NIEA Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki UPDATE!!! Broadcast #07-040

[Yvonne Yazzie]

Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:32:00 -0700

From: ni...@niea.org

National Indian Education Association
110 Maryland Avenue, N.E.
Suite 104
Washington, D.C. 20002
P: (202) 544-7290 / F: (202) 544-7293

      August 23, 2007
Broadcast #07-040

NIEA 38th Annual Convention REMINDERS!!!
October 25 - 28, 2007 Honolulu, Hawaii

WORKSHOP/FORUMS: All workshop and forum proposals for the NIEA 38th Annual Convention are due tomorrow, Friday, August 24, 2007. Send your workshop and forum proposals soon!

AWARD NOMINEES: All award nominees must be postmarked by August 27, 2007. NIEA will honor five (5) American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian (AI/AN/NH) General Voting Members for their accomplishments and efforts to improve the quality of life for AI/AN/NH communities through education. The award categories are Teacher of the Year; Educator of the Year; Elder of the Year; Parent of the Year; and Community Service Award. Please submit your award nomination application forms and supporting documents to: NIEA, 110 Maryland Avenue, N.E., Suite 104, Washington, DC 20002.

PRE-REGISTRATION : Deadline for pre-registration is September 28, 2007, 5pm EST.CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER ON-LINE or you may visit our website at www.niea.org.

JOHN C. ROUILLARD AND ALICE TONEMAH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: All scholarship nominee applications must be postmarked by September 10, 2007.

TRADESHOW: Join over 300 Exhibitors! Reserve your space now, deadline is September 10, 2007.

OFFICAL PROGRAM ADS:Networking opportunities to reach the educational leaders who attend our convention. Create your ads and reserve your spot, deadline is September 17, 2007.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Become a proud sponsor, deadline is September 25, 2007.

AWARDS BANQUET: Limited seating, reserve your table for the Annual Awards Banquet by September 28, 2007.

RESOLUTIONS: All resolutions must be postmarked by October 10, 2007. All resolutions must be national in scope.

NIEA Native Oratory Contest:Win Cash Prizes! Register now or register on-site, deadline is Thursday, October 4, 2007. The 2nd Annual NIEA Native Oratory Contest will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at the Honolulu Convention Center. The contest is open to Registered NIEA High School & Postsecondary students. The theme is "Return to Cultural Honor and Caring."
NIEA NATIVE ORATORY CONTEST FORM.

Hauka'i (Hawaiian Cultural Field Trips): Limited number of spaces available for each Huaka'i. Pre-register NOW and reserve your spot. Registration is open through Thursday, October 4, 2007.
HUAKA'I FIELD TRIP REGISTRATION FORM and HUAKA'I FIELD TRIP DETAILS.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Native Hawaiian Education Association (NHEA) invites NIEA attendees and friends to enjoy a day of golf and fellowship at the Hawaii Kai Championship Golf Course. It is open to the first 80 players. Cost is $75 per person and includes, golf/cart fee (NHEA arranged for a discounted rate.), lunch and prizes. For information on the Golf Course you can visit www.hawaiikaigolf.com.
NHEA Golf Tournament Form.

NIEA Host Hotel rooms are sold out at The Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa

Please make your reservations at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki or the Sheraton Waikiki

Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki
100 Holomoana Street
Honolulu, HI 96815
800.321-6248
Ask for NIEA Convention Rate
Run of Ocean view $179.00


Sheraton Waikiki
2255 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
Please reference "NIEA" or "National Indian Education Association" to receive NIEA convention rates by calling:

808-921-4611
Fax 808.923.8785
www.sheraton-waikiki.com
Sheraton Hotel Waikiki Reservations

SPECIAL NIEA Room Rates:
Run of City/Mountain - $195.00 + taxes
Run of Ocean - $215.00 + taxes
(State and local taxes, 4.166% and Transient Tax 7.25%)
"Cut-off date" is September 22, 2007



Airline Information

Northwest Airlines

Northwest Airlines is pleased to offer discounted airfares. Use your WorldFile/Ticket Designator NYU4K to purchase your tickets online and your negotiated discount will be applied. Individuals and meeting planners should click on Northwest Airlines Reservations,
and travel agents should click on Northwest Travel Agent.
Northwest will provide reservations and ticketing assistance at 800-328-1111.

HOW TO MAKE FLIGHT RESERVATIONS UNDER NORTHWEST AIRLINES RESERVATIONS

*Fill in flight information
*Click on the fourth box at the bottom of page where it says: "SELECT TYPE"
*Scroll down to "MEETING AGREEMENT (WORLDFILE NUMBER)"
*Input Worldfile number NYU4K
*Click on the search button
*Choose your flight options

Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines is pleased to offer discounts off Mainland to Hawaii airfares. To make reservations online click on Hawaiian Airlines Reservations.
Reservations can also be made through the Hawaiian Airlines Reservations office
at 800-367-5320. Please use one of the following identifiers to access the group fares when speaking to the reservation agent, TB0716 or National Indian Education Association zone group.

For detailed convention forms and instructions, please visit our convention link at www.niea.org.

ALOHA! WE look forward to seeing you in Hawaii!


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