The weather is hot here in Arkansas so why don’t we relax in Heber Springs. Yes this is the site of out Summertime Social. It will be the weekend of July 29-31. We will be headquartered at the Quality Inn @ Conference Center. The address and phone numbers will appear at the bottom.

We have a block of room reserved for us. At midnight on July 15th, we must turn back the rooms that we have not use.  The rooms start at $65 and go to $85 according to the Manager. Please tell the hotel you are with the Arkansas JCI Senate.

We are working to have several party barges there for us to run up and down beautiful Greers Fairy Lake. Also, we are working with a senator to maybe us his lake property for other functions. This will be a dutch treat weekend. I have been to Heber Springs many times and there are several nice places to eat. More information to follow on this.  The only charge at this time is a $20 fee for the hospitality room. We are planning to set it up on Friday night. Saturday will be a action pack day on the lake.

In closing, I hope that many of you will attend. If you can only come on Saturday, please do so. It will be great seeing senators for Arkansas. After you make your reversations, please drop me a note so I may keep a head count. I look forward to seeing everybody in Heber Springs.

Sincerely,

Ray Gilbert, JCI Senator 45438
President, Arkansas JCI Senate
870-830-7221

Hotel
Quality Inn @ Conference Center
3450 Highway 25B North
Heber Springs, Ark 72543
501-362-1000

Please also note we have updated our Past State Presidents with new information.

The El Dorado Junior Chamber will host the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Junior Chamber August 13-15, 2010.  We will have 2011 State Officer elections, trainings, and a good time.

The Country Inn & Suites, El Dorado’s newest establishment, will be the official hotel and central meeting point.  Hotel rooms will be in a block beginning at $75 a night with advance registration under the Arkansas Jaycees room block.

Friday, August 13^th

A Night Out in El Dorado
Safety Shuttle to/from Country Inns & Suites to Downtown El Dorado
Members of the El Dorado Jaycees will be on hand to escort guests in Downtown El Dorado.

Saturday, August 14^th

Saturday activities are all at the Country Inns & Suites unless otherwise noted

8:30 – 9:00 AM         First Timers Competition

9 – 11 AM                  Speak-Up, Write Up, Interview Skills, Resume Skills

11AM  – Noon          National Training

Noon – 1 PM             Lunch with David Hale, Past National President
                                    The United States Junior Chamber

1 – 2 PM                    Hour of Power Speakers

2 – 4:30 PM               Breakout Trainings:
                                    Membership Recruiting
                                    Building Local Chamber Relationships
                                    Effective Board Meetings
                                    Jaycees & Social Media

4:30 – 5:30 PM         JCI Senate Forum

6 – 7:30 PM               Banquet with Joanie Cramer, President-elect
                                    The United States Junior Chamber

8 PM – Until              Organized entertainment Downtown with safety shuttle
                                    Candidate hospitality suites at hotel

Sunday, August 15^th

Sunday activities are at the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce at 111 West Main Street

9 – 10 AM                  State Executive Committee

10 AM – Noon          Annual Meeting of the Corporation

Meals included:
Saturday & Sunday continental breakfast
Boxed lunch on Saturday
Buffet dinner Saturday night

The convention facilities are comprised of one main meeting hall room that can accommodate a dinner for 60 or a theater style up to 100.  Suites are also available. On Sunday we will have the use of the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce at 111 West Main Street.

There will be a hospitality shuttle available on Saturday day for shopping and on Saturday night for a night on the town with a visit to one or more entertainment establishments.

Registration is tiered pricing. 
Advance registration through the Year-End weekend will be $45.00;
After Year-End up until the Monday before the Annual Meeting will be $55.00;
On-site will be $65.00

Senate/Alumni Rate up until the Monday before the Annual Meeting will be $35.00;
On-site Senate/Alumni rate is $45.00

Refunds will be available up until the Monday before the Annual Meeting and are transferable.

John Baine
john@baine.net
Host Committee Chair
El Dorado Junior Chamber