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

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

[diotima]

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	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

[Entropy Squared]

...can't decide what to wear...

I was wondering the same thing. Is this a suit-and-tie event or can a guy just show up in his underwear?

[dixie sass]

Good question. Having never been to Vegas, I don't know what the preferred dress is other than clothes...

Dio will know. I imagine it will be somewhat casual and dressy - covers both bases huh?

[diotima]

Well, I will be wearing casual clothing the event and business casual at the dinner.

I would recommend wearing nice, but comfortable clothing. Probably not a good idea to come barefoot and shirtless (if you are a guy, definately not if you are a woman!) We aren't enforcing a dress code.

[dixie sass]

Rotfl, gotcha...

Looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting some new faces.

[Entropy Squared]

This is going to be so much fun.

[dixie sass]

You can take that to the bank!

[dixie sass]

Countdown time - thirty days and counting...

Hmmmmm, green dress? pink pants suit? LNM said they keep the hotels cold - which sweater... sighhhhhhhh - decisions, decisions, decisions!

Hmmmm, FR pen or Cross set? Paper/notebook - where is my daytimer! Oh no, now I can't find my lipstick...

[ramdalesh]

Diotima is not ready for your high power information from some millionare boys and girls golf plonk. But consider this...If the freeping libertarians go to this convention, then the freeping whiggers (ie.dems, and rebs) will want to go too. They will say "Bill Clinton didn't inhale, and the others will say that such and such is not in the tradition of a NORML well balanced economy.

"Drugs are not the problem in our society. It is the ancilliary crimes associated with drug use." (Qts San Bernardain Sun Newspaper) Presiding Judge Michael Welch

[SC Swamp Fox]

Is anyone co-ordinating "room-shares". I have a room (non-smoking) reserved from the 15th through the morning of the 19th. I am willing to share if anyone needs a place to stay, or just wants to save a few bucks.

I am showing up a day early and staying a day after, I am willing to help out in any way I can.

Anyone who stays with me has to be able to fake a male voice if they answer the phone...in case Mrs. Fox calls.

[dixie sass]

Fox, you are incorrigable! See if Sauropod is interested.

[Bob J]

We thought we would if people asked, but they haven't. We did one for the cruise but there weren't many participants.

Hint - I think Lowbie might need a roommate...

[Entropy Squared]

Be there or be square.

[hjvan]

Does anyone know if C-SPAN will be covering any of this conference? I won't be able to attend, but would love to be able to watch the speeches on tv.

[buffyt]

As it turns out, I am in Los Angeles area this year. Is it possible to come for the Freep in Vegas without making reservations ahead of time for the dinner/awards ceremony? Who is getting awards. I usually live south of Houston, but hubby is doing engineering design work in Claremont, Ca. this year. Is there a list of whom will be attending? I guess I need to find out more info. I have been all over Europe and even to Brazil, but never partied in Vegas, yet....

[SC Swamp Fox]

Well, if we have some folks that decide to drop in at the last minute, or if someone is on a tight budget, I am willing to share my room.

Except for freeping and sleeping, I won't be spending much time there anyway.

I will be there a day early, if any of you need some help with anything, just let me know.

[Libertina]

BUMP

[Bob J]

CHECK WITH LOWBRIDGE!

[MinuteGal]

Where did our conference title "FRiva Las Vegas" come from?

Well, freepers have this inordinant tendency to put an "FR" in front of any word they can!

The 1964 movie, "Viva Las Vegas" was one of Elvis Presley's best movies. It succeeded largely due to the chemistry between Elvis and the gorgeous, flame-haired, talented Ann Margaret.

Many scenes were shot in and around the Flamingo Hotel pool. In the movie, Elvis wants to enter the Las Vegas Grand Prix. His adventures and amours center around his job as a hotel employee where he's hoping to earn enough money to repair his racing car.

"Viva Las Vegas" (the hit song in the film) is fast, attractive, lean and mean. It's great Elvis! The fade-out note that he hits at the finale is one of the most remarkable of his career.

Working behind Elvis in the band sessions was a little-know guitarist, Glen Campbell, later to become a famous recording star in his own right.

For the year 1964, "Viva Las Vegas" was number 11 in movie ratings and it grossed in excess of $5 million (a goodly sum 38 years ago!).

The chemistry between Elvis and Ann Margaret both on and off the screen was sensational. The gossip columnists had a field day. But each eventually went their own ways. Elvis and Ann Margaret remaind friends until his death.

FReepers will meet FReeper FRiends at "FRiva Las Vegas" in August! FReep the FRegistration form right away!

FRegards, Leni

(FRiva Diva)

[MinuteGal]

FRump!

FRiva Diva

(Leni)

[Solid Oak]

Sounds like a good honky tonk town to me...I'll be there.