Daughters of the Nile Denim & Diamonds 103 rd Annual Supreme Session June 9-13, 2019 Reno, Nevada

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TOURS SUPREME SESSION RENO, NV Daughters of the Nile Denim & Diamonds 103 rd Annual Supreme Session June 9-13, 2019 Reno, Nevada Quoted prices good through March 31, 2019.

No refunds are given for cancellations after April 15, 2019. Tours are subject to cancellations, with full refund, if minimum number of guests is not met.

1 TOURS SUPREME SESSION RENO, NV Daughters of the Nile Denim & Diamonds 103 rd Annual Supreme Session June 9-13, 2019 Reno, Nevada Quoted prices good through March 31, For later registration, please add $10 to the quoted price. $10 cancellation fee will be charged for all cancellations after payment and before April 15, No refunds are given for cancellations after April 15, Tours are subject to cancellations, with full refund, if minimum number of guests is not met. Tours may also be canceled with full refund or modified with comparable substitutions due to weather, venue availability, or other extenuating circumstances. BUS DEPARTURE TIMES are the start times listed on each of the tour descriptions. NOTE: If you require a scooter or wheelchair, please SS2019tours@gmail.com BEFORE registering for tours. Walking Level Key Moderate Walking In-depth walking with area to sit or rest Extensive walking These tours are designed for fun and entertainment. Please ask questions of our tour people if you do not know whether or not you will be able to do the tour. Our tour committee is committed to making your adventure with us as comfortable and entertaining as possible. Pr. Marlene Gardner 2955 E. Plymouth Way Fresno, CA (559) SS2019Tours@gmail.com Barbie Kausler, PQ 801 Rolando Way Carson City, NV (775) SS2019Tours@gmail.com Page 38

Tour A RENO CITY TOUR JUNE 7, 2019 Depart: 10:00 am 2:00 pm MEET AT 9:30 am IN TUSCANY BALLROOM FOYER PRICE: $52.00 People always ask for a City Tour. Well, here goes.

2 Tour A RENO CITY TOUR JUNE 7, 2019 Depart: 10:00 am 2:00 pm MEET AT 9:30 am IN TUSCANY BALLROOM FOYER PRICE: $52.00 People always ask for a City Tour. Well, here goes..we will begin with a driving tour of The Biggest Little City In The World. Want to know where that slogan come from? Want to know more history of Reno? Want to know the stories of times gone by and today's latest gossip? Well, you re in LUCK. Our tour will include the Reno Mercantile/Masonic Lodge No. 13 building, at 98 W. Commercial Row. This is the oldest standing commercial structure in Reno. The lodge was chartered by Nevada s Grand Lodge in Virginia City in For the first few years, the members met in a variety of locales. This site is right next to the present Whitney Peak Hotel, which is the newest hotel in Reno. It connects to the Reno Arch, which crosses Virginia Street. Other historic sites include the original Quickie Divorce Court, not open for business, the historic Post Office, and the Lake Mansion. Myron Lake is the founder of Reno. This is where it all started with the silver rush of We will tour the mansion and experience life, like the members of the Lake family who just happen to own the only log bridge that crossed the Truckee River for prospectors heading for Virginia City to make it rich. Get ready to explore the historic post office with incredible architecture and design. You will also have free time to enjoy lunch here on your own before we return to the Peppermill...Moderate walking Page 39

Tour C DONNER TRUCKEE TOUR JUNE 8, 2019 9:30 am 3:30 pm Meet in Tuscany Tower Ballroom Foyer at 9:00 am PRICE $82.00 The California Trail will lead us to experiences of old west boomtowns.

Before the California Gold Rush of 1849, George and Tamsen Donner led their ill-fated wagon train toward the summit through the pass in late October of 1846.

3 Tour C DONNER TRUCKEE TOUR JUNE 8, :30 am 3:30 pm Meet in Tuscany Tower Ballroom Foyer at 9:00 am PRICE $82.00 The California Trail will lead us to experiences of old west boomtowns. Your tour guide will take you through the pass where immigrants and their wagon trains moved to California through Nevada Territory and up the Sierra Nevada pass in search of land to homestead. Before the California Gold Rush of 1849, George and Tamsen Donner led their ill-fated wagon train toward the summit through the pass in late October of Twenty feet of snow fell when they reached the location that is now called the city of Truckee. Donner State Memorial Park is dedicated to the memory of that ill-fated journey with beautiful views of tall pine trees and a brand new visitors' center located at the site where cabins for survival, and 30 tree stumps show the immigrants' struggle to survive. There will be a docent tour of the camp, which includes a short film and a visit to the museum. Next, you will enjoy an elegantly hosted lunch at Moody s Restaurant inside the 1906 Truckee Hotel. Charlie Chaplin actually stayed here in 1925 during the filming of the Gold Rush. Feel free to order no host cocktails from the historic saloon. After lunch, you will have a driving tour of the historic town with a last stop at the Railroad Depot for a Kodak moment In-depth walking with areas to sit and rest. Page 40

Tour D VIRGINIA CITY TOUR JUNE 9, 2019 9:00 am - 2:30 pm PRICE: $88.

Learn about this once rip-roaring mining town with the discovery of gold and silver in the 1859.

4 Tour D VIRGINIA CITY TOUR JUNE 9, :00 am - 2:30 pm PRICE: $88.00 MEET IN THE TUSCANY TOWER BALLROOM FOYER AT 8:30 am Depart from the Peppermill this morning and enjoy a lovely ride to historic Virginia City along with your local guide. Learn about this once rip-roaring mining town with the discovery of gold and silver in the The Virginia City tour will take you on an exciting and interactive journey through what was once the richest city in the world for 30 years. We will visit the Bucket of Blood Saloon that is said to be haunted. Next, you will enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with narrations from your guide on your trolley. Bring your camera or cell phones and take pictures as you hear stories about this historic town that impacted the history of the United States and the world. Be on the lookout for outlaws and gun fights! Check out the Comstock Mine in the center of town. If you recognize the picture of the old town, you must have watched the TV show "Bonanza". Our lunch will be at the Virginia City Masonic Lodge No. 7. You will have plenty of time to explore and appreciate history here. Thanks to the secretary of the Lodge for organizing our lunch for us. Much of the boardwalk is original so please be careful. Shoppers and history buffs have free choice before we depart through the beautiful Washoe Mountains to the Washoe Valley below. In-depth walking with areas to sit and rest. Page 41

Tour E NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM AND NATIONAL BOWLING STADIUM JUNE 10, 2019 10:00 am 3:00 pm Meet in Tuscany Tower Ballroom Foyer at 9:30 am PRICE: $80.

You will see more than 200 eye-popping cars displayed in scenes depicting the 19 th and 20 th century fanning the globe.

The museum opened in 1989 bringing to life department stores, movie theaters and artifacts from each era. Audio tours included in your admission price let you explore at your own pace.

It is recognizable by an 80 aluminum geodesic dome in its façade, built to resemble a large bowling ball. Nicknamed the Taj Mahal of ten-pins, the 78-lane stadium opened in 1995, cost $47.

5 Tour E NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM AND NATIONAL BOWLING STADIUM JUNE 10, :00 am 3:00 pm Meet in Tuscany Tower Ballroom Foyer at 9:30 am PRICE: $80.00 Don t miss One of America s Five Greatest Auto Museums. The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) has a W0W! factor you don t often find in a museum. You will see more than 200 eye-popping cars displayed in scenes depicting the 19 th and 20 th century fanning the globe. Most of the vehicles displayed are from the collection of the late casino owner William F. Harrah, and so the museum is sometimes referred to as the Harrah Collection. The museum opened in 1989 bringing to life department stores, movie theaters and artifacts from each era. Audio tours included in your admission price let you explore at your own pace. Next we visit the National Bowling Stadium. It is a 363,000-squre-foot ten-pin bowling stadium. It is recognizable by an 80 aluminum geodesic dome in its façade, built to resemble a large bowling ball. Nicknamed the Taj Mahal of ten-pins, the 78-lane stadium opened in 1995, cost $47.5 million, and took three years to build. It has a capacity of 1,100 spectators, 78 lanes, can be covered to be converted to convention space, and holds the record for hosting the most United States Bowling Congress championships. Once more, it also hosts an extension of the International Bowling Museum Hall of Fame. The museum is often the filming location for bowling scenes in films such as King Pin, Greedy and Father s Day. You will be in the center of what is referred to as the ROW for lunch where you will have a plethora of restaurants to choose from, including the Eldorado, Silver Legacy, and Circus Circus. Moderate Page 42

Tour F CARSON CITY TOUR JUNE 11, 2019 DEPART 10:00 am 3:00 pm MEET IN TUSCANY BALLROOM FOYER AT 9:30 am PRICE: $100.

We will visit the Masonic Lodge No. 1 in Carson City. During our tour of Carson City, watch for the blue line on the walkways that indicate the Kit Carson Walking History Tour.

6 Tour F CARSON CITY TOUR JUNE 11, 2019 DEPART 10:00 am 3:00 pm MEET IN TUSCANY BALLROOM FOYER AT 9:30 am PRICE: $ The State Capital of Nevada, established in 1864, was voted the best place to retire in the entire U.S. Let s find out why. Nevada became a state during the American Civil War. We will visit the Masonic Lodge No. 1 in Carson City. During our tour of Carson City, watch for the blue line on the walkways that indicate the Kit Carson Walking History Tour. While driving, we will visit some of the fabulous historic places that served to shape the West. Red s Old 395, local watering hole, will provide the venue and atmosphere for the best food and beer from around the world as we have lunch and view historic machinery and inventions from the past. You will appreciate Native American history as we visit Stewart Boarding School. Take a look at the real history of these events. And finally, we will return to Reno via Old Hwy 395 and enjoy a dessert at The Chocolate Factory. Moderate Walking Page 43

Tour H THE WILBUR D MAY MUSEUM JUNE 12, 2019 9:30 am 12:00 pm Meet in the Tuscany Tower Ballroom Foyer at 9:00 am Price: $70.

7 Tour H THE WILBUR D MAY MUSEUM JUNE 12, :30 am 12:00 pm Meet in the Tuscany Tower Ballroom Foyer at 9:00 am Price: $70.00 Words cannot describe Wilbur D May s adventures and collections from the 1920's and 30's. May went around the world 40 times. The Museum is a partial replica of his ranch-style home in south Reno. The living room chronicles his military service, and life as a businessman, composer, aviator, and philanthropist. The tack room showcases his life as a rancher and the trophy room provides a glimpse of his big game hunting years. The collection features accumulated trinkets and treasures of this eccentric millionaire s personal curio collection, including at least one shrunken head. In the collections are artifacts such as T ang Dynasty animals, African masks, hundreds of Oriental miniatures, dozens of pistols and rifles, African artwork and instruments, Eskimo scrimshaws, Egyptian scarabs, Greek icons and Italian amulets that pre-date the birth of Jesus. Gobelin tapestries and Navajo rugs are just some of the objects adorning the walls. Objects date from 1910 through The museum houses thousands of photographs, documents, and other ephemera covering a wide range of topics. In addition, you will have the opportunity to visit the botanical garden that covers 13 acres with 10 gardens, including over 1700 types of plant life and is continually cared for by the arborists and gardeners. In-depth walking with areas to sit and rest. Page 44

8 Tour G BIG DOGS POKER TOURNAMENT PEPPERMILL POKER ROOM JUNE 12, :00 am 3:00 pm GOOD OL' FRIENDLY GAME OF POKER. CHECK IN POKER ROOM AT 10:30 am $55.00 BUY-IN TABLES OF 10 MAXIMUM 30 PLAYERS, MINIMUM PLAYERS 10 Page 45

Tour I CABELA S JUNE 13, 2019 9:00 am 2:00 pm MEET IN TUSCANY BALLROOM AT 8:30 am

00 For every outdoor lover, there is never enough time to see the entire store that has

Winter and summer sports have a place to call home, with special gear to outfit any and

home for the avid outdoorsman or anyone else wanting to experience a taste of the

9 Tour I CABELA S JUNE 13, :00 am 2:00 pm MEET IN TUSCANY BALLROOM AT 8:30 am PRICE: $64.00 For every outdoor lover, there is never enough time to see the entire store that has everything for you. Winter and summer sports have a place to call home, with special gear to outfit any and all! Enjoy every department, including specialty foods, that will help bring it all home for the avid outdoorsman or anyone else wanting to experience a taste of the "wild" up close. The average stay at the store is three hours. Cabela's is at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains, where there is game hunting, fishing, and fowl. Some hunt to eat. Some hunt for game. And, some just hunt. Moderate Page 46

Tour J MUSTANG VS. AUTO JUNE 14, 2019 Price: $80.00 10:00 am 2:00 pm MEET IN TUSCANY TOWER BALLROOM FOYER AT 9:30 am Nevada is home to over half of all free-roaming mustangs in America.

They were declared to be living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West. They are part of the state-managed Virginia Range ecosystems. Have room in your suitcase?

10 Tour J MUSTANG VS. AUTO JUNE 14, 2019 Price: $ :00 am 2:00 pm MEET IN TUSCANY TOWER BALLROOM FOYER AT 9:30 am Nevada is home to over half of all free-roaming mustangs in America. In 1971, Congress passed legislation to protect, manage, and control wild horses and burros on public lands, at that time estimated to be about 72,000. They were declared to be living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West. They are part of the state-managed Virginia Range ecosystems. Have room in your suitcase?? The horses can be adopted. The horses were brought to the Americas by the Spanish, then were quickly integrated into Native American cultures to replace their dogs as pack animals in the 17 th and 18 th centuries. Next, we visit Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRI), billed the largest industrial park in North America covering an expanse of 74,000 acres outside of Sparks. Tesla bought land here in 2014 for its $5 billion battery factory. Soon, both Google and Switch also joined TRI Center. It has sold almost all of its property in this short amount of time. Experience a modern day boom town of Tech and Industry. We will then venture to a working brewery. Find out what it takes to make the best brew around. We, of course, will be staying for tasting and enjoying a friendly lunch before returning. Moderate Page 47

11 Daughters of the Nile 103rd Annual Supreme Session June 9 13, Reno, Nevada Tour Dates--June 7-14, 2019 TOURS REGISTRATION FORM Tours are designed for Registered Members and Registered Non-Members YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER MUST BE INCLUDED You may purchase tours on-line at Name Title Address City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Cell Registration Number Tours will NOT be processed without an active Session Registration Number entered. Prices quoted are good through March 31, DAY/DATE TOUR CODE & TIME TOUR DESCRIPTIONS NO. OF TICKETS PRICE PER PERSON PRICE AFTER March 31 TOTAL US FUNDS Friday, June 7 A 10:00 am Reno City Tour $52.00 $62.00 Friday, June 7 B 4:00 pm Lake Tahoe Dinner Cruise $ $ Saturday, June 8 C 9:30 am Donner Truckee Tour $82.00 $92.00 Sunday, June 9 D 9:00 am Virginia City Tour $88.00 $98.00 Monday, June 10 E 10:00 am Auto Museum & Bowling Stadium $80.00 $90.00 Tuesday, June 11 F 10:00 am Carson City Tour $ $ Wednesday, June 12 G 11:00 am Big Dogs Poker Tournament $55.00 $65.00 Wednesday, June 12 H 9:30 am Wilbur D May Museum & Botanical Garden $70.00 $80.00 Thursday, June 13 I 9:00 am Cabela s $64.00 $74.00 Friday, June 14 J 10:00 am Mustang vs. Auto $80.00 $90.00 TOTAL TICKETS TOTAL $ Make checks payable to Sharon Temple No. 92. Please add: SS 2019 Fund to memo. Pr. Marlene Gardner 2955 E Plymouth Way Fresno, CA (559) SS2019tours@gmail.com Barbie Kausler, PQ 801 Rolando Way Carson City, CA (755) SS2019tours@gmail.com When ing use the word SUPREME SESSION as part of the subject line. DO NOT MAIL CREDIT CARD INFORMATION All registration fees are subject to a $10 cancellation fee if a refund is requested in writing by April 15, NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN FOR CANCELLATIONS AFTER April 15, Tours are subject to cancellation with full refund if minimum number of guests is not met. Tours may also be cancelled with full refund or modified with comparable substitutions because of weather, venue availability or other extenuation circumstances. Page 48

Daughters of the Nile Denim & Diamonds 103 rd Annual Supreme Session June 9-13, 2019 Reno, Nevada RENO, NEVADA - HOUSING BULLETIN

Daughters of the Nile Denim & Diamonds 103 rd Annual Supreme Session June 9-13, 2019 Reno, Nevada RENO, NEVADA - HOUSING BULLETIN Denim & Diamonds RENO, NEVADA - HOUSING BULLETIN IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY The Committee is looking forward to your arrival. This Session is proudly hosted by Sharon Temple No. 92, Fresno, California,