7/23/08

Annual FICA Conference: Program & Reminder



camaradas

the deadline for the discounted price for the conference is AUGUST 01. you must submit payment via paypal up until july 31st or a letter post marked to the same date with your check or money order to make the deadline.

let me know if you have any questions.

t. beto
fica chicago
info (at) quilombocenter (dot) org

FICA XIV International Capoeira Angola Conference
September 4th-7th, 2008
Camp Lawrence, Valparasio, Indiana

Mestres Attending: Mestre Valmir, Mestre Jurandir, Mestre Cobra Mansa, Mestre Manoel, Mestre Bigo and Contramestre Alcione

Thursday, 9/4
6:00 - 7:30pm : Opening Ceremony
7:30 - 9:30pm : Opening Roda
10:30pm : Bus leaves for Camp Lawrence

Friday, 9/5
7:00 - 8:30am : Breakfast
9:00 - 11:00am : Class
11:00 - 12:30pm : Roda
12:30 - 2:00pm : Lunch
2:00 - 3:00pm : Break
3:00 - 5:00pm : Class
5:00 - 7:00pm : Meeting/lecture
7:00 - 8:30pm : Dinner
7:00 - 11:00pm : Roda

Saturday 9/6
7:00 - 8:30am : Breakfast
9:00 - 11:00am : Class
11:00 - 12:30pm : Roda
12:30 - 2:00pm : Lunch
2:00 - 3:00pm : Break
3:00 - 5:00pm : Class
5:00 - 7:00pm : Meeting/lecture
7:00 - 8:30pm : Dinner
9:00pm: Party "10 years of Fica Chicago"

Sunday, 9/7
7:00 - 8:30am : Breakfast
9:00 - 11:00am: Class
11:30 - 1:00pm : Lunch
12:30pm : 1st bus leaves for Chicago
1:30 - 4:00pm : Closing roda
6:00pm : Last bus leaves for Chicago

Fees:
FICA members
Before/On August 1st: $130
August 1st and after: $150
Single Day Only: $80

Non-FICA members
Before/On August 1st: $140
August 1st and after: $160
Single Day Only: $90

Registration & Payment
Please send an email to info (at) quilombocenter (dot) org, with the following information:

name
address
email
Capoeira group affiliation
# of years training Capoeira Angola
nights for which you will need accommodation
food preference (vegetarian or not)
whether you will need transportation between Chicago and Camp Lawrence
payment method (paypal, check, cash)

*TRANSPORTATION IS LIMITED. A REGISTRATION EMAIL MUST BE RECEIVED BY FICA CHICAGO TO RESERVE A SPOT ON THE BUS TO/FROM CAMP LAWRENCE.*

Registration and payment must be received prior to or on August 1st to receive the early registration discount. Payment can be made in advance by Paypal (www.paypal.com), check, or money order. Do not send cash by mail! Checks and money orders can be made out to ICAF Chicago and sent to our address (see bottom of this page). *Paypal requires an account to use. Paypal payments should be made to our email address, info (at) quilombocenter (dot) org

Registration fee covers conference fee, housing (Thursday night through Sunday afternoon), food (Friday breakfast through Sunday breakfast), and transportation to/from Chicago and Camp Lawrence.

Getting There
FICA Chicago will provide transportation to and from Chicago. You must indicate in your registration email if you will need this transportation..

FROM INTERSTATE 80/90 (THE INDIANA TOLL ROAD): In either direction, exit the Chesterton/Valparaiso exit and turn right on U.S. Hwy. 49 south. Approximately one mile, exit the Westville exit of US Hwy. 6, turn left at stoplight. At the next light, (Calumet Ave) turn right. The road will crest a bridge (over Hwy. 49) approximately two miles later. At the bottom of the hill, County Road 700 North is on the right. Turn right at that street. Camp is approximately two miles on the left.

FROM INTERSTATE 94: In either direction, exit the Chesterton/Valparaiso exit on U.S. Hwy. 49 south. After passing the exit for the In. Toll Road, approximately one mile, exit the Westville exit of US Hwy. 6, turn left at stoplight. At the next light, (Calumet Ave) turn right. The road will crest a bridge (over Hwy. 49) approximately two miles later. At the bottom of the hill, County Road 700 North is on the right. Turn right at that street. Camp is approximately two miles on the left.

What To Bring
In addition to the basics (clothing, capoeira stuff, etc) you'll want to bring bedding (sleeping bag or sheets), swim suit, towel. More details to follow. Send an email if you have specific questions.

Selling Merchandise
If you are interested in selling merchandise at the conference please let us know in advance. Individuals without advance permission from FICA Chicago will not be allowed to sell merchandise (t-shirts, CDs, etc.).

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