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Come
One – Come All
to
“God’s Country”
for a
Celebration at Altitude!
2007 National Convention (Aug 28 – Sept 2)
Hosted
by
Rocky Mountain & North Central Regions
This will
be a special celebration as we commemorate the
20th Anniversary of the 1st National Convention held in San Antonio in
1987.
Share in
fun times with friends, experience beautiful scenery that inspired
America the Beautiful and participate in activities that will make you
dizzy
with excitement and leave you breathless!
Well, if not the activities - certainly the Altitude!
Accommodations
Due to an early overwhelming response from marketing activities at the 2005 SAFN Convention and numerous Rendezvous articles, very few rooms are available at the host hotel, Antlers Hilton, at the discounted rate of $105 plus tax. However, the good news is that there are overflow accommodations at the Clarion Hotel Downtown located five minutes from the Antlers Hilton. The discounted rate for the Clarion is $89 plus tax. Transportation will be provided between hotels. The Clarion also has shuttle service to and from the Colorado Springs airport. The Clarion has a dedicated phone line at the airport.
This will be a busy weekend and accommodations will be scarce throughout the city due to the Balloon Classic and the Air Force Academy’s Parents’ weekend. Therefore, if you have not secured hotel accommodations at either the Antlers Hilton or at the Clarion, it is imperative that you register NOW. You may contact the Antlers directly, at 1-866-299-4602 or 1-800-445-8667 and provide them with the registration code of SOANA. If discounted rates are not available at the Antlers and you do not want to pay the going rate then you should contact the Clarion Hotel Downtown at 1-800-477-8610 or 719-471-8680 and reference the Society of Air Force Nurses. You should also request “courtyard view,” though the hotel may not be able to guarantee this room assignment. Discounted rates are available from August 25 through Sept 5th. If you have any difficulty with registration at either hotel, please contact Pat Chappell at 719-262-9268 or by email at patscina@aol.com.
Note: If you currently have reservations at the Antlers Hilton, please do not alter those reservations. We have contracted a specific number of room nights and if we fall below the contracted room nights, the Society is significantly penalized financially.
Airline Reservation Discounts
If a reservation is made without using the designated “CODE” identified by the airline, it cannot be changed at a later date to qualify for the discount.You may book your reservation on line at no additional cost or by telephone and pay a $10 booking fee.
If you are a member of a “Frequent Flyer” program associated with either American (AAdvantage) or Continental (OnePass), provide your member number at the time of booking your reservation. Extra bonus miles may be awarded.
Note.
Airline fares frequently fluctuate thus you may find a better fare with
a carrier other than American or Continental
The following information will be needed for reservations:
American Airlines (Discounts available from 08/24/2007 – 09/06/2007)
Reservations By Telephone: 1-800-433-1790
Authorization Code: A2287AA
When you call to make reservations provide the “Authorization Code” A2287AA and then discuss your travel desires. You will receive a 5% discount depending on time of year and fare rate. There is a $10 non-refundable processing fee for making reservations by phone.
Reservations On Line: www.aa.com
Authorization Code: A2287AA
Once online go to left side of page and click “reservations” then “book flights” (If you are a member of AAdvantage enter member number). Complete requested information and in the section “Authorization Code,” enter A2287AA
Continental Airlines (Discounts available from 08/23/2007 – 09/07/2007)
Reservations By Telephone: 1-800-468-7022
State you want to make reservations and give the Z Code first “ZUQM” and then the Agreement Code “CD21CB”. You will receive a 2% discount depending upon time of year and fare rate. There is a $ 10 non-refundable processing fee for making reservations by phone.
Reservations On-line: www.continental.com
Click “reservations” top left of page then “make flight reservations” (If you are a member of OnePass rewards, enter member number). Complete required information. In the “OFFER CODE” box enter ZUQMCD21CB. Use all upper or all lower case, no spaces.
If you
need assistance with on-line reservations please contact alexrl1973@msn.com
or patscina@aol.com
Activities/Tours Thursday
evening, enjoy a vivacious welcoming reception with your friends
as you can hear delightful background music that reflects a little
of the big band era of WW II as well as 50-60s pop. Friday luncheon should bring a lot of laughter as we enjoy a humorous skit from some of our founding members. Friday
evening plan on attending a relaxed “cowboy” supper
at an actual working mountain cattle ranch (Flying W) located within
Colorado Springs. Food is good as well as “foot-stomping”
entertainment. The ranch also contains some neat shops as well as
scenery. Saturday evening enjoy an eloquent banquet with entertainment that should get your vocal chords going! Colorado and Colorado Springs truly have an abundance of activities and potential tour opportunities from which to choose. Visit YOUR Air Force Academy, home to 4000 Air Force Academy Cadets. See the internationally renowned 17-spire Cadet Chapel, the Visitors Center, WW II Flight Nurse Memorial and other facilities on the 18,000 acres of beautiful Academy grounds.
Also visit the beautiful red sandstone rock formations of the Garden of the Gods, including “Balanced Rock” and “Kissing Camels”. The tour is topped off by lunch (included) at the Academy’s world-class golf course. You will have an opportunity to go to the top of Majestic Pikes Peak (beauty surrounding this mountain inspired America the Beautiful) At an elevation of over 14,000 feet you will have a 4 state vista. The views are breathtaking – both figuratively and literally! En route back, once down from the Peak, you will have an opportunity to have lunch and shop in the Victorian town of Manitou Springs. There will also be an opportunity to ride the Georgetown/Silver Plume Narrow Gage Railroad to quaint Silver Plume and a Silver Mine or to simply enjoy and shop in historic and quaint Georgetown.
Enjoyment of food and an open bar as you experience a scenic train ride to the Royal Gorge Bridge (world highest suspension bridge) may also be one of your choices.
For the shoppers in the crowd, shopping tours of Old Colorado City (original Capital of the Colorado territory) and Victorian town of Manitou Springs could be available. Bus tours of the city of Colorado Springs as well as self-directed walking tours will be available. Note. Some tour availability is dependent on a minimum of 20 participants Colorado Springs will also be hosting the annual Colorado Balloon Classic during your time here. Beautiful sight and close to your hotel for your very early enjoyment. Not as big as Albuquerque but quite impressive >100 balloons. Time of the year should bring you very pleasant weather and beautiful blue skies. |
National Convention Registration Form
Hopefully
we have enticed you to attend the 2007 convention.
And if not for the activities and scenery described,
then surely for the most important reason
Re-connecting with you friends and making new ones!
Mark your calendars NOW for a fun time in Colorado and celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the very first convention!
Periodically check the website for updates of convention and tour information
Click here to download the agenda.
Click
here to access the 2005 National Convention Archive
