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Page 1: MINNEAPOLIS ANYONE?. MINNEAPOLIS 2014 APRIL 10 TH -12 TH

MINNEAPOLIS ANYONE?

Page 2: MINNEAPOLIS ANYONE?. MINNEAPOLIS 2014 APRIL 10 TH -12 TH

MINNEAPOLIS 2014APRIL 10TH -12TH

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The FEA National conference is a place where you can network with peers and participate in professional development

activities and competitive events.

2014 Minneapolis, Minnesota

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TRAVELING,LEARNING, EXPLORING

While attending the conference we always find time to let our students see the sites of the cities.

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FUN

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Convention Registration $170

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Minneapolis Hilton

2 Double Beds $159 per nightHotel Website

Reminder:Room occupancy-usually based on 4but if you have fewer guys or not enough to make a full room the price will increase.

We usually take the total hotel bill for rooms and just divide by the number of students traveling.

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Airfare from Charlotte to Minneapolis

Round trip $494

We use a travel agent to book the tickets because we need all tickets on the same plane in the same general area.

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Travel to and from airport

If you fly, how will you get to and from the hotel? Some cities have lightrail but consider the time of your flight and your student’s safety.

Will you take public transportation?

Lightrail or bus

Will you hire a taxi, van or bus per person?

Add this cost into your trip!

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Thursday 9 am - 5 pm

Registration and merchandise sales open

1 pm - 5 pm

Competition Preliminary Rounds.

1 pm - 5 pm

Local high school and college visits (Optional)

1 pm - 5 pm

City immersion tours (On your own-Additional opportunities)

8 pm - 9 pm

General Session – Keynote by Dan Brown, FEA Executive Director

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Additional OpportunitiesTwin Cities Highlights Tour (Motorcoach Tour)

Take an Award-Winning City Tour through the glass and steel of Minneapolis, the stately stonework of St. Paul and the diverse

neighborhoods between. Try our historic Stillwater Tour and River Cruise, and our ever-popular Holiday Lights Tour. We can even design private, customized tours for groups. With educational and entertaining

live narratives of famous homes and historic sites, our spacious motorcoach tours are always engaging. No matter which city tour you

choose, you'll have an unforgettable time in the Twin Cities!

Duration: 3 Hours

Cost: Adults $37/Students (13-21) $30

Add this cost into your trip!

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Additional OpportunitiesCherry and Spoon Tour (Walking Tour)

This tour starts in front of Orchestra Hall and Peavey Plaza on the corner of Nicollet Mall and 11th St. Join us for a 2.5 mile guided walking tour to the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Along the way, we will see some of the beautiful downtown buildings, churches and the

Basilica of St. Mary, which play key roles in the city’s architecture and personality. You will experience beautiful Loring Park, the dandelion fountain

and the iconic Sculpture Garden. Along with the Spoonbridge and Cherry, you will see Gehry’s Standing Glass Fish-guaranteed to be a conversation starter!

On the return, we’ll highlight some key architectural buildings.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Cost: $15 per person, children under 9 are free with an adult.

Advance Purchase Recommended. Tours Often Sell Out! Get info, check availability and book tickets for a: Minneapolis Sightseeing Tour or call Zerve at

(800) 979-3370.

Add this cost into your trip!

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Additional OpportunitiesMill City River Tour (Walking Tour)

On this tour, we meet at the intersection of the Nicollet Mall and Washington Ave. on the southwest corner. From here we will head east with a focus on

seeing the Mississippi River front. Catch breathtaking views of the skyline while crossing the Stone Arch Bridge – the heart of Minneapolis’ flour milling history! Along the way, other Mill City facts will be shared and photo opportunities are

abundant. Learn what put the City on the map, the dangerous history of working in the milling industry and many other interesting facts that defined our beginnings. You will also see St. Anthony Falls and if we are lucky, some of the

unique birds that call the Mississippi River home.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Cost: $15 per person, children under 9 are free with an adult.

Advance Purchase Recommended. Tours Often Sell Out! Get info, check availability and book tickets for a: Mississippi River Walking Tour or call Zerve at

(800) 979-3370.

Add this cost into your trip!

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Additional OpportunitiesDowntown Tour (Bike Tour)

Explore and learn about the Mississippi Riverfront, Nicollet Mall, the Sculpture Garden and much more. Bike Tours start from 115 Main St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, just north of the movie theater entrance, along the historic St Anthony Main. Look for our sign in the window

right below the 3rd Ave Bridge. There is parking ramp and lot behind St Anthony Main at the intersection of 2nd St SE and 2nd Ave SE.

Duration: 2 to 2 1/2 hours

Costs $39 ($36.50 + $2.50 tax).

Tours are generally offered twice a day. Advance Purchase Recommended. Tours Often Sell Out! Get info, check availability and book tickets for a: Downtown Minneapolis Biking Tour or call Zerve at

(800) 979-3370.

Add this cost into your trip!

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Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm

Competition Final Rounds.

9 am - 5 pm

Registration and merchandise sales open

9 am - 5 pm

Exhibits open

9 am - 12 pm

Breakouts

12 pm - 2 pm

Lunch – Keynote and select awards presentations

2 pm - 4 pm

Breakouts

6 pm - 9 pm

General Session – Block Party and candidate speeches

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Saturday 9 am - 5 pm Registration and merchandise sales open 8:30 am - 12 pm Competition Final Rounds continued. (Only if needed) 8:30 am - 10:30 amVoting for national student officers 9 am - 12 pm Breakouts 12 pm - 2 pm Lunch – Keynote by National Teacher of the Year and select awards presentations 2 pm - 4 pm Breakouts 4 pm - 6 pm Awards celebration and announce student officers

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DRESS CODEOfficial FEA National Conference Polo Shirt

All student members attending the conference must wear the official FEA conference polo shirt with the FEA logo through Friday evening and Saturday activities. Students are to wear properly fitting pants or skirts and appropriate shoes. No shorts or baggy seats with exposed undergarments are allowed. Athletic shoes are permitted.

The FEA National Conference polo is offered only at the FEA online store.

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FEA will offer 19 competitions at the 2014 FEA National Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Full listing of Competitions

They range from things you prepare in advance to impromptu speaking and writing.

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Estimate of cost per student

Registration $170

Hotel $125 - $170 (may vary depending on # per rooms and # of nights)

Transportation $10 - $40 (estimated)

Additional Opportunities $0 - $40 (may vary based on interests)

Airfare $494

Official shirt $25

$824 - $939 for each student

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BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL FEA FUNDRAISING Ideas that have worked for us and allowed us to travel

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Fundraiser ideas

Powderpuff Game

Sell Ads for t-shirts

Charge to play ($15)

Charge community for admission

Sell concessions that have been donatedWe made about $2500 on this fundraiser on

October 2, 2013.

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Fundraiser ideas

Applebee's Flapjack Breakfast

Sign up online for a date and time

Individual ticket sales = individual profit

Decide ticket price-Applebee's charges $2

per breakfast so we charge $7

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Fundraiser ideas

Poinsettia sale at Thanksgiving

Find the cheapest best looking flowers for

the highest profit margin

Individual sales = individual profit

Timing important - decorate at Thanksgiving

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Fundraiser ideas

Chalk Walk

Sell Ads for t-shirts

Charge to walk/run-$20

Get donations for waters/fruit

Media coverage

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TIPS FOR TRAVELING

Don’t forget about Perkins travel funds

Use a travel agent for plane tickets

Start early so that students can make

payments

Provide a balance due after each payment and

fundraiser