American Patriots Rudimental Drummers Club
Fifth Annual International Convention
April 18 thru 20, 2008
NEW LOCATION: Harrisburg Holday Inn Hotel & Conference Center
I-83 & PA Turnpike Exit 242 New Cumberland, PA 17070  
Ph. 1-888-865-9933 Fx. 1-717-774-2721      
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The American Patriots Rudimental Drummers Club (APRDC) is proud to host their Fifth Annual International Convention in Harrisburg, PA.  All festivities will be centered at the Harrisburg Holday Inn Hotel & Conference Center
Hotel Reservations:
Accommodations will be booked directly with the Harrisburg Holday Inn Hotel & Conference Center.  Room rate is $91.00 plus tax per night.  To make your reservations for the Convention please call 1-888-865-9933 and ask for the APRDC BLOCK   This will automatically get you the $91.00 plus tax per evening rate.  This must be done prior to March 19, 2008.

Activities Registration:
Please complete and return the attached order form with a check or money order made out to “APRDC”.  No Credit Cards can be accepted.

  Identification tags will be included in your registration package.  ID tags are to be worn when entering ALL of the activities.  Tags will be made up in advance of your arrival.  In order to fill out the tags accurately, we need full information on every attendee.  Therefore, a separate Registration Form is required for each person attending.  Two Registration Forms have been included to make registration by couples easier.

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE AND COSTS:

Friday Night Mixer and I&E Competition and Massed Drumming – 7:00 to midnight:
This is a casual evening to greet old friends and make new ones.  A casual drum “jam” will take place.  Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks will be provided.  Other drinks will be cash bar.  NEW FOR THIS YEAR! WE WILL HAVE A MASSED DRUMMING EVENT AT THE MIXER THIS YEAR.  This will give more folks a chance to drum over the weekend with their friends and compatriots.

Saturday – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM:
Exhibitions by APRDC Chapters, Individuals, Ensembles and Massed Drumming.  Vendors and demos.  All activity must end by
4 PM.  Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks will be provided.  Other drinks will be cash bar.

Saturday Evening – 6:30 PM to 7:30PM Cocktails (Cash Bar); 7:30 PM to 9:00PM Dinner, 9:00PM Awards and Massed Drumming.
Full Course dinner includes:  appetizer, salad, entrée, dinner rolls and butter, dessert and iced tea with lemon and freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee. 

Sunday Morning Breakfast – 9:00 AM
Egg Croissant:  Fluffy scrambled eggs over ham on a croissant with breakfast potatoes sautéed w/onions and peppers, orange juice, fruit accompaniment and freshly brewed regular and decaf coffee and tea.
Cost for entire weekend is $95.00 per person.
Friday Mixer and Saturday Afternoon only is $50.00 per person
Friday Mixer only is $30.00 per person
Saturday Afternoon Exhibitions only is $25.00 per person
Saturday Night Banquet only is $ 35.00 per person

Individual Registration Form
Please fill out the form below and mail along with check to:

Barbara L. Flowers                                                     Make checks payable to:   APRDC - DUE BY March 1, 2008
176 Quaker Hill Road
Morgantown, PA 19543

  Program Advertisements, Booster Ads and Vendor Tables  
Deadline for submitting ads for the Third Annual International Convention Program book is March 1, 2008 .
Full page = $100; Half page = $60; Quarter page = $35; Booster = $1.00
Vendor tables:  Friday night only $40, Saturday afternoon only $40, Friday & Saturday $75
(Please circle one of the above for Ads or Vendor, or both)

Name for Ad_______________________________________________________________________

Contract Person_____________________________________________________________________

Name of Vendor____________________________________________________________________

Item/Product to be displayed___________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________________________

Phone______________Fax__________________Email______________________________________

 

AMERICAN PATRIOTS RUDIMENTAL DRUMMERS CLUB FIFTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Exhibition Registration Form for Saturday, April 20, 2008 Due March 1, 2008 (Exhibitions from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM) NOTE:  ALL persons participating in the Exhibitions or just viewing the Exhibitions must purchase at least the Saturday Afternoon Exhibitions Activities Ticket at $25.00

Group Performances Percussion Duet Group Name (Nickname?):__________________________________________________________________ Contact Person________________________ Phone______________Email___________________________ Name of other individual participating________________________________________________________ Info regarding performance:________________________________________________________________ Percussion Ensemble                                             Group Name (Nickname?)______________                                   Number of persons participating:________ Contact Person________________________ Phone______________Email___________________________ Names of ALL Members___________________________________________________________________ Info regarding performance:________________________________________________________________

Solo Performances: Performer’s Name__________________________                       Instrument________________________________ Phone____________________________________  Email_________________________________________ Info regarding performance:_______________________________________________________________

Please mail this form to: Barbara Flowers, 176 Quaker Hill Road, Morgantown, PA  19543 PH:  610-286-9175; Fax:  610-286-0592; Email:  jandbflowers@enter.net ENTRY FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 1, 2008