How many do you expect to attend the conference?

 

In 2014 we had 185 attendees from at least 7 different states at our conference.  By using all the new communication tools at our disposal including this website and social media as well as getting ward and stake leaders involved in spreading the message, we believe we can easily increase that number by 10%, which would give us 200+ attendees.

 

Can I access this website on my iPhone, Android Phone, iPad, or other mobile device?

 

Yes! This site is optimized for mobile devices. You should easily be able to perform all functions on your mobile device, including registration, payment, and using the maps to navigate to various locations during the conference.

 

Is it too late to register for the boat cruise?

 

NO! You may still register and we hope you do! But register today!

 

I am not going on the boat cruise. What will I do while everyone else is on the boat?

 

The only event Saturday evening is the boat cruise.

 

Is there going to be dancing on the boat cruise?

 

No, but there will be lots of mingling activities and games, along with dinner. There will be two and half hours of dancing Friday night.

 

Who is my Stake Single Adult Representative?

 

The following are the Stake Single Adult Reps for the Minnesota Eight Stakes. Click on their name below to send an email.

 

Anoka: Andy Zgurich  763-213-5196

Duluth: Shari Breezee  651-246-4638

Lakeville: Paul Schaugaard 860-707-6219

Minneapolis: Jim Jackson  248-835-8563

Oakdale: Dave Black  651-260-0289

Rochester: Lynne Douangdy  608-526-1152

St. Cloud: Corinne Jensen  320-761-2621

St. Paul: Jackie Rayfield  651-278-7525

St. Paul Tom Jansen 763 390 6788

 

Do attendees have to register for the conference if they are not going on the boat cruise?

 

Yes, we ask that every attendee register. We need to know how many are attending so we can plan for food, housing, and other events.

 

Who is eligible to attend the conference?

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All single adults aged 31 and older may attend. We also welcome and encourage LDS single adults outside of Minnesota to attend. All divorces must be final, since that is how single status is defined by the church. Latter-Day Saint standards for dress and behavior also apply. Friends who are not church members may attend, please make sure they are aware of standards.

 

Are you allowing same day conference registration?

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Yes, but the sooner you register, the better! There is a discount for early registration.

 

Is there a temple session planned for the conference?

 

Due to the change in conference location on Saturday, there will not be a temple session as part ofthe conference.

 

For attendees traveling from outside the Twin Cities metro area, is housing available?

 

Yes, we will provide member housing free of charge to attendees. Please include your housing request with your early registration. We will guarantee housing for all who register early for the conference. We will do our best to find housing for late registration entries (we don't foresee this as an issue, but the more time we have to plan for this, the better).

 

Will there be vegetarian options at the meals?

 

Yes. Please indicate your preferences or any dietary restrictions you have on the registration form.

 

What if I need a ride to the Boat Cruise?

 

From the St. Paul Stake Center, we will organize ourselves by 4:30 pm to go to the boat cruise and then drive directly to St. Croix Boat & Packet Company in Stillwater.

 

Can you provide more details on the boat cruise?

 

We will have a buffet-style dinner on our cruise as well as a variety of mingling activities and games. The boat launches at 6:00 pm sharp, so please get there at least 15 minutes early for parking and boarding. We will cruise from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. You are free to roam the boat as you please, mingle as much or as little as you like, walk around or sit down, and enjoy the view from the one of the decks.  The Avalon is an awesome paddleboat!

 

If I register and pay for the conference, and later have a work conflict or personal life conflict that stops me from attending the conference, can I get a refund?

 

Yes, as long as we get 72 hours notice. Please email Jim Jackson from the Minneapolis stake with this request (see contact info above).

 

I'd like to go on the boat cruise but affordability is an issue for me. What are my options?

 

If the cost of the conference will create a financial hardship for you, please contact your bishop or branch president. They may be able to assist with conference fees.

 

Are there Facebook group(s) that are associated with this conference?

 

The Minnesota Eight Stake Singles have two facebook groups. Minnesota LDS Midsingles (31-45) and Minnesota LDS Singles (46+). If you are logged into Facebook with this browser, just click their links above and these groups will load. You will have to join these groups to access their content. We have also posted information on the Facebook groups for Madison Stake Single Adults, Iowa's LDS MidSingles RocknIA, and Illinois' Chicagoland LDS Midsingles.

 

I want to talk to someone on the phone! Whom should I call?

 

For questions about housing and free time options, call Dave Black, our Oakdale Stake rep.  For questions about the Boat Cruise, call Paul Schaugaard, our Lakeville Stake rep.  For questions about the Keynote Speaker, classes, or the dinner, call Jim Jackson, our Minneapolis Stake rep. 

 

I am a stake single adult rep and I don't have answers to questions from singles from my stake.  Who should I contact?

 

Contact Jim Jackson from the Minneapolis Stake (see contact info for reps above).

 

Housing FAQs

 

For attendees traveling from outside the Twin Cities metro area, is housing available?

 

Yes. Requests for housing are on a first come, first served basis.  We will make every effort to find a suitable situation for all who request one.  Therefore, please make your request as soon as possible to enable proper organizing and determining of availability. Any requests after June 12th may be difficult to arrange (however, we will make our best effort to accommodate you) and other options may need to be made by yourself

 

When will I be notified about my request for member housing?  

 

If you are requesting housing, you will be notified as soon as it is available.

 

What are the guidelines for staying at a members home?

 

Please read and follow the guidelines below as you stay in a members home:

 

Please bring your own toiletries.  

Meals will not be provided at member homes, as these are provided at the conference.  

Be self-sufficient while staying with your host family.

Church standards to be upheld at all times.

Please let your host family know your schedule, and keep to it. Please be aware that others may be sleeping when you arrive after an activity.

If you have plans for extended socializing after the end of each nights activities, please make arrangements for housing other than a member's home.

 

Are there hotels nearby?

 

Here is a list of some of the closest hotels to the majority of the activities:

 

    1. Best Western Regency Plaza Hotel: 970 Helena Ave. N Oakdale, MN 55128 - PH (651)578-8466

        (5 min. from the Oakdale Stake Center and Minneapolis St. Paul Temple)

 

    2. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 8511 Hudson Blvd. Lake Elmo, MN  55042 - PH (651)714-8068

        (10-12 min. from the Oakdale Stake Center and Minneapolis St. Paul Temple)

 

    3.Holiday Inn Express & Suites: 9840 Norma Ln.  Woodbury, MN 55125- PH (651)702-0200

        (12-15 min. from the Oakdale Stake Center and Minneapolis St. Paul Temple)

 

What if I have other housing questions?

 

If there are any other questions regarding housing, please contact Jim Jackson of the Minneapolis Stake (see contact info above).