Debby Hunsaker is our newly bereaved contact person,
and Chapter Leader. She sends out the
newly bereaved parent information
packet, and monthly newsletters.
The Newsletters are available by Regular
Mail, or E-Mail Format and can be viewed
here on our web site too. You may contact
Debby by phone at 501-847-4102 or e-mail
by Clicking On The Link Below.
Newsletter / Bereaved Parent Information Packet
Each year our chapter has a balloon release in memory
of our children during the month of July, sponsored by
Debby & Kevin Hunsaker and their daughter Carissa.
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2010 Bereaved Parents National Gathering “Rock of Hope, River of Healing Join us in the natural state of Arkansas July 9-11, 2010 For more information see below.
Bereaved Parents
Of The USA
The Central Arkansas Chapter
The Bereaved Parents of the USA
2010 National Gathering
“Rock of Hope, River of Healing”
Join us in the Natural State of Arkansas
July 9-11, 2010
Holiday Inn Airport Conference Center
Little Rock, Arkansas
Start making plans NOW to attend!
Registration packets are in the mail to chapter leaders and registration information will be on the National BP/USA Website soon to download and print yourself.
Accommodations:
The Holiday Inn Airport Conference Center in Little Rock
3201 Bankhead Drive, Little Rock, AR 72206
Phone: 501-490-1000 or 800-HOL-IDAY Hotel Website: www.hilittlerockairport.com
This beautiful hotel is offering a discounted room rate of $99.23 per night (tax is included) which applies from July 5th to July 14th, before and after our event for staying over and sightseeing. Make your reservations directly with the hotel by calling 1-800-HOL-IDAY. Be sure to ask for the BP/USA Gathering rate. The hotel provides free shuttle service to and from the Little Rock National Airport and other downtown attractions.
Early Registration discount rate is $25 per person, maximum $75 per family, if received June 1, 2010. After June 1, registration is $35 per person, maximum $85 per family. Please register as early as possible.
Food: The meal plan will be approximately $132 per adult which includes 7 meals, (Friday morning thru Sunday morning). A child’s meal plan is available for age 12 and under for $78.00. See registration form for individual meal prices.
More Gathering details about registering and planning are on the National website: www.bereavedparentsusa.org Keep checking back for new updates.
Volunteers are needed to do a workshop. Workshop applications are online now, http://www.bereavedparentsusa.org/G_WkspOnlineForm.html
The Bereaved Parent “Gatherings” are a unique time of inspiration and healing.
You will find yourself surrounded by old and new friends in a comfortable setting as we
remember and celebrate our children's lives we lost too soon.
Informative Speakers and Inspiring Workshops all day Friday and Saturday
Plus Music, Food and Fellowship. A complete bookstore hosted by the Centering Corp.
A Butterfly Boutique gift shop, plus Silent Auction and Raffles
The Saturday night Candlelight Ceremony featuring our beautiful children - a highlight of the event!
Consider a vacation in the Natural State! Check out www.Arkansas.com
For more information, questions or to volunteer to help, contact Gathering Chairs
Mike and Diane Rima at 501-627-8585 or email mdrima007@hotmail.com
for Registration questions contact Debby Hunsaker at 501-847-4102 or kevdeb91@aol.com
Donations may be sent to: BP/USA National Gathering 2010, P.O. Box 23044, Hot Springs, AR 71913