"The
Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with our hospitality
community, is grateful to be able to offer assistance to your organization
and membership by hosting your Sweet Adelines International Convention
and Competition and honoring your 60th Anniversary," stated Larry
Alexander, President and CEO. "While our hearts are in the south
with the victims of this terrible tragedy, our staff and community
are committed to providing Sweet Adelines with a remarkable and memorable
experience in Detroit, a city world renowned for our musical heritage,"
Alexander continued.
Sweet Adelines International is deeply saddened by the tragic events
caused by Hurricane Katrina. Our concern is with the victims and their
families. We honor them by joining hands, hearts and voices in harmony.
International Headquarters has received a number of heartfelt messages
from members. Usually, our tax exempt status limits fund-raising efforts
on behalf of other organizations. However, because of this unprecedented
disaster, the Internal Revenue Service is allowing 501(c)(3) organizations,
such as ours, to conduct fund-raising efforts not previously
allowed. It is important that these unusual activities be undertaken
only in regard to this special relief effort. These activities are
a deviation from the activities of which the IRS is aware and should
be undertaken with great caution. Click here
to find ways that you can help.
Below is information that will assist you in adjusting your plans.
Housing/Hotels - Online
housing is now available.
To receive the convention room rate, reservations must be made through
the Sweet
Adelines International Housing Bureau.
Important:
Please be sure you have made a room reservation in Detroit. All New
Orleans reservations were cancelled, so the reservations were not
automatically transferred. Call 800.611.2720 to confirm.
Do
not contact the hotels directly to reserve your rooms. The
hotels will provide information that they are sold out because Sweet
Adelines International is holding rooms for you through the housing
bureau.
Helpful Information: The Mayor of Detroit announced
that the City of Detroit would assist in housing some of Hurricane
Katrina's survivors. The 2,000 to 3,000 hotel rooms that are being
offered by the city are located in outlining, suburban areas. Sweet
Adelines International will not use any of the hotel properties designated
for evacuees.Space is currently being booked in 2,000 hotel rooms
located in the downtown convention area for Sweet Adeline convention
attendees. The City of Detroit has more than 37,000 hotel rooms.
Airline
Attendees planning to attend the International convention in Detroit
are encouraged to contact their airlines or travel agents immediately.
Convention
Registration
Save time in line! Pick up tickets early on Monday,
October 3
Due to the last-minute location change, tickets will not be
mailed this year. Starting Monday, October 3, tickets can
be picked up in the Oakland Hall Foyer of the Cobo Center. For group
orders, tickets must be picked up by the main contact or a designee.
(designees will be asked to sign for tickets)
Single-Event Tickets
All single ticket sales will take place onsite in the Oakland Hall
Foyer of the Cobo Center. No single tickets will be sold before Tuesday,
October 4, 2005.
Quartet semifinals $30.00 each
Chorus semifinals $30.00 each
Quartet finals $35.00 each
Chorus finals $35.00 each
Showcase
Showcase tickets will be transferred to the Cobo Arena. Showcase
features the Kingston Trio, the 2005 Rising Star Quartet Champion,
UnderAge, the 2005 International Champion Quartet, "the BUZZ"
and the 2005 International Champion Chorus, Harborlites.
Proceeds support the Young Singers Foundation and Young Women in Harmony.
Ticket
Refunds
If you opt to not attend the international convention in Detroit,
and would like a full refund on your all-event ticket and/or Showcase
ticket, send a request in writing via fax, e-mail (lana@sweetadelineintl.org)
or mail (attention Lana Clark). Click here
for headquarters contact information. Include your full name,
address and member id (if applicable) in the request. For Showcase
ticket refunds, specify whether you have reserved, preferred or VIP
tickets.
Deadline for ticket refunds is October 1, 2005.
Tour and Transfer Refunds
Due to the relocation of the event to Detroit, the PGI in New Orleans
will be refunding your credit cards and/or sending you refund checks
for any pre-registered New Orleans Tours or Transfers. They ask for
your patience, this may take a credit card billing cycle.
"Thank you for your understanding. Have a great Conference."
~The PGI New Orleans Team
Coronet Club Show
Tickets for the Coronet Club Show will be available at the Coronet
Club will call area in Harmony Bazaar at the Queen's Court.
For questions regarding the Coronet Club Show, e-mail Bonnie
McKibben.
(bonzmck@aol.com).
Event Locations
Competitions and Showcase will be held at the Cobo Arena, Detroit,
Michigan. Click
here for more information on the Cobo Arena. Harmony Bazaar
will be held at the Cobo Conference and Exhibition Center which is
adjacent to the Cobo Arena.
Transportation - Exciting New Info! Busing will be provided for Showcase.
Busing for convention attendees will be available starting Tuesday,
October 4, (shuttles start at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening) and will
continue through Saturday, October 8, from all Sweet Adelines International
contracted hotels. Only attendees staying in the official room block
will be permitted to board a Sweet Adelines International shuttle
bus. Members staying outside of the hotel block are not eligible to
use the shuttle service.
Shuttle
schedules will be posted at all Sweet Adelines International contracted
hotels.
Detroit
People Mover
People Mover (DPM) is the perfect way to move around the city with
ease. There are 13 strategically placed stations at major meeting,
eating and lodging venues, even the Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center.
Fine dining, shops and entertainment is just moments away on the People
Mover circuit. A Detroit People Mover train pulls up every three minutes.
Click here for more information.
Scooter/Wheelchair
Rentals
Scootaround is proud to provide you with a simple, convenient scooter
and wheelchair rental service for the annual conference that will
be held October 4th through 8th in Detroit, Michigan. Click
here for information.
Airport
and Tour Transportation Information
Take a city tour, or tour Frankenmuth, Motown Museum, Greenfield Village
and the Henry Ford Museum.
Click
here for airport transportation and Detroit area tour information
and registration.
Sweet
Celebration Party
Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
Ticket Price: $25.00
Announcing A Special Performance By
The Spinners!
Join us on Saturday, October 8, for a sweet
finale. Sweet Adelines International's own official afterglow will
take place at 8:30 p.m. in the General Motors Wintergarden, Renaissance
Center. A special live performance by The Spinners and a wide selection
of decadent desserts await as you enjoy being seen during this exclusive
celebration party. Don your best evening wear for what is sure to
be the party of the year.
The
Spinners were one of the greatest soul groups of the early
'70s, creating a body of work that defined the lush, seductive sound
of Philly soul. A veritable hit machine, The Spinners topped the R
& B and pop charts with songs like "I'll Be Around,"
"It's A Shame," "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love,"
"One of a Kind (Love Affair)," "Rubberband Man,"
"Working My Way Back To You," and "You're Throwing
A Good Love Away." Not only were their singles hits, but their
albums constantly went gold and charted in the Top 20. Hear
samples of The Spinners chart topping hits.
Tickets
will be available onsite for one day only! Don't miss out - go to
the ticket office in the Oakland Hall Foyer of the Cobo Center on
Tuesday, October 4.
Saturday
evening's entertainment is generously sponsored by the Detroit
Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Diamond Giveaway
To celebrate Sweet Adelines’ 60th Anniversary we will be giving
away a one-carat loose diamond in Detroit. Everyone that registers
for the convention and competition will receive a stone, one lucky
person will receive the real one-carat diamond. All diamond replicas
will be given out courtesy of Impressions With Glass and Stone and
Sweet Adelines International will provide the real diamond.
Information on Detroit, Michigan
Visit www.visitdetroit.com
for city information and highlights. Click
here to view an assortment of informative
videos about the city of Detroit.
Information on Crossing into Canada
All persons entering Canada must provide either (1) a birth certificate
with drivers license OR (2) a passport as identification upon entry.
Congratulate a Chorus or Quartet With Flowers
Ashley's Flowers, located near the Cobo Conference and Exhibition
Center, is proud to serve Sweet Adelines International during the
International Convention and Competition, Tuesday, October 4 through
Saturday, October 8. To order flowers in advance, visit www.ashleysflowers.com,
or call 800-274-9899 for more information.
