You are now able to book your hotel room for this summer's reunion!
Go to: http://www.grandwashington.hyatt.com/
When you go to the hotel website, you'll see a reservations window. Families can enter the dates where the calendar is and then this code under "Corporate/Group #." If families are planning on staying longer, they will have to call to make their reservations as the group number online does not allow extended stay reservations.
The code is: G-TOUK
Happy Booking and can't wait to see you/meet you there!!!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Hotel Booked for Reunion!!!
I am thrilled to let you know that we have been successful in solidifying a contract with the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC for the reunion this year. As such, NOW IS THE TIME to reserve your rooms!
The dates are June 22-24th, in Washington, DC. We will have a Meet-N-Greet dinner at the Hyatt on Friday, June 22nd. We’ll provide you with more details about that in the coming weeks. There will be a few events scheduled for Saturday and a farewell “soiree” on Sunday! The deal with the hotel this year is a bit different than in years past. We actually have a contract that holds us financially responsible if the minimum is not met. As a result we have blocked off fewer rooms. We can add to them if we need to, but there is an expiration date on that! So sign up and sign up soon! Here is the info:
The hotel we have selected is the Grand Hyatt Washington. http://
The guest room rates are as follows:
Single occupancy $129 per night
Double occupancy $129 per night
Triple occupancy $154 per night
Quadruple occupancy $179 per night (A GREAT deal for families who want to room together!)
Regency club is an additional $60 per room per night based on availability
Note: Occupancy is based on the number of adults in the room.
The rates are GREAT given the typical DC rates and the hotel itself! It is a great location that has a metro stop (The Blue Line) right in the hotel lobby! The Blue Line on the Metro provides transportation from Reagan Airport. He location of the hotel is also excellent as it is only a four blocks from the White House and just a few more to the National Mall!
Because of the special arrangements this year, we strongly encourage families to reserve their rooms sooner rather than later. You can do this beginning Wednesday, February 15th. I will send out an email reminder with specific instructions. There will be a way for you to take care of it online with a Group ID number. You can also call the hotel directly.
While this reunion began as a reunion for families whose children were adopted through Toukoul Orphanage, Adoption Avenues and Tree of Life has changed their policy and are not using Toukoul Orphanage for the moment to complete their adoptions. As such, we want to extend the invitation of participation to all families of Adoption Avenues, Tree of Life, and Dove adoption agencies. The more, the merrier!
We are really excited about this year’s reunion! It is sure to be rich with Ethiopian and American culture; and more importantly, a wonderful opportunity for our children to celebrate all that they are!
All the best~
TAFRU Planning Committee
Debbie, Lori, Char, Diana, & Jenna
The dates are June 22-24th, in Washington, DC. We will have a Meet-N-Greet dinner at the Hyatt on Friday, June 22nd. We’ll provide you with more details about that in the coming weeks. There will be a few events scheduled for Saturday and a farewell “soiree” on Sunday! The deal with the hotel this year is a bit different than in years past. We actually have a contract that holds us financially responsible if the minimum is not met. As a result we have blocked off fewer rooms. We can add to them if we need to, but there is an expiration date on that! So sign up and sign up soon! Here is the info:
The hotel we have selected is the Grand Hyatt Washington. http://
The guest room rates are as follows:
Single occupancy $129 per night
Double occupancy $129 per night
Triple occupancy $154 per night
Quadruple occupancy $179 per night (A GREAT deal for families who want to room together!)
Regency club is an additional $60 per room per night based on availability
Note: Occupancy is based on the number of adults in the room.
The rates are GREAT given the typical DC rates and the hotel itself! It is a great location that has a metro stop (The Blue Line) right in the hotel lobby! The Blue Line on the Metro provides transportation from Reagan Airport. He location of the hotel is also excellent as it is only a four blocks from the White House and just a few more to the National Mall!
Because of the special arrangements this year, we strongly encourage families to reserve their rooms sooner rather than later. You can do this beginning Wednesday, February 15th. I will send out an email reminder with specific instructions. There will be a way for you to take care of it online with a Group ID number. You can also call the hotel directly.
While this reunion began as a reunion for families whose children were adopted through Toukoul Orphanage, Adoption Avenues and Tree of Life has changed their policy and are not using Toukoul Orphanage for the moment to complete their adoptions. As such, we want to extend the invitation of participation to all families of Adoption Avenues, Tree of Life, and Dove adoption agencies. The more, the merrier!
We are really excited about this year’s reunion! It is sure to be rich with Ethiopian and American culture; and more importantly, a wonderful opportunity for our children to celebrate all that they are!
All the best~
TAFRU Planning Committee
Debbie, Lori, Char, Diana, & Jenna
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
More details coming soon!!! Promise!!!
Hi friends! We are wrapping up the details for hotels and whatnot! We hope to have all this information to you soon! Be on the lookout!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
We Now Have Dates for TAFRU 2012
TAFRU 2012 - D.C. will be held June 22nd - 24th
Mark your calendars and begin making plans for a trip to D.C. next summer!!!
Mark your calendars and begin making plans for a trip to D.C. next summer!!!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
TAFRU 2012 - D.C.
A poll was posted on our Toukoul Adoptive Families Facebook group. We had a total of 70 votes and with only 1 vote separating the top two, D.C. was the winner.
Now it's time to choose a date for TAFRU 2012. Because Facebook polls only allow one choice and because families typically have more than one date that will work for them, I have created a poll here on the blog which will allow everyone to choose multiple dates. The poll is located on the right hand side of the blog page. Choose the date(s) that are best for your family and cast your vote(s).
The poll will close on August 17th, so let the voting begin.
Now it's time to choose a date for TAFRU 2012. Because Facebook polls only allow one choice and because families typically have more than one date that will work for them, I have created a poll here on the blog which will allow everyone to choose multiple dates. The poll is located on the right hand side of the blog page. Choose the date(s) that are best for your family and cast your vote(s).
The poll will close on August 17th, so let the voting begin.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Registration Time
Plans for TAFRU 2011 - Chicago are mostly made and here is what we have planned.
- Friday night Meet-n-Greet at Gino's East
- Saturday morning - Music, dance, writing in Amharic and games with the Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago (ECAC)
- Saturday lunch @ Ethiopian Diamond
- Saturday dinner - still working on the details
- Sunday - Gathering at Millennium Park (weather permitting)
Because the plans are mostly made and there are only 9 weeks left to TAFRU, it's time to get registration started.
The registration fees include dinner Friday night, lunch and dinner Saturday, and money to ECAC for their services to our group Saturday morning.
Unfortunately, I'm having a little trouble getting the registration form link to work so I'm asking those who plan to attend TAFRU to please send me an email asking for the registration form and I'll email the form to you. My email address is debweeks@mchsi.com.
Also, I want to let everyone know that we have a few hotel rooms left. Reservations must be made by June 23rd to get the reduced room rate of $89 per night and the reduced parking rate of $12 per night. Please see the February 15th post here for more detail.
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Hope to see many of you at TAFRU!
- Friday night Meet-n-Greet at Gino's East
- Saturday morning - Music, dance, writing in Amharic and games with the Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago (ECAC)
- Saturday lunch @ Ethiopian Diamond
- Saturday dinner - still working on the details
- Sunday - Gathering at Millennium Park (weather permitting)
Because the plans are mostly made and there are only 9 weeks left to TAFRU, it's time to get registration started.
The registration fees include dinner Friday night, lunch and dinner Saturday, and money to ECAC for their services to our group Saturday morning.
Unfortunately, I'm having a little trouble getting the registration form link to work so I'm asking those who plan to attend TAFRU to please send me an email asking for the registration form and I'll email the form to you. My email address is debweeks@mchsi.com.
Also, I want to let everyone know that we have a few hotel rooms left. Reservations must be made by June 23rd to get the reduced room rate of $89 per night and the reduced parking rate of $12 per night. Please see the February 15th post here for more detail.
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Hope to see many of you at TAFRU!
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