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AMERICAN
KITEFLIERS
ASSOCIATION
31st ANNUAL
NATIONAL CONVENTION
COMPETITION AND
FESTIVAL
GETTYSBURG, PA USA
SEPTEMBER 22-27, 2008
General Information
and Registration Contact
Maggie Vohs
Convention Manager
PO Box 410
Otis, OR 97368 USA
P: (541)994-4252
F: (626)657-2792
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CONVENTION HIGHLITES!
GREAT KITE AUCTION
Scheduled for Friday night at the Eisenhower Hotel - Grand Ballroom, the Auction is definitely one of the highlights of the Convention. As you may know, a significant part of the AKA’s annual operating budget comes from the Auction. Donations are necessary to make this fund-raiser possible, and we would like to thank you in advance for your generous contributions.
Great Kite Auction Donor Form (Adobe PDF File)
Contact the Auction Chairperson
Remember, your generous donation is tax deductible.
MONDAY NIGHT EARLY BIRD RECEPTION
AKA sponsored Ice Breaker; make new acquaintances and reminisce with old friends, the Monday night reception is the perfect kick off for a fabulous week of Kiting! And, for newcomers this is a MUST DO – come let us introduce ourselves to you!
THURSDAY NIGHT
Come join us for no host cocktails to coincide with the evening Pin and Smallest Kite Challenges as well as the opening of the Kite Gallery and Fly Market.
THE FLY MARKET
The Fly Market is a significant part of the convention and one that most registrants look forward to. It’s a great time to discover what’s new in the kiting industry, add to your collection and meet new friends. If you are interested in being a part of it, contact the Fly Market Chair Ron Lindner at
. Reservations are handled on a first come, first served basis.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
PLEASE REMEMBER!! This schedule is tentative. After arriving in Gettysburg please refer to your on-site program for official events and times.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Registration, Auction Receiving, Early Bird Reception
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Registration, Auction Receiving, Workshop/Seminars, Mass Ascension, Sport Kite Competitions, Fighter Kite Competitions and Indoor Fly.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Registration, Auction Receiving, Workshop/Seminars, Mass Ascension, Sport Kite Competitions, Fighter Kite Competitions, Kitemakers’ Competition, and Annual Business Meeting.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Registration, Auction Receiving, Workshop/Seminars, Mass Ascension, Kitemakers’ Competition, Fighter Kite Competition, Reception for Miniature Kites and Pin Challenge, and opening of the Fly Market & Kite Gallery.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Registration, Workshop/Seminars, Fly Market, Kite Gallery, Mass Ascension, Sport Kite Competitions, Fighter Kite Competitions, Silent Auction, Loud Auction & Banquet.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Registration, Workshop/Seminars, Fly Market, Kite Gallery, Mass Ascension, Rokkaku Battles, On-Field Kiting Extravaganza, Members’ Choice, Awards & Banquet.
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HOW TO REGISTER
BASIC REGISTRATION
Includes one Friday night banquet ticket, one Saturday night banquet ticket, one patch and admission to all convention events.
ONE DAY REGISTRATION
Includes admission to all of that scheduled days events with the exception of Grand National Competitions and Banquets. Banquet tickets may be purchased separately. (Remember, only full convention registrants are allowed to compete in trophy, or Grand National Competitions).
CHILD DISCOUNT
Registrants under 15 years old who are not participating in the Grand National Competitions are entitled to a 20% discount.
BANQUET TICKETS
Your basic registration includes a ticket to each of our two banquets (Friday and Saturday). If you have guests, who are only attending the banquet(s), you may purchase additional tickets for $40 per meal. Because we must order the number of dinners in advance extra banquet tickets must be purchased before 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 and are non-refundable. PLEASE NOTE: Banquet tickets are like concert, movie or sporting event tickets; you must have them to attend the banquets, no exceptions. We can not replace lost or stolen tickets.
REFUNDS
AKA’s refund policy states that any registration cancelled prior to September 15 will be refunded less a $20 processing fee. There will be no refunds after September 15.
INDOOR EVENTS – BANQUETS
All indoor events will be held at the Eisenhower Resort.
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18 days, 3 hrs, 20 min
until pre-registration closes.
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| Registration Options |
Pre-registration |
At The Door |
By
Aug. 14th |
From
Aug. 15th– Sept. 15th |
After Sept. 15th |
| One Day Pass |
$67.50 |
$77.50 |
$87.50 |
| Regular Registration |
$185.00 |
$195.00 |
$225.00 |
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COMPETITIONS
FLYING FIELD:
All outdoor competitions will be on the fields of Boyd’s Bear Country, located across the highway from the Eisenhower Hotel. In addition to our beautiful flying fields, Boyd’s Bear Country offers 123,000 sq. ft. of retail stores, restroom facilities, a Deli, Bakery & Full Service Restaurant, and complimentary parking. If you choose not to drive to the fields, we will have a 15 passenger shuttle bus to transport participants to and from the Eisenhower and Boyd’s Bear Country
INDOOR FLYING:
Eisenhower Allstar Events Complex Located at the Eisenhower Complex, the Allstar will house the popular Indoor Fly – Be There!
YOU CAN HELP!
For more information contact the following:
Convention Chair:
Hospitality:
Workshops:
Auction Receiving:
Kitemakers Competition:
Fighter Competition:
Fly Market:
Kite Art Gallery:
Sport Kites:
Indoor Competitions:
Sponsorships:
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CONVENTION HOTELS |
EISENHOWER HOTEL
2634 Emmitsburg Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 800-776-8349
Fax: 717-334-6066
Room Rate: $98.00
+ 6% State and 3% Local tax
+ $10.00 for each adult over two per room
Directions from Google
The Eisenhower Hotel will host our lodging and all of our meetings, events, indoor fly, kite gallery, fly mart, auction, and banquets – everything under one roof! The meeting rooms all have wireless access, and many of the sleeping rooms now have wireless too. The Eisenhower features an indoor basketball & volleyball court, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, fitness center, sauna, laundry, business center, Richard’s restaurant & Lounge and a convenience store/deli. Outside there are Swiss walking trails, an 18- hole miniature golf course, go-kart tracks, batting cages and even a lake with paddle boats.
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TRANSPORTATION |
OFFICIAL AIRLINE:
Due to new rules from the airlines regarding group travel, there will be no official airline designated for our event. Online offers, specific miles cards and other offers are much more lucrative then anything the AKA is able to provide.
AIRPORTS IN THE VICINITY:
Philadelphia Int’l (PHL 110 mi)
Harrisburg (MDT 36 mi)
Baltimore (BWI 54 mi)
Washington National (DCA)
Washington Dulles (IAD ~65 miles.)
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OFFICIAL CAR RENTAL: AVIS
AVIS. Reserve online or call 1-800-331-1600 and use authorization number J094055. Daily rates vary but booking early will guarantee you the best rate available. Discount rates apply from September 15, 2008 to October 04, 2008.
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GETTYSBURG WEBSITES |
- www.eisenhower.com: Check out our convention hotel and all the amenities it has to offer! There is even a family amusement center on property – check it out!
- www.boydsbearcountry.com: Our flying fields are approximately a half mile from the convention hotel, and we will have a shuttle to take you back and forth! As you will see when you visit the site, Boyd’s Bear Country is more than a park for flying; there is a restaurant and deli on property, REAL bathrooms and other amenities to make our week as enjoyable as possible.
- www.gettysburg.travel: Not familiar with the area; check out the visitors bureau for LOADS of information.
- www.ghostsofgettysburg.com: Attending alone and looking for some company? Gettysburg has it all!
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