Dates and Locations for Commander College 201


  • Florida
    Orlando – October 18-20, 2012
  • Idaho
    Boise – July 19-22, 2012
  • Minnesota
    Plymouth – June 7-9, 2012
  • Missouri
    Branson – July 5-7, 2012
  • North Carolina
    Concord – October 18-20, 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.

Pittsburg, PA
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Location:
Doubletree Hotel
Pittsburgh Airport
8402 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108
Dates:
June 1-3, 2012
Registration: 8:00 am on Friday
College Begins at 8:30 am on Friday
Depart: Sunday 2 pm
Price:
$425 - Registration shared room Friday thru Sunday before May 11, 2012
$475 - Registration shared room Friday thru Sunday after May 11, 2012

$475 - Registration for shared room Thursday thru Sunday before May 11, 2012
$525 - Registration for shared room Thursday thru Sunday after May 11, 2012

$525 - Registration private room Friday thru Sunday before May 11, 2012
$575 - Registration private room Friday thru Sunday after May 11, 2012

$625 - Registration for private room Thursday thru Sunday before May 11, 2012
$675 - Registration for private room Thursday thru Sunday after May 11, 2012

$200 spouse or guest registration (no materials)
Deadline:
May 16, 2012
Lodging:
Lodging is included with registration price.
Questions:
Please contact Donna Fuller at donnaf@awana.org or (814) 724-6380 or (814) 720-9363
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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:
October 18-20, 2012
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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Lake Buena Vista, FL
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Location:
Holiday Inn Express-Lake Buena Vista
8686 Palm Parkway
Orlando FL 32836
Dates:
October 18-20, 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 09/20/2012), received after 09/20/2012 is $299
Guest Rate: $200 (received by 09/20/2012), received after 09/20/2012 is $249
Guest rate does not include books and materials.
All meals and snacks are included.
Deadline:
10/01/2012
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:
$400
$300 for second person from same church
$350 If Register before May 12
$250 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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Branson, MO
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Location:
Branson Towers Hotel
236 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
Branson, MO 65616
Dates:
July 5-7
Check-in: 8:30 am on Thursday
College Begins at 9 am on Thursday
Depart: Saturday 12 pm
Price:
$299 per person before June 4, 2012
$349 per person after June 4, 2012
Price includes all meals, certificate, Certified Commander Badge, jacket, books, and more.
If your spouse wants to join you but does not wish to receive any of the Commander materials, books, jacket, etc., their price will be $150. If they want everything, it will be regular price and you will register online at above address.
Deadline:
June 21, 2012
Lodging:
Branson Towers Hotel
236 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 336-4500
When making your own room reservations, please ask for the Awana Commander College Group rate of $62.99 per night plus tax. Room reservations must be made before June 21, 2012 to receive the discounted rate.
Questions:
Please contact Kim Evans: kb_evans@sbcglobal.net or (316) 721-4203
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Orlando, FL
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Location:
Holiday Inn Express-Lake Buena Vista
8686 Palm Parkway
Orlando FL 32836
Dates:
October 18-20, 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 09/20/2012), received after 09/20/2012 is $299
Guest Rate: $200 (received by 09/20/2012), received after 09/20/2012 is $249
Guest rate does not include books and materials.
Deadline:
10/01/2012
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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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 work toward having a club of excellence.
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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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:
Feb 29, 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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