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MARYLAND GRAND LODGE CONVENTION SEPT 2-4, 2008
At the Grand Hotel 21st St. Ocean City Maryland On The Boardwalk
1-800-447-6779 For reservations - say you are with the knights of pythias for $85.00 rate double occupancy
rate good from Monday through Saturday. Public transportation in front of Hotel, Shuttle service from Hotel to Outlets, Boardwalk shopping Slots minutes away, Restaurants within walking distance, Fishing, Golfing, Sunbathing and swimming Bike riding, Boardwalk tram service.
For more information contact PGC Albert Stevens 410-263-9352
OHIO GRAND LODGE / TEMPLE CONVENTION SEPT 3-6,2008
The 139th Grand Lodge Convention will be held at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, 4900 Sinclair Rd., Columbus, OH. Sept 3 through Sept 6, 2008. For reservations call 614-846-0300 and mention the Knight of Pythias for the reduced rate of $76.00 plus tax.
NEVADA GRAND LODGE CONVENTION SEPT 4-6, 2008
Brothers and Sisters, The 134th Annual Convention of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of the Domain of Nevada will be held at the Sands Regency Hotel in Reno on the dates of September 4th-6th 2008. GC John Dillion will have his event night on the MS Dixie which is on Lake Tahoe.
For more information contact Rich Bale PGC/GS 702-566-5693
WEST POINT FOODBALL SEPT 6, 2008
The Humanitarian Fund of the Domain of New York invites you to join them at West Point to see a Black Knights Football Game. The Game is between the University of New Hampshire and the Black Knights of the Military Academy.
The day will include a tail Gate Party, Fun, Friendship and a Game Ticket.
Price is $48.00 per person all tickets must be paid for by July 1, 2008. For more information and tickets call New York Grand Treasurer Alan Ast 845-323-1568 or New York Grand Outer Guard Craig Shink 347-351-3251.
NEW JERSEY BIKE-A-THON/WALK-A-THON SEPT 7, 2008
Although it's the first big holiday weekend of the summer, it's time to think about the last big holiday weekend of the summer, our charitable happening, the 4th Annual Bike-a-Thon/Walk-a-Thon. There will be many reminders throughout the summer, never annoying, but inspiring. We have raised over $65,000.00 in the three previous years going to various charities making the New Jersey Knights of Pythias Charities Foundation a reckoning force in fundraising.
Please go to www.NJKoPCharities.com  to print out the Brochure and Waiver forms. Just click on the link to the left of the page and print for distribution to friends, family and yourself. For more information contact Jeff Zerowin 201-796-1058
NEW MEXICO GRAND LODGE CONVENTION SEPT 12-13,2008
September 12th-6pm, Friday Evening-social get-together at the Triple J Café.
September 13th-9am, Saturday Morning--Registration for the Convention. 10am, Convention called to Order.
Social get-together (firm) & Convention Location (tentative):
Triple J Café, 228 Motel Drive, Lordsburg NM 88045, (575) 494-0423
Contact Person: William R. (Bill) DeMarco, 1000 Walkway Place, Socorro NM 87801-4741
Phone: 575.835.2007, E-Mail: demarco@sdc.org
NEW JERSEY GRAND LODGE CONVENTION SEPT 14, 2008
The convention will be held on Sunday Sept 14, 2008 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Edison New Jersey. The Convention includes a continental breakfast at 9:am, Opening Session at 10:00, Luncheon at 12:00, followed by afternoon session, memorial service and installation of Grand Lodge Officers.
For more information contact PGC David Belask 732-367-4328
NORTH CAROLINA GRAND LODGE CONVENTION SEPT 18-21, 2008
Place---Arcadian Dunes Resort, 351 Lake Arrowhead Rd., Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29572
To Make Reservations Call toll free 1-866-449-9985 or direct 1-843- 449-9985
Or Contact---GS Lee Parris--828-850-4308.
Rates are $66.00 (including tax) per night with a one time charge of $25.00 for linens which includes a set of sheets for each bed (2 Bedrooms) 12 towels, 12 wash cloths, 2 hand towels. and 2 dish towels.
These rooms are condos, (not a motel) so you will need to bring your own toiletries.
Format:
Friday Sept. 19th---free day to do as you please
Sat. Sept. 20th------7:00am--PGC Breakfast, 8:15am---Registration, 9:00am---GL Convenes, 12:00pm---Lunch, 1:30pm---GL Reconvenes, 4:30pm--GL Recess, 6:00pm---GL Social Hour, 7:00pm--GL Banquet.
Sunday Sept. 21st--9:30am---GL Reconvenes if Necessary
HEARTLAND PYTHIAN ASSOCIATION CONVENTION SEPT 19-20,2008
The 5th Annual Convention
BEST WESTERN-NORTHTOWN INN, 1317 Kenley Avenue, Wichita Falls, TX 76306
Phone (940) 766-3300, E-mail: bestwestern@spider100.com
Check In Time 2:00 PM Check Out Time 11:00 AM
(Please Make Reservations Directly With Hotel and be Sure To Inform The Hotel That You Are With
The Knights of Pythias Heartland Pythian Association)
***Cut-off date for Room Reservations AND Banquet: September 12th, 2008***
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT SR STEVE GLISE 785-383-3656
COLORADO-WYOMING GRAND LODGE CONVENTION SEPT 20-21, 2008
Convention will be held in Cheyenne Wyoming.
Contact: Mike Mansfield KGS, Grand Secretary 3322 Alexander Ave Cheyenne WY. 82001 tel. 307-214-7404.
NEW JERSEY SPECIAL NEEDS CIRCUS SEPT 21,2008
The 26th annual circus for people with special needs will be held in Fairlawn, New Jersey
For more information and tickets call Ken Spokony 201-791-4889
KENTUCKY GRAND LODGE CONVENTION SEPT 27,2008
Place: Woodford County Fair Grounds, US 62 West Versailles, Kentucky
Lodge opens at 9:00 AM, Business 9 - 12 Picnic 12:00 PM
Lodge to furnish Meat and Drinks the rest is Pot Luck
After the picnic we will finish business
For information get in touch with
Raymond Sholar GS DSC 859-608-6644 e-mail rfs1934@windstream.net
 Missouri Grand Lodge/Grand Temple Convention October 2-4, 2008
- Location – BEST WESTERN State Fair Inn, 3120 S. Limit St.(U.S. Hwy. 65), Sedalia, Missouri.
ALL Reservations MUST be received by August 18th 2008 to ensure your room rate AND availability!
LODGING – NOTE: ALL ROOM RESERVATIONS ARE MADE THROUGH THE GRAND LODGE of MISSOURI.
Rooms are available with either one (King) or two double beds.
For additional information, please contact Steve Glise email: MoPythianGC2001@aol.com.
Address for room reservations: Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of MO., 10309 E. Truman Rd., Independence, MO. 64052
WASHINGTON GRAND LODGE CONVENTION OCTOBER 3-5, 2008
The Grand Lodge Convention of the Domain of Washington will be held in Yakima, Washington.
For information about the convention contact GS Cecil H Tuttle 360-798-4741
WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE CONVENTION OCTOBER 11,2008
The 2008 Grand Lodge Convention of the Domain of Wisconsin will be held at the lodge Hall of Juneau Lodge #21, 7336 West street and James Street, Wauwatosa, Wi 53213. For more information about registration fees, programs and banquets, contact Robert Uchner- S52 W28741 Saylesville Rd, Waukesha, Wi 53188
RECEPTION FOR SUPREME CHIEF NOVEMBER 1, 2008
A dinner reception honoring Supreme Chief Sheila Stooksberry will be held on Saturday, November 1st, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, 4900 Sinclair Road, Columbus, Ohio. For hotel reservations phone: (800) 272-6232 or (614) 846-0300 by Oct. 11th. Mention "Supreme Chief's Reception" for a special rate of $72.00 plus tax. Free airport shuttle is available.
Dinner will be served at 6:30 P.M. Choose from Ribeye, Chicken, or Cod. The cost is $30.00 per person. Dinner reservations are due by Oct. 25th to the following:
Keith Stooksberry, SMA
315 Third Street
Findlay, Ohio, 45840-5065
FLORIDA KNIGHT OF THE YEAR AWARDS NOV 2, 2008
Past Chancellors and Officers Assn. of South Florida & Florida Districts Assn.
Presents its 48th Annual Knight of the Year Awards,
Sunday November 2nd 2008 at 12:00 noon
Boca Dunes Golf & Country Club, 1400 Country Club Drive, Boca Raton
Honoring the “Knight of the Year” From Participating Lodges.
ALL FOR $38.00 PER PERSON
SEATING IS LIMITED-GET YOUR RESERVATIONS IN ASAP
For info. Contact: PGC Sir Irving Margulies 561-683-4049, PGC Sir Norman Klein 561-482-4751
or PGC Sir Phil. Newman 561-684-2727
NEBRASKA GRAND LODGE CONVENTION MARCH 7 & 8, 2009
Nebraska will be having our Grand Lodge March 7th and 8th at the Quality Inn in Hastings, NE.
If anyone has any questions the may contact me. PGC Larry Craft GS 3231 Paradise Drive Hastings, NE
(C) 402-469-1446   (H) 402-462-4954   Email deifan3@windstream.net