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The Next Great Conference for the Gulf Coast

Gulf Coast LDS Singles/Midsingles Conference

I am that bread of life - John 6:48 April 20-22, 2012 • Destin, FL

ALL DIVORCES MUST BE FINAL

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Early Bird Registration Pricing until Feb. 29th

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REGISTER AT: (Download Flyer from this website too)

http://gulfcoastldssingles.eventbrite.com/

We are also on Facebook Event:

http://www.facebook.com/events/327987740566027/

Facebook Group

http://www.facebook.com/groups/LDSgulfcoastconference/

 

Come to the beach and be spiritually fed:

• This will help us focus on Jesus Christ’s role in our lives and how it’s through partaking of him that we have eternal life.
• It bookends nicely with our last conference theme, “Living Waters,” and will also allow us to talk about the importance of the sacrament.

CLASSES • DANCES • BONFIRE ON THE BEACH • FREE TIME TO ENJOY BEACH OR AREA ATTRACTIONS • OPPORTUNITY TO MEET NEW FRIENDS AND STAY IN BEAUTIFUL BEACHSIDE HOTEL

Contact: destinsinglesconference@gmail.com

Schedule

FRIDAY

Location: Sandestin Hilton Hotel • 4000 Sandestin Blvd. South, Miramar Beach, FL

After 3 PM: Registration Begins on deck between pool and beach

4 - 7 PM :  Dinner on your own (or come early and make friends to take with you)(Lots of Restaurants at Baytown Wharf and Grand Boulevard on/near Sandestin Resort Property) 

 3-11 PM: Meet & Greet/Beach Volleyball & Other activities/Swimming/Dancing/Bonfire Devotional overlooking the beach. (Most of the organized events will be after 7 pm)

SATURDAY MORNING

Location: Sandestin LDS Church (newly expanded) • 99 N. Geronimo, Miramar Beach, FL

8-8:45 AM: Registration Begins on deck between pool and beach

9 - 12:05 PM :  Keynote/Classes

12:15-1:15 PM: Lunch

1:15 - 7:30 PM: Freetime Activities (More detail on more organized events TBA--Beach, Pool, possibly boats/waverunners, parasailing, etc.)

SATURDAY EVENING

Location: Sandestin Hilton Hotel • 4000 Sandestin Blvd. South, Miramar Beach, FL

7:30 PM: Dinner/Dance (NOTE: This is a catered. In order to guarantee your seat at this you must register before March 21st.) 

SUNDAY MORNING

Location: Sandestin LDS Church (newly expanded) • 99 N. Geronimo, Miramar Beach, FL

8-9:30 AM: Sacrament/Testimony Mtg.

9:45 am:  Sack Lunches to go

Housing

Much of the Conference will be held at the Sandestin Hilton.

• This is a beachside hotel and Destin is a resort town so hotel costs are higher than other areas. 
• In an attempt to make things more affordable and give you an opportunity to meet new people we are selling each available bed in the hotel room which will be shared with 5 people total (Hotel style rooms: 2 double beds, bunk bed and sleeper sofa, 1 bathroom and 2 sink areas) You can pay for these rooms above via your credit card and paypal or sign up and send a check by mail. 
• HOUSING IS DUE BY MARCH 21 (housing does go up $15 in March so register early)
• Those who came in 2009 may remember an option to share beds and therefore hotel costs. This is not an option at this hotel. Only 5 adults per room and we are selling all 5 slots above.
• If you want to rent the entire room with friends you are welcome to call the hotel directly and request the group rate for the LDS singles conference (Because this is a Church event we ask that you remember the church standards and not share with the opposite sex)
• In 2009 most stayed at the hotel. Some people chose to find other accommodations and were a little disappointed to find out what they were missing by not staying at the resort hotel. You are very welcome to stay anywhere you would like though just trying to avoid any concerns ahead of time. 
• We cannot provide 1-night housing. All prices above are the total for two nights. 

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

• Register Early. Over 200 came in 2009. Facilities have a limited capacity. Also if you register after Mar. 21st there is no guarantee you will have a seat at Saturday's dinner. 
• There will be no at-the-door registration
• HOUSING IS DUE BY MARCH 21 (housing does go up $15 in March so register early)

Valentine's Activity This Weekend

Valentines Dinner/Dance

Single Adult February Activity

Feb. 18, 2012

7:00pm – 11:00pm

Baton Rouge Stake Center

Music by Sister Anita Powell-Covington Ward

Dress – Casual

Bring a friend

Bring your favorite snack food

What Season Are You?

Valerie J. Steimle

This is the beginning of a new year and we are once again faced with goals and aspirations.  Upon pondering what to accomplish in the coming months, I thought about the differences between what I was doing ten years ago and what I am doing now. Ten years ago I still had very small children to take care of, several teenagers to drive around and my oldest leaving the nest.  I was in a different season back then. 

There is much to accomplish in a lifetime but we can’t do it all at once.  During my twenties, after graduating college, I got married and started a family.  Diapers and teething was my season in between keeping my head afloat on the computer scene. 

During my thirties, there were more children added but I also started writing at home at night when everyone was asleep.  I didn’t work much outside the home because of my responsibilities at home but we did find time to have a vegetable garden.  We didn’t go out much and we worked hard keeping our home life running smoothly. I also started homeschooling my oldest children.  I accomplished a lot in my world.

During my forties, I ventured out in part-time work and really concentrated on my writing.  I published four books and wrote hundreds of articles. Children were still at home but they were more independent and I didn’t have to change any more diapers. (Whew) Now in my fifties, I can participate in more outside activities and focus on my hobbies and especially my writing.  It all depended on what season I was in.

Everyone accomplishes what they can by what season they are in during their lifetime.  Most young mothers can’t do many extra curricular activities because of their responsibilities at home, but as we grow older and our children are more independent, we as women, can take an art class, write that novel buzzing around in our head, join the Audubon Society to watch birds, research family history or volunteer at the library. Whatever suits our fancy, we can accomplish in our own season. The same goes with men who start their careers in their twenties and spend many hours making their way to a comfortable living. By the time their fifties roll around there is more time for hobbies and other interests.

Pondering those thoughts, here are the ten keys to a happy life:

1.Compliment three people every day. 2. Be the first to say hello. 3. Don’t rain on other people’s parade. 4. Live beneath your means. 5. Treat everyone the way you want to be treated. 6. Never give up on anyone; miracles do happen. 7. Forget the Jones’ 8. Be tough-minded and tender-hearted. 9. Learn to show cheerfulness even when you don’t have to. 10. Don’t waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Someone once said: “We are spiritual beings having a human experience”. I really believe that so live up to your aspirations and your season for a better year and a happy life. Happy New Year!