PortlandPortland76th annual ducks unlimited national convention
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Flight inFormationDelta 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
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C ome 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!
You are cordially invited to attend the
76th annUal DUckS UnlimiteD national convention
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maY 22 - 26, 2013 at the hilton PortlanD
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Motor coach for all tours will depart from and return to the Hilton Portland
City & Garden Tour $651:00 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.
Schedule of Events
tUeSDaY, maY 21Registration/information
dinner on Your own
Gathering and trading - cash Bar
WeDneSDaY, maY 22Gorge tour (6.5 hours)
mt. st. Helens (8.25 hours)
Wine tour (6 hours)
Registration/information
a taste of Portland
Hospitality central
Tours
©Jim Fullan & Travel Portland
Gorge Tour $658:00 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.
thUrSDaY, maY 23Gorge 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
FriDaY, maY 24duck Hunters’ Breakfast
General Business meeting
luncheon
dinner with your friends
Hospitality central
SatUrDaY, maY 25city & 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 26departures
©Julia Grieve & Travel Portland
Mt. St. Helens Tour $857:45 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.
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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 $9510:00 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.
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A Taste of Portland5:00 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.
©TravelPortland
©Torsten Kjellstrand & Travel Portland
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Submit Registration Form and Gala Seating Request with credit card information.
mailSend Registration Form and Gala Seating Request with payment to:
convention central ducks unlimited, inc. one Waterfowl Way memphis, tn 38120-2351
FaxFax Registration Form and Gala Seating Request with credit card information to:901.758.3850
cancellation PolicYFull 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.
Convention Registration
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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 $
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 $
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 $
cHeck PaYaBle to: Ducks Unlimited-Convention 2013
cHaRGe: Discover Visa MC AMEX
card #: _________________________________________ expiration date: month __________ Year ___________
signature: ____________________________________________________________
total for entire Party (USD) $
ConvEnTion REGiSTRATion FoRM 76th annual ducks unlimited national convention
main registrant information
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Last
Nickname
Street
City
State/Province Zip/Postal Code
Home Phone
Office Phone
Dietary Restrictions
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current du Position(s) or contribution level (Maximum of two, for your name badge)
*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.
Spouse, guest or child information
First convention
spouse Guest child
First
Last
Nickname
Age (if child)
Dietary Restrictions
1.
2.
current du Position(s) or contribution level (Maximum of two, for your name badge)
*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.
guest or child information
Guest child
First convention
First
Last
Nickname
Age (if child)
Dietary Restrictions
1.
2.
current du Position(s) or contribution level (Maximum of two, for your name badge)
onlineconvention.ducks.org
Submit Registration Form and Gala Seating Request with credit card information.
mailSend Registration Form and Gala Seating Request with payment to:
convention central ducks unlimited, inc. one Waterfowl Way memphis, tn 38120-2351
FaxFax Registration Form and Gala Seating Request with credit card information to:901.758.3850
Gala Seating
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Name ____________________________________________ Spouse/Guest _______________________________________
Children __________________________________________ __________________________________________________
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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. ________________________________________________
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.
GALA SEATinG FoRM 76th annual ducks unlimited national convention
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Submit Hotel Registration Form with credit card information.
mailSend Hotel Registration Form with payment or credit card information to:
Hilton Portland 921 sW sixth avenue Portland, oR 97204
Phone503.226.1611Reference Group Code: dun
hotel rateMain 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 [email protected] [email protected]
Hotel Registration
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Name: (Last) ________________________________________ (First) ____________________________________________
Company ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: (City)(State)(Zip) _________________________________________________________________________
E-mail _______________________________________________________________ Fax: ____________________________
Date of Arrival: ________________________ Date of Departure: ___________________
HHonors #: ___________________________
Credit Card #: _______________________________________________ Expiration Date: __________________________
❑ Discover ❑ VISA ❑ MasterCard ❑ Carte Blanche ❑ American Express ❑ Diners Club
Name as it appears on credit card: _______________________________________________
Signature of cardholder: _______________________________________________________
❑ Single (one person, one bed)
❑ Double (two people, one bed)
❑ Double (two people, two beds)
❑ Triple (three people, two beds)
❑ Quad (four people, two beds)
❑ Main BuilDing RooM $175 (single or double occupancy)
❑ ExECuTivE TowER RooM $195 (single or double occupancy)
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.
reServationS mUSt Be maDe BY aPril 30, 2013. after this date, reservations will be on an availability basis.
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.
HoTEL REGiSTRATion FoRM 76th annual ducks unlimited national convention
hilton PortlanD & execUtive toWer 921 Sw Sixth avenue | Portland, oR | 97204 reservations: 503.226.1611
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