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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.)

 Hotel:     MARRIOTT NORFOLK WATERSIDE

          235 EAST MAIN STREET

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23510

            PHONE: 757-627-4200

 

 RESERVATIONS:

All reservations must be made individually through the Hotel’s reservation department by calling 800-874-0264.   Group name:  KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

 RATES:Our negotiated rate is $125 per night per  double or single room

(Plus Norfolk City Tax 8%, and a Virginia State Tax or 5% and a $1.00 bed tax per room per night)

 

 CUT OFF DATE:

All reservations must be made by July 6, 2008.

 

 The above rate has been contracted for 8/06/08 – 8/14/08

 

 Those flying in should use Norfolk Regional Airport (approximately $20 cab ride from hotel)

 

 The Convention Committee plans to offer free shuttle service to the hotel to those flying in on Friday or Saturday.  This can only be offered on incoming flights.

 

 For additional information contact Convention Chairman Wayne Joyner

757-424-7123

Waynej1704@aol.com

 

 

2008 Supreme Convention in Norfolk

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PLANNED EXCURSIONS

Sat, August 9, 2008 - 8:30 am TO 4:30 PM

 

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG OVERVIEW & WINERY TOUR/TASTING

 

      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 1/2 hour leisurely walking tour through the restored area of this lovely colonial capital city (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 will be included in a Colonial Tavern for your group.

      Next, enjoy a tour of the Williamsburg Winery, an 18th 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.

 

PACKAGE PRICE: $55 per person. LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

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