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CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA SOUTHERN CONFERENCE   New River Gorge Bridge NOVEMBER 6‐9, 2014 Veterans  of  Foreign  Wars  Department    of  West  Vi...
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CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA SOUTHERN CONFERENCE  

New River Gorge Bridge

NOVEMBER 6‐9, 2014

Veterans  of  Foreign  Wars  Department    of  West  Virginia    and  its  Ladies  Auxiliary  would  like  to  welcome you to Charleston, WV. 

         Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park 

 

 

       State Capital, Charleston 

SOUTHERN CONFERENCE 2014 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AND LADIES AUXILIARY NOVEMBER 6, 2014 TO NOVEMBER 9, 2014 HOTEL INFORMATION - SMOKE FREE

THIS IS A SMOKE FREE ESTABLISHMENT, NO PETS ALLOWED CHARLESTON MARRIOTT TOWN CENTER 200 LEE STREET CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25301 PHONE NO. (304) 345-6500 FAX NO. (304) 353-3722 TOLL FREE RESERVATION CENTER 800-228-9290 ROOM RATE $129.00 PER NIGHT PLUS TAX - Two Queen or 1 King MUST MENTION VFW SOUTHERN CONFERENCE TO RECEIVE THIS RATE MARRIOTT KEY FACTS Marriott Rewards Category 4 Check-in - 4:00 p.m./Check out - 12:00 p.m. Express check-in and Express Checkout Video Review Billing, Video Checkout Parking: 267 Spaces, Well Lighted & Secure Internet Access: Guest rooms Wireless, Wired for $12.95/day Lobby and Public areas Complimentary Wireless Meeting rooms Wireless, Wired Marriott Health Club featuring free weights and cardio machines Indoor Pool ROOM AMENITIES: Cable/satellite TV, Alarm clock, Hair dryer, Coffee maker/Tea service, iron and ironing board, mini fridge in some rooms

SOUTHERN CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, November 6, 2014 12:00 noon—5:00 p.m.

Registration 2nd floor mezzanine

1:00 p.m.—12:00 a.m.

West Virginia Hospitality Room Open 3rd floor pavilion Friday, November 7,2014

9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Registration 2nd floor mezzanine

12:00 noon—12:00 a.m.

West Virginia Hospitality Room Open

8: 00 p.m.– 9:30 p.m.

No Pants Players (adult comedy) 3rd floor pavilion Saturday, November 8, 2014

7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. BREAKFAST (DUTCH TREAT) State Commanders/Ladies Auxiliary Presidents State Sr. Vice Commanders/Ladies Auxiliary Sr. Vice Presidents State Jr. Vice Commanders/Ladies Auxiliary Jr. Vice Presidents State Quartermasters-Adjutants/Ladies Auxiliary Secretaries & Treasurers 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

Registration - 2nd floor mezzanine

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Joint Opening Session & Memorial Service

10:00 a.m.

VFW Business Session Ladies Auxiliary Business Session

12:00 Noon - 5:00 p.m.

West Virginia Hospitality Room Open

5:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.

Reception—3rd floor pavilion

6:00 p.m. - til

Banquet Sunday, November 9, 2014 Have a safe trip home

SOUTHERN CONFERENCE 2014 REGISTRATION FORM VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES HOSTED BY DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA NOVEMBER 6 - 9, 2014

One (1) person per registration form please Name:__________________________________________________________________ Title: ___________________________________________________________________ Department: _____________________ Post/Aux: _______________________________ Polo Shirt Size Men______________________ Women______________________ (Recommend ordering one size larger than normally worn)

Pre-Registration per person: $75.00 Registration at the Conference: $85.00 Price covers Reception/Banquet/Gift/Door Prize Door prize ticket will be given at banquet. Must be present to win door prize Make checks or money orders payable to: VFW Department of West Virginia Mail to: PO Box 9431 South Charleston, WV 25309

Registration Deadline for Pre-Registration is October 10, 2014 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------For Department use only: Date Received: ______________________________________ Check/Money Order No: ______________________________

SOUTHERN CONFERENCE 2014 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AND LADIES AUXILIARY NOVEMBER 6-9, 2014 PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW TO ENSURE YOU RECEIVE THE MEAL OF YOUR CHOICE TICKETS WILL BE GIVEN AT THE REGISTRATION DESK DEADLINE - OCTOBER 10, 2014 Three Choices - you must pick one for each person CHOICE # 1: Garden Salad, NY strip with garlic scallion butter, polenta, mushrooms and asparagus, pineapple upside down cake, rolls with butter, coffee and tea. CHOICE # 2: Garden Salad, bacon wrapped herbed demi glaze chicken with spinach, mushroom and mashed potatoes, pineapple upside down cake, rolls with butter, coffee and tea. CHOICE # 3: Garden Salad, vegetarian plate (Pasta Primavera), pineapple upside down cake, rolls with butter, coffee and tea. Dress Code: Semi-formal ---------------------------------------------------------------------------SOUTHERN CONFERENCE 2014 BANQUET TICKETS WILL BE GIVEN AT THE REGISTRATION DESK AT THE HOTEL DRESS CODE - SEMI FORMAL PLEASE MARK YOUR SELECTION CHOICE # 1 NY Strip _______ Choice # 2 Chicken ________ Choice # 3 Vegetarian _______ Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ State: ___________________ Zip Code _______________ Mail to:

Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of West Virignia PO Box 9431 South Charleston, WV 25309

Or Fax to (304) 768-1407 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact State Headquarters at (304) 768-7514 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION REQUEST As you plan your trip to the Southern Conference in West Virginia, we recommend using the Yeager Airport (CRW) located at 100 Airport Road, Charleston, WV 25311. The airport is approximately 7 miles from the Charleston Marriott Town Center, which is located at 200 Lee Street Charleston, WV 25301. The Marriott does provide a courtesy shuttle from the airport to the hotel by dialing (304) 3456500. The Department will be providing transportation from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel back to the airport. Please provide the following information for scheduling purposes: Name(s): _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Date of Arrival: ____________________ Time of Arrival: ________________________ Airline: ___________________________ Flight No: ____________________________ Date of Departure: ______________________ Time of Departure:__________________ Airline: _____________________________Flight No: ___________________________ Mail to:

Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of West Virginia PO Box 9431 South Charleston, WV 25309

Or Fax to (304) 768-1407 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact State Headquarters at (304) 768-7514 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST Or email: [email protected]

DIRECTIONS FROM YEAGER AIRPORT TO THE CHARLESTON MARRIOTT TOWN CENTER

AREA ATTRACTIONS West Virginia State Capital - The West Virginia State Capitol, dedicated in 1932, is the seat of government for the U.S. State of West Virginia, and houses the West Virginia Legislature and the office of the Governor of West Virginia. Along with the West Virginia Executive Mansion, it is part of the West Virginia Capital Complex, a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Capital is located a short distance to the east of the Marriott at 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East. West Virginia Veterans Memorial - The West Virginia Veterans Memorial is a two-story oval shaped monument honoring more than 10,000 West Virginians who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending the nation in twentieth century conflicts. The Memorial is located at the Capital Complex, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East. West Virginia Division of Culter and History - Located at the capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, the Culture Center, a contemporary though complementary companion to the State Capitol, opened in 1976 to showcase West Virginia’s artistic, cultural and historic heritage. View the art and history exhibits in the Lobby and the Balcony Galleries; browse the State Archives library. The State Museum hours are 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday. The Archives Library hours are 9 AM to 5 PM Monday thru Wednesday, 9 AM to 8 PM Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM Friday and Saturday. Blenko Glass - Exquisite color, skilled craftsmen, and imaginative designs have made Blenko famous in the time-honored craft of hand-blown glass for over 100 years. A wide range of products which include functional glassware, art glass, mouth blown sheet glass, dalle de verre and other quality products. Glass making demonstrations are held from 8 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday thru Friday. Take I-64 W to exit 28. Turn left on Mason Road. Go to the second stoplight. Turn right on US Route 60. Go to the next stoplight. Turn left on Bill Blenko Drive towards the factory. Follow the signs to the visitor center. Tamarack - Located in the center of the eastern United States, Beckley, West Virginia, is the home of Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia. Open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM, Tamarack welcomes half a million visitors annually as a one-stop shop for West Virginia culture, heritage, handcrafts, fine art, regional cuisine and music. Tamarack is how you will see and treasure West Virginia. Take I-64 E and merge into I-77 S, take EXIT 45. Tamarack, with its red, peaked roof, is located on the right at the end of the exit ramp. New River Gorge - The New River Gorge National River National Park is a treasure trove of outdoor adventures with Summersville Lake, coal mine exhibits, WV State Parks, golf courses and hiking trails all nearby. One of the main attractions of the area is the New River Gorge Bridge, a steel arch bridge 3,030 feet long over the New River Gorge near Fayetteville, WV. With an arch 1,700 feet long, the New River Gorge Bridge was for many years the world's longest steel single-span arch bridge; it is now the fourth longest. The bridge is crossed by an average of 16,200 motor vehicles per day. Mardi Gras Casino and Resort - With over 90,000 square feet of gambling entertainment and more than 1,200 slots, your senses will be exhilarated at the Mardi Gras Casino in West Virginia. When you stay and play at Mardi Gras you'll never experience a dull moment. Charleston Town Center Mall - located across from the Marriott, there are several retailer shops including JCPenny, Macy’s, Sears, and several restaurants including Outback, Five Guys, Chili’s, Qdoba’s Mexican Grill, Tidewater Grill and Panera Bread. The Fifth Quarter - The best prime rib in the south, the restaurant is located just one block away from the Marriott behind the Charleston Civic Center at 201 Clendenin Street.

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