The 6th annual Huntington Beach Mid-Singles Conference goes from May 20-22, 2011. Join LDS mid-singles from all over the country and a few internationals for a weekend of fun, sun, and a whole lot of spiritual growth and meeting like-minded people.

This year’s theme is “Come take a chance.” The definition of taking a chance is taking a risk in the hopes of a favorable outcome. So register! Show up…and expect a favorable outcome.

This year we will be mixing things up a bit – more small group interactions based on who you are! It will be an exciting a really great experience. More details to follow soon!

Don’t worry…it’s not a personality test or compatibility matching! It’s just plain FUN.

Please register early to help us avoid the logistics challenges that come with last minute arrivals. Help us help you to have a memorable conference – with a favorable outcome.

Register in a few weeks for $TBD.

Registration is non-refundable, but is transferable if you are unable to attend.Your registration confirmation is the paypal confirmation you get via email after you register.

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Conference Schedule.pdf (1mb) 

Thursday, May 19, 2011

5:00pm or 8:00pm Temple Sessions [ Map ]

Call the temple 949-644-1820 to reserve a spot before May 4th. If you sign up, please honor your reservation or call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel. Only 20 spots are available for each session. Appropriate temple attire is required, and you must bring your own temple clothing for endowment sessions. This is a smaller temple and does not rent clothing. When you call the temple please let them know you’re part of the HB Midsingles Conference.
Newport Beach Temple
2300 Bonita Canyon Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660

Friday, May 20, 2011

5:00pm – 6:45pm – Saints and Angels (Angels vs. Atlanta Braves) [ Map ]

Registration and Tailgate Reception (photo ID required to receive your wristband)
Angels Stadium “Under the A”, Katella Ave, Anaheim
Look for the “Huntington Beach 1st Ward” banner in the east Parking lot.  We will have your ticket at registration. We’ll keep our tailgate registration table open until 9pm where you can pick up your tickets for the game. We will have food at the tailgating party in the parking lot.
Don’t forget your registration confirmation email.

7:00pm – end of game (approximately 9:00pm – 10:00pm) – After game chill/dance in where we tailgated earlier!

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Please wear your wristband for all activities.

7:00am Charity Run. (Optional) [ Map ]

Don’t worry you late sleepers, you don’t have to do this, but you might want to.
Be early to warm up and stretch. Meet at the Huntington Beach Stake Center (8702 Atlanta Ave) Sign up for the 5K, 10K, or sign up for the 2 mile relay race with up to two (2) friends. The cost is $30 and ½ of the proceeds will benefit the HB Scout Troops 92 and 492. Register for the run at www.ocdash.com

9:00am Continental Breakfast at the Stake Center [ Map ]

Saturday at the Huntington Beach Stake Center. Registration continues for late comers. Don’t forget your confirmation email.

10:00am – 12 Noon: Morning Work Shops & Service

Start your Saturday off right with two back to back workshops and service that will inspire, challenge, encourage, and uplift you.

Mathew Boggs is a prime example of how turning your “mess” into your “message” can produce extraordinary results in one’s life. Jaded by his parents’ divorce and the countless marriages unraveling around him, Mat was a young man who’d lost all belief in lifelong relationships. Roped into chauffeuring his grandma and dying grandfather on weekly adventures, he realized that sixty-three years later, they were still madly in Love. “Now that’s the marriage I want!” he said to himself. Passionate about deepening his own practice of Love, Mat enlisted his best friend into joining him on a cross-country search for America’s greatest marriages, which they called “Project Everlasting“. The two bachelors jumped in an RV and embarked on a 12,000-mile life-changing adventure to discover what it takes to find and make Love last. Mat has since co-authored the best-selling book, Project Everlasting: Two Bachelors Discover the Secrets of America’s Greatest Marriages. He’s also produced a critically acclaimed documentary film, hosts his own international radio show, and has two Hollywood television shows in development.

Mary Nelson is married and has 6 children.  She has taught seminary for 18 years and recently served a CES mission to Boston, Massachusetts with her husband.  She is currently serving a CES mission at the Huntington Beach Institute and the Seacliff YSA ward.

Alan Sonne is a physician who has practiced emergency medicine and family medicine for 35 years in Southern California.  He is married to Jan, a clinical psychologist, and they have two grown children.

Timothy Miller grew up in Hooper, Utah.  He served a mission in the England London East Mission.  He graduated from BYU with a degree in Business Management.   He married way over his head by marrying Karen Campbell who grew up here in the Huntington Beach Stake.  They have 4 children and will become grandparents for the first time in May.  He served as a Bishop in the Fountain Valley 1^st ward for 6 ½ years and later served as the Bishop of the Pierside YSA Ward for 3 ½ years.

Scott Porter and Veronica Schindler are co-executive directors of the non-profit organization, Singular Humanitarian experience (SHe).  SHe was created to give singles “something more” in our travel experiences.  SHe provides unforgettable and meaningful opportunities for singles to serve together around the world in sustainable humanitarian development projects in health, education and economic development initiatives while experiencing shared and enriching adventures with new cultures and people. www.singularhumanitarian.org.  Since 2009, over 220 SHe volunteers (primarily, but not exclusively, LDS singles in their 20s and 30s from the U.S. and around the world) have served in remote areas of Guatemala, Bolivia and Nepal. In addition to her involvement in SHe, Veronica lives in Palo Alto, California, works for Stanford University as the director of development communications for the athletic department and serves on the Stanford Institute Committee. Scott works in senior health care at Aspen Home Health & Rehab in LA/Orange Counties, develops the party game Reverse Charades, and serves in the Sunday School at the HB 1st ward.

Topics & Locations:

12:00 Devotional

Becky Thomas is from Clovis, CA.  She and her mom run the largest Seasonal Swim School in the United States.  She lives 8 months of the year in Utah, and 4 months in California.  She graduated from BYU in Family Living.  She is a weekly columnist for Deseret News/Mormon Times where she talks about The Unexpected Life.  Her message is that though life may not go as we expected, it can still be so much more than we imagined.  Becky has taught gospel doctrine for 12 years and has spoken at numerous conferences, including BYU Women’s Conference. She served a mission in the Montana Billings mission.  Currently she is a Sunday School teacher to the 16/17 year olds, as well as a Mia Maid adviser.  Becky loves life, and believes strongly in making the most of every season of our lives.

1:15pm Box Lunch to go.

Grab your box lunch and head to the beach where we’ll be spending the rest of the afternoon.

2:00pm – 5:00pm Beach Activities [ Map ]

COMPLIMENTARY ACTIVITIES: Volleyball, Frisbee, tug of war, limbo contest, sand castle building, flag football, 1-minute relay-races, music and mixers.  Please spread out on the beach at the various appointed life-guard stations and try different activities to meet new people.  This is the point, right?

SURFING: If you want to learn to surf, send an e-mail to saltwatersamc@gmail.com.  There will be a fee for board and wetsuit rental.  Sam needs to know in advance how many surfers to expect so that he can have enough boards, wetsuits, and instructors. You must know how to swim to sign up for surf lessons. The surf instruction location will be announced at registration but is typically north of the Huntington Beach Pier.

VOLLEYBALL: If you want to play volleyball, you’re in luck.  This year we’ll have 5 courts available and will be arranging teams at the site based on desired level of play and balance of men/women.  For those who are “serious about their VB”, we’ll have a “pro” court with referee (we’re gonna call those net touches! , and for those who desire a slightly more “relaxed” game, we’ll have the other courts.  Any questions, email landonswright@gmail.com

BIKE RIDE: If you want to go for a bike ride along the Huntington Beach boardwalk, please contact Jamie at bike.midsingles.hb@gmail.com.

Tour de HB:  A collection of 15 cruisers will be available for guided 1 hour bike rides along the beach strand (4 miles total).  The bikes will be available at the bike rack near Zack’s store on Beach Blvd/PCH beach entrance.  Tour times will be announced by Jamie 15 minutes prior to departure.  note: The complimentary bikes will be donated from HB 1st ward members and bike riders will be responsible for the proper use of their bike (don’t ride in traffic or the sand, bring the bike back, no helmets provided).  There will be a required non-monetary deposit (drivers license) to ensure the return of each bike.

Additional cost: Surfboard, boogie board, and in-line skate rentals are available for rent at various beach concessions.

5:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner at Ruby’s Diner on the Pier [ Map ]

Ruby’s Diner is the premier 1940′s family restaurant located at the end of the Huntington Beach Pier. Their menu includes award winning burgers, salads, fountain treats and is the location of this year’s HB Midsingle’s Conference Saturday night dinner. We’ll be eating in waves of up to 300 due to seating restrictions. A special menu will give you ample choices and faster service. Come hungry and prepared to get your flirt on (no restrictions to flirting on an empty stomach). You will be assigned a dinner time upon check-in.

Saturday evening at the Stake Center

8:00pm – 10:00pm Open Mic Night and Speed Dating

Email David Pierce for open mic night reservations at: hbconferenceopenmicnight@gmail.com

Speed Dating:

Guys – please participate!  It doesn’t work without you.

Gals – we’re never going to have enough guys or time to accommodate all the women who want to participate.  Sorry.

Tickets will be given out on a first come, first serve basis, so arrive on time!   We’re giving you a little more space this year so hopefully you can have more intimate conversation and find your eternal companion.  It’s up to you to exchange contact information with someone you’re interested in talking to more.  Take the initiative and live in the moment!

10:00pm – 12pm Concert, more speed dating, lounge and chill rooms, and mixers

We are super stoked about our live band this year!  We have booked “Wigs and Ties” who will be signing several popular cover songs that were billboard hits throughout the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s.  You can dance, sing along with the music, participate in speed dating, or find a little more quiet time in one of our designated chill rooms.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

1:00pm Sacrament Meeting at the Stake Center

Appropriate church attire required.

3:30pm BBQ Lunch at the Church

5:30pm Fireside

We are pleased to report that Mario Facione will be sharing his conversion story and the importance of living right. Mario is famous for his extraordinary escape from the mafia and conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as told in his bestselling autobiography Mafia to Mormon.

Monday, May 23, 2011

For those who would enjoy a longer weekend, these “unofficial” conference activities are happening.

10:00am Disneyland [ Map ]

Meet outside California Adventure in the Disneyland Plaza. Go to www.disneyland.com to see ticket prices.

10:00am Fun in the sun

Meet at the Huntington Beach City Beach at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) and Beach Boulevard.

8:00pm Bonfire at Huntington Beach

Look for a small mass of huddling singles and say “hey, are you Mormons?” you’ll find us. We’ll be just north of Beach Blvd and Pacific Coast highway (PCH).

What does my registration fee cover?
Can I register at the door?
What is the conference age range?
Who comes to the conference?
Where will the activities be held?
Where do I park?
Who puts on the conference?
Are you on Facebook?
Who should I contact if I have more questions?

Logistics Questions

What airport should I fly into?
Where should I stay?
Can I get free housing with local mid-singles?
What is the weather like in Huntington Beach?
What should I wear?

What does my registration fee cover?
Your registration fee covers the cost of all activities and meals as outlined in the conference schedule. Activities with additional cost and rentals for beach activities are noted on the schedule. *Registration is now $65 and includes only Saturday and Sunday. Friday night Activities are sold out.

Can I register at the door?
We strongly request that you register before the cut-off date. Registration will only be permitted at the door in special circumstances. Online Registration closes on May 17, 2010 to ensure we have sufficient amounts of food and adhere to fire codes. If you register at the door, food will not be guaranteed.
If you have a sense of humor read on… Who on this green earth wants to marry a procrastinator!!!? Not anyone you’ll meet at this year’s awesome conference!!! So Register Now!.

What is the conference age range?
Conference attendees are “mid-singles” who generally are between the ages of 27 – 42. You may be a little younger or older, so long as you feel like a mid-single at heart.

Who comes to the conference?
Not to pat ourselves on the back or anything, but this is the biggest and best conference in the world (self proclaimed and not documented for reference). We’ve averaged over 900 attendees for the past 4 conferences and this year we aim to break all attendance records. Attendees have been known to attend from all over the world. This year we hope to have the largest and most geographically diverse group ever.

Where will the activities be held?
The Friday night activities will be held at Angels’ stadium in Anaheim. All Saturday and Sunday activities, as they appear in the schedule will be linked to maps to help you navigate your way to the final destination. Many of the activities will be held at the Huntington Beach Stake Center which is located at 8702 Atlanta Avenue in Huntington Beach. [ Map ]

Where do I park?
Friday night – parking lot of Angels Stadium in Anaheim (under the A). Come sign in at our tailgate party check-in table!
Saturday and Sunday – Try to carpool as much as possible. Parking will be available at the stake center and along Atlanta Ave.[ Map ]
Saturday Afternoon Beach Activities – Park anywhere between Main St. and Beach Blvd along the street you’ll find metered parking or for $10.00 you can park in the State Parks parking lot at the intersection of Beach blvd and PCH.

Who puts on the conference?
The Huntington Beach Mid-Singles Conference is organized and staffed almost exclusively by members of the Huntington Beach First Ward with help from members of the stake. SOOO, you’ll rack up major eternal points if you stay after an activity and help us clean and prep the building. Remember, you are being watched by those who want to date you. Those who want to date and marry hard working service minded awesome people. Wink-Wink.

Are you on Facebook?
Find us on Facebook! Yep! Friend us — HB Mid-Singles Conference. 

Who should I contact if I have more questions?
If you have questions please email us at hbmidsinglesconference@gmail.com and yes, we respond so include a real email address. Just like dating, we can’t ask you out if you provide a fake number.

Logistics questions

What airport should I fly in to?
In order of ‘nearness’ to the conference, the following airports are good choices:
SNA – John Wayne airport in Santa Ana (10 miles)
LGB – Long Beach airport (15 miles) (direct flights on Delta and Jet Blue)
LAX – Los Angeles airport (40 miles… but feels like 80 in traffic)

Where should I stay?
There are many hotels at various price ranges in and around Huntington Beach. Some of the more modestly priced options are:
Days Inn, Huntington Beach or Fountain Valley – www.daysinn.com
Comfort Suites, Costa Mesa or Huntington Beach – www.choicehotels.com
Howard Johnson, Huntington Beach – www.hojo.com
Hotel Huntington Beach, www.hotelhb.com

Can I get free housing with local mid-singles?
If you have a friend who’s willing to let you sleep on the couch, then yes. There is no program to host attendees. However you can sometimes find groups on LDSLinkup.com or Facebook who are looking for other out-of-towners to share a hotel room or vacation homes for the weekend.

What is the weather in Huntington Beach like?
Well, it’s best to check the forecast a few days before you come. But generally in May, the days are sunny and in the high 70s. Nights can be chilly, so bring something warm. Also, the beach can be breezy, so plan appropriately.

What should I wear?
For Friday and Saturday activities, please dress in church-standard, casual attire. What does that mean exactly? Among other things, yes to sleeves, yes to jeans, no to bikinis or miniskirts. Wear modest swimwear and beach attire for beach activities. In all things, remember, Modest is Hottest! Sacrament meeting, fireside and temple sessions require Sunday attire.



Imagine if everyone donated $10.00, we can improve the lives of 2,000 kids. Donate $20, and we can double our impact. Please give generously this year as we strive to Be Here Now and make a lasting impact.
A little more about SHe
SHe provides meaningful opportunities for singles to serve together around the world in sustainable humanitarian development projects in health, education and economic development initiatives.  Over 220 SHe volunteers (primarily, but not exclusively, LDS singles in their 20s and 30s from the United States and around the world) have served in remote areas of Guatemala, Bolivia and Nepal.  SHe will soon open registration for expeditions to Guatemala (July 16-24) and Kenya (September 3-11).
For more info: www.singularhumanitarian.org and www.youtube.com/singularhumanitarian.