by Ed (Doc) Bradley
The great state of Texas is proud to welcome the ACB back to Houston for the 2002 annual national convention. We want to share a few of the highlights about what we are hoping to provide when you come on down in the summer of 2002. First — and some would say foremost — is barbecue! Barbecue was the one thing that was missing the last time you all came down to Houston, and we plan to remedy that situation this time! So come with your appetites and plan to have a good ole time!
The Adam’s Mark hotel is large enough for all the meeting rooms and the exhibit hall to be contained on one floor, which will be convenient for everyone. The West Chase Hilton, which will serve as the overflow hotel, is right across the street from the Adam’s Mark.
Right next door to the Adam’s Mark and across the street from the Hilton is an area where you’ll be able to find virtually any kind of food that strikes your fancy. There’s a dinner theater and an Outback Steak House, an ice cream parlor, and a Subway sandwich shop. If you get the munchies, we’ll definitely be able to satisfy your cravings!
Houston has many interesting venues, and we’re planning to show you a good time. There’s the famous Johnson Space Center, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Imax theater. The Enron Field Baseball Stadium is new to Houston. We are exploring all these and other sites as possible candidates for tours, and as we find answers and finalize plans, we’ll let you know about all the possibilities in the pages of upcoming “Braille Forums.”
We were fortunate to lock in some excellent hotel rates for our Houston convention. Singles and doubles are $65 per night plus tax at the Adam’s Mark and at the Hilton across the street. If you want to book a triple or a quad at the Adam’s Mark, that will cost you only $75 per night (plus tax). Both hotels have beautiful pools, and many who came to Houston in 1997 have fond memories of the unique inside/outside swimming pool at the Adam’s Mark. Hotel rooms are going fast, so get your reservations in as soon as you can. The dates for the Houston convention are June 30 to July 6, 2002. Call toll-free (800) 444-2326 to make your reservations.
It’s already November and lots of you may be getting that old winter chill. Think about heat, and great barbecue, and good times with ACB friends, and make your reservations today. Y’all come!