NYSCAA Home NYSCAA 46th Reunion
August 20-24, 2009
Portland, Oregon

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!