The Members of the Nelson Gyro Club Invite You to The

District 8 Annual Convention June 7-10, 2018 SPRINGTIME IN THE KOOTENAYS

A Fraternity of Friendship

Lodging and Convention Headquarters

Prestige Lakeside Resort Special Room Rates for Gyros City Side: $140/night plus Tax Lake Side: $160/night plus Tax As usual our convention is well attended so book early 701 Lakeside Drive, V1L 6G3 Nelson BC, Canada 1-877-737-8443 http://nelson.gyro.ws

Registration Form Name: _________________________________________________ Spouse/Guest: __________________________________________ Street Address: _________________________________________ City: ________________ Prov./State _________ PC/ZIP: _________ Phone: ___ ___ ____ Cell: ___ ___ _____ Email: _________________ Club: _________________________________ District: ___________ Arrival Date: ______________ Departure Date: _________________ Accommodations While in Nelson: ___________________________ Registration Fee (Can Funds) Couple: $ 450 Single: $ 225

$ ____________

Includes: • • • • • •

Thursday evening – Buffet with Entertainment Friday ladies luncheon, BBQ and sporting events with prizes at Shannon Point Saturday Governors/Awards Banquet with entertainment Sunday Float-Away Breakfast Unlimited tram passes Transportation

Bocce Tournament

_______Players

Golf Tournament - $55 per Golfer (includes cart, green fees & Lunch) Gyro (YES / NO)

Handicap: ____________

$ ___________

Gyrette (YES / NO) Handicap: ____________

$ ___________

Total fee enclosed:

$ ___________

Make cheque payable to Nelson Gyro Club and mail to : Nelson Gyro Club Dave Brown 923 Kokanee Ave., Nelson BC V1L 5T7

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday June 7th2 – 6 PM Convention registration (Prestige Inn lobby) 6 – 7 PM No Host Bar (Prestige Ball Room) 7 – 9 PM Dinner and entertainment 9 - ? Club Hospitality Rooms Friday June 8th 8 AM Golf (Course Granite Point) Morning free time self guided/organized tours (Get to know the real Nelson) 10 – 12 AM Registration (Prestige Lobby) 11 AM Past Governors Meeting (Railway Station) 1 PM Outdoor games and events (Shannon Point) Bocce (Please Pre-Register) Gyro Olympics Beer & Wine (Nelson Style – In a Big Tent) 5 – 7 PM Outdoor BBQ (Nelson Style – In a Big Tent) 8 - ? Club Hospitality Rooms Saturday June 9th 9 AM Business meeting (Prestige Inn) 11 AM Ladies luncheon (Falls restaurant) Afternoon free time self guided/organized tours (Why not check out the local establishments while the ladies shop) 6 - ? Governors Ball and Installation (Prestige Ballroom Black & White Theme) Entertainment till late

Sunday June 10th 8:30 – 11 AM Float Away Breakfast (Prestige Inn)

EXTRA CIRCULAR ACTIVITIES SEE AND DO MORE: Please check off those activities you would like to participate in so we can make the arrangements. In Nelson: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Touchstones Art Gallery and Museum Nelson Downtown Market (note it is on Wednesday) Nelson Beach and Rotary Park/Lakeside Bike the trail along the lake Hike to Pulpit Rock overlooking Nelson Saturday Market at Railtown Air Charters from Nelson 250-551-4002 Kayak or paddle board (rentals at beach) Capital and/or Shambala live theatre Dine in over 50 restaurants (one at a time) Live music every night at Nelson’s bars and night clubs Golf at Nelson’s Granite Pointe Scenic Golf Club

Nearby: • • • • • • • • • •

Hiking and Walking Trails (see Chamber of Commerce brochure) Over 10 Golf Courses in the West Kootenays Cody Cave Tours (250-359-2283) Kokanee Mountain Zipline 1-888-988-5319 Nelson Whitewater Rafting 1-877-808-7238 Fish Charters on Kootenay Lake 250-505-4963 Cruise across Kootenay Lake on FREE ferry at Balfour Soak in Ainsworth Hot Springs and explore their cave Visit Kaslo – historic mining and the SS Moyie Paddle wheeler Visit Sandon – historic ghost town and hike to Idaho Lookout

Brochure, Maps and Information will be available for you at the Convention Registration Desk. SO….. COME EARLY LEAVE LATE!!

ACCOMMODATIONS HOTELS AND MOTELS ALPINE INN & SUITES - 1120 Hall Mines Rd. (250)352-5501 (phone) 1-888-356-2233 Air conditioned, sleeping & housekeeping units, Jacuzzi suites, DD phones, satellite/cable TV, gazebo patio & barbeque, wireless internet access in each room, kitchenettes, laundry, dog friendly ($15.00). Golf packages available. No smoking. 30 ROOMS.

BEST WESTERN PLUS BAKER STREET INN 153 Baker St. (250)352-3525 (phone) 1-888-255-3525 Located in the heart of historic Nelson. Brand new facilities with 70 deluxe rooms, Jacuzzi suites, restaurant, A/C, television, guest laundry & internet access. Banquet/meeting facilities, ski and golf packages available. Pets allowed ($20). 70 ROOMS.

CLOUDSIDE HOTEL 410 Victoria Street 1-800-596-2337 Offering stylish, contemporary alternative to standard accommodations for the discerning traveler. With just 8 guest rooms (three of which have two separate bedrooms), high-speed Internet access, refreshment facilities with fridges, HD satellite TV, a/c and individually controlled heating.

HUME HOTEL- 422 Vernon St. (250)352-5331 (phone) 1-877-568-0888 A property full of personality. In the heart of Nelson, one block from historic Baker St. TV, DD ph ones, free wi-fi, breakfast included, elevator, liquor store, restaurant, lounge, pub, & night club. Banquet/meeting facilities, ski and golf packages available, pets allowed (20$). A/C on fourth floor.44 ROOMS.

MOUNTAIN HOUND INN - 621 Baker St (250) 352-6490 (phone) 1-866-452-6490 Nelson’s boutique hotel. Complimentary light breakfast included with each room, as well as high speed internet, self-service laundry, luxurious triple bed sheets, and LCD flat screen TV’s. Located in the heart of down town Nelson, seconds from shops and restaurants, pets allowed ($10) for a fee. 19 ROOMS

PRESTIGE LAKESIDE RESORT & CONVENTION CENTRE - 701 Lakeside Drive (250)352-7222 (phone) 1-877-737-8443 Luxury in the heart of Nelson. Spectacular views from the lakeside rooms. Jacuzzi suites, kitchenettes, health spa, beauty salon, fitness room, indoor swimming pool, hot tub, cappuccino bar, and complementary internet access. Golf and ski packages available. No pets. 101 ROOMS.

** PRESTIGE INN NELSON - 1301 Front Street (250)352-3595 (phone) 1-877-737-8443 Overlooking Kootenay Lake, air conditioned, 1&2 bedroom suites, light housekeeping units, queen size beds, private balconies, elevator, and complementary internet access. Next to mall, park, water walkway, and minutes from downtown. Golf & Ski packages available as well and small pets allowed ($20). No Smoking. 44 ROOMS.

THE ADVENTURE HOTEL - 616 Vernon St. (250)352-7211 (phone) 1-888-722-2258 Heritage building, centrally located downtown, A/C, cable TV, free wi-fi, coffee shop, licensed dining, banquet & meeting facilities, cold beer & wine store, sports pub, commercial and group rates, pets allowed ($15). Golf & Ski, and Stay & Play packages available. Hostel style rooms available. 38 ROOMS.

** Convention Headquarters

ACCOMMODATIONS CAMPGROUND IN AND AROUND NELSON City Campground http://www.nelson.ca/EN/main/residents/community-facilities/city-campground.html Kokanee Creek Provincial Park http://www.kootenayswparks.com/parks/kokanee-creek/ RV Park at Granite Pointe http://www.granitepointe.ca/rv-park/

OUTSIDE OF NELSON AREA Pick up brochures at the registration desk if you plan to visit other areas in the West Kootenays.