18TH NORTH AND CENTRAL
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It’s still hot this summer and our $100 discount is continuing until further notice.
All indications are it will be a SIZZLING hot summer. So, get your 18th NCARC REGISTRATION IN soon to take advantage of this special offer. Use code COOL on the first page of registration to get a $100 discount off registration.This is the final registration discount. So take advantage while the getting is good!
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To register for the NCARC conference
You must have your Ikebana membership number to register. It is on your membership card or perhaps someone in your chapter keeps a record. If not, headquarters can provide it. If you are not an I.I. member, simply input 99999 as your Ikebana membership number.
To donate, or place an ad in the souvenir book, or be a corporate sponsor
Conference Agenda
Summary of Events
Workshop schedule
Hotel Reservations
Your Hosts and Contact info
Chairperson – Patricia O’Reilly, of Dallas Chapter 13 – 18thncarc@gmail.com
Co-Chairperson – Sandra Prachyl, representing Fort Worth Chapter 38 – ikebanafortworth@gmail.com
Ikebana Dallas website
A Facebook Page has been set up to keep you up to date. This Facebook page will provide ongoing information about what’s going on in Dallas and Fort Worth. It will keep you apprised of new events, major transportation changes, etc., so you can start your planning as soon as possible! You will also be able to exchange information on this Facebook Page.
Stephanie English
Communications Administrator
Ikebana International
North American Region
North & Central America Conference
Registration begins on Sept. 20
Howdy Y’all! On behalf of Dallas Chapter 13 and Fort Worth Chapter 38, it is our pleasure to invite you to come to Dallas/Fort Worth for Ikebana International’s 18th North & Central American Conference, which will take place October 27 – 31, 2019. The venue is The Sheraton in downtown Dallas, right in the heart of the Arts District!!
The theme and goal of the 18th NCARC is to “GROW Ikebana.”
Our featured guest ikebana artist is Headmaster Designate Mrs. Senko Ikenobo, who will exhibit a special arrangement and present a demonstration. Professor Manabu Noda will be present to conduct Ikenobo workshops.
We will also have guest ikebana artists representing the Sogetsu, Ohara and Ichiyo schools. Each will present a demonstration and conduct workshops.
In addition to Ikebana workshops covering four schools of ikebana, you can participate in several craft workshops and tours in both Dallas and Fort Worth. To top it all off, you can browse the artists’ market and select a container or other ikebana item or two that you must add to your collection (yes, we will have shipping services available.)
Following the ribbon cutting by our special Honorary Chairpeople, marking the opening of the Exhibition, we welcome you in grand Texas style – Dinner with Texas BBQ, country band, line dancing and more. Don’t forget your jeans and boots!
You could not pick a better time to visit D/FW, as the weather at the end of October is spectacular!! With a high of around 80° and a low around 60° you will think you are in Hawaii – OK, no ocean. But, we do have some palm trees and there are several lakes with awesome beaches nearby and the Gulf is just down the road a piece!!
We have planned a very exciting week of ikebana activities and more. You are welcome to come early or stay after to partake of the many fine restaurants, entertainment activities, arts and cultural events in and around Dallas and Fort Worth.
We want your experiences at the 18th North & Central American Regional Conference to be the seeds that plant ideas you take home to help GROW ikebana in your Chapter and your Community!!
See you in Dallas, October 27-31, 2019!
As you know it takes a lot of people and planning to make this a successful event. It also takes money and we invite all Ikebana members and chapters alike to help defray the costs of the event. Those who are interested in making a donation, placing an ad in the souvenir book, or interested in corporate sponsorship, can do so at this by clicking here.
See you in Dallas, October 27-31, 2019!
Patricia O’Reilly, Chair
Sandra Prachyl, Co-Chair
Register before December 31, 2018 and save $100
The North & Central American Regional Conference is on October 27-31, 2019 in Dallas Texas hosted by the Dallas and Ft. Worth Texas Ikebana International chapters. Registrations for this event are strong and if you wish to save $100, you need to register prior to Dec, 31, 2018.Click here to make your reservation. If you wish to see a list of all that is happening at this event, click here.
Donation and Sponsorship information
Please strongly consider making a chapter or personal donation to the conference. You can support the conference by making a direct donation through the Ikebana Iwaya fund or securing a sponsor for the event or by placing an ad in the booklet.
Click here for the various sponsorship levels available to you, your chapter or a sponsor.
Want to place an ad in the souvenir booklet – click here for all the important details.
Perhaps you know of a U.S. based or global company that might consider sponsorship of this event. Here is a letteryou might send a potential sponsor. Feel free to edit it as you see fit.
If someone in your chapter handles publicity, you might ask them to send this Press Releaseto their contact list.
If you have any questions about the conference, here are some information options for you.
Ikebana North and Central American website
Ikebana Dallas Website
Conference Facebook page
Conference email address
18thncarc@gmail.com
ikebanafortworth@gmail.com
You don’t want to miss this event. You will make more friends in flowers and will learn new way to help your chapter “Grow Ikebana”.
