Second Annual Celebrant Convention
Telling the Story 
May 18 - 20, 2008  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Schedule
Sunday  May 18     5:00 - 9:00 PM
Telling the Story with Each Other: Reception, Dinner & Small Group Sharing Time
Monday  May 19    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Telling the Story to the Public:  Marketing, Advertising & Branding
Telling the Story for Families:  Eulogy Development & Themes
Telling Our Story: Burn Out & Compassion Fatigue
Tuesday  May 20    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Telling the Story in the Future:  Trends in Funeral Service
Telling the Story Together: Ending Ceremony & Farewells

Optional Activity
Tuesday  May 20  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tour the Oklahoma National Bombing Memorial and Museum
We will go as a group to the Memorial. The tour of the Museum takes approx 2 hours

Location: Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown
1 N Broadway Circle, Oklahoma City, OK 73103
405.235.2780   www.sheratonokc.com
Room rate $149/night tax
Blocked under In-Sight Books
Cut off date 4/16/08

Getting to Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is located right in the heart of the United States with easy access from all major airports. If you need assistance with travel plans, Barby Johnson of World Travel Service will be happy to help you: barbyj1@mchsi.com  217.590.2725  www.travelwithbarby.com

Getting from the Airport
The hotel is 10 miles (approximately 15 min) from Will Rogers Airport. Airport Express is available outside the center doors of the baggage claim area. No reservations are necessary. Vans leave the airport every 8 minutes and accommodate up to 7 passengers. Average fare to downtown is $17. Taxi service is also available for approx $20.

Downtown Oklahoma City & Bricktown
Downtown Oklahoma City and Bricktown have gone through a major transformation over the past 9 years. With a canal, water taxis, horse-drawn carriages, over 50 bars and restaurants (now including a Star Bucks), the Bombing Memorial, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Botanical Gardens, Bass Pro Shop, Harkins 16 Movie Theatre and a beautiful baseball park... there is something for everyone.
See www.downtownokc.com or www.bricktownokc.com for information. Also see www.okccvb.org for other interesting things to see and do in Oklahoma City.

Cost:
Registration                                        $400
  (includes Sunday night reception & dinner,
  Monday & Tuesday continental breakfast,
  Monday lunch & convention materials)
Early Bird Registration                         $350
  Must be paid in full by 2/1/08
Spouse/Friend for Sunday Night
  Reception & Dinner Only                    $50
Optional Acitivity                                   $10
  Oklahoma National Bombing Museum Tour

Click here to register online or to print a PDF with registration information

We look forward to our Second Annual Convention. Here are a few pictures from the 2007 Convention.