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Schedule and Activities
Here is the tentative schedule of events (updated on January 16, 2009):
Call anytime: (503) 569-2504 if you’re lost!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
- 5 PM —Shilo Inn Suites – NYSCAA Hospitality Suite open
- Dinner in Shilo Inn for any that wish. Snacks in NYSCAA Suite available.
- Note: 24 hr Free Shuttle from PDX to Shilo Inn Suites. Train travelers – use MAX.
Friday, August 21, 2009: Arrivals and Portland Excursions
- 8 AM – NYSCAA Suite open. Breakfast in hotel(s) for guests that have such with their rooms. Those with no Breakfast with room can partake in the Suite – continental Breakfast.
- We expect many folks will plan to arrive this day, so coordination and other information will be available at the suite.
- Leave for downtown activities via MAX (Light Rail): Since folks will be arriving on Friday, there will be several departure and return times.
- Oregon Zoo, PIttock mansion, OMSI, Farmer’s market, Powell’s Books, Pioneer Square, Aerial Tramway and other things await. We’ll have groups travel to their preferred destination. Shuttle to rail and maps.
- 12 Noon – 2 PM: Lunch — Snacks and lunch materials in NYSCAA Suite – unless you took a “sack lunch” prepared at the suite or elect to purchase lunch wherever you may be.
- 5 PM Trip up to Timberline Lodge – or – continue Portland and return to NYSCAA Suite at any time.
- 6 PM: Timberline lodge group – meal at Timberline Lodge
- 6 PM: Rest of group – No host dinner. Choose either the Shilo or local restaurants. Shari’s, a reasonable, 24-hr café’ is within easy walking distance from the Shilo as is Burger King.
- 7 PM - whenever: Suite open for conversations and nibbling. Timberline trip should return at approximately 9PM.
Saturday, August 22, 2009: Major Outdoor Experience & Banquet
- 8:30 AM — Gather in the NYSCAA Suite for excursions. Ride sharing and vehicle matching.
- Trip to Multnomah Falls via scenic highway - Sightseeing, Hiking.
- Two trip time plans: One (Hiking) is full day) other is ½ day + lunch.
- Non-hikers return to Shilo Inn and Portland excursions.
- 3 PM – 4:30 PM: Seminars
- 5 PM: General Meeting of NYSCAA – Conference Room at Shilo Inn
- 6 PM: All return to Shilo and prepare for Banquet
- 7 PM: NYSCAA Banquet at Shilo Inn
- NYSCAA suite open after banquet until ??
Sunday, August 23, 2009: Additional Portland Experiences and Departures
- 8 AM — NYSCAA Suite open for any needs - will be open all day with snacks, lunch materials.
- 9 AM — Light rail into Portland for those not leaving early.
- Waterfront Park, streetcars, The national shrine of our sorrowful mother (The Grotto) (Botanical garden & Catholic Shrine), The Oregon Trail interpretive center.
- 6 PM — Dinner at the Rose City Café at PDX for those that wish
Monday, August 24, 2009 Last call
- 9 AM — NYSCAA Suite open for needs through 11AM
- Noon: If anyone is left, they can have lunch with me!
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