Monday, May 25, 2009

Because You Asked...2

Question 2: Food prices at the Expo Center often seem high. Are there any other choices available?

Answer: Food prices are set by the Expo Center. And SHEM is unable to bring food into the Expo Center to sell. However, we are currently working on making connections with some of the AMAZING local downtown eateries to provide coupons and/or discounts for those who can show proof of attendance to the SHEM Homeschool Convention. Our hope is that you will be able to find a delicious and cost effective alternative within walking distance of the Expo Center.

If you have a suggestion of YOUR favorite downtown hot spot, leave us a comment and we will check it out!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Prayers for Jessica Hulcy Author of KONOS...

KONOS co-author Jessica Hulcy in severe car accident

Monday May 18, 2009

Jessica Hulcy, co-author of the KONOS homeschool curriculum, was in a major car accident today. She is listed in critical but stable condition. Reports are her lungs are collapsed, she has internal bleeding, and there is some brain trauma. Please pray for Jessica and her family.

If you are interested in keeping up with the Hulcy's, you can sign up for the Caring Bridge updates listed in the previous post. I had a chance to talk with Jordan, Jessica's son, at the convention this year. (For an extended period of time as Jordan is QUITE a talker.) This family truly loves one another. And Jordan had just spoken of how the children would like to see their mom finally relax after all of these years.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Because You Asked...1

Yes! We have read all of your responses from the convention. And now we will try to answer your questions to the best of our abilities.



Question 1: It's always so cold at the Expo Center. Can the temperature be regulated better?



Answer: Sadly, we have little no control over the temperature at the Expo Center. Yes, that's a simple answer. However, we truly do not have control over the cool air.



Suggestion: Be sure to bring a sweater with you to the convention next year. Just plan on it being part of your convention attire along with a VERY comfortable pair of shoes and a pull-along box or travel suitcase.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Convention 2009!

It takes almost 10 months, several hundreds of hours and MANY volunteers to put on the annual SHEM Homeschool Convention. Below are a few of the candids from this year's convention.

Stay tuned for answers to your questions STRAIGHT from the surveys YOU filled out!


Creating the Bott Radio Spot for Convention...

Aubrey begins recording the 60 second Bott Radio Spot.

Samantha looks on wile Hunter records the 30 second Bott Radio Spot.

Listening to the Bott Radio Spot playback.

Paul, from Bott Radio, takes a listen before final taping.