Announcement of Indy Conference

2015 5p- Society Annual Conference

Indianapolis, Indiana

July 30 – August 2

“30 Years, Racing for Cri du Chat Syndrome Awareness”

            The 2015 5p Minus Society’s annual conference will be hosted in Indianapolis at the Sheraton at Keystone Crossing.  Located on Indy’s trendy northeast side, the Sheraton features excellent accommodations as well as access to the Fashion Mall.  The Fashion Mall at Keystone Crossing hosts several premier shopping destinations, several restaurants and a movie theater all within walking distance.

            If you choose to venture away from the Keystone area there are several exciting and fun things to do in Indianapolis.  Indianapolis is known as the racing capital of the world mostly because of its hosting of the Indianapolis 500 mile race.  Since 1911 drivers have risk life and limb to tame the 2.5 mile oval at speeds over 225 mph.  The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is also home to NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 as well as Moto GP events.  IMS features a hall of fame museum on the speedway grounds with several exhibits as well as a grounds tour that let you share in the storied tradition. 

            On your visit to Indy you might consider these other options as well.  The Indianapolis Children’s Museum, the largest in the world, offers five stories of excitement and education for children.  The Indianapolis Zoo, NCAA Hall of Champions, White River State Park, Indianapolis Cycloplex, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis Indians, Indianapolis Colts, Monument Circle and Circle Centre Mall all offer something for everyone with many opportunities for enjoyment.

            This year, the 5p- Society Board of Directors is instituting a fundraising incentive program for those individuals that raise money for the Indy conference.  The program, Race for Rewards, will work like this:

Raise $1500.00 – Registration fee for up to 2 adults and 2 children will be waived ($150.00 value)

Raise $3000.00 – Registration fee for up to 2 adults and 2 children will be waived ($150.00) AND one night at the hotel will be free ($114++)

Raise $5000.00 – Registration fee for up to 2 adults and 2 children will be waived ($150.00) AND three nights at the hotel will be free ($342.00++)

            To be eligible for the Race to Rewards program you must be a member of the 5p- Society and be in good standing (membership dues paid).  All monies raised must be received by May 31^st.  You may use the Race to Rewards form to make your donation(s) online, or send in your donations to the 5p- Society office (PO Box 268, Lakewood, CA  90714) with clear instructions as to who the donations are for and that they are for the Race to Rewards program..

            For those of you who raise enough funds to have one or all of your hotel rooms covered, you will be responsible for making your own hotel reservations and the 5p- Society and the Sheraton at Keystone Crossing will make an internal change. 

            You can now make your hotel reservations online at the Sheraton reservations link or by calling 1-888-627-7814 and telling them you are with the 5p- Society conference.

We hope you’ll make plans to attend the 30^th anniversary of the 5p Minus Society in Indianapolis.  We look forward to an exciting and productive conference. 

Your Indy Pit Crew