2011 IGRA Convention Bid Presented by GSGRA

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2011 IGRA Convention November 9th -14th 2011

San Diego offers a diversity of options within minutes of the airport Balboa Park – San Diego Zoo & Museums San Diego International Airport USS Midway Downtown/ Gaslamp Quarter San Diego offers a diversity of options within minutes of the airport

San Diego Mission Valley Hilton 349 newly renovated non smoking Spacious work desk High speed internet (free in room) Data port 2 phone lines Voice Mail MP3 compatible clock radio In room Coffee Hair dryer, iron/board Climate control TV web access Pay per view Free HBO Express check out/Bill review

San Diego Mission Valley Hilton Room block 300 room night 80% attrition (240) minimum needed Room Rates Single/Double Rate $109.00 Triple $119.00 Quad $129.00 HHonors Planner Points Rates are subject to the city occupancy tax currently 12.5%. 1 complimentary sleeping room night per 40 revenue rooms 300 (7 comp nights) 240 (6 comp nights)

San Diego Mission Valley Hilton Self overnight parking discounted to $5.00 per day ($14), Valet is $18.00 Comp use of fitness room ATM on site 24hr (comp) Business Center Concierge Service Fitness center Hilton Serenity bed Jacuzzi/ Heated outdoor Pool New paper at front desk PETS allowed Discount tickets to SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum & other local attractions Stish Restaurant and Lounge Open at 6am for breakfast Open at 11am for lunch Open at 6pm for dinner Open until 11:00pm nightly Within walking distance to restaurants & shopping

Raffle Suites 3 Upgrades to Junior suites 1 Upgrade to 1 bedroom suite (guestroom with large parlor) Raffles tickets sales will start at IGRA University. Will send emails to each association in Jan for sales for those that cannot make it to University

San Diego Mission Valley Hilton Meeting space & banquet facilities 17 meeting rooms with more than 18,500 Carmel Ballroom 5,250 sq’ (700 for recep/500 for banquets. Malibu Ballroom 3,500 sq’ (floor to ceiling windows) Room Rental Based on current room block requirements (300) all meeting room rental will be COMPLIMENARY with an 80% pickup (240). 79%-60% $5675 59%-0% $7625

Schedule Wednesday VIP Welcome Part IGRA Royalty Competition Registration   Thursday IGRA Certification Seminars IGRA Royalty Interview Competition IGRA Executive Committee Meeting IGRA Board of Directors Meeting IGRA Royalty Horsemanship Competition IGRA Royalty Western Wear/Public Presentation/Entertainment Competition Delegate Welcome Party (in conjunction with IGRA Royalty Competition) *Tentative subject to change Friday Committee meeting IGRA Royalty Competition Step-downs and Coronation Saturday Opening ceremonies Convention Floor: 9 am–noon Buffet Lunch: Convention Floor: 1–5 pm Even events and activities  Sunday IGRA Awards Luncheon: generally a plated meal Trustee’s Meeting: Survivor’s Party

Transportation Air Travel to and from San Diego San Diego International Airport (SAN) 22 major airlines offering flights to 55 destinations across the United States restrictions on late night and early morning departures 11:30 pm and 6:30 am

San Diego International Airport (SAN) Airlines Serving San Diego Southwest Airlines American Eagle Aeromexico AirTran Airways Hawaiian Airlines United Express Air Canada Sun Country Airlines WestJet Alaska Airlines Allegiant Continental Airlines JetBlue Airways Continental Express US Airways Delta Connection American Airlines Northwest Airlink United Airlines Northwest Airlines Delta Airlines Frontier Airlines Virgin America

Airlines to San Diego AeroMexico Continental Airlines Northwest Airlink Air Canada Continental Express SkyBus Airlines AirTran Airways Delta Air Lines Southwest Airlines Alaska Airlines Delta Connection Sun Country Airlines Alaska Commuter ExpressJet Airlines United Airlines Aloha Airlines Frontier Airlines United Express America West Airlines Hawaiian Airlines US Airways America West Express JetBlue Airways WestJet American Airlines Midwest Airlines American Eagle Northwest Airlines

Air Fare Estimates American United Delta Southwest US Airways Other sites Albuquerque ----- $289 $280 $252 $247 Calgary $621 $328 $325 $0 $681 Air Canada ($564) Chicago $139 $287 Dallas $159 $268 $548 $149 Denver $90 $158 $180 Detroit $389 $350 $$349 $290 Frontier ($383) Ft. Lauderdale $129 $264 Houston $367 $352 $259 $307 Kansas City $286 $282 $387 $250 $261 Little Rock $379 $320 $539 Minneapolis $349 $366 $299 $300 $294 Alaska Airlines ($635) New Orleans $371 $342 $358 $333 Continental ($341) Nashville $288 $382 $335 $529 Oklahoma City $326 $384 $336 $330 Phoenix $118 $49 San Francisco $59 $98 $34 St Louis $324 $351 $369 $329 Frontier ($318) Toronto $218 $470 $447 Tulsa $390 $312 $402 $357 $406 Washington DC $213 $318 $426 $119

Transportation Car Rental Amtrak and Coaster San Diego Public Transportation Trolley Service Metro Bus Taxis

San Diego World Famous San Diego Zoo Balboa Park Sea World Wild Animal Park (Safari Park) Old Town Coronado (Hotel Del) Black Beach La Jolla Cove Gaslamp Quarter Old Town Trolley Tours Cabrillo Monument Sea Port Village Harbor Excursion San Diego Ghost Tours Belmont Park Torrey Pines State Reserve Julian USS Midway Maritime Museum

San Diego Hillcrest: Jimmy Carter’s Mexican Cafe Taxis San Diego Hillcrest: San Diego Gay neighborhood 5 minutes (drive from hotel) Kickers/Urban Mo Baja Betties Gossip Grill Brass Rail Bacchus House Babbo Grande Bo’s Seafood Market & Grill Bread & Cie City Deli Inn at the Park Jimmy Carter’s Mexican Cafe Kip’s Cafe Chinese & Japanese Cuisine Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro L&L Hawaiian BBQ Lalo’s The Loft Nami No. 1 Fifth Avenue Porkyland Mexican St. Tropez Bakery & Bistro Taste of Thai Top of the Park Whole Foods MarketBuonissimo2