MANY, MANY THANKS!!!

We are pleased to report that the preliminary total is in for the donation that will be made to Kids Kicking Cancer on behalf of the 2008 US Charity Convention held this past weekend. Many thanks to Tracey for getting us the total so quickly. The tentative total raised is (drum roll, please…):

$30,451.92!!

There are still a few donations coming in from various sources and a minor issue with the hotel bill, but both those can only bring the total up. THANK YOU SO MUCH to the members of the committee, everyone who participated in the event and donated items to the raffle!!! Thanks as well to those, both attendees and non-attendees, who threw in “a little something extra” for the charity. Your kindness, generosity and support has been overwhelming and greatly appreciated.

Celebrate a timeline of Gerry’s career while you travel the timeline that is Washington, D.C.  Visit the birthplace of GB.net at its most magical during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.  Our convention also coincides with National Tartan Day — perfect for celebrating our favorite Scot. Whether you like Celtic culture, dragons, romance, history, or the theatre, we think there’s something here for all of you.

Date:		April 5, 2008
Location:		Crowne Plaza Hotel Old Town Alexandria (formerly the Radisson Old Town) 901 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA  22314-1501, USA
Cost:		$125

Other Details: There will be a seated 3-course dinner for 300 people, including coffee and tea. Drink tickets will be sold in advance. We will have videos, raffles, musical performances, games, prizes, a DJ and dancing. Children over the age of 12 are permitted. The dress code is semi-formal. Celtic harp will be performed by Brigantia (Irish Harp Tart). Listen here: Track 1, Track 2. We will also be taking advance orders for convention logo pins and key chains.

Updates

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3/27/2008 -- New FREE King Street Trolley begins service in Old Town Alexandria.

3/22/2008 - Final attendee lists updated for all events and tours!

3/14/2008 -- National Tartan Day festivities announced. Music, vendors, clan information and many men in kilts in Old Town Alexandria's Market square. 

3/13/2008 -- Take a peek into the movie baskets that will be available as special raffle prizes!

3/9/2008 -- Preview our exciting raffle prizes!

3/4/2008 -- Sign up for your preferred showing of Wrath of Gods with the director, Jon Gustafsson!

3/1/08 - SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED!

We are delighted to announce that Jon Gustafsson will be attending our convention and has agreed to show his documentary Wrath of Gods, with live director's comments. He is donating his time for KKC, and we can't thank him enough. We have scheduled TWO showings at 10:00am both Friday and Saturday.   Both are scheduled to end at 12:00pm.  Jon will be available to autograph your copy of Wrath of Gods if you want to bring it, or purchase a DVD there for $25, with $5 going directly to KKC.  Please visit the registration page for this event to sign up to attend one of the viewings.


In addition to our own MAG tart harpist, Diane Carter, we are pleased to announce that renowned Scottish fiddler Bonnie Rideout will perform during our convention dinner. She is also donating her time for KKC.

All the above details and more information has been e-mailed to all registered attendees. If you did not receive the e-mail, please contact the convention committee.

2/27/2008 -- Video contest entries are available for viewing here.

2/13/2008 -- New information on the Mount Vernon Tour is posted. 

1/23/08 - The waitlist has now been completely processed, so we are opening registration back up for the few available tickets for the convention.  Visit the registration page for more information. Registration will close once all available tickets have been sold, so don't hesitate--register today!!

1/21/2008 -- New tour information and workshop signups.

1/6/2008 -- Attendee lists updated for convention and tours.

10/31/2007 -- Sign up for new tours and events.

10/21/2007 -- Video contest rules are posted here.

9/25/2007 -- Reminder:  Final payments are due by October 1, 2007.  Go to registration to make your PalPal payment.

9/9/2007 -- Take our first online poll.

8/27/2007 -- Check our forum on GB.NET for discussions on travel plans and tours.

8/10/2007 -- Read the new Spotlight on DC.  Order 2008 Convention items from Cafe Press.

7/15/2007 -- 2008 Convention pins and keychains now available!

6/29/2007 -- Hotel information updated -- The Radisson is now the Crowne Plaza Old Town 

5/27/2007 -- Alexandria Ghost Tour signup online.

4/19/07 -- Attendee list added!  Overflow rooms available now at the Holiday Inn!

Photos above of Washington, DC by our very own Diane Williams.