THE 16TH ANNUAL CEANA CONVENTION GOES BACK TO ATLANTA-GEORGIA

The President and Secretariat of the Council of Ewe Associations of North America (CEANA) are delighted to inform the general public and Ewes in particular, that the 16th Annual Convention is coming on as scheduled at Atlanta, Georgia from September 3rd to September 7th, 2009.  The event is expected to draw delegates from all over North America, Europe and Africa.  The theme for the convention is Tertiary Education in Eweland- Focusing on Support for E.P. University and Equipping Secondary Schools with digital library.

KEY NOTE SPEAKERS:   TBD

HOTEL AND VENUE: Sheraton Gateway Hotel Atlanta Airport, 1900 Sullivan Road, College Park, Georgia, Tel (770) 997-1100.  www.sheraton.com/atlantaairport.com

HOTEL RESERVATIONS – Copy and paste the following link into a web browser OR press CTRL and click or contact the hotel at Tel (770) 997-1100 www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0902067734&key=37DF2

GROIUP NAME FOR RESERVATION: CEANA
Rate: Standard $79 double and single occupancy.  The hotel provides free transportation to and from the airport.  Breakfast is provided by the hotel at $15.00 per person.

RESERVATION DEADLINE: Reservations must be received on or before August 13, 2009 (the Cut-off Date), Please call early to reserve your rooms.

CONVENTION PACKAGE: A flat Convention Fee of $110.00 per person (Children 12 years and all adults). Children under 12 accompanying their parents to any catered event will be charged a flat fee of $ 25.00

PRE-REGISTRATION Site:  www.ceanaonline.org    Click on PayPal to pay for your Convention Fees.  Please keep your payment confirmation and produce when asked.

CONVENTION PROGRAMS:
Thursday, September 3rd     9: 00 AM – 6: 00 PM -- Arrival of Delegates.

Friday, September 4th         9: 00 AM – 5: 00 PM – Council of Representatives’ Meeting

Saturday,  September 5th    9: 00 AM – 5: 00 PM --- General Convention

Saturday,  September 5th    8: 00 PM – 2: 00 AM ---- Banquet

Sunday,  September 6th      9: 30 AM – 11:30 AM --- Non-Denominational Church Service

September 6th - 12:30 PM   7: 00 PM – Picnic

Sunday,  September 6th  - 8:30 PM until --- Time to unwind- Toli Time, Mise Gli loo, Elo dodo and African Folklore

CEANA Secretariat