C.C. American Meetup 2010 - FINAL ROUND!!!

[polarguyinak]

Matthew 18:20
"For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."​

This is the final round of voting for the C.C. American Worship Weekend / Meetup 2010!​

Well, the jury is finally in - we have PAINSTAKINGLY narrowed the list of cities to a final TWO, and after working with many vendors, theme parks, airlines and facilities, we have assembled and priced the best two itineraries for a showcase showdown! We want YOU to decide where it will be!​

We really want to acknowledge God for how he has brought so many companies together who are willing to provide us with amazing rates, group discounts, promotional rates, etc to make these itineraries and AMAZING bang for your buck. ​

AND THE FINALISTS ARE...​

Dallas, Texas
and
Orlando, Florida​

These two locations were chosen for a few reasons...​

1) Out of all the major airports with cheap fares, these offered the most air carrier discounts with connections.​

2) Being that the judges aren't used such things, we wanted someplace with lots of excitement, sunshine, starry skies, and swimming - these two certainly have it all!​

3) Dallas scored very high in the poll of potential attendies and Orlando's itinerary just sounded SO cool that we couldn't help ourselves.​

4) While keeping the cost down, these two had, by FAR, the best itinerary options for the target group-size and diversity we are looking at.​

Bear in mind that while these numbers are REAL, they will require that we have 20 comitted participants to make them stick. The purchasing can NOT begin until we get that number of people who will sign up! ​

We are in hot pursuit of more discounts within THESE prices that could shave off even more, making it cheaper for everyone! Even so, I would be really suprised if you could find a gettaway THIS awesome for this cheap again any time soon... ​

It's still in the planning phase, so there's a little room for adjustment, but these itineraries are quite useable "as-is". Let us know is you have suggestions.​

Enough jib-jab... Here are the rough itineraries!
Please select WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING you would seriously consider attending?? Please don't vote if you are not serious about trying to come. Please DO if you are! ^_^​

Dallas, TX: ​

Wed, Aug 11:
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express… $165
Guest arrival and check in
(Airport shuttle available)
7:30 pm: Pizza Social – Hotel banquet … $ 5​

Thu, Aug 12:
8:00 am: Breakfast – Briefing & Prayer
Devotional
10:00 am: Six Flags over Arlington … $ 25
Lunch / beverages … $ 15
Dinner … $ 15
8:00 pm: Drive to Brookhaven Retreat ... $ 70
9:30 pm: Arrive and check in... $ 150
(Dorm-style housing)
Games & ice cream​

Fri, Aug 13:
8:30 am: Prayer & Breakfast
Worship music
Guest Speaker (TBA) / Servanthood
12:30 pm: Lunch
Ultimate Frisby
Capture the flag
6:30pm: Dinner
Team-building - skit team meetings?
8:00 pm: Bonfire, Biblestudy & Worship​

Sat, Aug 14:
8:30 am: Prayer & Breakfast
Worship music
Guest speaker (TBA) / Rope course
12:30 pm: Lunch
Service project?
Free time - skit team meetings?
6:30 pm: Dinner
Games
8:00 pm: Bonfie, Bible study & Worship​

Sun, Aug 15:
7:30 am: Prayer & Breakfast
10:00 am: Church in Tyler, TX
12:30 pm: Lunch
Free time - skit team meetings?
Christian Concert?
6:30pm: Dinner
8:00 pm: Bonfire & Worship
Star gazing​

Mon, Aug 16:
8:30 am: Lake-side devotional &worship
9:30 am: Breakfast
Free time
12:30 pm: Lunch
Free time - skit team meetings?
Biblestudy
6:30pm: Dinner
skit performances?
8:00 pm: Bonfire & Worship​

Tues, Aug 17:
8:30 am: Prayer & Breakfast
10:00 am: Depart for Dallas​

TOTAL: $ 445 per person

• R/T Airfare not included - do not book departure flights from Dallas prior to 3:00 pm. For assistance in low fare airline tickets, contact me​
• Souveniers are at your own expense - any additional options at your own expense​
• See carpool coordinator - carpooling is encouraged​
• Prices based on 20 participants. ​
• Further discounts MAY be applied and will be pro-rated back to the group if given.​
• Participants are expected to behave in a Godly mannor and respect eachother.​
• C.C. and the people organizing this trip are not responsible for your finances or well-being. We are only helping YOU to purchase your itinerary at no charge. ​
• $50 non-refundable deposit to confirm your spot.​
• Full non-refundable payment is required 90 by May 15, 2010.​

Orlando, FL: ​

Wed, Aug 11:
Hotel: Comfort Inn & Suites… $90
Guest arrival and check in
(Airport shuttle available)
7:30 pm: Pizza Social – Hotel banquet … $ 5​

Thu, Aug 12:
7:30 am: Breakfast – Briefing & Prayer
10:00 am: Disney World … $ 85
Box lunches / beverages … $ 10
Dinner at the park … $ 30
Fireworks
Comfort Inn & Suites… $ 90​

Fri, Aug 13:
4:30 am: Coffee - Briefing & Prayer
Drive to Ft. Lauderdale… $ 50​

7:30 am: Breakfast en route… $ 10
10:00 am: Board Celebration Cruise ship… $ 180
(4-people per cabin)
Lunch
Shipboard Activities
Dinner
8:00 pm : Games & Worship​

Sat, Aug 14:
7:00 am: Devotional at Sea
Breakfast
8:00 am: Nassau Excursions
Lunch... $ 20
8:00 pm: Dinner on the Cruise ship
Night of worship / Party​

Sun, Aug 15:
8:00 am Prayer & Breakfast
Devotional
10:00 am Arrive Ft Lauderdale
11:00 am Local church Service / Christian Concert?
Lunch... $ 15
6:00 pm Arrive Orlando Airport
(shuttles / rides to other hotels, etc)​

TOTAL: $ 585 per person

• Passport required​
• R/T Airfare not included - do not book departure flights from Orlando prior to 8:00 pm. For assistance in low fare airline tickets, contact me​
• Souveniers are at your own expense - any additional options at your own expense​
• See carpool coordinator - carpooling is encouraged​
• Prices based on 20 participants. ​
• For married couples, total is $555 per person​
• 2-person cabins are available: total is $645 per person (no co-ed unless married)​
• Further discounts MAY be applied and will be pro-rated back to the group if given.​
• Participants are expected to behave in a Godly mannor and respect eachother.​
• C.C. and the people organizing this trip are not responsible for your finances or well-being. We are only helping YOU to purchase your itinerary at no charge. ​
• $50 non-refundable deposit to confirm your spot.​
• Full non-refundable payment is required 90 by May 15, 2010.​

FAQ'S:​

How do I get there and how much will THAT be??​

You will need to get to and from the meet-up destination city.

• By Car - There are people who have decided they are planning on driving. We have designated a carpool coordinator to make sure that you can find other people who are driving, and possibly hitch or give a ride! If you are one of these people, contact AlaynaJ at [email protected]​
• By Plane - Quick, simple, and a pain in the wallet. Maybe not so much! I am a flight coordinator by profession - it's all I've done for the last 7 years, so I know a lot about it. If there's a low fare out there, I'll help you find it. I've checked and found r/t fares from LA, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Minneapolis, Denver, Cincinnatti, and many other places to BOTH locations for $250 or less (AFTER tax). You may be suprised! If there are 10 people using the same airline, I can get you a discount code for up to an additional 7% off the ticket prices with that carrier. Talk to me! You can contact me at [email protected]​
• By Bus or Rail - You may be able to explore these options and find a cheap and easy solution. Check them out and if you hit paydirt, by all means, let us in on the secret!​

Who can come??​

I'm asking that you be 18 or older to attend, unless your folks are coming too. If you have friends and family who would like to attend, they are ABSOLUTELY welcome! Married couples can share rooms and save some dough.
Be advised - accomodations at the camp and on the boat are going to be dorm-style, guys with guys, girls with girls.
For obvious reasons, there will be no acceptions unless they are married or family. If you need a little more personal space and/or privacy, there are some options available on the boat, but they come at a higher price.. let me know if you have questions about it!​

When do I need to have the money??​

In order to make sure we have rates locked in, we need to be able to make a group payment in full 90 days prior, afterwhich reservations become non-refundable. If we cannot get the full 20 people by that time, we will have to call it off and nobody pays anything. To put yourself on the list of attendees, I'd like to ask for a $50 deposit (refundable if we don't get 20 people in time). That shows that you're serious and we can count you in. ​

Who are you and can I trust you with my money??​

Frankly, if you don't feel you know us enough and don't feel led by the spirit to do so, please don't take that kind of step We'd LOVE to have everybody who can make it come, but the purpose is fellowship and fun. We intend to honor Christ in all areas of stewardship, be it time, money, or relationships.
If you have to choose between being able to contribute to C.C. and being able to come, PLEASE make sure to keep contributing to C.C.! We love this place and the people who make it happen - they need your continued support!​

First and foremost, we want this to be an event that honors God. He has blessed us with this family and we intend to protect and cherish that! All glory to God!​

*PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS NOT AN EVENT OFFICIALLY ORGANIZED BY CHRISTIAN CHAT, BUT INDEPENDENTLY BY ITS MEMBERS. PLEASE DO NOT FLOOD THE ADMINISTRATORS WITH QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS EVENT. *​

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, OR WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER, PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] AND TITLE YOUR EMAIL "2010 MEETUP". GOD BLESS YOU!!*​

Malachi 1:11
"My name will be great among the nations, from the rising to the setting of the sun. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to my name, because my name will be great among the nations," says the LORD Almighty.​

 

[polarguyinak]

Hurry up and make your vote count! spread the word. This poll will close in 30 Days! We might even make the decision before then!

God bless you all!
Pray for us!
Love In Christ,
Nathan / PolarGuyInAK

 

[polarguyinak]

I've already gotten a wonderful suggestion! I shall make sure to proof read for spelling errors and typos next time

Good eyes, bro! lol

 

[Toby2]

Noooo!!!!!!! Sea tac airport is close to Seattle and its fairly cheap!!!!!!!!!..... Well there is always next year...

 

[Cako53]

I'm not going to vote because I have no clue if I can for sure go. I wish I could, but it doesn;t seem probable

 

[conflicted]

Im going peeps , for real...........
Be a great chance as a christian to fellowship with peeps for real and have fun, pray, sing , joke and EATTTTTTTTTT oh and the sun shine is a BIG BIG BONUS

 

[NoahsDad]

did tha pole already get closed?
I cant vote!!!!!!
anyhoo Dallas would be good........bout tha same distance,besides its cheaper,and you know how cheap southerners are.
Dont know as Id be able to stay the whole time,since noah would be still in school but a 3 day weekend would be just fine and well worth tha price.
anyhoo,Im'ma try my bestest and get onboard with this meetin,God willin.
lookin forward to jamin with all you awesome musicians and fellowshipin with all you guyz from CC..feel like y'all part of tha family.
HOLLA!!!!!!!!!!!
Never mind as soon as I posted it let me vote

 

[biggentleben]

shoot...no way i could attend either location that somehow made the final two...too bad

 

[polarguyinak]

I replied to you in the other thread, man. Needed to make the call and things weren't coming together for a worth-while Chicago itinerary that would be appealing to all age groups and interests. There IS always next time... this is the trial run for such a thing for C.C.

 

[DaydreamBeliever]

Oooo....both options sound super fun...how will I ever decide? Actually, I think Disneyworld and the Bahamas make it a little easier haha.

 

[surfermonkey777]

Yeah this is an awesome opportunity to meet people but i know for some of us its hard to go to these locations because we are not near them but i do think having in the future many different CC meetings would be awesome like a region thing depending on where you live in the states or out of the country! I doubt ill be able to go only for the simple fact that im about to head to college and well everyone knows college kids have absoultly no money! but look forward to meeting people that are near by me! Ive met 5 people from CC and have enjoyed everyone of them!

 

[polarguyinak]

I'm at 8 now.. some I've met up with multiple times
I love the folks on here and can't wait to hang out with more!

 

[ARC84]

Praying...

Praying I can come... still looking for a job right now! We shall see!

 

[AlaynaJ]

This is going to be a ton of fun, no matter where it is!!!! I hope that we cn get everyone we can!!!!

 

[Wug]

This sounds like the coolest thing ever, and I wouldn't have to save up much more than I did for last year's vacation. Posibly less. But the way I saved up that money was by not buying any food except rice and eggs for several months. It looks like May 13th is the deadline for when we have to decide. Unless I did the math wrong. I won't vote until I get a good plan for saving up.

 

[grace]

Obviously from being on the planning committee of this I voted *will attend no matter where it is*....BUT, I am more leaning towards Orlande/bahamas cruise myself.
(AND....keep in mind that there MAY be additional discounts that apply to both of these trips...but we painstainkingly worked out what we thought the final costs would be w/out any perks or discounts.)

 

[doodles91]

It seems to me... you could cut the price in half if you just come Thursday afternoon and bypass all of the expensive hotels, amusement parks and pizza socials. Lol!

I would love to come - but it's not for sure, I'd first need to save all that money. Should I still vote? I'm leaning towards Dallas, just because it's cheaper.

 

[polarguyinak]

It seems to me... you could cut the price in half if you just come Thursday afternoon and bypass all of the expensive hotels, amusement parks and pizza socials. Lol!

I would love to come - but it's not for sure, I'd first need to save all that money. Should I still vote? I'm leaning towards Dallas, just because it's cheaper.

Really hope you can come

To address the first part, (listen up folks) regardless of whether you want to take advantage of all parts of the trip or not, since the group budget is based on dividing up costs (and discounts) between everyone, the cost is fixed as advertized. It will not INCREASE. It MAY decrease, depending on how many confirm. Worst case scenario - 20 people DON'T sign up or don't come up with the money by the deadline, and we have to call it all off.

To address the second part, if you have any intention of TRYING to go, please go ahead and vote. Naturally, we want to give the most say to the people who are planning on being there.

I would like to have given the voting options of "I will go to either, but I PREFFER Dallas / Orlando". Maybe it's not too late.. I'm not sure.. (Alayna? - since I know you're going to be following this thread like a hawk - can you contact me with feasibility on making changes to the poll?)

God bless you guys, everybody : )
Love in Christ,
Nathan / PolarguyInAK

 

[AlaynaJ]

I can edit the poll... Would you like me to add in the other two options?

 

[christiancollegegirl]

If the poll is edited, can we change our vote?

I'm hoping to start working soon, cus I really Really REALLY want to go.