Events

NOAH’s 2008 Bowl-a-thon

February 15-18, 2008

Whether you bowl or host your own bowl-a-thon or a “thing-a-thon*” event of your own, save the dates to have some fun and support important NOAH programs in 2008.

NOAH’s 2008 National Conference

“Imagine Your Luck”

July 10-13, 2008

The Riviera
2901 Las Vegas Blvd., South
Las Vegas, NV 89109Las Vegas, Nevada
http://www.rivierahotel.com/
Online Reservations
Reservations: 800.634.6753
Hotel Info.: 800.634.3420

NOAH Registration Packet is available.
Mail completed registration forms to NOAH, PO BOX 959, E. HAMPSTEAD, NH 03826-0959

NOAH’s Conference Committee has exciting plans for our attendees in 2008. With the incredible amount of meeting space available to us at the Riviera, our committee has the opportunity to provide innovative and specialized programming to meet the diverse needs and interests of our membership. NOAH’s entire leadership team is getting involved in planning this, our 12th national conference.

In addition to the traditional favorites, we’ll be taking a fresh look at keeping the event exciting for our return attendees with innovative, engaging content and activities. Ideas being considered include:

• Expanded special interest/subgroup programming and activities
• Enhanced networking activities
• Re-vamped “kids conference” including:
  • smaller school grade groupings
  • lunch with your friends
  • 10am-2pm schedule
• Family field trips
• Mini-retreats for parents
• Parent/child sessions

Conference Lodging

The Riviera has offered NOAH an exceptional room rate for the conference. Single/double occupancy rooms are $94 per night plus tax for Friday/Saturday nights, and an amazing $79 per night plus tax Sunday thru Thursday nights! Reservations can be made by calling 800.634.6753 no later than June 20, 2008.
Note: Reservations require a one night’s deposit plus tax, payable by credit card, check, or money order (refundable if cancelled 48 hours before arrival).

The Riviera
2901 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
www.rivierahotel.com
Reservations: 800.634.6753
Hotel Info.: 800.634.3420

We anticipate that this may be our biggest conference yet, so make your own luck and start planning now...you won’t want to miss this one-of-a kind gathering of the albinism community.0

Vegas Is Affordable For Everyone!

This may be the most affordable conference in NOAH history so even more people can experience the magic of a conference. Airfares to Las Vegas tend to be some of the lowest in the country. And, the Riviera room rate is just $79 per night Sunday – Thursday and $94 per night Friday - Saturday.

We Have Enough Room To Be Comfortable!

With over 600 people attending both of the last two conferences, NOAH needs space! Because Las Vegas is the nation’s leading conference destination they have enough space to accommodate our growing membership.

Spend Time With Your Family!

Did you know that Las Vegas is a great family destination? We’ve added some free time to the conference schedule so you can take your family to visit the IMAX Theater, or Shark Reef (an amazing aquarium). Take a Lake Mead boat tour or visit the historic Hoover Dam. There’s even an indoor theme park – a great way to have fun out of the sun!

Make It A Vacation!

You can extend your conference experience into a vacation. You’re close to southern California so you can hop over to see the lights of Hollywood and the rest of Los Angeles or sea breezes in San Diego. Las Vegas is also an easy drive to the Grand Canyon!

New City – New Schedule!

To keep the conferences fun and exciting, we’re giving the schedule a makeover!

New in 2008:

• Specialized welcome sessions for a smoother transition into the conference.
• Meet the conference mascot, Lucky T. Duck! He’ll quack you up!
• More programming and activities for special interest groups within NOAH such as young adults and people of color.
• Enhanced networking – get to know the people who can help you!
• More discussion groups so that you can get answers and share your experiences.
• Optional social events for all ages!
• Kid-friendly schedule
• Smaller school-age groups
• Lunch with your friends
• 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. schedule
• Unforgettable Saturday night festivities that you won’t want to miss!

Registration

Early bird registration fees are $150 for members ages 5 and up, and only $75 for children ages 6 months to 4 years.

Lodging Reservations

$94* per night Friday/Saturday $79* per night Sunday-Thursday Call the Riviera at 800.634.6753 no later than June 20, 2008. *Single/double occupancy plus tax. Reservations require one night’s deposit plus tax, (refundable if cancelled 48 hours before arrival).

Registration Package

To Register for the NOAH Conference please print the Registration Package and return the registration form. 

Funding Sources Information Packet

If you think that going to a NOAH conference is beyond your means, we may be able to help you find organizations that can help pay for your expenses. NOAH has prepared a Funding Sources 2008  information packet to help potential attendees find ways to obtain assistance with conference expenses outside of the NOAH personal grant process.

Personal Grant Applications

If you’ve tried contacting organizations such as those listed in the Funding Source Information Packet but still need financial help getting to the conference, you may submit a personal grant application. Through the generous donations of NOAH members and the money from fund-raising events such as the bowl-a-thon, a limited amount of money will be available to assist members in attending the NOAH conference.