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International Convention and Competition
November 4-8, 2008
Honolulu, Hawaii

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Harmonize on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu
Home to Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, Waikiki & the North Shore


Oahu is a breathtaking blend of stunning natural beauty combined with the comforts, amenities, and activities of contemporary life. Whether relaxing on legendary Waikiki, watching a traditional hula, hiking through the rich rainforests of Waimea Valley, or watching the brilliant pastels of dusk fade off of Sunset Beach, spectacular sights are found at every turn.

Paradise awaits, Sweet Adelines International.


Download a PDF copy of the convention insert from the April issue of The Pitch Pipe magazine.

Convention Location
Honolulu, Hawaii
All competitions, Showcase, Harmony Bazaar and international riser rehearsals will be located in the Hawaii Convention Center.

Exciting Convention Change: All competitions have been moved from the Stan Sheriff Center to the Hawaii Convention Center. Now the competitions and Harmony Bazaar will be located under one roof! The Hawaii Convention Center is closer to the hotels and many are within walking distance. Enhanced audio/visual will be featured in the new competition area - large big screens and superior amplification. Plus, additional front-of-stage seating will accommodate the growing number of attendees. See you there!

Prices:
Competing Chorus/Quartet: $110
Convention Assistant: $60

Member Registration(s): $145

Nonmember Registration(s): $160

Register online for the 2008 convention in Honolulu, Hawaii. Hurry - there are a limited number of seats.

Download the 2008 Hawaii Convention Registration Form (PDF)


Hotel Reservations and Availability
A complete list of hotels/rates will be available in the April issue of The Pitch Pipe. Reservations can be made by phone, fax, mail or online between April 1, 2008 and September 15, 2008. Requests received after August 28, 2008, will be processed on a space-available basis. To receive the convention room rate, reservations must be made through the Sweet Adelines International Housing Bureau. Do NOT contact the hotel directly to reserve your rooms. The hotels will tell you they are sold out since Sweet Adelines International is holding rooms for you through the housing bureau.

Internet: Click here to go to online housing.

Telephone: Call toll-free 800.611.2720 or 330.425.9330 (for international callers) Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., EDT.

Fax: Fax the housing form to 330.963.0319.


(All hotel tax rates: 11.41% per room, per night)

Hotel Reservation Alert. Download this important information regarding hotel reservations.

HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE
(Headquarters Hotel)
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815

Garden View

Single/Double $180
Triple/Quad $203

Partial ocean/ocean view

Single/Double $203
Triple/Quad $225
ALA MOANA
410 Atkinson Dr
Honolulu, HI 96814

Kona Tower
Single/Double $125
Triple/Quad $155

Waikiki Tower
Single/Double $145
Triple/Quad $175

Waikiki Tower - ocean view
Single/Double $165
Triple/Quad $195

SHERATON WAIKIKI
2255 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96818

City View
Single/Double $180
Triple/Quad $200

Ocean View

Single/Double $205
Triple/Quad $225

HAWAII PRINCE
100 Holomoana Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

Run of house - partial ocean view
Single/Double /Triple $179

Run of house - full ocean view
Single/Double/Triple $209
HOLIDAY INN WAIKIKI
1830 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96815

Single/Double/Triple/Quad $130

MOANA SURFRIDER
A Westin Resort Waikiki Beach
2365 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

City View
Single/Double $180
Triple/Quad $200

Ocean View
Single/Double $205
Triple/Quad $225

Showcase 2008 - FINAL Show!

Tuesday, November 4, 2008
8:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Hawaii Convention Center

VIP Showcase tickets are $75 each. (VIP tickets are SOLD OUT!)
Preferred Showcase tickets are $35 each.
Reserved Showcase tickets are $25 each.

Featuring:
SALT, 2007 International Champion Quartet

Harborlites, 2008 International Champion Chorus under the direction of Pam Pieson

Combined Japanese Chorus
Sweet Adelines International singers in choruses throughout Japan are combining for a special Showcase performance.

Polynesian Entertainment
Hawaii is the gathering place of the Pacific. This production features a spectacular blend of the finest song and dance from each Polynesian island group. The dramatic war dances of Fiji, the mesmerizing Otea of Tahiti and the graceful hula dancers of Hawaii are but a few of the exceptional highlights.

Don't miss this elaborate production that showcases the grand power as well as the delicate grace found only in the islands of the South Pacific.

Register online for the 2008 Showcase in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Download the 2008 Hawaii Convention Registration Form (PDF)


Hawaii Hotel Shuttle Pass
If you are NOT staying at a Sweet Adelines International hotel, you must purchase a shuttle pass to ride a Sweet Adelines International shuttle from one of our hotels to the Convention Center and/or Stan Sheriff Arena. The cost per ticket is $75.

Register online for Sweet Adelines International shuttle passes.


Coronet Club Show

Friday, November 7, 2008
8:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Hawaii Convention Center

To order tickets visit www.coronetclub.org


Scooter/Wheelchair Rental

If you would like to rent a scooter please contact one of the providers listed below. Sweet Adelines is not in contract with any of these companies, thus no discount is offered. This is informational only and scooter rental is the responsibility of the person renting.

Honolulu Hawaii Mobility Scooter
(808) 772-9723
www.hawaiimobilityscooterrental.com

AAA Discount Wheelchairs & Scooters
(888) 288-3887
(808) 922-7400
www.aaawheelchairs.com

ScootAround
(888) 441-7575
www.scootaround.com


Video provided by the Hawaii Convention Center


Airline Reservations - World Travel Service, Sweet Adelines International's official travel agency, is pleased to offer RESX, an online travel reservation software. Click here for more information and to book online airline reservations.


Family Chorus
You are invited to participate in a special Sweet Adelines International Family chorus performance during the 2008 International Convention and Competition in Honolulu, Hawaii. For more information and to register, download the
Family Chorus Registration Form.

For questions about convention or housing, contact Nancy Aloway (nancy@sweetadelineintl.org). For questions about registration and Showcase, contact Lana Clark (lana@sweetadelineintl.org).

Check back frequently for additional convention information.