SUPREME
CONVENTION
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Virginia Supreme Convention Committee
has been busy planning and working on the 08
convention to be held at the Norfolk Waterside
Marriott, on the waterfront in downtown Norfolk,
Virginia, August 7 to August 14, 2008. It’s hard to believe
that the 08 Convention is just around the corner, as we
began working toward hosting this convention eight years
ago. We have put together what we hope will be a very enjoyable convention for all in attendance. We have planned many activities away from the Hotel, as well as at the Hotel. And the planned activities for Monday and Tuesday nights are just across the street from the hotel on the Norfolk Waterfront. With an evening at Nauticus, the National Maritime Center on Monday night and the Norfolk Spirit, a dinner cruise planned for Tuesday night. You don’t want to miss these two events. The committee looks forward to welcoming all, with our Virginia Hospitality. We are planning to have pythian transportation from the airport for those flying in on Friday or Saturday. There will be cards sent out after the first of the year with all convention information, to be returned with flight information. There is much to see in downtown Norfolk and the areas around Norfolk. Two blocks from the Hotel is McArthur Mall, an upscale shopping Mall. There are also many fine shops and Restaurants in the downtown area. And best of all there is public transportation around the downtown area, called the net, which is free all day and night. This can be boarded in front of the hotel every 8 minutes. For those that are interested in seeing the surrounding areas, the Virginia Beach oceanfront is approx. 15 miles from the hotel, and Colonial Williamsburg is about 35 miles away. So come and make a wonderful vacation out of the 08 Supreme Convention. Registration has begun for Supreme Convention 2008. Individuals wishing to book their reservations can do so by contacting the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Norfolk, Virginia at their Toll free phone: 1-800-874-0264 Note: Mention Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias for the Convention rate of $125.00, double occupancy. We the Virginia Supreme Convention Committee, await your arrival with excitement, and look forward to making your stay, one that you will long remember. For additional information contact: Convention Chairman, Wayne R. Joyner, AST 757-424-7123 2008 Pythian Supreme sessions Supreme Opening ceremonies scheduled for Sunday, August 10, 2008 Knights’ session ends Wednesday, August 13: Sisters’ on Thursday, August 14 (Various meetings and excursions will be scheduled before the convention date.) |
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Friday,
August 8, 2008 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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A Tale of Two
Cities Portsmouth & Norfolk |
| FERRY BOAT TO OLDE TOWNE
PORTSMOUTH. Board the Elizabeth River Ferry for the brief,
picturesque river Crossing from Norfolk to Portsmouth. Here
you meet you motor coach to enjoy a narrated riding tour of
Olde Towne Portsmouth, which encompasses, in a single square
mile, one of the largest collections of antique homes found
anywhere in Virginia. Architectural styles include Colonial,
Federal, Greek revival, Georgian, and Victorian and the
homes help to tell the story which traces the roots of Olde
Towne back to 1752, when the 65 acre plot was laid out to
imitate Portsmouth, England. BOUTIQUE SHOPPING IN HISTORIC OLDE TOWNE. enjoy visiting the charming shops along High Street – art galleries, antiques, kitchen, stationary and gifts just to name a few. NORFOLK BOTANICALGARDEN. Next visit the Norfolk Botanical garden, which is considered a premiere example of horticulture dating back to 1938! The garden represents 155 acres of colorful landscapes, unusual flowers, mature forests and seasonal plantings and features one of the largest collections of azaleas, camellias, roses and rhododendrons on the east Coast. enjoy a relaxing trackless train ride, and spend time browsing in the garden gift Shop which specializes in unique home and garden items and hard to find gardening books. HERMITAGE FOUNDATION MUSEUM. Following lunch, visit the 12 beautifully landscaped acres alongside the picturesque Lafayette River. This Tudor-style mansion, built in 1908, features an outstanding collection of eastern and Western art. The collections are displayed in a unique home-like setting and represent the arts of America, England, France, Italy, Persia, Russia, Spain and the Far east. Included are paintings, sculptures, ivories, ritual bronzes, jade, Oriental rugs, tapestries, laces, embroidery and furniture. A visit gives the 21 century visitor a sense of the life and artistic interests of a wealthy family during the first of the 20 century. |
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Saturday,
August 9, 2008 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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Colonial
Williamsburg Overview & Winery Tour/Tasting |
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COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG OVERVIEW TOUR: depart via motor
coach for the charming town of Williamsburg. Your guide will
provide interesting and informative narration during your
ride about the historic Virginia Peninsula and the Hampton
Roads area. Once you arrive in Williamsburg, you will step back into the 18th century while strolling through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg. Your historical interpreter will guide you through the past and the events that helped shape America’s history as you enjoy a 1 _ hour leisurely walking tour through the restored area of this lovely colonial capital (Actual distance is 4-5 blocks). Following your tour, enjoy free time to shop and browse in the many unique specialty shops in Merchants Square. High quality apparel, gifts, jewelry, unusual quilts, beautiful furniture and holiday decorations are but a few of the offerings found in this picturesque area. Lunch on your own will be included in a Colonial Tavern for your group. Next, enjoy a tour of the Williamsburg Winery, and 18 century styled winery surrounded by over 50 acres of vineyards. Your guided tour will feature Old World barrel cellars and modern winemaking equipment. Following the tour, enjoy a tasting of available wines, and spend time browsing in the gift shop. |
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Sunday, August 10, 2008 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Welcome To Norfolk Tour |
| RIDING NORFOLK CITY TOUR: A
great way to get oriented to the area, enjoy a narrated
riding tour through Norfolk’s beautiful historic district
and restored areas. Your tour guide will point out many
attractions which are within waling distance of your hotel,
such as Nauticus – The National Maritime Center, the
Battleship Wisconsin, the Beautiful MacAurthur Center
featuring over 150 shops, restaurants and department stores,
and the Moses Myers House, built in 1792 featuring over 70
percent of the original furnishings. You will drive by old
St. Paul’s Church, built in 1739 and the lone survivor of
the 1776 bombardment of Norfolk by the British – the church
still has a cannonball embedded in its outside wall! drive through historic ghent and see the beautiful turn of the century homes, as well as the Chrysler Museum of Art, one of the top twenty art museums in the country. NAVAL STATION NORFOLK TOUR: Tour the Norfolk Naval Base, the largest naval installation in the world.Home port to 78 ships, 26 aircraft squadrons and headquarters of the Atlantic Fleet. The complex occupies over 8,000 acres of land and is home to over 100,000 military personnel. You will ride past the 14 piers and through the Naval Air Station. You will drive by the historic homes built for the 1907 Jamestown exposition on “ Admiral’s Row” which house the flag officers. |
| Monday Night August 11, 2008 |
| A Night at Nauticus the National Maritime Center |
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Explore the
power of the Sea! The power, beauty and majesty of the world’s oceans alive like nowhere else at Nauticus – The national Maritime Center, On the New Norfolk waterfront. Steer a ship through the harbor at an interactive exhibit. Or design your own battleship. Pet a shark. Or learn about how the oceans impact our weather. Walk on the decks of the historic Battleship Wisconsin. Or immerse yourself in the region’s rich naval history. There’s much, much, more! FOOD STATIONS WILL BE LOCATED THROUGHOUT NAUTICUS (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE) PLUS LiVE ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE Hampton Roads Naval Museum And The Battleship Wisconsin 1 Block from the Marriott / Cash Bar |
| Tuesday, August 12,
2008 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise |
| Walk the short distance
from hotel (2 blocks) to enjoy a three-hour dinner cruise on
the magnificent Spirit of Norfolk. The ship leaves the
Waterside pier area and travels north on the Elizabeth
River, passing Nauticus, the National Maritime Center,
Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth Marine Terminals, the
Lamberts Point Coal Piers, and the Norfolk Naval Base, home
of the Atlantic fleet. The Spirit features a top-of-the-line buffet with several hot entrees. The selection includes beef, poultry, and seafood, fresh vegetables, potato, salad, rolls, and butter, and dessert. Following dinner, enjoy a live band of DJ playing all your favorite hits. In addition, the Spirit features professional performers who provide lively entertainment throughout the cruise. The ship has two fully enclosed, climate-controlled lower decks and an open-air upper deck. |
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