International Assembly Update

Assembly Update 2/4/2014

This morning, there are 3300+ delegates registered for the upcoming International Assembly in Orlando! What an amazing time together it will be!

We would love to have an accurate idea of how many delegates will be attending this summer's International Assembly BREAKTHROUGH! In order to make this happen, we need your help! If you will be attending (not just needing a room reservation), PLEASE follow this link: http://cogop.org/assembly/registration.html and click on the red "Register Here" button, follow the steps of registration.

This information will help us be prepared for the record crowd that we are expecting!

HOUSING

As you already know, a second hotel, Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando, has been opened for reservations. Here is the website for more information: http://www.roseninn9000.com/

There are important perks to staying at Pointe Orlando you should be aware of:

* Rosen Inn @ Pointe Orlando is offering a rate for International Assembly delegates of $79/+tax per night.

* Rooms include microwave & refrigerator

* Parking at Pointe Orlando is covered with your room cost.

* Parking at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort/Convention Center is FREE! The cost of parking at the Assembly has been negotiated free for those staying at Pointe Orlando.

* A 15% discount at all Rosen Shingle Creek Restaurants

* A shuttle will be provided to and from Pointe Orlando to Shingle Creek at no charge to Assembly Delegates!

Currently, there are NO ROOMS AVAILABLE at Rosen Shingle Creek. If someone would like to transfer their reservation to Rosen Pointe Orlando at this amazing rate, please have them contact the Assembly Office at (423) 559-2130.

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT

Mears Shuttle

Mears 24-hour Shuttle is available from Orlando International Airport (MCO). The Mears booth is located below baggage claim. For complete directions for utilizing Mears, click here. Cost: $19.00 one-way. $30.00 round trip. To view a coupon for Mears, click here [pdf]. Visit our custom discounted airport shuttle and attraction ticket website: https://www.hello-usa.com/tickets/cgp14/index.asp.

SuperShuttle

Discounted rates to and from conference hotels are $16 one way and $28 round trip. Click here to book your reservations.

One-Way Taxi Service

A one-way taxi to the Rosen Shingle Creek from the Orlando airport (MCO) is approximately $35.

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