Dates of Conference

• July 23-25, 2008 for the conference
  
• July 22-23 (10:30 a.m.) for the pre-conference sessions
  
  

To register for the national conference either online or directly with MCEC^™, [click here].

Call for Proposals

To submit a request to provide a presentation at the conference, the Call for Proposals can be found by [clicking here].

Location of Conference
Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center on Lake Grapevine
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Telephone: (817) 778-1000;
Email: texasreservations@gaylordhotels.com

Hotel Guest Room Rates and Reservations

• The prevailing government per diem rate is in effect over the dates of the conference, and will be honored through June 30, 2008.
  
• The prevailing government rates at the time of approval of the contract were:
    $117 single/double
    $20 for each additional person
    $10 daily resort fee has been waived for the group
  

The applicable state and local taxes were 12.00% at the time of approval of the contract. All individual reservations must be accompanied by one night’s deposit plus tax, or guaranteed by a major credit card. In order to receive a group-discounted rate, individuals must mention that they are with the Military Child Education Coalition™ Conference. All reservations must be made by Monday, June 30, 2008. Any reservation received after this cut-off date will be honored on a space available basis at the prevailing rack rate.

Gaylord Texan Web Site: [click here]

Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center

• Located in Grapevine, Texas surrounded by rolling pastureland and overlooking beautiful Lake Grapevine, the Gaylord Texan pays tribute to everything Texas as only Texas can: on a grand scale
  
• Under the signature glass atriums, you’ll experience the best of the Lone Star State where you can dine, shop, socialize, or be entertained among four-and-a-half acres of lush indoor gardens
  
• Take a stroll around and soak in the festive atmosphere of the Riverwalk Atrium, marvel at Palo Duro Canyon in the Lone Star Atruim, or taste the contemporary Southwestern creations in the Hill Country Atrium
  
• Six minutes from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown Dallas or Fort Worth – Super Shuttle Airport Transportation is available – direct to DFW International Airport at $12 per person and to Dallas Love Field for $18 per person
  

Guest Accommodations

• 1511 total guest rooms, louvered closets, double vanity with lighted make-up mirror, refrigerator, and coffee maker
  
• In-room safes that can recharge laptops or mobile phones, high-speed Internet access, and intelligent digital thermostat
  

Dining

• Glass Cactus Nightclub – enjoy upscale “club cuisine” and sample tequilas from the largest selection in the state of Texas
  
• Old Hickory Steak House – specialing in prime aged steaks and regional wines
  
• Ama Lur – contemporary Southwestern creations from award-winning Texas chef Stephan Pyles
  
• Riverwalk Café – riverside market-style eatery featuring regional foods
  
• Texan Station – a sports bar with 50 TV screens and virtual games
  
• Silver Bar – the elegance and sophistication of a bygone era
  
• Java Coast – stop by for sandwiches, salads, and coffee any hour of the day or night
  
• Cups and Cones – ice cream
  
• Pool Bar and Grill – pool bar and cabanas
  
• Twenty-four hour room service
  

Guest Services

• Business Center
  
• Guest Services Desk
  
• Special VIP registration
  
• Room service
  
• Valet parking

Recreation

• Southwestern style outdoor pool
  
• Five-minutes to Grapevine Mills outlet mall and historic downtown Grapevine
  
• 18-hole championship golf course at adjacent Cowboys Golf Club
  
• Relache – a 25,000 square foot European inspired spa/salon and fitness center with 14 treatment rooms and a 20 meter indoor lap pool
  
• Glass Cactus nightclub, with 39,000 square feet of space, a stage, and dance floor