Catholic Engaged Encounter 2010 National Convention

Phew! For a while there I (Jenny) wasn’t sure quite how we’d get through it all, but I knew we would. In the last few weeks one might say we’ve had some ups and downs.

Thank you all for your patience, understanding, and prayers. After a little upgrading and rebooting we were able to increase our banquet capacity and therefore the number of couples that can attend convention. Because people were unable to register during the final days of the early registration discount we have extended this to Friday, August 20th. If you wish to attend convention please register A.S.A.P as space is limited.

We profusely apologize that we've (hopefully, momentarily) had to halt on-line registration. The issue -- and it is a good one -- is that we've reached our current capacity for the ballroom at the hotel. Unfortunately, we did not see this coming or we would've provided ample warning.

Seattle, party?! Us?? Yes, it's true, we know how to party and we'd like you to join us for two fun-filled Convention events.

Friday Night Poolside Social:

Early Registration Discounts end August 15th; you don't want to miss this opportunity. After August 15th the registration prices will go up to $300 per couple and $150 per clergy.

Order your T-Shirts and Fleece Jackets online. Buy 2 or more Fleece Jackets and save $5. All apparel orders must be placed by August 1st. Merchandise will be available for pickup at the Convention.

Bringing your kids to Convention? Please order your Childcare Packages by August 15th.

On-line registration is now live and exciting! And we know you’re just dying to register!

A few things to note (that will also be noted soon when you register): Leadership Day is FREE and will be excellent, enlightening and entertaining. It’ll be a don’t-miss event, that’s for sure! There will be a little check-box for you to mark upon Registration to let us know if you’ll be attending.

Also, a light continental breakfast will be provided on Friday morning (for those attending the Leadership Day only. This meal and Leadership presentation is our gift to you).

Call me “Doubting Thomas,” come on, I dare ya. Do it. I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve been a bit of a doubter recently. Even coming fresh out of the Lenten season – a time for reflection, for rededication and focusing in on our faith, and then rejoicing in the Resurrection of the Lord, I’ve still been a bit of a doubter. I can think of three specific instances where I’ve been nothin’ but a doubter.

It helps that my husband, Mike, is a professional Computer Nerd. It’s like what he does – computerly nerdy things. And I’m allowed to brag about our Convention website because: a.) I don’t really have a whole lot to do with its coolness and b.) It’s good to be proud of your spouse’s achievements, and I’m proud of his! (Even if Engaged Encounter websites have, at times, been the other woman in our marriage. OK, not really but “she” has taken up plenty of his time).

OK, I realize that the “Opening Ceremony” to the 2010 National Engaged Encounter Convention will be NO WHERE NEAR the extravaganza that was displayed at the Opening Ceremony for the 2010 Winter Olympics last week. HOWEVER, I couldn’t help but think about the planning and execution of our big event as I watched that big (major, mondo, worldwide!) event. Both are a labor of love.