Make your flight arrangements now… It’s going to be very interesting!AMERICAN ATHEISTS NATIONAL CONVENTIONAPRIL 9, 10, 11, 12, 2009ATLANTA, GEORGIAEmory Conference Center Hotel/Emory Inn 1615 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329Said to be the ?Best Kept Secret? in Georgia the Emory is a hidden oasis as its? Frank Lloyd Wright inspired architecture and serene wooded views combine diverse meeting space, beautiful gardens, walking trails, and much more to create a one of a kind experience.The Emory is just 20 minutes from Atlanta?s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The downtown business district and vibrant Buckhead are less than 12 minutes from the hotel. Complimentary on site parking is an added bonus.* The Emory offers a two-tiered guest room rate. Guest rooms in the hotel are $109 plus tax for single/double. Guest rooms in the inn (directly connected to the hotel) are $89 plus tax for single/double and include breakfast. You must make your reservations directly with the hotel/inn on or before March 10, 2009 to enjoy our special convention rate. Be sure to tell them you are with the American Atheist convention. Emory Hotel/Inn reservations: 1-800-933-6679. Visit the Emory Conference Center Hotel/Emory Inn at www.emoryconferencenter.com* Thursday, April 9th, 6:00 ? 9:00 PM – Great Hearth Room: Registration and informal reception with cash bar.*Friday, April 10th, 10:00 AM ? 6:00 PM Lullwater Ballroom7:00 ? 11:00 PM Silverbell Room, Open Banquet, Award Ceremony, Members Meeting* Saturday, April 11th10:00 AM ? 6:00 PM, Lullwater Ballroom7:00 ? 11:00 PM Silverbell Room, Open Banquet, Honor Lifetime/Gift and Legacy Members* Sunday, April 12thDining Rm; Hosted Breakfast. Arrive anytime between 8:00 and 11:00 AM and be greeted by your board members and state directors who will be eager to chat with you, enjoy a cup of coffee together or maybe a place at you breakfast table. Sunday afternoon group outing destination and time to be announced * * * Of course, our convention will feature a host of speakers, entertainment, books, products, various venders, endless conversations, greeting old friends and making new friends. Stay tuned for updates
Is Atlanta where we can reach the most people to do the most good ? I would love it if the convention would be Oklahoma City, Topeka, Kansas City, Birmingham, cities where we are not wanted. Cities where we could possible change some hearts and minds.Where we could possibly show the most amount of believers and people who just might question a little that yes this is what an atheist looks like and we are not mean people. Just to possible help someones transformation a little. Hell, I never met another atheist until I went to the convention in Philadelphia years ago. Whatever and see you in Atlanta, ladies I`m single.
You mean the Convention is actually here in the Southeast? Glory hallelujah! I just might be able to get there this time. I hope we can reach believers in Georgia, North and South Carolina. I am going to the NC State Fair today and identify myself as an Atheist at the Bible Broadcasting Network’s booth and to the Gideons and the sectarians as well. I’m looking forward to my first Convention– If I’m working then I’ll find a way to get off and go to Atlanta.
I was brought up in Georgia, so I know they need to hear the word.
It is too far for me to travel from California, but I hope to attend the next convention that is held on the West Coast. I am very much alone in a town full of church going Republicans. I need contact with my own kind.
Great! I live in GA, so I’ll actually be able to attend this time! I’m finally eligible for benefits at work now, and now I know where I’m using some of my paid vacation days
Hopefully I’ll get to meet some of you in person.
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Dear Dorkey, are you in Hollister as well?
Off Topic. London is getting “There’s probably no God” advertisement posters on buses:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7681914.stm
Wow. Atlanta. Close enough for me to maybe make it this year. Will still depend on finances though.
Hot-Lanta! Cool! I spent some time in downtown Atlanta once and I was impressed. It’s nice.
Caravan from Texas, anyone?
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Joe Zamecki
Austin
To ga4ry:
Worse. I’m in Santa Maria, with a church on every corner. Once upon a time I lived in Charlotte, NC, and thought I would be suffocated by the churchiness, but parts of California are even holier than Charlotte.
this is great i hope i can get off from work to attend.
To chomoshone, yes, Atlanta is where we can reach a lot of people. Welcome to the Bible Belt! Welcome to the state where our Governor prays for rain on the capitol steps. Welcome to the state where the state taxpayers will step in and pay the legal bills of local governments that are being sued for displaying the 10 commandments.
It will be good to show the people in this great city that Atheists are normal people.
I’m looking forward to the convention!
Wow – I guess I have no excuse not to attend as this will be in my back yard. If I’m still here I’ll definately be there.
Looks like a lovely hotel. They do have a bar don?t they. Us Atheists love to party.
Hey Joe Z from Austin, Tx! Me and the husband are heading out for the convention. Not sure if we are flying or driving yet.