What exactly does being a host entitle?
Lauren | 02.08.06 - 3:14 pm | #

can't help you at any of those locations. dc or richmond...now that's a different story.
jacqui | Homepage | 02.08.06 - 5:08 pm | #

I can't help you guys either. Sniff: Sniff :-(
Kaitlin | Homepage | 02.08.06 - 5:19 pm | #

Lauren: The host family would first be in charge of assemblying a host team. This means you'll have several families helping you.

The Host Team is in charge of the logistics of the conference: finding a facility (expense covered by registration), setting up the facility, providing refreshments and box lunches (expenses covered by registration), providing transportation and housing for speakers, etc.

They would also help with Publicity, including recruiting Publicity Captains in the cities surrounding the conference city.

Teens can do the legwork part of the hosting, with parents providing oversight.

Does that answer your question?

Jacqui: D.C. is a definite possibility. I was limiting it to three cities per region. But I'll add D.C. since you're interested.

Kaitlin: Where are you located?
Brett Harris | Homepage | 02.08.06 - 5:45 pm | #

how large a facility are you looking for?
abby berg | Homepage | 02.08.06 - 6:20 pm | #

Abby: Facility should seat 1,000 or more.
Brett Harris | Homepage | 02.08.06 - 6:42 pm | #

I'd love to see one in Indianapolis...or even Columbus, OH....I'd definitely come if I could make it!!! But unfortunately, I couldn't be in charge of setting it up. :( I'll be praying that you find someone though!!!
Abigail Snyder | Homepage | 02.08.06 - 7:31 pm | #

Of course, I don't live in Dallas, but I bet that it would be easy to find someone there. Perhaps a local church would be willing to assist in preparation, housing, etc. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that there are several Dallas readers on this blog. Any suggestions, fellow Texans?
Gideon Jeffrey | Homepage | 02.08.06 - 9:03 pm | #

Hey guys,
Let me talk to my parents, when would you want to come to Dallas? Would this summer work?

God bless!
Marshall Sherman | Homepage | 02.08.06 - 9:17 pm | #

Now I add another reason to my list: "Why I wish I lived in NYC" :) I live closer to the border (of Canada) than I do to New York City...

Hope you find some hosts!
Carley | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 4:37 am | #

Brett, I live in Florida on the West coast-where it doesn't snow and it never gets colder than 30 deg. in the middle of winter! :-) It's my kind of weather!
Kaitlin | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 4:40 am | #

Ok, I forgot to add this question in above...(sorry)! do you specifically want it to be in one of the cities you requested or would an ajoining city work? Like instead of having it IN Atlanta doing something right outside of it in say, Marietta or Alpharetta? (you could see the difference on a mapquest map).
abby berg | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 5:08 am | #

Hey!

Setting up equipment, providing refreshments, getting a building with seating for 1,000 or more?

This stuff is daily life for me. :P

I'm kidding, to a degree.

In truth though, my Father speaks at many conferences, and I help out with the equipment.

I'm spitting distance from Dallas, where we do all our business get-togethers, so there are possibilities of this working, depending on what my parents are interested in backing.

I'll get back to you on this.

Oh, and by the way, I just picked up 'Boy Meets Girl', the day before yesterday, and it's fantastic!

I recommend it to everybody.

God Bless!

~ In Christ, John.
John Robert Moore | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 8:50 am | #

Gideon: Yes, having a local church get behind the conference usually covers host team requirements. However, you'd still want one family to serve as local coordinator (i.e. making sure the different teams were making progress).

Marshall: This summer we have a conference planned in Orlando, Florida (July 22, 2006). Since we're probably only doing 3 conferences this year (with the full tour starting 2007) it would work better to do something in the fall, or save it for next year.

Kaitlin: Did you know that (God willing) we are coming to Orlando this summer?

Abby: An ajoining city could work. For instance, the Sacramento Conference is a Sacramento Area Conference. We're right outside Sacramento in the Foothills/Auburn area.

John: Haha! This isn't intended to be daily life. We want you guys to "Do Hard Things" . . . this is the kind of organizational training that serves you for the rest of your life. Plus, it looks great on a resume. ;-) Glad you like Josh's book.
Brett Harris | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 9:20 am | #

ok...I'm going to shoot you guys an e-mail about this, because I really think it would be good for the D/FW metroplex. I have parental backing, so let's see what we can do...
Marshall Sherman | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 12:01 pm | #

I didn't know you were doing a conference in Orlando this year!! Awesome!!
Kaitlin | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 12:24 pm | #

Marshall: Looking forward to the email!

Kaitlin: July 22, 2006. Get it on the calendar! ;-)
Brett Harris | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 12:37 pm | #

It's on the calendar!! One question though, is it part of the Rebelution Tour, or is it a different type of conference?
Kaitlin | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 3:57 pm | #

Kaitlin: This is part of The Rebelution Tour . . . However, you bring up a good point, Alex and I will be traveling and speaking with our parents at various seminars and conventions. We will include that in our speaking schedule as soon we get final dates and locations
Brett Harris | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 4:07 pm | #

Hey, I am also in West Central Florida. Why Orlando, and not Tampa? We have a nicer airport, more bridges, close(r) to the water, more interstates, a collapsing expressway (let's not go there), umm... oh yeah, it'll be WAY cheaper. Besides, Orlando is where all you people from up north go. That is bad. It is literally impossible to get a room in July in Orlando.

*Note: The expressway expansion under question didn't collapse with people on it and will be done in/around August '06.
Bill (LibertyandJustice) | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 4:19 pm | #

i know people in san francisco, too. let me know when for either DC or SF and i'll start making phone calls! :-)
jacqui | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 5:06 pm | #

when will u guys ever come to malaysia? hehe..
pei ling | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 5:41 pm | #

Pei Ling, I'm totally with you on that one. Take it to Malaysia, twins.
Nate Hanson | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 6:01 pm | #

Yeah, I know Pittsburgh wasn't on your preferred list and all...but it's close enough to Philly (and four major states) to be a suitable location. I'll be talking with my parents about this...pray that it would work out.

About how many people would you need space for?
David Ketter | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 6:20 pm | #

=)
pei ling | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 6:28 pm | #

Hmm, say there was a family that would be willing to host you guys and do all that required stuff near Atlanta, about what time of year would you be wanting to do it? (lol, this hopefully is getting somewhere and is not just idle questions...!)
abby berg | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 6:56 pm | #

Bill: All good points. We'll definitely consider that feedback and let you know if anything changes.

Jacqui: We'll let you know! Most of these will be happening in 2007, but scheduling and planning needs to be happening far in advance.

pei ling: I don't know when. Good question! ;-)

Nate: It sounds like you want to get rid of us!

David: We need space for at least 1,000 people. Pittsburgh is not out of the question. So let us know what you decide.
Brett Harris | Homepage | 02.09.06 - 6:57 pm | #

Can't you have one in Oregon? :) Now that would be awesome!
Natalie | Homepage | 02.10.06 - 4:18 pm | #

Abby: We're mainly looking for locations for the 2007 tour . . . We'll need to discuss times with other potential hosts before we can give you a firm month and/or date. Email us and let us know if there are any "off limits" times for you so we can be planning around that.
Brett Harris | Homepage | 02.11.06 - 1:25 pm | #

I can do chicago if possible. Milwaukee is where I am at, and is a little bit closer to Minneapolis. Something to think about. But if Chicago is final, let me know how I can get involved.
Eddie Willing | Homepage | 02.13.06 - 7:46 am | #

We are a family here in Seattle, WA who could be a potential host for your tour. We have many contacts in Washington’s homeschooling circle, and because of our dad’s business we are skilled in such undertakings. This will have to be discussed further with our parents. God Bless!
Ava & Andreas Munson | Homepage | 02.13.06 - 3:34 pm | #

Eddie: Thanks! We'll be sure to let you know how you can help. Also, we'll consider Milwaukee. I don't think any location is final at this point. :)

Ava & Andreas: Thank you for your offer! We are definitely interested and will follow-up with you as time allows. God bless you!
Brett Harris | Homepage | 02.13.06 - 9:35 pm | #

Have you boys ever thought about coming through Phoenix?
Marie | 04.21.08 - 8:10 am | #