Thursday

  • Registration opens at 3:30 p.m.
  • Exhibit Hall: 5-9 p.m. (Leaders Forum attendees may enter at 4 p.m.)
  • Food Courts: 5-9 p.m.
8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sebastian J
Leaders Forum
     For details, click here or refer to the Spring Leaders Beacon. 
 

7 p.m., Sebastian K
Movie Presentation: Come What May

          This spring, 40 homeschoolers and a handful of professionals completed their first movie, Come What May, filmed at Patrick Henry College. George Escobar, founder of Advent Film Group, brought together the cast and crew from across 16 different states to make their inaugural film. 
          Come What May is previewing to packed theaters nationwide and is receiving distribution offers, including the distributor of Fireproof and Facing the Giants. This past November, AFG received its first film festival prize — a Redemptive Storyteller Award at the Redemptive Film Festival at Regent University. The film will be shown on Thursday and Friday evenings at the Convention. Through AFG, George, a media veteran and homeschool dad, is working to overcome the status quo of big-budget, Christianthemed or authored movies being directed by secular directors. 

          Come What May follows the fictional story of Caleb, a transfer to Patrick Henry College, who must argue a moot court case concerning the issue of abortion. Meanwhile, his mother, a feminist attorney, argues a similar case before the U.S. Supreme Court from the opposite side. 

          For more information on AFG, visit www.adventfilmgroup.com.


7-8 p.m., Panzacola F-3
FPEA 25th Anniversary Reception

Come help the FPEA celebrate a quarter-century of advocacy on behalf of homeschoolers in the Sunshine State (reservation required by contacting the FPEA office at office@fpea.com). 
Immediately after reception, Panzacola F-3
FPEA Annual Business Meeting
This meeting is open to all FPEA members. On the agenda: 
  • The Chairman, Treasurer and others report on the general condition of the organization.
  • Directors in Districts 1, 3, 5 and 13 are elected. Members in those districts may vote for Director. Districts are determined by counties — if you’re not sure what district you’re in, consult the Almanac or www.fpea.com.
  • Members may ask questions; meet their District Director, Chairman and other officers; and voice concerns. The Chairman will recognize members who wish to address agenda topics. Members must keep their remarks to two minutes. Every FPEA-recognized group is encouraged to send a representative to this meeting. To vote, as well as for more information about the election process, use the mail-in ballot attached to the Summer Almanac or email the secretary@fpea.com. Ballots must be turned in at the meeting if not already mailed.
Friday
  • Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.
  • Children’s Program with Visual Manna: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Teen Tracks: GOAT Program 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
  • Passing the Baton 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Lectures and Workshops: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday
  • Exhibit Hall: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Friday
  • Food Courts: 7:30 – 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.


7 p.m., Sebastian K
Movie Presentation: Come What May

(Second showing)
Saturday
  • Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.
  • Children’s Program with Visual Manna: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Teen Tracks: GOAT Program 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., 
  • Passing the Baton 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Lectures and Workshops: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday
  • Exhibit Hall: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday
  • Food Courts: 7:30 – 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

  • 4 – 6 p.m., Panzacola Pre-Function
    Home Education Foundation Silent Auction

    HEF will auction items to support lobbying efforts in Tallahassee on behalf of homeschoolers.
    8 p.m.-midnight, Sebastian Ballroom
    Pre-Graduation Buffet Dinner and Dance
    You don’t have to be part of the ceremony to attend. Preregistration is required 
    Saturday Buffet Dinner Menu
    • Caesar salad, romaine hearts, croutons
    • and shaved parmesan cheese
    • Bruschetta display
    • Vegetarian lasagna
    • Garlic crusted chicken, barolo wine
    • Baked ziti
    • Fresh vegetables
    • Italian breadsticks
    • Italian rum cake
    • Cannolis
    • Tiramisu
    • Coffee, tea, decaffeinated coffee
    • Iced tea and fruit punch (or lemonade)
    • Milk upon request
    $27 per adult, $18 per child (ages 6-12) — both prices inclusive of tax and gratuity 
    Sunday

    11 a.m., Sebastian Ballroom
    FPEA Statewide Graduation Ceremony
    Join the Class of 2009 as Florida homeschool graduates proudly march down the aisle to honor the completion of a huge milestone in their education and for their parents. Click here for details.


    1:30 p.m., Panzacola Ballroom
    Post-Graduation Buffet Luncheon

    As with the Saturday dinner/dance, you don’t have to be part of the ceremony to attend, though preregistration is also required. 
    Sunday Buffet Luncheon Menu:
    • Red’s chicken noodle soup
    • Mixed tossed greens, cherry tomatoes &
    • julienne carrots w/ choice of 2 dressings
    • Vegetarian lasagna
    • Carved beef brisket
    • Chicken parmesan
    • Garlic mashed potatoes
    • Grilled vegetables
    • Warm rolls and butter
    • Chef’s choice of desserts
    • Coffee, tea, decaffeinated coffee
    • Iced tea and fruit punch (or lemonade)
    • Milk upon request
    $22 per adult, $15 per child (ages 6-12) — both prices inclusive of tax and gratuity..


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