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AIS Convention 2007:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(updated February 10 2007) x
AIS Convention 2007:
April 30 - May 5, 2007 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Hosted by
Oklahoma Iris Society)
The
Oklahoma Iris Society welcomes you to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, April 30-May
5, 2007.
For your convenience and
easy reference, some important information on the 2007 AIS Convention is
organized and provided below.
Convention Hotel Information
Convention Registration/Form
Convention Schedule of Events
Optional Tours
Geek Dinner
Convention Site Weather
Saving on
expenses for the 2007 conventions
The organizers of this event, Oklahoma Iris Society, have provided their own website for information on the 2007 AIS Convention. If you wish you may visit their site at: American Iris Society 2007 Convention (please note that this is not part of the AIS website, it is provided by the 2007 convention organizers)
AIS Convention 2007 April 30- May 5, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma
2007 Convention Chairperson:
F.W. McVicker, Route 3, Box 10K,
Kingfisher, OK 73750
phone: (405) 375-3115
e-mail:
fwm3115@peoplepc.com
In 2007, America will
commemorate 100 years of Oklahoma's contributions to our country. All of
Oklahoma will, too. From town to town and border to border, the
celebration of a lifetime is already well underway.
Oklahoma celebrates its 100th anniversary of statehood on November 16,
2007, and all across the 46th state, communities and organizations are
getting ready. Many are creating monuments, fountains, parks or cultural
facilities that reflect local or state history, while others are
restoring historical sites and structures. Most are planning special
commemorations or are enhancing traditional festivals and annual events
throughout 2007. Go to the special Oklahoma Centennial website for
information;
www.oklahomacentennial.com
2007 Convention Hotel:
Oklahoma City Marriott,
3233 Northwest Expressway,
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Tel:
(405) 842-6633
Hotel information website:
Oklahoma City
Marriott
Overlooking beautiful Lake Hefner, the Oklahoma City Marriott offers guests a convenient location just fifteen minutes from both the airport and Oklahoma City's interesting Bricktown and riverfront entertainment area. Moments away you'll find unique shopping, the Oklahoma City Zoo and various museums honoring the areas spirit of the frontier.
Convention Registration/Form
Please follow this link for
the viewable/printable 2007
Convention Registration Form (PDF file)
All the convention registration rates are fully detailed on the form including the advance registration deadlines.
Convention Registrar:
AIS Convention 2007
Betty Lou McMartin, Registrar
8904 NW 80th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73132-4013
Phone: (405) 728-9839
Email: lulu245@sbcglobal.net
Payment of registration
fees can be made by check, money order. No credit cards. Make checks
payable to AIS Convention 2007. Please
send the completed registration form to Registrar. Mailing instructions are on the form. When you
register, please indicate if you require special transportation or have
special diet requirements. Registrations received after May 1, 2007 will
be accepted at the discretion of the registrar. No refunds for
cancellations made after May 1, 2007.
Convention Schedule of Events
Please go to the organizers website for the Schedule of Events.
This is now available but subject to revision by the organizers.
Follow this link:
American Iris Society 2007 Convention
(please note that this is not part of the
AIS website, it is provided by the 2007 convention organizers)
No optional tours arranged.
Central Oklahoma's Frontier Country Tourism invite you to browse through their comprehensive web site to view all there is to do and see in central Oklahoma. For brochures on the area that you may wish to order in advance of your trip please go to: Central OK Tourism brochures
photo: Bricktown area of Oklahoma City.
Or perhaps check the
organization's website for sight-seeing ideas.
Follow this link:
American Iris Society 2007 Convention
(please note that this is not part of the
AIS website, it is provided by the 2007 convention organizers)
Geek Dinner
and Auction
Going to the AIS Convention? Sign up for the 2007 Geek Dinner!
This is an ongoing event that has been held
since the first Geek Dinner at the last Convention in Oklahoma. You
don't have to be a computer Geek to attend. Join a bunch of great people
for dinner. Not only will there be dinner and good conversation among
iris friends but door prizes and an auction will be part of the
entertainment.
DATE: Friday May 4, 2007
TIME: 5:30 – 7:00 (The Auction will continue as long as necessary after
7:00 for those that are not going to Judges Training)
LOCATION: Convention Hotel Room - See your convention handbook
MENU: Salad: Baby Field Greens, Roasted Pecans, Crumbled Bleu Cheese,
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Main Course: Chicken Mediterranean – Boneless Breast of Chicken, Sun
Dried Tomato Pesto, Roasted Red and Yellow Peppers, Melted Mozzarella
Cheese, accompanied by Fresh Vegetables and Roast Potatoes
Desert: Tiramisu with Frangelico Cream
COST: $33.00 (not included in convention registration)
RSVP: See below
After having spent your day getting off the tour bus and rushing around
the garden trying not to miss anything...then back on the bus to the
next garden to repeat the same thing again...what better way to end your
day than a relaxed evening with friends at the Geek Dinner reviewing all
those iris that are now on your "wish list."
John Jones, AIS Electronic Services Chair, will do the "welcome thing"
but the fun really starts after dinner when "Auctioneer" George Sutton
goes to work in his inimitable style. The auction is always accompanied
by fun and laughter. There will be door prizes and, if the past history
holds true, gift certificates from hybridizers and other iris items of
interest.
The entire proceeds from the auctions go directly into the AIS
Electronic Service fund. Last year the auction earned over $4400. This
fund sponsors such things as the digital projector for slide shows and
the online iris databases.
Remember, you do NOT need to be a "geek" to attend. In other words, if
you enjoy iris and iris enthusiasts, you are invited. Although not an
official part of the convention package, the banquet is open to anyone
for the cost of the dinner.
Due to the increasing popularity of the Geek Dinner it is highly
recommended that you get your reservation in early as space is limited.
People have been turned away in the past so don’t miss this fun event!
Information and registration for the Geek Dinner are available by
contacting:
Joanne Prass-Jones, 35572 Linda Drive, Fremon , CA
94536-1523
e-mail:
joanne@usjoneses.com
If you have items to donate to the auction, please let Joanne know as soon as possible.
Weather is always an important consideration
for any event. As a guide, the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma local
existing weather conditions and a detailed weather forecast the
following few days are provided by following this link:
The Weather Network:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Saving on expenses
for the 2007 conventions
Are you trying to figure out your finances so you can attend the AIS
Convention? It’s your dream. You have told your family no presents this
year or next, just money toward the trip to the AIS iris convention in
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and then the Median iris convention in Lincoln,
Nebraska.
Here’s a way to cut expenses: Sign up for a roommate. You can save money
by sharing your hotel room, and have more money for the convention. The
deal is: You make the match. I will provide a list of names, and you
contact the people on the list, make your own deal.
Last year I made the reservation for the room in my name so did my
roommate, so both our names were on the reservation for the same room.
You can do what works for you.
This year we have added a new twist, we are offering to hook up people
who are driving with people who need a ride from Oklahoma City to
Lincoln.
For more information, contact me:
Char Holte, 17308 W Observatory Rd., New Berlin WI 53146
e-mail: cholte@wi.rr.com
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