CQUSA CONNECTION: CELEBRATING CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS WITH CANCER
OCTOBER 10-13, 2024 | KANSAS CITY

Quality Awards

We are excited for our second annual Quality Awards to be presented at CQUSA Connect 2024 (AKA National Meeting) in Kansas City in October.  Please submit a separate form for each category nomination.  There is no limit on the number of nominations. The nominations will be reviewed by a group of your peers and the CQUSA Support Team.  Nominations and supporting materials are due by Friday, September 27.  More information.

People’s Choice Photo Award

  • Submit Photos on the online Nomination Form.
  • The photos will be posted on CQUSA Facebook for voting.
  • Deadline for Submitting: Extended to Friday, Sept. 20 (Up to 5 photos per camp.)
  • Voting between Sept. 23 – Oct. 4 on CQUSA Facebook Page

Camp Spotlights

Each camp will rock the stage to boast about their camp and what makes it special.  Click here for details and instructions. 

National Meeting Registration

Click here to register for the National Meeting.  Registration Deadline was Tuesday, September 10th, but we are taking late registrations at this time.

Sheraton KC Hotel at Crown Center

The deadline for making reservations using the Camp Quality Group rate has past.  To make reservations call the Sheraton at 816-841-1000 or visit Sheraton KC Hotel at Crown Center: 2345 McGee Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Garage Self-Parking: $25 / Valet: $35.  

Transportation

By Air:  Fly into Kansas City International Airport (MCI).  Please book departing flights after 1 PM.

Airport to Hotel: Use Uber or Lyft.  There is NOT an airport shuttle to the Sheraton Hotel.

Parking at Hotel: Garage Self-Parking $25 / Valet $35.

Getting around Kansas City: Use the KC Streetcar.  It’s free and will take you from Union Station (near the Sheraton Hotel) to River Market with stops along the way. Jump on!

Walk to: Union Station, Crown Center, National WWI Museum & Memorial, SeaLife KC, LegoLand, and restaurants in the Crossroads District.

National Meeting Agenda (more details coming soon)

  • Thursday Dinner (Optional): For those who are arriving on Thursday, we’ll have suggested restaurants for group dining.
  • Friday Morning and Afternoon:
    • Unification Taskforce Groups A & B Meeting 9 AM – 4 PM
    • De-escalation Training Part 1: Noon to 4 PM (Part 2: Saturday 1:30 – 5PM)
    • Explore Kansas City along the KC StreetCar route with a scavenger hunt.  We’ll form groups to start multiple times throughout the day.
  • Friday Dinner 6 PM: National Meeting Kick-off with Happy Hour and Dinner at the Sheraton Hotel starting at 6:00 PM
  • Saturday All-day: National Meeting starts with breakfast at 8 AM in Sheraton Hotel
    • CQUSA Board Meeting: 1:30 PM
  • Sunday Morning: Breakfast at 8 AM and National Meeting  9 – 11 AM. Please book flights to depart after 1 PM.