Date of Conference: August 13-14, 2010

Location: Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074

 

 

EXCITING NEWS!

 A new and unique exhibitor at our conference this year is the DALLAS COWBOYS STADIUM!  The Dallas Cowboys have partnered with NTHEN and will be exhibiting at our Summer Conference, promoting the new Cowboys Stadium and offering special opportunities for Homeschooling families.  To learn more, just stop by their exhibit booths while you are at the conference!

 

Attendee Information

Attendee Pre-registration fees are:

 

 

 Speaker and Exhibitor Workshops
At each of NTHEN’s two annual conferences, attendees are provided with the opportunity to hear from speakers whose messages or product updates keep you encouraged and informed. Information on NTHEN’s 2010 Conference Program of Speakers and Exhibitor Workshops is being finalized and will be posted here shortly.

 

 Used Book Sale Opportunity
Our Used Book Sale opportunity has proven to be a popular component to our Summer Conference.  For details on selling your used materials at this pre-conference activity, or for buying items that will be offered for sale, click here.

Keynote Speaker

 

Rick Green 

Rick is a speaker for WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization whose name is taken from the Bible book of Nehemiah (Neh. 2:17), in which Nehemiah led a grassroots movement to rebuild the foundations that had been the strength, honor, and dignity of that nation.

 

WallBuilders has been recognized nationally for its work in education, history, law, and public policy, integrating the elements of faith and morality throughout all aspects of American life and culture. Much of the uniqueness of WallBuilders message stems from its massive collection of original documents from early American history, affirming George Washington’s declaration that, “Of all the habits and dispositions which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.”

 

Rick Green has served in both church and state, being a leader not only in his local church but a Texas State Representative as well. Rick has influenced tens of thousands of Americans to become salt and light in their communities, helping them understand their dual citizenship and responsibilities both as citizens of Heaven and of America. Rick's presentations contain compelling historical and Biblical facts that create interest and inspire patriotism.

 

Rick earned his B.B.A. in finance from Angelo State University, his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas School of Law, and serves as president of the Torch of Freedom Foundation (www.torchoffreedom.org). He is married, a father of four, and an entrepreneur who has built several successful businesses. Rick has a solid Biblical worldview and is an excellent teacher of how Biblical principles and Christian values relate to current events and every aspect of life.

 

Rick and his wife Kara and their children, Trey, Reagan, Kamryn and Rhett reside in Dripping Springs, Texas.

 

“Rick is a down-to-earth, passionate speaker, with a heart that truly seeks to honor and glorify God. His presentation is inspiring, and his character is even more so. We were blessed to have him come.” —John Melton, First Baptist Church, Washington, Missouri

 

“Rick’s presentation changed the way every member of my church approaches the world around them. People are actually engaging society with the conviction that we are a Christian nation. Thanks!” —Pastor Jeff Devine, Corrigan, Texas

   

 

 

Will Estrada

Generation Joshua, a division of Home School Legal Defense Association, will be presenting our Teen Program, entitled, "iElect", which will be led by the "GenJ" program director, Will Estrada, a Homeschool graduate from Pennsylvania. Will began working for HSLDA in January, 2004 as a legal assistant to Staff Attorney Scott Woodruff.

 

After graduating from Oak Brook College of Law with his J.D., he moved on to direct HSLDA's Federal Relations department and to serve as HSLDA’s federal lobbyist. As HSLDA’s representative on Capitol Hill, Will uses his passion for homeschooling to advocate for all homeschoolers before Congress and the federal departments. He has testified before Congress and met with senior officials from federal agencies and the executive branch.

 

In October 2007, Will took over as the director of Generation Joshua enabling him to work with young people who are passionate about understanding and making a difference in politics.  He continues to serve as HSLDA's federal lobbyist. 

 

Will and his wife, Rachel, also a Homeschool graduate as well as an accomplished portrait artist, reside in northern Virginia.

 

 

Children’s Program

Our Children's Program has been designed and developed by NTHEN for the purpose of not only providing a safe place for your kiddo's while you shop and attend various speaking sessions, but to use that time to share the Gospel through a variety of fun and engaging activities that are age appropriate for children ranging in age from 3-12. 

 

Online Conference Registration

Attendee conference pre-registration is all On-line.  However, if you are unable to access or process the on-line registration form, call the NTHEN office at 972-772-0082 and we will assist you. Please take a moment NOW to complete registrations for the adults, teens, and children that will be attending and we look forward to seeing you at the Conference! On-line registration will continue until 5:00p.m., Monday, August 9, 2010. After that date, only At-The-Door registration will will be taken.

When and where do I register in person if I miss the on-line registration dates?

Conference registration takes place at the Plano Centre beginning at 8:00a.m. on both Friday, August, 13 and Saturday, August 14, 2010. The Exhibit Hall is open each day from 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Both the Teen Program and the Children’s Program begin at 9:00a.m. and conclude at 5:30p.m. (Registration for both starts at 8:00a.m.)

Host Hotel and Location

The host hotel for the 2010 Summer Conference is the Best Western Park Suites located at 640 Park Boulevard East, Plano, Texas, 75074. This beautiful, all suites facility offers many amenities, including a free continental breakfast buffet, free newspaper, exercise room and valet service. A virtual tour of this facility is available at www.bestwesternparksuites.com.

 

NTHEN has negotiated a special conference rate of $68.00, plus tax, per night for up to four people. Reservations are on a first come – first serve basis. To receive the NTHEN conference rate, you must call (972) 578-2243 no later than July 19, 2010 and be prepared to guarantee your reservation with a major credit card. If you wish to arrive earlier than Thursday, August 12, 2010 or stay later than Saturday, August 14, 2010, please notify the hotel when you make your reservations.

Driving Information

The Conference will be held at the Plano Centre located at 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, in Plano, Texas 75074, just one-quarter mile east of North Central Expressway (US 75) at Exit #31. The Plano Centre is approximately twenty miles north of downtown Dallas and is easily accessible to the entire Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

 
Parking

Parking at the Plano Centre is FREE and PLENTIFUL!

 

Registration Fee

Your registration fee is for the entire two-day event! It also allows you to leave and return to the conference without any surcharge fee required.

 

Traveling to the conference by air?

The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is served by two major airports, DFW International (airport code DFW) and Love Field (airport code DAL). If you are arriving by private aircraft, the Collin County Regional Airport in McKinney, Texas (airport code TKI) is nearest to the location of our conference. Rental cars are available from all of these airport locations.

 

Exhibitor Information for Attendees

Typically, between 100-115 conference exhibitors will be attending this event to display, explain, and sell their home education materials. Some exhibitors will also be conducting workshops in private rooms at the Plano Centre to further detail their products/services. Detailed contact information on exhibitors will be found in the Conference Program, one of which you will receive at check-in, and will be available here for download soon.

 

Conference Attire

Attire for all conference sessions is casual/business casual. The average temperature in Dallas in August is 91 degrees with lows in the 70’s. Rain is not common at this time of year but the weather can be fickle, so, be prepared and remember that old Texas saying, “If you don’t like the weather in Texas today, stick around until tomorrow because it probably will change”!

Emergency Contact Number

On the two days of our summer event, August 13 - 14, 2010, an emergency contact telephone number of 214-478-7770 will be operational. Please, emergencies only!

Food Service

The Plano Centre requires that only food purchased from their authorized food service provider located within the Plano Centre can be consumed inside the building. You may bring your own food from home and eat it outdoors, or you may visit and eat at one of the many food providers located in close proximity to the Plano Centre. Please remember that absolutely no food or drink is allowed by attendees inside the Exhibit Hall.

Strollers

Baby strollers are permitted at this conference...as long as they are being used to stroll your bab(ies) and not used to carry items purchased.  Also, we request that you please be gracious to other attendees by not blocking isles with your baby stroller.

Pets
Attendees my not bring animals of any kind into the Plano Centre except for those animals specifically trained to assist handicapped persons. Please advise the Registration Supervisor that you have need to bring and keep your pet with you throughout the conference and a special authorization will be provided to you.

 

Be sure to tell your friends about this conference and we look forward to seeing YOU there!!