Annual Meeting - June 8 - 10

FACRAO Greetings!

On behalf of the FACRAO Executive Committee, I am delighted to announce that the 2008 FACRAO Conference in Jacksonville is on! This year's conference is being held June 8th-10th at the beautiful
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront hotel.

An overview of this year's exciting and informative sessions is available by clicking the Preliminary Program link on the side navigation bar.

Hyatt Regency Riverfront

For information regarding the hotel, room rates, and making reservations, click the Hotel Information link in the side navigation bar.

Dignity U Wear

This year's featured charity is Dignity U Wear. Founded in 2001 by philanthropist and Holocaust survivor Heri Landwirth in Jacksonville, Diginity U Wear seeks to restore hope, dignity, and self-esteem in the lives of children and adults in need by distributing new clothes at no cost to the recipients.

They receive clothing donations from individuals, manufacturers and retailers, and distribute them to over 300 recipient non-profit agencies across the United States. Over 4 million pieces of clothing have been distributed to more than 354,000 people in need.

FACRAO encourages you to support this chairy by bringing one or more articles of clothing from your campus bookstore. Check, cash, and clothing donations may be made at the registration tables throughout the conference, and will be be presented to Dignity U Wear at the closing luncheon on Tuesday.

For more information regarding Dignity U Wear, and how you can help support this worthwhile organiztion, please view their brochure by clicking here, or visit their website at www.dignityuwear.com.

 

We look forward to seeing you in Jacksonville, and make sure you bring your dancing shoes for the "Stayin' Alive" Big Event!

Kimberly Barber
FACRAO President