2012 CEANA CONVENTION HOUSTON, TX                         

"Texas: It's Like a Whole Other Country”                  

THEME: “Youth Education & Entrepreneurship: The Engine for Economic Empowerment in Eweland"

CONVENTION DATE: August 31 – September 3, 2012

SPEAKERS:

Dr. Eunice Bonsi: Professor in Food and Nutrition; Consultant in food product development, food recipe reformulation, international women in development

Mr. Kofi Kludjeson: Ghanaian Entrepreneur

Mr. Kossi Nutekpor: Operates a charitable organization in Togo to help the needy

Dr. Mawuli Sallar: Professor in Epidemiology and Health Sciences

Dr. Mike Ashigbi: Ghanaian Oncologist

HOTEL AND VENUE: Marriott Westchase Hotel, 2900 Briarpark Dr., Houston, TX 77042;

Telephone: 1-877-849-7468 or 1-713-978-7400 to make a reservation; or go online http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houwm-houston-marriott-westchase/

HOTEL RESERVATIONS/COST: 2 rates are available: (single, double, triple, quad occupancies)

• $79/night (without breakfast; use group reservation code CEACEAA): click http://goo.gl/gO4uE
• $89/night (with breakfast for 2: use group reservation code CEACEAB): click http://goo.gl/TUrPq

HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE: On or before August 1, 2012 (the Cut-off Date)

RECOMMENDED AIRPORTS: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the preferred airport for pickup. Hobby Airport (HOU) is an alternate airport.

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION: The following forms of transportation will be available.

• Convention shuttle vans will run from Marriott WestChase to each airport. Look for the Van with 2012 CEANA sticker at pick up area. You may call the following phone numbers upon arrival to find out the schedule: Supershuttle van to the hotel may cost about $35. Use CWWFJ discount code to get the negotiated Group rate. To make a reservation, copy and paste https://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?GC=CWWFJ
  • Elizabeth Gbordzoe (C’ttte Chair): 1-281-772-9849
  • Kwasi Ahiabor: 1-713-252-6390
  • Kudjo Agbanyo:1-713-566-1166
• Avis Car Rental: Use the following discount code (AWD) #D105545. To make a reservation, copy and paste https://www.avis.com/AvisWeb/reservation/ReservationsInitializer?&;AWD_NUMBER=D105545
  
  AMERICAN AIRLINES DISCOUNT PACKAGE: A 5% discount agreement on the lowest available published fare has been completed and is valid for travel between August 30 – September 3, 2012 to Houston, TX. The promotion code you will need is Auth # 2582AZ ContID: HTY0911111212. Visit www.AA.com and enter the promotional code. You can also call American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1-800­433-1790 with the reservation code.
  
  DELTA, AIR FRANCE, KLM DISCOUNT PACKAGE: A 5% discount agreement on the lowest available published fare has been completed and is valid for travel between August 30 – September 3, 2012 Houston, TX. The promotion code you will need is NM8RT. You can also call the Services Desk at 1-800-328-2216 with the reservation code.
  
  CONVENTION PACKAGE: A flat Convention Fee of US$135.00 per person (Children 12 years and above and students US$100.00). Children under 12 accompanying their parents to any catered event will be charged a nominal fee. The convention package includes two lunches, two dinners, admission to all convention programs, including fashion/cultural show, youth entertainment, church service, picnic, convention brochure, and more.
  
  PRE-REGISTRATION (Click Here) No payment during registration: Pay for your Convention Fees by mailing your money order/cashiers check payable to Ewe Association of Houston. Indicate “Convention Fee” in the memo - mail to Ewe Association of Houston,      PO BOX 772535, Houston, TX 77215-2535

Please register as soon as possible to secure your convention package.

      
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Contacts:

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SPONSORSHIPS/ADVERTISING: EAH/CEANA seeks corporate and individual financial sponsors for our convention programs. In return sponsors have the to present and showcase their products and services to over 700 attendees at one location. We shall also feature sponsors in all our published materials, including the 2012 CEANA Convention magazine.