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May 31, 2010
Here it is the beginning of June 2010, just three months away from the main event of the year. Our registrations are flowing in; with attendees who range from over twenty-seven states and sixteen countries. We are excited to announce that we are extending the current package pricing until the end of June 2010, as well as introducing two additional packages.
First we have the “S” Package is $99.00 which will get you the Hospitality Suite, Seminars, Vendor Hall, Welcome Party, Pool Parties, Saturday Dance, Sunday Chub/Chaser Contest and entertainment.
Next is the “JR” Package (for ages 26 and under to 18) is $79.00 which will get you the Hospitality Suite, Seminars, Vendor Hall, Welcome Party, Pool Parties, Saturday Dance, Sunday Chub/Chaser Contest and entertainment.
We also have further exciting news to share; we have added additional events and activities to our schedule for Orlando Convergence 2010! You will find these under the "Events & A La Carte" menu.
Cirque Du Soleil presents “La Nouba” written and directed by Franco Dragone, a permanent production located at downtown Disney on the West Side. More info on the Events page.
Golf Tournament at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Course for our Convergence members who would love to golf, its only 10 minutes who away at the famed Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Grande Lakes, course designed by a two-time British Open champion Greg Norman. More info on the Events page.
Universal Studios Orlando & Islands of Adventure offers a special afternoon admission starting at 2 PM and allows you a one day pass to enjoy the new Harry Potter Experience along with all the Islands of Adventure you can handle!
Texas Hold’em Tournament II This has been added to the Stars package(C) and is also available as an ala carte purchase at $20.00. There are limited numbers available to play, so please hurry and register for this if you are interested in playing in the tournament. Note: All funds collected 100% for the tournament is distributed back to the tournament winners!
Our Entertainment committee has locked in the Fabulous "DJ Shane Phoenix". Join us after hours to dance late into the night, with radio host DJ Shane Phoenix and The Rickster as they take you on a musical dance journey
Let us know at registration@chubconvergence.com if you have any questions, we are happy to help! – Your Convergence Committee!
April 22, 2010
Name Badge preparation has begun! By now everyone who has registered should have received their welcome email asking for further details, including the picture you would like on your event badge. This is important as we will need to have it ready for you before the event to make your check-in fast and easy. Please get this to us as quickly as you can so we can stop bothering you for it *Grin*
We are still in negotiations for entertainment on site during the event as well as off site "a la carte" options to make your stay in Orlando a truly memorable event. La Nouba is still being finalized and will be added to the pricing page as soon as we have the details. More to come as other entertainment is negotiated. Stay tuned!
In an effort to promote Convergence and make this a truly memorable event, we have printed up a number of high quality post and business cards. If you have an gay/bear/chub event that you are involved in, or know someone who works one and would like to cross-promote events, send an email to convergence@chubconvergence.com and we can work things out.
March 19, 2010
Excitement continues to build for Convergence Orlando! We are almost ready to offer the first of our a la carte addons to you: Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba! This permanent show at Downtown Disney has been running for years and is a night you will not soon forget. See videos and read more about the show at the official La Nouba page. More details on this event to come in the following weeks. Stay tuned!
Hotel registrations are rolling in at a regular rate and things are looking very good for our party on premises. Between the exclusive use of the pool and our occupancy of the main tower, expect to see plenty of handsome men milling about at all hours! Any guests who have issues registering a room, either through our personal link, or online, should send an email to convergence@chubconvergence.com and we will get it resolved.
Convergence registrations continue to come in at a steady rate, growing our already solid base of early bird registratnts. Excitement mounts as we start seeing people from as far away as Japan who will be joining us for this weekend of fun and frolic. Be sure to get your registration in before the prices go up at the end of April!
Welcome mailings have gone out to all who have registered through April 1st. If you have registered on or before May 1st, and have not gotten your welcome mailing, please email convergence@chubconvergence.com to get this resolved. If you registered after May 1st, you should be getting your welcome email within a week of registration. Please get this back to us soon so that we can prepare your badge.
February 12, 2010
Good news! Online registration for the Doubletree - International Drive is now opwn! Find out all the details on our personalized registration page at http://doubletree.hilton.com. Watch this space for other news as it becomes available.
FEBRUARY 1, 2010 – 8 MONTHS UNTIL CONVERGENCE ORLANDO!
With the fun and memories of BiggerVegas behind us (and our heartfelt thanks to BC and Patrick Hoover) we have been eagerly planning the excitement of sunny Orlando, Florida; home of Convergence 2010!
The Event
Join us for Convergence Orlando, September 3-6, 2010, and the 25th anniversary of Convergence, the first and largest chub/chaser convention in the United States! The ABC Convergence Orlando planning committee has been hard at work making arrangements for a grand event with fun and surprise for all! Between the Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, Sea World, and a host of other attractions, not to mention all the wonderful men at the hotel, it will be a weekend that no one will soon forget.
Our Hotel
The beautiful Doubletree Resort Orlando is the sumptuous home base of Convergence Orlando, providing our own pool, just for event participants, as well as rooms located around it, for ease of access (and people watching). The whole area is a paradise-setting which offers us complete privacy and outstanding amenities!
Registration and Pricing Information
Vegas pricing has been extended until March 1st! Today you can register for $199, $269 and $425 depending on the package you choose. Those prices increase to $219, $289, and $450 on March 1. Now is the time to lock in these low prices!
How Do You Find Out More?
Right here! The latest convergence information will always be found on the official convergence website, www.chubconvergence.com. Also, Become a Fan of Convergence Orlando on Facebook to connect with other event participants, and participant hopefuls!
January 18th, 2009
Registrations for Convergence have been underway for several months and are going strong. In the cold winter months that some of us are suffering through, who wouldn't want to begin planning a vacation somewhere nice and warm..and with all the chubs and chasers about, one could even call the temperature at convergence HOT and STEAMY?
We have been working on things behind the scenes here as well and we have several news items to whet your appetite. In response to all your feedback regarding the staple farewell brunch, we are adding it into the schedule for Orlando. Now you will have a chance to share their heartfelt goodbyes with all the wonderful men that you met over the Labor Day Weekend. As always, the farewell brunch will be the Monday morning of the convergence weekend. See the schedule for more details.
Our most common question from you, by far, is how to reserve the hotel. Details are still coming in from the hotel how you can do it online, but for those who want to finalize their reservations at the event price, simply call the hotel at 1-800-327-0363 and let the reservation agent know you are with the "Affiliated Big Men's Club" event to get the $75 price. Stay tuned, on the hotel front...we are working on allowing you to register your hotel stay through chubconvergence.com as well. News here as it unfolds!
On a related note, the International Plaza hotel was in the process of being purchased by Doubletree hotel group at the time we selected them, but had not finalized yet. This may have caused some confusion for many of you as the name of the hotel has changed to the Doubletree Resort: International Drive. The new site can be found at http://www.doubletreeorlandoidrive.com. You may see the hotel name interchangeably used between the old and the new title...the address and amenities remain the same though.
Finally, we wanted to communicate to all of you a special onsite deal that we have worked out with the hotel for all guests of the event. Any food purchased on property from any of the four dining options available, is at a 20% discount! From the Bamboo Grille to the Poolside bar, we have you covered.