ROTARY ZONES 33/34 INSTITUTE October 24, 2015 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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1 ROTARY ZONES 33/34 INSTITUTE October 24, 2015 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Air Force Armament Museum Tour The Air Force Armament Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated to the collection, preservation and exhibition of artifacts and memorabilia associated with Air Force Armament and its platforms of delivery. There are four aircraft in the building, each representing a specific war era: The P- 51 Mustang and the P-47 (WWII); the F-80 Shooting Star (Korean War); and the F-105 Thunderchief (Vietnam War). There are also 24 aircraft displayed on the grounds. In addition to the aircraft, there is a wide variety of guns, bombs, missiles and rockets including the AMRAAM and the GBU-28 bunker buster developed for use during Desert Storm. 1:00pm- Meet in the lobby of the Grand Sandestin. 1:15pm- Depart hotel. During 45-minute ride, the DESTINation Management tour escort will provide interesting narration about the area and its history. 2:00pm- Arrive at the museum where attendees will be met by a prearranged museum docent to give your group a special private tour. There will be time to enjoy the museum on own as well. 3:30pm- Depart for return trip to the hotel. 4:15pm- Arrive hotel Times listed above are only estimates. This program requires a minimum of 20 persons and a maximum of 36 due to bus capacity. Price: $55/person Price includes: private, non ADA bus; driver s gratuity; a DESTINation Management tour escort to ensure the safety and satisfaction of your guests; museum donation; our program planning, coordination and management fee.

2 Seaside and 30A Tour Seaside was developed in 1980 as a planned, walkable community. Today it is recognized as the birthplace of the New Urbanism community development movement and the inspiration for other traditional neighborhoods taking shape across the country. The village consists of over 300 pastel cottages, picket fences, gardens, restaurants, shops, a nondenominational church, a school and its very own tiny post office. In 1997, it was the filming location for the Truman Show starring Jim Carrey. 12:00pm- Meet in lobby of the Grand Sandestin 12:15pm- Depart hotel. The bus escort will provide an interesting narration about the area, its history and points of interest in route to Seaside along Scenic Highway 30A. 1:00-3:30pm- Attendees will be on their own for lunch; to enjoy shopping, the beach and exploring this 80-acre quaint town. A complimentary 45-minute walking tour of the town will be provided for those interested. 3:30pm- Reboard bus and depart for the hotel 4:00pm- Arrive back to the hotel Times listed above are only estimates. This program requires a minimum of 25 persons and a maximum of 36 due to bus capacity. Cost: $45/person Price Includes: private, non ADA bus transportation; a DESTINation Management bus escort to ensure the safety and satisfaction of your guests; driver s gratuity; our program planning, coordination and management fee.

3 Wesley Mansion Tour and Gardens This interesting excursion includes a visit to charming Eden Gardens State Park to tour the historic Wesley Mansion and its beautiful gardens. The mansion, built in 1897, is a turn-of-the-century, fully restored Greek revival home featuring the country s second largest collection of Louis XVI Court furniture. The sweeping lawns on the banks of the Choctawhatchee Bay contain many beautiful gardens and statuary; 500-year old oak trees; and a large reflecting pool. Your guests will enjoy a tour of the mansion led by a Florida Park Specialist; the beautiful gardens and the quaint gift shop. 1:00pm- Meet in the main lobby of the Grand Sandestin 1:15pm- Depart hotel. The DESTINation Management tour escort will provide an interesting narrated tour of the area on the way to Eden Gardens State Park. 2:00-3:30pm- Tour the Wesley Mansion, the gardens, gift shop and plant nursery. 3:30pm- Depart for hotel 4:00pm-Arrive back to the hotel lobby The minimum for this tour is 20 and the maximum is 22 due to the capacity of the home tour. Cost: $60/person* Price Includes: private, non-ada bus; driver s gratuity; tour escort to ensure the safety and satisfaction of your guests; state park bus permit; park admission; mansion admission; our program planning, coordination and management fee.

4 Glass Bottom Boat/Dolphin Cruise The 65 glass-bottom boat will sail in the calm waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay, East Pass and the Destin Harbor. During the relaxing narrated cruise, the group will watch for dolphins and learn about Destin s local history. The boat s main deck is enclosed and temperature controlled. The upper deck is covered but not enclosed. There are clean restrooms on board. Nonalcoholic beverages and snacks are available on board for purchase. 2:00 pm- Meet in the main lobby of the Grand Sandestin 2:15pm- Depart hotel for 3:00 sailing. This is not a private cruise. 3:00 4:30pm- Enjoy the pristine waters of the Emerald Coast; and close-up viewing of dolphins, seabirds and a variety of other marine life. 4:30pm- Return to hotel via prearranged transportation 5:00pm -Arrive back to the hotel lobby The minimum for this tour is 20 and the maximum is 36 due to the capacity of the bus. Cost: $55/person* *Price Includes: private, non ADA transportation; driver s gratuity; a DESTINation Management tour escort to ensure the safety and satisfaction of your guests; boat cruise; crew gratuities; taxes; and our program planning, coordination and management fee

5 Golf at Sandestin Resort The Links Course Names mean something on the links. In particular, those of iconic course designers like Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Rees Jones and Tom Jackson. All have contributed their design talents at Sandestin, helping to create an unrivaled experience for golfers who are as passionate about the sport as we are. 12:00pm- Meet in the main lobby of the Grand Sandestin 12:15pm- Depart hotel via Resort Courtesy Shuttle 12:30- Tee Times Begin 4:30pm- Return to hotel via Resort Courtesy Shuttle 4:45pm-Arrive back to the hotel lobby Cost: $65/person* Price Includes: 18 holes of Golf; Cart fee. Administrative fee.

6 Bourbon Tasting Enjoy an exclusive Bourbon tasting, hosted by our expert Past District Governor Ron Napier! Experience a selection of fine Bourbon Whiskeys. 1:30pm 3:00pm- Tasting begins outside the Zone House of Friendship in the Grand Sandestin Cost: $45/person* Price Includes: Tastes of various Bourbon whiskeys and Hotel set-up.

7 Rotary Zone 33/34 Institute Optional Activity Registration Form All activities will depart from the main lobby of the Grand Sandestin. Please meet your tour guides in the lobby at least ten minutes prior to the activity departure. For more information, please contact PDG David Rauch at ; or Gretchen Rauch, at , or at Activity Cost Time #Attending Participant Names Air Force Armament Museum Tour $55 per person 1:00pm 4:15pm Seaside and 30A Tour $45 per person 12:00pm 4:00pm Wesley Mansion Tour and Gardens $60 per person 1:00pm 4:00pm Dolphin Cruise $55 per person 2:00pm 5:00pm Golf at Sandestin Resort The Links Course Exclusive Bourbon Tasting $65 per person 12:00pm 4:45pm $45 per person 1:30pm 3:00pm IMPORTANT NOTES: All activities include taxes and administrative fees; and driver gratuities, transportation, admission fees and professional guides as noted in the descriptions. All activities take place on the afternoon of Saturday, October 24 th. Program takes place rain or shine. Tours and Dolphin Cruise require a minimum number of participants, as described in the description. If minimums are not met the tour will NOT be scheduled. Registration must be received no later than Wednesday, October 2, 2015 with payment in the form of a check or Credit Card. Registrant Name Credit Card Billing Address City State Zip Country Contact Phone Name as it Appears on Credit Card Credit Card Number Credit Card Security Code Type of Credit Card Expiration Date Signature of the Card Holder Cancellation Policy: Cancellations MUST BE RECEIVED on or before Wednesday, October 2, 2015 for a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after that date. If the minimum number of participants for a tour is not met, or the tour cancels for a yet to be known reason, you will be issued a full refund. Please send completed forms to ROTARY ZONE via: Fax: dmrauch@aol.com USPS: 207 Windward Cove South, Niceville, FL (Makes checks payable to RID 6940 Conference)