Carol Penney, Scott Cross, Sam Wilson, and I went on a "Hard Hat Tour" of both the Marriott Raleigh City Center site AND the Raleigh Convention Center and I wanted to share a picture of two with you! Yup! Both are brand spanking new! The Marriott is scheduled to open on July 22 (2 months AHEAD of schedule), and the Convention Center has scheduled its GRAND OPENING for September 5-6, 2008.
Both facilities are, for lack of a better description, out of this world! When we actually went into a couple of the rooms at the Marriott (where you'll be spending the night), I had one of those "Calgon, take me away moments." Luxurious bedding....beautiful decor.....first class all the way. And, when I think about the room rate that we locked in for our educators, even I (the biggest tightwad that I know!!!) am amazed. What a deal!
And...the convention center is absolutely amazing. I still don't know how architects and engineers do it, but these folks are doing an outstanding job. The convention facilities that we have reserved are first class (again, for lack of a better descriptive word!). So....we'll keep you updated as construction progresses, but won't it be fun to be able to say we were one of the FIRST groups to EVER hold a convention at the Raleigh Convention Center....and.....be one of the FIRST people to stay in one of those luxurious rooms at the Marriott!
Register on the teachers lounge TODAY for convention, and then call the Marriott at 1-866-260-1270 to reserve your room. Be sure to request the KINDERMUSIK rate!
Until then,
"Convention Connie"
(below is a picture of one of the chandeliers in the Marriott!) 
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