Welcome to Portland and the 76th annual ducks unlimited national convention 2013
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You are cordially invited to attend the 76th Annual Ducks Unlimited NATIONAL Convention in May 22-26, 2013 at the Hilton Portland Come prepared to experience the great outdoors as well as the uniqueness of Portland. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the northwest and the camaraderie of DU friendships old and new! If you are a history buff, you ll be interested in the rich history and adventures of the Lewis & Clark expedition. There is a lot to see and do in Portland, so you might want to extend your stay to take it all in. Be a part of the adventure that awaits you in Portland and join us in the great northwest! Flight Information Delta Airlines has extended DU special rates. On the Delta website (delta.com), select Book A Trip, then More Search Options. Fill out the information and include meeting event code NMF4Y. Information and schedules included in this brochure are accurate as of the printing date. For up-to-date information, please visit the website at All Cover Photos Travel Portland
Schedule of Events Tuesday, May 21 Registration/Information Dinner on Your Own Gathering and Trading - Cash Bar Wednesday, May 22 Gorge Tour (6.5 hours) Mt. St. Helens (8.25 hours) Wine Tour (6 hours) Registration/Information A Taste of Portland Hospitality Central Tours Motor coach for all tours will depart from and return to the Hilton Portland Jim Fullan & Travel Portland City & Garden Tour $65 1:00 pm 5:00 pm (Thursday) 9:00 am 1:00 pm (Saturday) Portland is an intimate city with elegant parks, bridges, intriguing architecture, beautiful gardens, and fantastic views. But most of all, it is a city full of activities and an outdoor playground that beckons all who visit to explore! Your tour guide will share Portland s history and points of interest as you travel between the city s most beloved gardens. The world-class Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of Portland s most dynamic and tranquil. The 40,000 square foot walled garden located in the heart of downtown is the largest Suzhou-style garden outside of China. Wander along its secluded walkways and explore the elegant pavilions, ponds, and arched bridges. Five gardens comprise the 5.5 acre Japanese Garden, which emphasizes the essence of nature through plants, stone, and water. Lose yourself in the tranquilly and beauty of these five gardens - Strolling Pond, Tea, Sand and Stone, and the Natural and Flat Gardens. Near the Japanese Garden is the International Rose Test Garden where you will make a brief stop to see the first buds of spring that have begun to appear. Established in 1917, it is the oldest public rose test garden in the United States; when in bloom it boasts over 10,000 roses and 600 varieties.
Thursday, May 23 Gorge Tour (6.5 hours) City & Garden Tour (4 hours) Wine Tour (6 hours) Registration/Information Luncheon for Board Members and all State Chairmen (includes retiring and incoming) Board of Directors Meeting Dinner and Entertainment Hospitality Central Saturday, May 25 City & Garden Tour (4 hours) Mt. St. Helens (8.25 hours) Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing (6 hours) Morning and afternoon available for leisure activities or scheduled tours 76th Annual Convention Reception and Gala Sunday, May 26 Departures Friday, May 24 Duck Hunters Breakfast General Business Meeting Luncheon Dinner with your friends Hospitality Central Gorge Tour $65 8:00 am 2:30 pm (Wednesday, Thursday) Experience the grandeur and history of the Columbia River Gorge as you travel along a section of the Old Columbia River Gorge Highway past enchanting waterfalls. Enjoy scenic Wahkeena Falls, a Yakima Indian word meaning most beautiful. Stop at the spectacular Multnomah Falls, which is the fourth highest in the United States, plummeting 620 feet. Explore the falls by taking a short walk up the paved trail to the Simon Benson Bridge or just stand at the base and revel in its splendor. The tour continues to Horsetail Falls, which is named for its characteristic form and plunges 176 feet. Other stops on this tour include Bonneville Dam and Fish Hatchery. The Bonneville Dam is the first of eight federal locks and dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. View the fish migration at the hatchery and visit the well known, 11 foot, 500 pound, 70 year old white sturgeon named Herman. You will enjoy lunch on the banks of the Columbia River in the town of Hood River, where on a windy day you will see the colorful sails of windsurfers in this world renowned windsurfing capitol. Julia Grieve & Travel Portland
Mt. St. Helens Tour $85 7:45 am 4:00 pm (Wednesday, Saturday) Sunday, May 18, 1980, Mt. St. Helens blasted into history and violently changed the landscape with an earthquake that measured 5.1 on the Richter scale. See how this massive eruption changed the mountain forever. You will see spectacular and unique views of the mountain, crater, and lava dome from Mt. St. Helens Visitor s Center and Johnston Ridge Observatory. The eruption of Mt. St. Helens is one of the most dramatic natural events in the history of the United States. Discover what Mt. St. Helens looked like before the blast, what happened during the eruption, and how wildlife and plant life have re-emerged from the ash. Listen to stories from people who experienced the blast and those forever caught in its wake-like Harry Truman who lived at the foot of the mountain on the shores of Spirit Lake and belligerently vowed never to leave. Remnants of the destruction remain three decades later and are a stark contrast to the beauty that has emerged. A box lunch will be provided. Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing $200 6:00 am Noon (Saturday) Enjoy a one-of-a-kind fishing trip for Springers, which are a special spring run of Chinook Salmon. You ll be fishing in the Willamette River, which runs through downtown Portland just six short blocks from our host hotel. The trip includes bait, tackle, salmon tag, license, and guide service. Each boat holds 4 to 6 people. For those lucky enough to catch these premium salmon, packing is available. Bill Monroe
Wine Tour $95 10:00 am 4:00 pm (Wednesday, Thursday) Travel by motor coach through rolling hillsides, picturesque vineyards, and manicured orchards in one of the most scenic areas in the region, Yamhill County. Sample wines from three unique wineries Duck Pond, Vista Hills, and Erath. Get a behind the scenes guided tour and learn more about the winemaking process. Like the great wine regions of France and Germany, Oregon s wine country is blessed with a long, moderate growing season, which has proven ideal for such grapes as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and White Rieslings. Yamhill County s winemakers consistently produce wines that receive the highest honors in many American and international wine competitions. This tour is complete with a specially prepared vintner s lunch in a vineyard setting. TravelPortland A Taste of Portland 5:00 pm 10:00 pm (Wednesday) Portland embraces nature and is known for its diverse people, culture, food, and microbrews. Dress as a Portlander, socialize with your DU family, and enjoy the taste of Portland microbrews and tavern food. Torsten Kjellstrand & Travel Portland
Convention Registration Online Submit Registration Form and Gala Seating Request with credit card information. Mail Send Registration Form and Gala Seating Request with payment to: convention Central Ducks Unlimited, Inc. One Waterfowl Way Memphis, TN 38120-2351 Fax Fax Registration Form and Gala Seating Request with credit card information to: 901.758.3850 Cancellation Policy Full amount of registration fee will be refunded if written cancellation notice is received no later than Monday, May 6, 2013. After this date, refunds will not be possible.
detach here detach here Convention registration form 7 6 th annual ducks unlimited NATIONAL convention Main Registrant Information First Last First Convention Nickname Street City State/Province Home Phone Office Phone E-mail Dietary Restrictions Zip/Postal Code Current DU Position(s) or Contribution Level (Maximum of two, for your name badge) 1. 2. Convention Registration Includes: All scheduled meals and social events, hospitality central, convention reception and gala. Adult Registration... $395 Pub Crawl DU Style (Wed., May 22)... $0 Dinner & Entertainment (Thurs., May 23)... $0 Saturday Gala Only (not registering for convention)... $150 Gorge Tour Full-Day (Wed., May 22)... $65 Gorge Tour Full-Day (Thurs., May 23)... $65 Wine Tour Full-Day (Wed., May 22)... $95 Wine Tour Full-Day (Thurs., May 23)... $95 City & Garden Tour Half-Day (Thurs., May 23)... $65 City & Garden Tour Half-Day (Sat., May 25)... $65 Mt. St. Helens Tour Full-Day (Wed., May 22).... $85 Mt. St. Helens Tour Full-Day (Sat., May 25)... $85 Fishing Half-Day (Sat., May 25).............. $200 Total for Main Registrant $ CHECK PAYABLE TO: Ducks Unlimited-Convention 2013 CHARGE: Discover Visa MC AMEX Spouse, Guest or Child Information First Last First Convention Spouse Guest Child Nickname Age (if child) Dietary Restrictions Current DU Position(s) or Contribution Level (Maximum of two, for your name badge) 1. 2. *NOTE: For children 14 years of age or younger, Convention registration is complimentary. Fees for tours are the same as adults and are listed below. Gala meal options are $125 for a child s regular gala meal, or $20 for chicken strips and french fries. Convention Registration Includes: All scheduled meals and social events, hospitality central, convention reception and gala. Adult Registration... $395 Pub Crawl DU Style (Wed., May 22)... $0 Dinner & Entertainment (Thurs., May 23)... $0 Saturday Gala Only (not registering for convention)... $150 Child Registration (14 or under*).............. $0 Child s Gala Meal (14 or under*).............. $125 Child s Chicken Strip Meal (14 or under*)... $20 Gorge Tour Full-Day (Wed., May 22)... $65 Gorge Tour Full-Day (Thurs., May 23)... $65 Wine Tour Full-Day (Wed., May 22)... $95 Wine Tour Full-Day (Thurs., May 23)... $95 City & Garden Tour Half-Day (Thurs., May 23)... $65 City & Garden Tour Half-Day (Sat., May 25)... $65 Mt. St. Helens Tour Full-Day (Wed., May 22).... $85 Mt. St. Helens Tour Full-Day (Sat., May 25)... $85 Fishing Half-Day (Sat., May 25).............. $200 Total for Guest $ Guest or Child Information Convention Registration Includes: All scheduled meals and social events, hospitality central, convention reception and gala. Adult Registration... $395 Pub Crawl DU Style (Wed., May 22)... $0 Dinner & Entertainment (Thurs., May 23)... $0 Saturday Gala Only (not registering for convention)... $150 Child Registration (14 or under*).............. $0 Child s Gala Meal (14 or under*).............. $125 Child s Chicken Strip Meal (14 or under*)... $20 Gorge Tour Full-Day (Wed., May 22)... $65 Gorge Tour Full-Day (Thurs., May 23)... $65 Wine Tour Full-Day (Wed., May 22)... $95 Wine Tour Full-Day (Thurs., May 23)... $95 City & Garden Tour Half-Day (Thurs., May 23)... $65 City & Garden Tour Half-Day (Sat., May 25)... $65 Mt. St. Helens Tour Full-Day (Wed., May 22).... $85 Mt. St. Helens Tour Full-Day (Sat., May 25)... $85 Fishing Half-Day (Sat., May 25).............. $200 Total for Guest $ Total for Entire Party (USD) $ Card #: Expiration Date: Month Year First Last First Convention Guest Nickname Age (if child) Dietary Restrictions Child Current DU Position(s) or Contribution Level (Maximum of two, for your name badge) 1. 2. *NOTE: For children 14 years of age or younger, Convention registration is complimentary. Fees for tours are the same as adults and are listed below. Gala meal options are $125 for a child s regular gala meal, or $20 for chicken strips and french fries. Signature:
Gala Seating Online Submit Registration Form and Gala Seating Request with credit card information. Mail Send Registration Form and Gala Seating Request with payment to: convention Central Ducks Unlimited, Inc. One Waterfowl Way Memphis, TN 38120-2351 Fax Fax Registration Form and Gala Seating Request with credit card information to: 901.758.3850
detach here detach here GALA SEATING form 7 6 th annual ducks unlimited NATIONAL convention To request seating with friends for the Convention Gala, complete and return this form with your Convention Registration Form by May 6. Your gala seating ticket(s) will be included with your registration materials. Name Spouse/Guest Children My state/province is Contact Information (phone number or e-mail address) Table Seating Request (Tables seat ONLY 8 people) Please list yourself, your spouse and/or guest(s) below along with other attendees with whom you would like to be seated. Note: Seating for individuals listed below cannot be reserved until convention registrations are received. 1. 5. 2. 6. 3. 7. 4. 8.
Hotel Registration Online Submit Hotel Registration Form with credit card information. Mail Send Hotel Registration Form with payment or credit card information to: Hilton Portland 921 SW Sixth Avenue Portland, OR 97204 Phone 503.226.1611 Reference Group Code: DUN HOTEL RATE Main Building Room Rate: $175.00 (single or double occupancy) Executive Tower Room Rate: $195.00 (single or double occupancy adjacent from host hotel) There is an additional 14.5% City Occupancy Tax per room per night. The above rate will be honored three (3) days prior and three (3) days following the official group dates of May 22 26, 2013, based on availability. Room block deadline is Monday, April 30, 2013. All reservations must be guaranteed by either enclosing one night s room rate deposit plus tax or providing a major credit card. SUITE INFORMATION (limited number of suites are available) Please contact: Dana Barton Pattie Kempka 901.758.3858 901.758.3844 dbarton@ducks.org pkempka@ducks.org
detach here detach here HOTEL registration form 7 6 th annual ducks unlimited NATIONAL convention HILTON PORTLAND & EXECUTIVE TOWER 921 SW Sixth Avenue Portland, OR 97204 Reservations: 503.226.1611 Main Building Room $175 (single or double occupancy) Executive Tower Room $195 (single or double occupancy) Name: (Last) (First) Company Mailing Address: (City)(State)(Zip) E-mail Fax: Date of Arrival: Date of Departure: HHonors #: Single (one person, one bed) Double (two people, one bed) Double (two people, two beds) An additional $15 per person per night will be charged for any rooms with more than two adult occupants. Up to two children, regardless of age, may stay free when occupying the same room as their parents. Credit Card #: Expiration Date: Discover VISA MasterCard Carte Blanche American Express Diners Club Name as it appears on credit card: Signature of cardholder: Please note the following important information: Check-in after 4:00 p.m. Check-out is 12:00 p.m. Room occupancy is not guaranteed for early arrivals. Cancellation Policy: Reservation deposit is refundable up to 24 hours in advance of arrival date, after which it is nonrefundable. Guests checking out prior to the confirmed departure date will result in a $ 60.00 Administration Fee. Limited number of handicapped accessible rooms available upon request. Please register early, only a limited number of rooms available. After completing the information below, reservations may be made by the following methods: Calling the hotel directly at 503-226-1611. Faxing this form to the hotel at 503-220-2286. Calling Hilton Reservations Worldwide at 1-800-HILTONS. Reference group code: DUN On the Internet at www.hilton.com/reservations. To receive the special group rate, enter: DUN in the Group Code section of the online reservation form. Triple (three people, two beds) Quad (four people, two beds) Reservations must be made by April 30, 2013. After this date, reservations will be on an availability basis.
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