Newborns in Need
Eighth Annual Convention 2008
“Gathered in Love”

When:

Thursday, April 24, 2008 11:00AM – 9:00PM

• Arrival - Check in/register at Sts. Peter & Paul Retreat House
• Or check in area hotels then come to register at Retreat House
• Turn in Chapter quilt squares (more info on this later), set up displays, and socialize

Those who wish may take Longaberger Tour or visit area shops (on your own)

Check out these websites:

• Sts Peter and Paul Retreat House -- www.stspeterandpaulretreatcenter.org
• Longaberger Company Office (big basket), Longaberger Homestead -- www.longaberger.com and go to "visit us" link.
• The Licking County Travel Magazine lists all the places of interest in and around Licking County – visit the website at www.lccvb.com
• Casual dinner meal will be provided for those who wish @6:00PM

Friday, April 25, 2008 8:00AM – 9:00PM

• Convention classes – We have planned classes in accordance with results of a survey taken at 2007 Convention – we think you will love the change
• All classes will be hands on – Every one will have the opportunity to attend each class.
• “Make It-Take It Crochet” (beginners & advanced) bring crochet needles (sizes F thru I)
• “Make It-Take It Knitting” (beginners & advanced) bring knitting needles (sizes 7 & 8)
• “Make It-Take It Quilting” (beginners & advanced) – bring scissors, straight pins
• “Make It-Take It Bibs & Burp Cloths” – bring scissors, straight pins
• Patterns/yarn/material/sample pieces for all classes will be provided
• Luncheon
• Banquet (business casual attire)

Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:00AM – 2:30 PM

• Finish “Make It -Take It” projects/work on Chapter quilts/receive additional project Instructions- Your choice
• Luncheon
• No Swaps (we suggest taking the money normally spent on swaps and donate back to individual chapters)