61st Annual SMDA Reunion
Reno, NV August 23-27, 2010
Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Reno
Monday, August 23, 2010
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Hotel rates have been reduced from $65 to $55 per person
Guests will enjoy the accommodations and gaming at Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Reno.
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FALLON NAVAL AIR STATION
Monday, August 23, 2010
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Guests will leave Reno and head east to the Fallon Naval Air Station where the NAS Public Affairs Office will provide several of the following tours:
Top Gun
Search and Rescue Demonstration
Weapons Facility & Training
Air Traffic Control Tower
Flight Line – show planes
Convention Activities will supply a “box” lunch. A Convention Activities professional guide will point out interesting sights along the way.
$46 per person
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VIRGINIA CITY TOUR WITH LUNCH
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Guests will be transported from Harrah’s to beautiful
Virginia City. Our Convention Activities guide will narrate
and point out interesting sights along the way.
Established in 1859, Virginia City became the richest mining
town in the world. San Francisco was built from the mines of
the Comstock and the Civil War was partially financed from
the gold and silvers discovered beneath the city. Today's
Virginia City is remarkably the same as it was during its
heyday with wooden sidewalks, restored mansions, “Old West”
saloons the Piper Opera House and mine tours. Mark Twain
began his illustrious writing career at Virginia City's own
"Territorial Enterprise." Your guests can visit his, as well
as numerous other museums, shops, mansions and churches in
this richly historic town during their free time.
Lunch will be included for your group at a local Virginia
City restaurant.
We suggest visiting the famous Delta Saloon. The Delta bears
Virginia City's oldest business name, dating back more than
100 years to 1862. Here you can also view the Suicide Table,
so called after three owners committed suicide due to
crushing house losses incurred while gambling.
After lunch guests may want to meander down to Grandma’s
Fudge for something to satisfy their sweet tooth before
enjoying free time for shopping, sight seeing or just people
watching before re-boarding the coach for the return trip to
Reno.
$44 per person
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RENO ACES BASEBALL
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
7:05 – 10:00 pm
To be determined by game schedule.
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Men's Luncheon
Or Ladies' Luncheon
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
11:00 am – 1 pm
Details coming soon.
$26 per person
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NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM TOUR
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
The National Automobile Museum itself
provides something few other facilities can – a stunning display
of over 200 antique, vintage, classic and special interest
automobiles, all in an exciting, dynamic, contemporary location.
Want a special event that's truly special? Hold it at the
William F. Harrah National Automobile Museum and party in
the streets. The 1930's street, the 1950's street, and the
turn of the century street, the modern street – you get the
picture!
A Convention Activities Guide will gather guests together
from a predetermined spot at Harrah’s and walk them over to
the National Automobile Museum.
Convention Activities Staff will be on-site and will be
walking guests back to Harrah’s.
Guests would also enjoy the soft sounds of a three-piece
jazz trio.
$15 per person
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TRUCKEE, DONNER and TAHOE CITY
Thursday, August 26, 2010
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Discover Truckee! Featured in America's history of westward
expansion, many early pioneers followed the Emigrant Trail
through Truckee. Later, as the California gold rush hit a
fever pitch, fortune seekers poured into the area. By 1868,
the Central Pacific Railroad had reached Truckee, which had
grown into a bustling, bawdy town known for its major ice
harvest and lumber industries. Today, Truckee retains much
of its old west flavor and historic charm. Nostalgic
Commercial Row, lined with fine dining spots and quaint
shops, offers the visitor a glimpse into history.
A group lunch will be provided in a local Truckee
restaurant.
The memorial at Donner Summit is a great way to learn more
of the infamous Donner Party. They were one of the early
wagon trains coming across the country attempting to reach
California. They ran into severe weather conditions and
spent a desperate winter on the shores of Donner Lake. You
will have an opportunity to view the museum and enjoy a
presentation detailing this historic episode as well as walk
a short accessible hard surfaced trail to the actual
memorial and to enjoy the view.
Then it’s off to the shores of Lake Tahoe and the wonderful
community of Tahoe City! Group will enjoy the sights of this
lakeside community while checking out the various shops, the
Gatekeepers Museum and Fanny Bridge.
$59 per person
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Banquet
Thursday, August 26, 2010
5:00 Pm – 10:00 pm
No Host Bar. Details coming soon.
$40 per person
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