2010 National Marriage Encounter Family Conference 
July 29 thru Aug 1, 2010
College of St Scholastica, Duluth, MN
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

 - Please join us for "Circle ME With Love" July 29th through August 1st.

Who Can Attend The Conference?
What Can I Expect at the Conference?
How Do I Register?
What Forms of Payment is Accepted?
What Lodging is Available?
What is the Cost?
What Discounts Are Available?
Where is the Conference Taking Place?
What If I need to Cancel My Registration?

Who Can Attend The Conference?

Anyone!  National Marriage Encounter Conferences are for anyone who wants to strengthen what they already experience in their married or committed relationship.

We warmly welcome couples young and old.  Single, married, widowed.  Families with children, blended families, families of two. And, all faith traditions. 

Likewise, you do not need to have attended a marriage encounter weekend to join us.   

If you would like more information on the National Marriage Encounter program check out our national program at
http://marriage-encounter.org/.  

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What Can I Expect At The Conference?

If you are new to National Marriage Encounter Conferences you can expect to meet new friends, explore different aspects of marriage, have fun, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Minnesota Northshore.  You'll be warmly greeted by your hosts and returning conference goers.

If you are a returning friend of the conference, you can expect to find that same outstanding hospitality and community that have made our conferences famous and so richly attended.

Check out our programming page for more information on the speakers and workshops
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Packages

We have 2 different packages to accommodate your needs: Full Conference or By The Day.

       Full Conference
            Includes lodging, meals, entertainment, keynotes, and workshops.  Rooms come complete with bed
            linens and pillows.  Bring your own toiletries and towels.              

 Adults   Price                
   Suite (Sold Out)                     $250.00  (per adult)
   Dorm     $230.00  (per adult)
     
 Youth    
   Ages 0 to 5 yrs old:  (on floor in parents room)      $25.00 (per child)
   Ages 6 to 17 yrs old:  (on floor in parents dorm or suite)  $50.00 (per child)
   Ages 6 to 17 yrs old:  (in own bed in parents suite)  $150.00 (per child)        
   Ages 6 to 17 yrs old:  (in own dorm bed, room will be shared with one other)  $100.00 (per child)
                   

        By The Day
              Includes meals, speakers, workshops, and entertainment. (excludes lodging)
   
 Adult    
Thursday:  excludes meals  $20.00 (per adult)
  Friday:  $50.00 (per adult)
  Saturday:  $50.00 (per adult)
  Sunday:  excludes meals  $20.00 (per adult)
     
 Youth    
  Thursday:  all ages (excludes meals)  $10.00 (per child)
  Friday: ages 0 to 5 yrs old  $15.00 (per child)
  Friday: ages 6 to 17 yrs old.  $30.00 (per child)
  Saturday: ages 0 to 5 yrs old  $15.00 (per child)
  Saturday: ages 6 to 17 yrs old  $30.00 (per child)
  Sunday:  all ages (excludes meals)  $10.00 (per child)

        Clothing:
            Two color choices available for the Ladies T and the Men's Polo:  white with navy embroidery  or  navy with
            white embroidery.
  The logo is embroidered on left chest.  (shown in light blue to show detail).  
            
            Please note:  We will not be selling garmets at the conference.  If you wish to purchase a shirt or jacket 
            you will need to pre-order.  Orders are due by July 10th in order to have them ready in time for the 
            conference.  The garmets will be available with your conference packet when you check-in.



         

 Ladies Scoop Neck T  Men's Polo                 Fleece Jacket         
 100% preshrunk cotton  100% preshrink cotton  Heavyweight, anti-pill polyester
 Bound-on neck trim  3 button placket  Full-zippered front
 Double-needle hem  Ribbed collar and sleeve trim  Drawcord waist
 Sizes:  sm - 2xlg  Sizes:  sm - 2xlg  Sizes:  Ladies xs - 3xlg
 Colors: Navy w/white embroidery  Colors: Navy w/white embroidery             Men's sm - 3xlg
             White w/navy embroidery              White w/navy embroidery  Color:  Navy w/white embroidery
 Price:  $15 sm - xlg  Price:  $17 sm - xlg  Price:  $40 xs - xlg
            $17 2xlg             $19 2xlg             $42 2xlg & 3xlg
     Note:  Ladies jacket has 
           princess-line seams and 
           a shorter cut

 

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Registration 

        
            Print the registration form, fill it out, mail it to us along with your payment or deposit.
            Conference Registration Form   
  (the form opens as a .pdf  You will need Adobe Reader to view 
            and print this form).  Registrations must be mailed to us a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the 
            conference.  A deposit of $50.00 is required. 

             Mail your registration to:
                   Mike and Jodie Peschl
                   1416 Northway Court
                    St Cloud, MN  56303

         

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Payments

         We accept cash, personal checks, or money orders.  You may pay in full or make payments.   A $50.00
         deposit is required with your registration.  
 
        If you choose to make payments your final payment will be due when you check in at the conference.
 
        
        Please note:  Any payments made by mail must be received by us 2 weeks prior to the conference.  

            Make checks payable to:
                2010 National Marriage Encounter Conference

                Please mail payments to:
                Jodie and Mike Peschl
                1416 Northway Court
                St Cloud, MN  56303


 Discounts:

            We have 2 discounts available to help defray the cost of the conference.
                
                First-Timers. $100 off.  If this is your first National Marriage Encounter Conference you qualify for a 
                                    $100.00 discount.  The discount applies to either package:  Full Conference or By The
                                    Day.  You do not need to be encountered (attended an NME weekend). 
                                   

                Calvo Scholarship. $100 off.  This discount is for families with children and applies to full conference 
                                    package only (does not apply to "By The Day" packages).  May be combined with the 
                                    NewTimers Discount if you are new to our conferences and your children will also be
                                    attending the full conference.
                                  


         
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Cancellations:

    You may cancel your registration any time up to 3 weeks prior to the conference and receive a full refund 
    of any fees paid.  Any registration canceled within 3 weeks will be refunded less the $50.00 deposit.

    If you ordered clothing with your registration you may cancel your order up to 3 weeks prior to the conference.
    Please note:  Any clothing order canceled within 3 weeks of the conference cannot be refunded.  We will ship
    any clothing you ordered to you. 

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Lodging and Accommodations

There are a variety of housing options available:  campus lodging, hotel/motel, or camping.   

    Campus Lodging
        If you choose campus lodging, 2 rooming options are available and included in the full conference package:  
        college dorm or suite.  The lodging for the conference is located in the Somers Residence Hall and 
        Somers Suites.  

Please note:  the suites are sold out.  

       Photos of the facilities are available at Photobucket.com.  Click here to access our photo album,

    
                Dorm (Click here for images)                                  Suite (Click here for images)  SOLD OUT!!
                 (located in Somers Residence Hall)                       (located adjacent to Somers Residence Hall)
                 Features:                                                             Features:
                     2 single beds                                                        2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds
                     Bed linens and pillows are provided                         Bed linens and pillows are provided            
                     Each floor has:                                                      Private bath
                        Shared bathroom/shower                                     Living area
                        Recreational Lounge                        
                        Kitchenette with oven, sink, microwave, freezer
                        Laundry Room ($1.25 per load)

    Hotel and Other Accommodations

    There are a variety of hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, and campgrounds in the Duluth and Northshore area. For 
    a list of options check out the website provided by the Duluth Visitors Bureau at 
    http://www.visitduluth.com/lodging/.

    Information on local campgrounds can be accessed through these websites:
    Explore Minnesota
    VisitDuluth.Com

   Make your reservations early.  The Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge takes place in Duluth the same 
   weekend as our conference.  This is a national event and local accomodations do fill up.

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Conference Location and Campus Map

    Our conference is held on the campus of The College of St Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota.  The college is
    located at 1200 Kenwood Avenue on the Northwest corner of the city.  You may obtain a campus map and 
    driving directions at  http://www.css.edu/About/Maps-and-Directions.html.  

    Click here for an Interactive Campus Map of Saint Scholastica.
    

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