And so the countdown begins - 9 days left to the event! There's just a
little more business left to deal with, then we can all get on to the
business of having a great time, with friends old and new! Please read
the whole post - it's got important info you'll want to know!


BANQUET SEATING LIMITS
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There are only a dozen seats left for the banquet.

If we don't totally fill up beforehand, the catering deadline is this
Wednesday, October 28, when we have to give the hotel the final
headcount. After that, the only way you can join the banquet is if
someone tells us they can't come after all.


REFUND REQUEST DEADLINE
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If you paid the fee, but can't come after all, you must let us know
before 11:59 PST Wednesday, October 28. If you meet the deadline, we
can refund your fee.

After that, the only way to get a refund is if there are folks on the
waitlist, waiting to get a seat.


PARTIAL FEES & WALK-IN FEES
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There are *no* partial fees for the event, and *no* partial fee refunds
will be given.

However, several activities are free to attend. These *don't* include
any of the evening parties in the ballroom, the Saturday morning panel,
or any of the meals. However, anything *not* listed in red on the
weekend schedule is open to attend without the fee, and you'll still
have to register to participate.

Please note: you can't change your mind and decide to pay the fee, once
you get to the event. The banquet head count will be locked by then.
There will be *no* walk-in payments accepted at the event itself.

Trust that here's a history behind these policies. Thank you in advance
for complying!


EVENT HOTEL, ROOMMATES & RIDESHARES
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URGENT: The official Event Hotel is just about completely full.

PLEASE don't hold on to a hotel room if you're not coming to the event.
Give up your room, so it can be used by someone who will be attending!

Waited to late to book? Check the Guestbook. Folks are advertising for
roomies there, and they've posted contact info - get in touch with them
if you still need a room/roommate.

Along with your roommate data, keep your ride info updated on the
Guestbook!


SCREEN NAMES/NICKNAMES
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Please write and give us a screen name or nickname, if you didn't give
us one at the online registration! You can use the prefix of your email
address, or some kind of cool, unique nickname. This will be on your
wristband at the event, so we don't have to use your actual name or
email address without your permission.

No worries - you can still put whatever you want on your nametags!


COSTUMES
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The theme is just an excuse to have a costume party. Wear whatever you
want!

Of course, if you want to win the costume contest, be aware that the
judges might consider whether you matched the theme pretty well.


VARIETY SHOW/OPEN MIC
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Are ya thinking about performing, or getting a group together to
perform, at the Saturday afternoon Variety Show/Open Mic by the pool?
Let us know when you know. There will also be sign-ups at the event.
Start planning now!


VOLUNTEERS
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Among other things, we could still use a couple of folks to help set-up
and clean-up of the Friday and Saturday lunches, Let us know if you'd
like to volunteer, and we'll give you a job, as well as our undying
gratitude!


REMIND ME - WHAT'S ST. PETE 2009?
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The St. Pete National Beach Event is a big annual gathering for the H
community, that is generally attended by between 200-300 people each
year. Like all the national H events, it's more fun than a hot air
balloon!

Once again, it will be held Thursday-Sunday of the first weekend in
November in its usual location: gorgeous St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.


SEE YOU IN A LITTLE OVER A WEEK!

Cat >"<
Lead Planner
St. Pete 2009
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http://stpetebeachevent.org
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