Who Should Attend:

• Parents, Spouses, Family members of United States Marines and Navy, Recruits, and Poolies
• Supporters of the United States Marines Corps and the US Navy
• United States Marines and Navy in active duty, reserve duty, Retired and former Marines and Navy

Embrace all the conference has to offer!

• Three-Day Conference Packed with Speakers, Authors, Exhibits, Programs, Workshops and Breakout Sessions
  Beginning at noon on Friday, April 21, 2006 and closing at noon on Sunday, April 23, 2006 this three-day conference is packed with esprit de corps and the bonding atmosphere of United States Marine Corps and Navy families.

• All Meals Included with the Registration Fee
  Enjoy gourmet dining from the exquisite chef at Crowne Plaza Downtown - Houston, including Hors d'oeuvres and Dinner on Friday, Breakfast, Lunch, Hors d'oeuvres and Dinner on Saturday, and Breakfast on Sunday. Cash bar available on Friday and Saturday during hors d'oeuvres and dinner.

• Six Prominent Speakers
  Keynote address by LtCol. Bill Cowan, USMC Retired and prominent guest speakers including Col. Bryan P. McCoy, USMC, Bing West, USMC, Michael Phillips, Lt. Carey H. Cash, US Navy, and RAdm. Stuart F. Platt, US Navy, Retired.

• Authors' Hall
  Meet prominent authors during the Friday and Saturday Hors d'oeuvres and Sunday morning. Bring your books, or buy the books on site, to have each author personally autograph your copy!

• Pre-conference Workshops
  On Friday afternoon you have the opportunity to attend two pre-conference workshops to learn more about MarineParents.com, Inc. Meet Tracy Della Vecchia, founder of MarineParents.com, Inc. and the volunteers who make the web site happen.

• 24 Breakout Session titles to choose from on Saturday
  A full day of breakout sessions on Saturday to educate, support, enlighten, and entertain. There are four different times for breakout sessions on Saturday including discussion panels, informational presentations, and hands-on workshops.

• Hospitality Room and Networking Opportunities
  Meet and network with other family members in the Hospitality Room which will be open during the entire conference. You'll have opportunities to meet and network with family members during breakfasts, lunch, Hors d'oeuvres, and dinners.

• "Our Heroes" Exhibit
  "Our Heroes" Exhibit will be open all three days to share photos of your Marine, Sailor or recruit. "Our Heroes" exhibit will include a special section to honor our Fallen Heroes. All photos need to be submitted prior to the conference start date.

• Silent Auction
  Bid on great items and one-of-a-kind military memorabilia during the Silent Auction on Friday. Winners to be announced after Friday evening's program.

• Marine Corps Mall
  Opportunities to visit educational exhibits as well as retail exhibits selling items that support and promote the United States Marine Corps, Navy and the military lifestyle.