference by the Leadership Institute and Front Line FReepers Speaker Luncheon (optional) Awards Dinner Special video presentation by anymouse, Cool Guy and lowbridge Speakers will be announced as they confirm. To date confirmed are: CHUCK MUTH: New Executive Director for the ACU, former chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus RICH GALEN of MULLINGS conservative internet columnist Jim Robinson will attend! For general conference and registration information, go to the FRN's Conference site: www.frnevents.net We have a limited block of rooms at the Treasure Island for only $99/nite on Fri and Sat. (Weekday rates before and after are only $65, with the exception of Wed the 14th). "Early Bird" Full Event Package Fee (Includes Welcome Reception, Leadership Institute Seminar/Conference and Dinner) of only $169. After July 1, Package will increase to $199. Rooms at the conference rate are limited and first come first serve. (Usual TI weekend rate room rate is $179) A la carte event prices are also available. REGISTER TODAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE "EARLY BIRD" RATES AND MAKE SURE YOU DON'T MISS THIS GREAT FREE REPUBLIC EVENT!
	FRiva COSPONSORS TO DATE: Los Angeles Chapter Florida Chapter North Texas Chapter Tri State Chapter Philadelphia Chapter ChicagoLand Chapter Puget Sound Chapter Orange County Chapter South Carolina Chapter FR2ATF / 2nd Amendment Chapter New England Chapter Houston Area Chapter Fresno Chapter New Mexico Chapter Arizona Chapter EdWatch Chapter If your Chapter is interested in cosponsoring this event, or if you would like to volunteer to be on a subcommittee to help, please contact diotima via Freepmail or at diotima@freeper.org!
		FRiva Las Vegas Main Committee diotima(CA) The Shrew(CO) Sauropod(MD) RedWing9(IL) Libertina(WA) Doughtyone(CA) Bob J (CA)

NOTE - For those interested and who can attend only one event, the FRN is also planning another CONFERENCE CRUISE next Spring. MinuteGal will again answer all cruise queries when details are finalized. So keep a seawatch out for lots of information from our own nautical, but nice, "Bahama Mama"! Proceeds to benefit the Free Republic Network's efforts to provide tools and resources to affiliated chapters and support RadioFR! FOR COMPLETE CONFERENCE INFORMATION: www.frnevents.net Comments or questions? FRmail Diotima or e-mail diotima@freeper.org

[Mustang]

Dear Chrissie,

Pat and I would love to meet you and yours in LV...but my above #300 explains it all.

Maybe we can all meet on next years spring FReeper cruise.

Best FReegards and "Mega Hugs" from Florida.

[Snow Bunny]

That is so wonderful about your daughter Mustang. I am so happy for all of you.

We are hoping to go to the Conference.But with our home here up for sale it really just depends on what is happening with that.

I do so much hope to meet you in person one day.That would be so special.

[MinuteGal]

There's an abundance of indoor and outdoor entertainment spectaculars along the Las Vegas Strip. Most of them are freebies, a few have a nominal charge.

In front of our freeper conference hotel (Treasure Island) a live Pirate Battle is waged daily every 90 minutes beginning at 4:00 PM. If you prefer, you can indulge yourself with an exotic adult beverage inside the hotel as you watch the pirate show from the other side.

At the Las Vegas Hilton, you'll be beamed aboard the bridge of the USS Enterprise where you'll get to interact with crew members in a "Star Trek Experience". High-tech stuff, believe me!

Every 15 minutes each evening, the fountains in front of the Mirage come alive in a flaming Volcano Show. It's incredible! The flames are even coconut scented! Pretty cool!

The lake in front of the Bellagio hosts an eye-popping Dancing Fountain Show to a wide range of music. The Bellagio is easily Las Vegas' classiest hotel. It deserves a walk through it to gape at all the wonders, including an extensive botannical garden and a renowned Gallery of Fine Art.

Close your eyes and imagine you're in Venice as you take a romantic evening gondola ride through the Venitian Hotel. Tour past the fabulous Grand Canal Shoppes (you can stop and shop), let Italian opera singers serenade you and watch the talented "street" artists all around you.

If you're on a shoe-string budget, Las Vegas will keep you entertained every minute of your spare time and you can certainly enjoy "la dolce vita" on the cheap!

Leni

[MinuteGal]

Tea and bumpets! Oh, well....

Leni

[buffyt]

And I have tons of photos of the 1998 DC FreepFest, many of them with you and your bright red hat in them! We had a great time, wonderful speakers, fantastic comeraderie! Enjoyed meeting you and a few thousand other Freepers!

Barbara

[buffyt]

You just convinced me to visit Vegas. I don't know if we will be able to be there for the conference, that is too far in advance for us these days, already being torn many different places at once. But as soon as life settles down a bit, a short trip to Vegas is in order for hubby and me! We are living in LA, Ca. area right now. (In Claremont) Vegas is a short drive away. I think we will check it out!

Barb

[holyscroller]

We have friends who call it "Lost Wages, Nevada".

[Just another Joe]

diotama, what do we tell the hotel to get the reduced rate?
Do we tell them that we are coming for the "FRiva Las Vegas" conference?

[diotima]

You have freepmail! However, for the record: when you call the hotel to book the rooms tell them you are with the Free Republic conference. They will book you with the conference rate.

[Just another Joe]

Thanks. Hope to see you there!

[DallasDeb]

I'm registered, have reserved a room, and already have my airline ticket. It'll be my first trip to Vegas! Can't wait!

[DallasDeb]

I spent a week there one night

You spent "a week" there "one night". Please 'splain it to me.

[Ipberg]

freep and liberal-loathing in las vegas: on the campaign trail '02

[gortklattu]

What's the deal on that vertical wind tunnel, that pseudo-skydiving attraction? I heard its closed, is it? Also, how do you deal with all those meskins handing out the hooker info? :)

[DoughtyOne]

Most excellent! You sure have clout. I'm going though you from now on...

[A Navy Vet]

Bump from the VetsCoR group.

[Registered]

bumping

[strela]

You spent "a week" there "one night". Please 'splain it to me.

I've spent a year some nights in some locations. Luis' reference surely refers to a single night's stay in some places seeming like it lasted an entire week.

Places where I've spent a year one night include Chicago (bitterly cold and rainy), Nebraska (bad motel room, noisy people next door, and no reading material), and parts of Alabama.

[Slip18]

Deb, you'll find out in Las Vegas what timing is all about. One day can feel as if it's a week.

Can't wait to meet you.

[Slip18]

Are you going to be there, Registered?