2010 FCM International Convention

Online Registration For Members
Coming Soon


July 12 thru 16, 2010
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, Indiana

The 52nd Annual International Convention of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians, will be held Monday, July 12 to Friday, July 16, 2010, at Wesleyan University, in Marion, Indiana. More information to come.

Mark your calendars this year's convention dates:

July 12 - 16, 2010

Register Early, by June 1st, for Discount
Please note: the date in the brochure for late registration of Jun 21st is incorrect. Your registration must be postmarked by June 1st to get the discount. All registrations after June 1st will be higher. 
  • Fulfilling God's mission through your Gospel Magic;
  • Rejoicing in God's favor through your Ventriloquism & Storytelling;
  • Marveling at God's Grace when children respond to His call through you Clowning;
  • Revealing God's glory through your Puppetry;
  • Expressing God's beauty through the art of Face Painting;
  • Declaring God's word through Drama & Juggling;
  • Delighting in God's way through your Balloon Artistry; . . . Pledging our ministry to God.
  • Registration can be made by postal mail; for an application, e-mail the registrar at convention-registrar@fcm.org.
    One Convention... to meet your needs for all the Performing Arts!

New this Year! WOW Kids Workshops

WOW stands for Winning Our World and our goal this year at FCM with the WOW Kids Workshop is to give our children and grandchildren, ages 5 – 12, some tools they can enjoy and use to impact their own generation. We plan to introduce or involve our children with skills in magic, clowning, puppets, balloon arts, character development techniques, juggling, storytelling, prop making and sign language. We will also have times to connect these art forms with devotionals and Bible stories. While this sounds like we are planning a lot, imagine those times when you gave your child baby food - not food that is watered down, but great food just given in much smaller bites.
In order to help us give our FCM kids the very best experience in entertainment arts, we are asking that you pre-register them and provide us with some individual information. We want to be able to help each child become better, no matter at what level they begin. Some of our FCM children have been raised with magic, some entertain as clowns, and many are proficient with puppets or balloons. We will also have some children who have never experienced the fun of doing these things and we hope to open up that door of excitement for all of them.
Those children pre-registered before June 15 for the WOW Kids Workshop will receive a WOW Kids T-Shirt of their own design, but pre-registering will do much more than guarantee a shirt. It will help us develop the programs around the individual skills of the children. We want to feed and teach our FCM Kids through activities and fun skills so they will be able to Win Their World for Jesus in the months and years to come.
Parents will have 2-1/2 hours in the morning and 2-1/2 hours in the afternoon to go to classes and the Exhibitor's Room at their leisure. The cost of this is $20 per child for the week! WOW!

Greg and Diane Chalmers

Janet and Larry Tucker

Register Early for Discount - June 1st

Please note: the date in the brochure for late registration of Jun 21st is incorrect. Your registration must be postmarked by June 1st to get the discount. All registrations after June 1st will be higher. 

 

Download The 2010 Convention Brochure

Click Here To Download Other Convention Forms

Please note Convention Brochures and Forms are in PDF format.
You will need the Acrobate reader to view the workshop schedule.
If you do not have the acrobate reader, you can download it for free here.

Download the 2010 Convention Workshop Schedule
Last Updated: Tuesday June 15, 2010


Please note workshop schedule is in PDF format. You will need the Acrobate reader to view the workshop schedule. If you do not have the acrobate reader, you can download it for free here.


FAQ

2010 FCM International Convention
July 12 thru 16, 2010
Frequently Asked Questions


    1. Can I pay my FCM International Convention registration with a Credit Card?

      Yes you can.


    2. What Credit cards are accepted?

      VISA, MasterCard, and Discover.

         
    3. When can I pay my full fees for the International FCM Convention?

      Typically the brochure (which announces the various fees) is available in February, but after June 21, Late Registration fees apply.

         
    4. Can I use a Video Camera to record the Evening Performances for my own entertainment?

      No video taping is allowed of the Evening Programs. It is video taped, but for archive purposes only. If you are on any of the Evening Programs, you can purchase a copy of your performance only. Photos are allowed, but need to be taken without the use of a flash.

         
    5. In the different lectures will I be allowed to record the full lecture on my audio casette recorder?

      Audio and Video taping of a workshop is allowed, but it MUST be approved by the workshop presenter of each individual workshop.

         
    6. Must I come for the full week or can I be a daily attendee, if so what will the daily rate be?

      Partial week registration is available, along with meals and housing for that number of days. For registration and housing information, download the Convention Brochure Part 2 - pdf.

         
    7. How do I gain entry into the cafeteria?

      You are given a card when you register, with a magnetic stripe, and this card gains entrance to the cafeteria.

         
    8. How do I gain entry into the dorms?

      You are given a room key when you register, and this key gains entrance to the dormitory as well.

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Travel

Indiana has gone to Daylight Savings Time so Chicago and Marion are 1 hour different.

Directions to Phillippe Performing Arts Center (PPAC)

The PPAC is located between South 42nd and 43rd streets on east side of South Nebraska Street.

From the North:

When approaching campus from downtown or from the north, go to the intersection of East 38th Street and South Nebraska Street, and turn southbound onto Nebraska. Go 4 blocks and turn left (east) onto University Boulevard, which is just before 43rd Street. Turn into the first drive on the left (north).

From the South:

When approaching campus from the southeast (through Gas City) on SR 15 (South Adams Street), enter campus at our main east entrance just north of South 45th Street by turning west onto University Boulevard. At the t-intersection 100 yards ahead, turn right (north) and then immediately left (west) into the large parking lot. The PPAC is the building straight ahead, on the west end of the parking lot

Mileage to Marion, Indiana from:

City Total Miles
Boulder, CO: ..1186 miles
Chicago, IL: ...179 miles
Cincinnati, OH: ...158 miles
Cleveland, OH: ...287 miles
Columbus, OH: ...187 miles
Dayton, OH: ...124 miles
Detroit, MI: ...243 miles
Evansville, IN: ...243 miles
Ft. Wayne, IN: ....55 miles
Grand Rapids, MI: ...223 miles
Indianapolis, IN: ....76 miles
Knoxville, TN: ...414 miles
Lansing, MI: ...186 miles
Louisville, KY: ...184 miles
Madison, WI: ...330 miles
Nashville, TN: ...359 miles
Peoria, IL: ...257 miles
Scottsbluff, NE: .1099 miles
South Bend, IN: ....98 miles
Terre Haute, IN: ...155 miles
Toledo, OH: ...183 miles

Airports

If you are planning to fly to the convention, contact Jim Austin for arrangements from the airport to IWU. We are recommending that you fly into Indianapolis. If you need to fly in on Saturday, the college will have some rooms available. When you schedule your return flight on Saturday - please do not schedule anything before 11:30 AM. We need time to get you to the airport. Thanks for your cooperation in making your plans.

Indianapolis International Airport

2500 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN
317-487-9594
 
Located 102 miles south of Marion
16 airlines provide an average of 168 flights daily.

Automobile Rentals
AAA/Hertz 800-654-3080
Ace Rent-A-Car 317-243-6336
Alamo 800-327-9633
Avis 800 831-2847
Budget 800-527-7000
Dollar 800-800-4000
Enterprise 800-736-8222
Hertz 800-654-3131
National 800-227-7368
Thrifty 800-847-4389

Limousine Service

There are several limousine services in the Indianapolis Telephone Yellow pages. Since several of these services use answering machines, this may not be the best option because you will want to speak to a live person when you arrive at the airport to find out where you wait and how long will your wait be. Hoosier Connection Limousine at 317-359-5466 did have a person answering their phone, but we do not know if they have a 24-hour live answering service. The cost to go from the Airport to the Indianapolis Greyhound Bus Line is $60.00 plus 20% gratitude (total $72.00). The limousine will hold up to 10 passengers. The limousine will take you from the Airport to Marion, Indiana for $120.00 plus a 20% gratitude (total $144.00). Please note that if the driver has to wait for a late flight there is an additional charge of $60.00 an hour. Also, there may be additional taxes and other costs.

Cab / Taxi Services

There are several taxi companies in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can always get a taxi at the Airport. Usually 4 to 5 individuals can split the cost. The following taxi companies were called:

  1. Airport Express, telephone is 317-789-4444. Cost from the airport to the Greyhound Bus service is $16.00. The cost from the airport to Marion, Indiana is $95.00.
  2. Yellow Cab, telephone is 317-487-7777. The cost from the airport to the Greyhound Bus service is $18.00 to $20.00 plus $0.65 each additional person. The cost from the airport to Marion, Indiana is $153.00.
  3. AAA Hoosier Taxi, Telephone is 317-685-1111. The cost from the airport to the Greyhound Bus service is $20.00. They were not able to give me a cost from the airport to Marion, Indiana.

Bus Line Service

There are a couple of bus line services out of Indianapolis. Greyhound Bus Lines has a website,www.greyhound.com The Indianapolis Greyhound Bus Lines is located at: 350 South Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225. The telephone number is 317-267-3076. The bus station in Marion, Indiana is located at Paulas Marathon (this is a gas station), State Road 18 and Interstate 69, Marion, Indiana 46952. The telephone number is 765-664-3935 or 800-454-2487. The bus station in Indianapolis, Indiana is open 24 hours and the Marion, Indiana location is open 08:00 am to 08:00 pm. The distance from the Marion, Indiana bus station to Indiana Wesleyan University is about 8 miles.

The bus services cost $18.25 each way or $36.50 to $38.50 for a round trip (possibly additional taxes). There are special rates for children, please check the bus line. The following are the bus schedule; they do operate seven (7) days a week:

Greyhound Bus schedule from Indianapolis to Marion:
Leaves 08:25 am Arrives 10:45am 2 hr 20 min
Leaves 01:30 pm Arrives 04:00pm 2 hr 30 min
The Greyhound Bus schedule from Marion to Indianapolis:
Leaves 11:00am Arrives 01:40pm 2 hr 40 min
Leaves 07:20am Arrives 09:45pm 2 hr 25 min

Motel/Hotels at the Airport

Hotel Name Proximity to Airport Cost
Adam's Mark Hotel .5 mi east $89 - $195
Baymont Inn & Suites 1.5 mi east $84 - $89
Courtyard by Marriott 1.5 mi east $95 - $139
Days Inn Airport 1.5 mi E $65 - $80
Fairfield Inn by Marriott 1.5 mi east $59 - $99
Hampton Inn 1.5 mi east $84 - $99
Holiday Inn Select at the airport $149-$199
Indianapolis Airport Ramada at the airport $134-$300
La Quinta Inn 1.5 mi east $69 - $110
Residence Inn by Marriott 1.5 mi east $99 - $299

Fort Wayne International Airport


3801 W. Ferguson Rd. 
Fort Wayne, IN 
216-747-4146 
(Exit 96A off I-69)

Located 45 miles north of Marion.
Nine airlines provide an average of 85 flights daily.

NO SHUTTLE PROVIDED BY FCM
Please plan to make your own arrangements

Marion Municipal Airport MZZ


General Aviation  (private pilots)
Located about 1 mile south of the campus (Airport Facility Directory)
Fixed Base Operator: Air Marion Inc.
Address: 5904 S. Western Ave.
Marion, IN 46953
Telephone: (765) 674-7777
Fax: (765) 677-3040
Email: info@airmarion.com
Taxi (in Marion)
Safeway Taxi 765-662-2555
Car Rental (in Marion)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 765-668-4078
U-Save Auto Rental 765-664-6363
Bus (in Marion)
Marion Transit Terminal at 202 S. Adams St. 
Marion, IN 
765-668-4445 (Mon.-Fri.) 
668-4405 boss Orville 
Greyhound Station at Harner’s Marathon 
  SR 18 and I 69
  Marion, IN
  765-664-3935
to Greyhound station 
2 buses everyday
8:25 AM arriving in Marion at 10:45
2:00 PM arriving in Marion at 4:30
fare 18.00 one way Saturday
Marion General Hospital
441 N. Wabash Ave.
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-1441
(800) 200-1111
 

Click on map
for directions

 

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Housing

Lodging in Air Conditioned Rooms in Residence Halls.

Staying in a residence hall on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University will be a very pleasant and comfortable experience.

The residence halls are centrally located with parking just outside each building. All rooms in the residence halls are suite style (two bedrooms, each with two twin beds, and a bathroom in between). The bathroom doors can be locked between the rooms and signs are posted reminding you that there is someone on the other side of the suite. There are a few rooms with private baths in the residence halls as well as a few triples. All rooms are air-conditioned.

The front desk looks like a little general store where various snacks and drinks are available. Soda pop, fruit drinks, snack cakes, microwave popcorn, and more are all available for purchase. Prepaid phone cards are also available. Complimentary coffee is served from 7 AM to Noon. Each floor has a coin operated laundry.

Just off the lobby is a wellness room with exercise equipment and conference rooms where some of the late night activities will take place. There is also a swimming pool open for our use. Hours will be published at the convention.

Linen packet (sheets, a pillow, blanket, and towels) for each person are provided at $8.00 per person. Or, you can bring your own.

Every person must have a bed. Housing is in residence halls (dorms) - all single beds. All room prices given are per night of occupancy. We cannot guarantee First Floor Request, they are based on NEED. - so register early.

Single Occupancy - Shared Bath $21/night
Single Occupancy - Private Bath $42/night
Double Occupancy - Private Bath $42/night
Family Rate (Immediate family only) - Private Bathroom $56/night
Family Suite (Immediate family only) Group are based on Single Occupancy
3 occupants -two bedrooms, private bathroom
$56/night
Family Suite (Immediate family only) Group are based on Single Occupancy
4 occupants -two bedrooms, private bathroom
$56/night
Quad Suite (Immediate family only) Group are based on Single Occupancy
large bath / 8 beds (4 rooms))
$56/night/person


Lodging in Air Conditioned Rooms in a Town House

Each Town House has three bedrooms (two up and one down) with private bath for each bedroom, a kitchen (no cooking utensils), a refrigerator, a coin operated laundry room, and a furnished living room. You may use the refrigerator, but if you desire to cook, there will be a cooking fee.

Bedrooms are rented individually and can be occupied by one or two people.
 

Town House Room (1 or 2 occupants) $21/night/person
Entire Town House (limit of 6 persons) $126/night/person for groups

Please be sure to reserve the kind of housing you prefer.
There is no exemption allowed for lodging or meal taxes in the State of Indiana.

 

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Meals

The meal plan includes 15 meals, starting with breakfast on Monday and ending with dinner on Friday. Tickets for individual meals are not available, you can purchase individual meals at the cafeteria.

MEAL PACKAGE PLANS
MEAL PLAN 15 MEALS 10 MEALS
Adults - Age
12 and up
$94.00
 
 
Adults - Age
12 and up
 
$69.00
 
Adults - Age
12 and up
 
 
Children Ages
5 - 11
$66.00
 
 
Childrens Ages
5 - 11
 
$49.00
 
Children Ages
5 - 11
 
 
Children Age
4 and Under
FREE!
FREE!
INDIVIDUAL MEALS






 

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Campgrounds

Hidden Lake CampgroundMar-Brook CampgroundSports Lake Campground
Hidden Lake Campground

11460 SR 37
Fairmount, IN
765-948-4862

Mar-Brook Campground

6690 E. 600 S.
Marion, IN
765-674-4383

Sports Lake

(Recommended choice)
7230 E. 400 S.
Marion, IN
765-998-2558

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Hotels & Motels

Holiday Inn Express
4914 Beaner Blvd
Marion IN 46953
765-674-6664
Super 8 Gas City
I-69 & SR 22, exit 59
Gas City, IN
756-998-6800
Best Western Gas City
I 69 & SR 22, exit 59
Gas City, IN
765 - 998 - 2331
Comfort Suites
1345 N. Baldwin Ave.
Marion, IN
756-651-1006
Courtesy Economy Inn
1370 N. Baldwin Ave.
Marion, IN
756 -664-0571
Days Inn
1615 N. Baldwin Ave.
Marion, IN
756 - 664-9021
Hampton Inn
1502 N. Baldwin Ave.
Marion, IN
756 - 662-6656
1-800-HAMPTON
Holiday Inn-Marion
501 E. Fourth St.
Marion, IN
756-668-8801
 

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