Dates and Locations for Commander College 101


  • California/Nevada
    Fair Oaks – July 12-14, 2012
  • Florida
    Orlando – July 12-14, 2012
  • Idaho
    Boise – July 19-22, 2012
  • Michigan
    Gladwin – August 23-25 2012
  • Minnesota
    Plymouth – June 7-9, 2012
  • New Mexico
    Albuquerque – June 21-23, 2012
  • North Carolina
    Concord – October 18-20, 2012
  • Ohio
    Cincinnati – January 17-19, 2013
  • Tennessee
    Memphis – October 18-20, 2012
  • Texas
    Fort Worth – March 14-16, 2013
  • West Virginia
    Bradley – August 9-11 2012

When registering for an attendee, please use their telephone number and e-mail address so pertinent information pertaining to the conference can be sent directly to them.

Boise ID
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Location:
Holiday Inn
Boise Airport
2970 W. Elder St.
Boise, Id 83705
(208) 344-7444
Dates:
July 19-22, 2012
Price:
$299 by June 21, 2012
$349 after June 21, 2012
$175 Spouse Registration by June 21, 2012
$225 after June 21, 2012
Registration includes meals, materials and activities. Spouse registration does not include the materials.
Lodging is in addition. We will begin on Thursday evening with registration and dinner at 4:00pm. We will end on Sunday at noon.
Deadline:
July 5, 2012
Lodging:
Holiday Inn
Boise Airport
2970 W. Elder St.
Boise, Id 83705
208-344-7444
We have reserved a block of rooms at a rate of $79 per night. (Double Queen rooms are available if you would like share the cost of the room with another participant) Reservations must be made through the hotel by June 28, 2012.
Breakfast is included as part of your room rate, The Holiday Inn also offer’s airport shuttle and is located less than 5 minutes from the Boise airport. Click here to receive our personalized e-booking link which includes our group code. If you call the hotel, please be sure to tell the hotel that you are with Awana.
Questions:
Contact Jerry Berheim at jerryb@awana.org or (208) 590-2282
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Concord, NC
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Location:
West Cabarrus Church
7655 Bruton Smith Blvd
Concord, NC 28027
Dates:
10/18-20/12
Thursday (6:30pm-9:15pm), Friday (8:15am-9pm), & Saturday (8:15am-4pm)
Price:
$285 & includes certification, training, course materials, outings, meals, gifts & shirt. (lodging not included).
(Alumni Student - $99 & includes training, outings, & meals) (lodging not included).
Deadline:
October 8th, 2012
Lodging:
You must book your own lodging:

Comfort Suites
(704) 979-3800
7800 Gateway Ln NW
Concord, NC 28027
(ask for the West Cabarrus Church rate of $69.99) - To guarantee rate you must book by Oct 5.

or

Sleep Inn & Suites
(704) 979-8800
7821 Gateway Ln NW
Concord, NC 28027
(ask for the West Cabarrus Church rate of $69.00) - To guarantee room & rate you must book by Oct 5.
Questions:
Contact Tommy Nash at tommyn@awana.org or (704) 467-6830
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Orlando, FL
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Location:
Holiday Inn Express-Lake Buena Vista
8686 Palm Parkway
Orlando FL 32836
Dates:
July 12-14, 2012
Registration begins on Thursday at 12 p.m. (lunch provided)
First session begins at 1 p.m.
Last session ends on Saturday at 3 p.m.
Price:
Commander Rate: $249 (received by 06/11/2012), received after 06/11/2012 is $299
Guest Rate: $199 (received by 06/11/2012), received after 06/11/2012 is $249
Guest rate does not include books and materials.
All meals and snacks are included.
Deadline:
06/25/2012
Lodging:
Holiday Inn Express – Lake Buena Vista
8686 Palm Parkway
Orlando FL 32836
www.hiexpress.com
Lodging is not included in registration fee. Ask for the Awana group rate of $79 per night.
Questions:
Please contact the FL office at 813-662-5385 or Jim Lambeth at jiml@awana.org or Susan Dungan at susand@awana.org
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Plymouth, MN
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Location:
Association Free Lutheran Bible School
3134 East Medicine Lake Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55441
(763) 544-9501
Dates:
June 7-9, 2012
Commander College will start with check in from 3:00 to 3:45 on Thursday and finish at 4:30 on Saturday.
Price:
$350
$250 for second person from same church
$300 If Register before May 12
$200 for second person if registered by May 12
Registration includes meals, lodging, materials and activities. Second person registration does not include workbook and some other materials. Lodging is a double occupancy room at the college.
Deadline:
May 22, 2012
Questions:
Feel free to contact Arlyn Nies at ArlynN@awana.org or 701.799.5280
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Albuquerque, NM
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Location:
Ramada Inn and Conference Center
10300 Hotel Ave. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 296-4852
Dates:
June 21-23, 2012
Price:
$300 by May 24, 2012
$350 after May 24, 2012
$175 Second Person - from same church by May 24, 2012
$225 after May 24, 2012
$99 Alumni Registration

Price includes meals, certificate, Certified Commander Badge, Shirt, Books, and more. Lodging is in addition. We will begin Thursday morning with registration and light breakfast at 8:00am. We will end on Saturday at 11:00am.
Deadline:
June 7, 2012
Lodging:
Ramada Inn and Conference Center
10300 Hotel Ave. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 296-4852

We have reserved a block of rooms at a rate of $62 per night. (Double Queen rooms are available if you would like share the cost of the room with another participant). Reservations must be made through the hotel by May 31, 2012 to ensure discounted rate. Be sure to mention “Awana” to get special rate. Breakfast is included as part of your room rate. Ramada Inn also offers airport shuttle from the Albuquerque International Sunport.
Questions:
Contact Wes Miller at wesm@awana.org or (208) 631-3062
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Bradley, WV
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Location:
Appalachian Bible College
Bradley, WV
www.Alpineministries.com
Dates:
August 9th – 11th 2012
Check in Thursday by 5 PM.
All training sessions complete by Saturday at 8 PM.
Price:
$250 per person before June 1st
$300 per person after June 1st
Price includes all materials, lodging and food.
Deadline:
July 26th 2012
Questions:
Jim Alexander at (304) 743-9269 or (cell) (304) 633-3830 and e-mail at JimA@Awana.org
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Fair Oaks, CA
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Location:
First Baptist Church of Fair Oaks
4401 San Juan Ave. Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Dates:
July 12-14, 2012
Price:
Early Registration $275 by June 25, 2012
Late Registration $345 after June 25, 2012
Spouse Registration $235 by June 25, 2012
Registration includes meals, materials and activities. Spouse registration does not include the shirt, certification or materials.
Lodging is in addition. We will begin on Thursday with registration and lunch at 12:00pm. We will end on Saturday at 3:00pm.
Deadline:
July 1, 2012
Lodging:
Crowne Plaza
5321 Date Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 338-5800
We have reserved a block of rooms at a rate of $79 per night. Reservations must be made through the hotel by July 1, 2012.
Click here to receive our personalized e-booking link which includes our group code. If you call the hotel, please be sure to tell the hotel that you are with Awana.
Questions:
Contact Mike Sexton at mikes@awana.org or (916) 338-3252.
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Cancellation policy:
Cancellations received in writing prior to the early registration cut-off date will be refunded all funds minus a $75 processing fee. Any cancellation received after the early cut-off date is not refundable but may be transferred to another attendee.

For more information, contact (630) 213-2000 or Commander College@Awana.org.

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Cincinnati, OH
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Location:
Calvary Baptist Church
3711 Tibbatts St.
Covington, KY 41015-1463
Dates:
January 17 – 19, 2013
Start Time: 1pm on Thursday, January 17th
End Time: 4pm on Saturday, January 19th
Price:
All inclusive weekend(training, materials, lodging & meals)
$315.00 - Early Registration (received by 12/14/2011)
$340.00 - Registrations received after 12/14/2011)
$125.00 – Guest (pastor or spouse desiring to attend with a registered student – does not include certification, course materials, gifts, or shirt – Guest price allows guest to attend the training, social times & meals)
Deadline:
December 19, 2011
Lodging:
We have a block of rooms reserved at the
Country Inn & Suites – Wilder
10 Country Dr
Newport KY 41076
(859) 441-3707
Ask for the Awana Commander College rate
Additional Info:
Commanders hold the key to a successful Awana Ministry.
Every Commander will benefit greatly from Commander College.
They will be encouraged, challenged, and motivated to reach young
people through the Awana ministry like never before. We will spend
2 1/2 days exploring the five roles of the Commander;
Communicator, Administrator, Advocate, Leader, and Shepherd. This time will inspire you to Take the Next Step in your development of each role.
Questions:
Please contact Ken Cogley at (330) 219-7505 or kennethc@awana.org
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Memphis, TN
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Location:
to be announce soon
Dates:
October 18-20, 2012
Start: - October 18 at 1 p.m.
Closing – October 20 at Noon
Price:
$299 per Registrant
$99 – Non-Certified Spouse or Guest
Lodging:
Location coming soon
Questions:
Contact Curt Talley at curt@awana.org or by cell phone at (870) 904-3191
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Gladwin, MI
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Location:
The Springs Camp
1950 M-30
Gladwin, MI 48624
Dates:
August 23-25 2012
Registation begins at 12 pm on Thursday, August 23 (Lunch provided)
First Session begins at 1:00 pm
Last Session ends at 3 pm on Saturday, August 25
Price:
All inclusive weekend (training, materials, lodging & meals)
$300.00 - Early Registration (by July 23)
$350.00 - Late Registration (after July 23)
$175.00 – Spouse – This includes Lodging, all meals, outings, and sessions. They will not receive books, shirts, name badges or other Conference materials.
Deadline:
August 5, 2012
Lodging:
The Springs Camp - Registrations received first will be given rooms with 2 beds, others will be placed in Dorm suites.
(If you wish to have a private room, the cost will be an additional $75.00)
Additional Info:
Commanders hold the key to a successful Awana Ministry.
Every Commander will benefit greatly from Commander College.
They will be encouraged, challenged, and motivated to reach young people through the Awana ministry like never before. We will spend 2 1/2 days exploring the five roles of the Commander;
Communicator, Administrator, Advocate, Leader, and Shepherd. This time will inspire you to Take the Next Step in your development of each role.
Questions:
Please contact Brian Jenks at (517) 740-5512 or BrianJ@awana.org
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Fort Worth, TX
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Location:
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
1701 W Boyce Street
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Dates:
March 14-16, 2013
Price:
$325.
Deadline:
February 28, 2013
Lodging:
Lodging available at the Seminary for about $80. per night
Phone 817-921-8834 to make a room reservation. Mention: Awana Commander College
Questions:
Contact Brad Iverson at Bradi@Awana.org for questions
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Cancellation policy:
Cancellations received in writing prior to the early registration cut-off date will be refunded all funds minus a $75 processing fee. Any cancellation received after the early cut-off date is not refundable but may be transferred to another attendee.

For more information, contact (630) 213-2000 or Commander College@Awana.org.

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Cancellation policy:
Cancellations received in writing prior to the early registration cut-off date will be refunded all funds minus a $75 processing fee. Any cancellation received after the early cut-off date is not refundable but may be transferred to another attendee.

For more information, contact (630) 213-2000 or Commander College@Awana.org.

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