| 2010 NARPI NATIONAL REUNION | ||||
| MID-AMERICA REGION - TEXAS CHAPTER | ||||
| Fort Worth Texas, October 10-13, 2010 | ||||
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| Saturday, October 9th (an optional prereunion activity day) | ||||
| Those arriving on Saturday will have the opportunity to attend the Fort Worth Stockyards Rodeo and/or the famous Billy Bob's (The World's Largest Honky Tonk). Note that for Saturday only the hotel room rate is $149. | ||||
Sunday, October 10th |
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| Registration will run 1PM to 10PM. The hospitality room will
be open 1PM to 5PM. There will be a dinner break from 5PM
to 7PM. The hospitality room will reopen 7PM to 11PM. Fort Worth Stockyards Station (free admission and near our hotel) Kimbell Art Museum (free admission) and a $5 transportation fee. Amon Carter Museum (free admission) Please join us for dinner (on your own) at the famous Joe T. Garcia's Mexican Restaurant. |
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Monday, October 11th |
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 Sixth Floor Museum located in Dallas will leave the hotel
at 9:00am. The Sixth Floor Museum Tour will begin at 10:00 am. Exhibits
within the museum allows you to examine the life, death, and legacy of
President John F. Kennedy through artifacts, photographs, documentary
film, key evidentiary areas, eyewitness accounts and interactive educational
programming on both sixth and seventh floors. After finishing this tour, you will be taken to the Ranger’s Ball Park located in Arlington, Texas for lunch (on your own) at the Ball Park. The Cowboy's Stadium tour allows you to get behind-the-scenes access to several areas including Cowboys Locker Room, Cheerleaders Locker Room, Playing Field, Private Club, Player Interview Room and possibly other areas. ALL tours are subject to availability and might not be available on the date of your tour. They are subject to change without notice. These tours will be confirmed in September 2010. Return trip to hotel will leave at 4:00pm. Cowboy's Stadium Tour ONLY will leave directly from the hotel at 12:45pm. Individuals that prefer this portion of the tour should plan to have lunch prior to departing on bus. The Mid-America Region Meeting will be held 4:30PM to 5:30PM. It will be followed by the Executive Committee Meeting from 5:30PM to 6:30PM. |
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Tuesday, October 12th |
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 Fort Worth History Tour will be guided by Wayne
Thompson and will leave the hotel at 8:30am. First, you will be taken to the
Tarrant County Courthouse for a museum tour reflecting the founding of Fort
Worth. There are many original items from the Dragoon & Infantry
Units that first established the area. Next, you will walk about 3 and ½
blocks to the Sid Richardson Museum. There you will see one of the finest
collections of western art by Charles M Russell and Frederick
Remington. This will be a self guided tour within the museum. Then you
will see two Cattle Baron Mansions. Thistle Hill (1903) and The Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House. (1899) for a glimpse into
the homes of two Texas families. This outing will require COMFORTABLE
shoes and clothing. Lunch on your own and return to the hotel should be
approximately 1:00 pm. US Mint Tour will leave at 12:45 pm from the hotel. Since you will need to go through security 30 minutes prior to the tour, you will need to leave ALL cameras, cell phones, video equipment and tape recorders at the hotel. Please refer to the brochure attached for more details. This will be a 45 minute walking tour. They also provide wheel chairs for those who may need them at the facility. At the Tour and Visitor Center you are invited to view the printing of paper currency along an enclosed walkway suspended over the production floor. Visitor will also enjoy two floors of interactive exhibits and displays showcasing the history of paper currency and the intricacies of the currency production process. The mint has a really nice gift shop that you may want to take the time to visit. They do accept credit cards and you will have access to an ATM too. Tour of Fort Worth DHQ including National Law Enforcement Communications Center will be held 1-4PM. The NARPI National Business Meeting will be held 4:30 to 5:30PM. The Banquet BBQ Buffet will start at 7PM with a cash bar opening at 6PM. |
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| Click here to view the Registration Form Click here to view Additional Points of Interest |
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| Click here to view Other Events in Fort Worth/Dallas | ||||
| Click here to view the Attendees List | ||||
7-26-2010