13 October, 2008 (84 Days Ago)

United States, St Paul, Minnesota

Attn: Tuesday we will ship the AU Youth & AU National Young Bird Convention Race together.
Liberation for the Youth Race will be Wednesday, AU National Young Bird Convention Race on Thursday.
" Weather Permitting"

Day passes are $75.00 per day and are non transferable. This will be enforced.......

Monday October 13th
AU Executive Board Members & Staff Arrive

Tuesday October 14th Race Shipping

State Rm #2
8:00 am - till ? Meeting AU Board Members
Lower Level Check In
3:00 pm Hotel Guest Check In
Pool Side
3:00 pm - Closing Hospitality Open
Governors Rm's 3 & 4
3:00 pm - 5:00 View AU Birds with your Handlers
Governors Rm's 3 & 4
5:00 pm - 5:30 Ship AU Youth Birds
Governors Rm's 3 & 4
5:30 pm Ship AU Race Birds
7:30 pm Dinner on your own


Wednesday October 15th EVENT BADGE REQUIRED TO ATTEND

Youth Race Day, Youth race only (Weather permitting)

State Rm #2
8:00 am - till AU Board Directors Meeting
Governors Rm's 1 & 5
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Vendors
Capitol Ballroom Seminars:
9:00 am Herb Cartmell "What You Should Know About By- laws"
9:30 am Herb Cartmell "4-H, Racing & Skypilots"?
10:00 am Mike Tobin "WinSpeed 101 and the NDB"

11:00 am - Noon Tom Coletti "Race Rules Made Easy"

Lower Level Check In
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Registration Open
10:00 am To The Loft ARPU Youth Race
Lower Level Check In
2:30 pm - 7:00 pm Registration Open
Capitol Ballroom
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Special Event (Breeder's only)
Pool Side
4:00 pm - Closing Hospitality Open Raffle Tickets are sold
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner on your own
Governors 5
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Guest Activity: 'Shopping Bingo Extravaganza'
Capitol Ballroom
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Special Events (Handler's only)

Thursday October 16th EVENT BADGE REQUIRED TO ATTEND

Race Day, Convention Race (Weather permitting)
Notice: Contact your handlers and arrange for transportation.

7:00 am - 7:30 am "River Walk" Stroll 20min along the "Mississippi"
Capitol Ballroom
7:30 am - 9:30 am FREE Continental Breakfast & General Meeting
Speaker "Greg Smith" Threats Facing the Sport
Governors Rm's 1 & 5
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Vendors
Lower Level Check In
9:30 am - 12:30 pm Registration

9:00 am - 2:00 pm Guest Activity: Tour and Lunch
by Metro Connections Tours
"Mill City Museum" & Lunch at the "Black Forest"
10:00 am To The Lofts National Young Bird Race
(arrange transportation with your handlers)
Lunch at the Lofts and watch your birds come in
Pool Side
4:00 pm Hospitality Open
State Rm 2
6:30 pm - Closing Knock Off Clocks, Race figuring
Governors 5
7:00 pm Guest Activity: Pampered Chef Party
Proceeds donated to the NLA'
Governors 5
8:00 pm "Ghosts from Kitchens Past"
Keeping Your Food Traditions Alive"
Capitol Ballroom
7:30 pm - 9:30pm Seminar: Dr. Roger Harlin DVM


Friday October 17th EVENT BADGE REQUIRED TO ATTEND

7:00 am - 7:30 am "River Walk" Stroll 20 min along the "Mississippi"
Pool Side
7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast Buffet Registered Hotel Guests
State Rm #2
8:30 am - till AU Board Directors Meeting
Governors Rm's 1 & 5
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Vendors Open
Capitol Ballroom
9:00 am - 11:00 am Seminar: "Pigeons Unplugged" (Sport chat)
11:00 am - Noon Seminar: "Tic Tock" with Michael Gantner
Lunch on your own
9:00 am - 3:30 pm Guest Activity: Tour Pick up At the Hotel
by Metro Connections Tours
"Twin Cities Highlights Tour"
Lunch on your own at the "Mall of America"
Three hours of shopping "Mall of America"
3:30 pm Pick Up at the MOA
Capitol Ballroom
Noon - 1:30 pm Seminar: "Alex Bieche" Selection of Breeders-Young Bird System
Capitol Ballroom
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm viewing of birds 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Capitol Ballroom
2.00 pm - 5:00 pm Auction: All American
West MN Ballroom
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Social Hour
East MN Ballroom
7:30 pm to Midnight Gourmet Buffet

Saturday October 18th EVENT BADGE REQUIRED TO ATTEND

7:00 am - 7:30 am "River Walk" Stroll 20min along the "Mississippi"
Pool Side
7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast Buffet Hotel Registered Guests
9:00 am - 11:00 am Seminar: "Pigeon Vitality" The Next Best Secret!
Governors Rm's 1 & 5
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Vendors
9:00 am - 3:30 pm Guest Activity: Tour Pick up At the Hotel
by Metro Connections Tours
"The sights of Red Wing, MN"
Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon & Meeting
Lunch at the Historic "St. James Hotel"
Shop the "Red Wing, MN" Boutiques
State Rm's 1 & 2 Seminars:
11:00 am - 12:30 Frank Greenhall "Do You Have the Right to Race?"
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Bill Desmarais "Need Money? Need Members?"
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Freddie Rivera "AU Judges in Gear"
2.00 pm - 5:00 pm Race Bird Auction
State Rm's 1 & 2
Viewing of birds 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Pool Side
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hospitality
Garden Court
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Social Hour
Great River Ballroom
7:00 pm - Midnight Awards Banquet
Ladies Auxiliary Raffle Prizes
AU Host Raffle Prizes

Sunday October 19th

Pool Side
7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast Buffet Hotel Registered Guests
6:30 am - 1:00 pm Say farewell to old and new friends
Attendees return home
Everybody have a safe return trip home

Itinerary may be subject to change, please check often
Thank you

We the Members of the Heartland Racing Pigeon Federation thank you for attending
and wishing you all a enjoyable safe trip home.

21 September, 2008 (106 Days Ago)

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United States, Hilmar, California

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