Invites you to 61st Annual Western Area Organized Unit Meet September 20-22, 2018 Embassy Suites 20610 44th Ave W. Lynnwood WA 98036 1
2018 Western Area Organized Unit Meet 2018 Unit Meet Officers Lady Kate Kalmbach, Grand Directress Grand Officer, PHP PO Box 82452 Kenmore, WA 98028-0452 ahmesgrand@comcast.net 425-205-3129 Lady Guyanna Young, PHP President 7501 Greenwood Ave N. #406 Seattle WA 98103 guyannayoung@comcast.net 206-817-3339 Lady Kay Bishop Vice President 3307 Grand Ave Everett WA 98201-4212 k2sealites@comcast.net 425-252-2629 Lady Kim Williams, PHP Secretary PO Box 202 Vashon WA 98070 KimWilliams37389@yahoo.com Cell# 206-218-7987 Lady Liz Seldon, PHP Treasurer 26072 SE 159th Pl Issaquah, WA 98027-8234 nilepote2k@comcast.net 425-391-7798 Table of Contents Pg 3 Ladies Registration Pg 4 Mens Registration Pg 5 Menus Pg 6 Love Letters/Clowns Class Pg 7 Hotel / Transportation Pg 8 Schedule of Events Pg 9 Fun Night, Boutique, Flowers, Pg 10 Exhibition Drills form Pg 11 Program Book Advertising Pg 12 Tour descriptions Pg 13 Vendor Contract Pg 14 Refund Request form April 15, 2018 Grand High Priestess Past Grand High Priestesses Grand Officers High Priestesses, Past High Priestesses, Officers Unit Leaders, and Members of Subordinate Courts The Units of invite you to the 61st Western Area Unit Meet September 20 to 22, 2018 at the completely renovated Embassy Suites Lynnwood. The host hotel is located at 20610 44th Ave W., Lynnwood WA 98036. (Sadly or thank goodness, it does not require a ferryboat ride from SeaTac airport) Guests can immediately begin calling in their reservations to (425) 775-2500 or (800) 727-8813 and reserving their rooms under the Code THE WAOUM - 2018 L.O.S.N.A. Book early, your credit card is not charged until check-in and cancellations are allowed up to 48 hours prior to check-in date. Please see page 7 for more hotel information. All guests need to make their reservations no later than August 31, 2018. After this date, the hotel cannot guarantee availability or provide the discounted rate. We invite you to arrive early and enjoy the tours we have planned. We have chosen some of our favorite tours and events to share the beautiful fall weather of northwest Washington. We also look forward to spending extra time with our visitors in this delightful, totally renovated hotel. The hotel is also offering a Special After-Glow option. There are no restaurants within walking distance of the hotel, so they are offering a special menu (at costs from $15-$25 per meal) and the use of the ballroom for Courts or groups that would enjoy spending time together after the Exhibition Drills. Information and sign-up will be available for each Court or group at registration. The Units of Ahmes Court are excited to welcome you to this Unit Meet. 2
Ladies Registration Form Name Court Name and Number Address City State Zip Phone # Cell # Email Title (as of 9/1/18) Western Area Organized Unit Meet PHPs - Name of your GHP Dual member of Unit Name Unit Leader Ladies Registration (Includes Saturday Lunch) Late Registration (after August 1, 2018) Friday All Member Luncheon - Taco Bar Friday Fun Night Dinner (check your choice) Chicken Breast Pork Medallions Saturday Lunch Italia Buffet @ $70.00 $ @ $95.00 $ qty @ $40.00 $ qty @ $70.00 $ Vegetable Napoleon (gf) (included in Registration) Wednesday tours: #1 Leavenworth qty @ $ 55.00 $ #2 LaConner, Tulalip Resort & Outlet Mall qty @ $ 50.00 $ Thursday tours: #3 Chihuly Gardens and Space Needle qty @ $ 80.00 $ #4 Pike Place Market qty @ $ 30.00 $ #5 Ferry ride and early-bird dinner qty @ $ 50.00 $ Latteland Love Letters in honor / memory (see page 6) qty @ $ 5.00 $ Yes Sign up for Clowns Face Painting class no charge Food Allergies TOTAL enclosed (US Funds) $ (Registration deadline August 1, 2018) Make Checks Payable to: 61st WAOUM Mail Forms and Check to: Laurie Hastings 5430 36th Ave SW, Seattle WA 98126-2826 Phone: 206-932-9527 or cell 206-900-4867 Email: lauriehastings8@gmail.com 3
Men s Registration Form Name Guest of (Lady s Name) Masonic or Shrine Title (as of Sept. 2018) Masonic Lodge or Shrine Center Address City State Zip Phone # Cell# Email: Registration (includes hospitality room, open Fri 9am-4pm) and Saturday 9am - 11am) Late Registration (after August 1, 2018) @ $40.00 $ @ $65.00 $ Friday Fun Night Dinner (check your choice) Chicken Breast Pork Medallions qty @ $70.00 $ Vegetable Napoleon (gf) Wednesday tours: #1 Leavenworth qty @ $ 55.00 $ #2 LaConner, Tulalip Resort & Outlet Mall qty @ $ 50.00 $ Thursday tours: #3 Chihuly Gardens and Space Needle qty @ $ 80.00 $ #4 Pike Place Market qty @ $ 30.00 $ #5 Ferry ride and early-bird dinner qty @ $ 50.00 $ Friday tour #6 Men s tour: Museum of Flight Latteland Love Letters in honor / memory (see page 6) qty @ $ 45.00 $ qty @ $ 5.00 $ Food Allergies TOTAL enclosed (US Funds) $ (Registration deadline August 1, 2018) Make Checks Payable to: 61st WAOUM Mail Forms and Check to: Laurie Hastings 5430 36th Ave SW, Seattle WA 98126-2826 Phone: 206-932-9527 or cell 206-900-4867 Email: lauriehastings8@gmail.com 4
Menus Friday Lunch All Member Luncheon Taco Bar: NW Garden Mix Salad w/dressing; Spanish Rice; Refried Beans; Black Bean, Jalapeno, Corn Salad; Warm Soft Flour Tortillas; Crisp Taco Shells; Soft Corn Tortillas; Lettuce; Shredded Cheese; Tomatoes; Sour Cream; Salsa; Hot Ground Beef; Hot Chicken Fajita Friday Fun Night Dinner Choice of Plated Entrée: Bone in Chicken Breast-Encapsulated in Fresh Herb Crust with Fragrant Basmati Rice Marinated Pork Medallions with a side of Sweet Potato Au Gratin Vegetable Napoleon-Fresh Vegetables, Layers of Mushroom and Creamy Ricotta Cheese on Creamy Polenta, Roma Tomatoes (Vegetarian/Gluten Free) Entrees include: Amuse Bouche Appetizer -Grape Tomato Relish on Fresh Mozzarella with Balsamic Reduction Baby Spinach Salad, w/triple Berries, Feta Cheese, Sliced Almonds & Berry Balsamic Vinagrette Assorted Rolls with Butter Family Style Mixed Dessert-Gluten Free option will be available Coffee, and Iced Tea Saturday Italia Buffet Lunch Antipasto Selections; Vegetables & Peppers; Caesar Salad; Sundried Tomato Orzo Pasta; Sauteed Herb Vegetables, Garlic Bread; Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Marsala. Gluten Free option provided to GF attendees. A Saturday dinner option: Continue the Fun and Friendship with a Pre-Order Dinner Option at the Hotel. Place your pre-ordered dinner choice with the hotel during the weekend. After drills enjoy dinner at the time you specified and without rushing to the restaurant. The menu with approximately 20 choices will be provided to you from the hotel as you check in. 5
LatteLand Love Letters $5 each Let someone know how special they are. The love note/letter will be delivered by a Barista with your message in the coffee cup wrapped as a stir stick! Written text available: Circle number of one you want to use. 1. Congratulations! You are a STAR representing our LOS Court now and in the future. 2. You are the best friend IN THE WORLD!!!!!!! 3. You are what friendship is all about!!!! 4. Proud of you for all you do in our Court and for Shriners Hospitals. 5. Print your own Message below: Please Print: Your Name Your Court Name Recipient Name Recipient Court Name and Court # Copy and use separate form for each person. Send in form/s with your Registration and Money for each recipient. Sphinx Court Clowns will do their Clown Make-Up Class Again! Change your Face! Learn technique...materials to use...etc. All materials are provided, please register so we know how many to set up for. It s free! See you Friday at 10 am 6
Western Area Organized Unit Meet Hotel Reservations: Embassy Suites Lynnwood 20610 44th Ave W. Lynnwood WA 98036 Call the hotel directly to reserve your room. 425-775-2500 or 800-727-8813 Rate for 2 room suites with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds is $159.00 plus tax. Rate for additional adults in room is $15 per person per night. Maximum of 4 in a room. Mention The WAOUM 2018 LOSNA convention for these rates. Rates include complimentary breakfast for each room guest and the evening reception with complimentary beverages and appetizers each evening. View the newly renovated rooms at www.seattlenorthlynnwood.embassysuites.com Other amenities include: Indoor pool & whirlpool; Precor fitness facility; Free parking and Complimentary shuttle service to Alderwood Mall. Book early, your credit card is not charged until check-in and cancellations are allowed up to 48 hours prior to check-in date. Reservations must be made prior to August 31, 2018. Check in time is 4pm. Check out is noon. Transportation Information: From SeaTac Airport to Embassy Suites Hotel, Lynnwood and Return It s strongly suggested that you book a round trip regardless of which service you choose. Shuttle Express 1-425-981-7000 or Shuttleexpress.com (If an AARP member or AAA member ask for your member discount) AAA Airport Services 206-271- 3761 This company will meet you right outside baggage pick-up. Mention LOS for a discount Carey Chauffeured Services 206-971- 9678 This service will meet you at baggage claim with a sign and carry your luggage for you. Mention LOS for a discount. New and possibly in time for our convention: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines will start some flights flying into Paine Field, Everett / Snohomish County Airport. This is closer to our convention hotel. 7
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday Sept 18, 3:00 pm - 5pm Registration in lobby Wednesday Sept 19 7:00 am - 8:00 am and 1:00-5:00 pm Registration in lobby 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Tour #1 Bus trip to Leavenworth 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Tour #2 Bus trip to LaConner, Tulalip Resort & Outlet Mall Thursday Sept 20 6:00 am - 9 am Breakfast (included in room cost) in Atrium 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration in lobby 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Tour #3 Chihuly Glass/Space Needle Tour 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Tour #4 Pike Place Market Tour 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Vendors in St. Helens room 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Men s Hospitality room 2:00 pm First departure for tour #5 Ferry ride and dinner 3:00 pm Second departure for tour # 5 Ferry ride and dinner 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Hotel Reception (complimentary beverages & appetizers) Friday Sept 21 6:00 am - 9 am Breakfast (included in room cost) in Atrium 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Vendors in St Helens room 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Men s Hospitality room 10:00 am - 11:00am Clowns Make-Up class 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Men s Tour & Lunch 10:30 am - 4:00 pm Registration in lobby Noon Buffet Luncheon, All members, Unit leaders, Classes. Drawing for Drills 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Practice for Drills 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Hotel Reception (complimentary beverages & appetizers) 6:30 pm -10:00 pm Social and Fun Night Dinner in Ballroom Saturday Sept 22 6:00 am - 9 am Breakfast (included in room cost) 8:30 am - 9:30 am Registration open 9:00 am - Noon Vendors in St Helens room 10:00 am -11:30 am Annual Business meeting 11:30 am Lunch Buffet (included in registration) 2:00 pm -5:00 pm Exhibition Drills and massing of colors in Atrium 5:30 pm -7:00 pm Hotel Reception (complimentary beverages & appetizers) Dinner on your own OR Pre Order option from Hotel. 8
FRIDAY NIGHT FUN NIGHT! Breeze into the Main Deck of the Ferry as your favorite characters from your most beloved Ferry Fairy Tale or Sea Creature of choice. Enjoy a boisterous and lively night of fine dining, frolic, and fun with friends in Seattle. Contests, songs, and great music with unexpected surprises!!! Boutique / Boatique Browse and $pend! Thursday Friday Saturday Hours: 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-Noon Flower Orders Stadium Flowers 425-293-0968 Mobility Assistance: Access Mobility Systems 1-800-854-4176 is just one of many companies from which you can rent devices. Please make your own arrangements as reservations are required. Neither the hotel or Western Area Organized Unit Meet are responsible for the devices. Keep in mind that with the exception of tours all events are in the one building, a 5 story hotel with 3 different elevator banks. 9
Exhibition Drills Form Deadline: postmarked by August 1, 2018 This form needs to be completed by the Unit Leader of each participating Unit including Walk-On Units. Court Name: No: City: State: Unit Name: Unit Leader: Phone#: Contact # while in Seattle/Lynnwood: Email: Check what kind of performance your Unit will be doing: Five minute performance Walk On performance Performance Needs: Music: Microphone: Stationary or Handheld Performance floor space will be 40 x 40 Music format: We request CD s have only One Track and be turned in at Friday s luncheon. CD must identify Unit Name, Court Name & Number. Information for Introductions: Name of High Priestess (Sept 2018) Name of Escort Title (If Noble) Shrine Center & Location PGHP or Grand Officer from your Court Name of Escort Title Escort needed? check if needed Mail form to: Liz Seldon 26072 SE 159th Pl Issaquah WA 98027 10
Program Book Advertising Deadline: postmarked by August 1, 2018 (Please print) Name: Address: City: State Zip Home phone Cell Phone Email Business, Organization or Court Unit Program will be printed in black and white Ad Size Quantity Cost Total Full Page 7 1/4 H x 4 1/2 W $100.00 Half page 3 1/2 H x 4 1/2 W $ 75.00 Business card 3 1/2 H x 2 1/4 W $ 50.00 Instructions for Submitting Ads Your ad should be print ready, including any photos The images need to be high resolution, press-ready and at least 300dpi. Email ad in.pdf format. Email your Ad to: guyannayoung@comcast.net Send copy of this page with check made out to: 61st WAOUM Mail to: Laurie Hastings 5430 36th Ave SW Seattle WA 98126-2826 11
Come early and enjoy some fun tours! 1. Wednesday, September 19 bus leaves 8:00 AM returns 6:00 PM Leavenworth, is a little Bavarian village in our Cascade mountains. Enjoy a beautiful trip thru the mountains enjoying the fall colors on the 2.5 hour bus trip to the village. You will be on your own to explore and shop and find lunch in one of the many Bavarian themed restaurants in town. The timing of our trip is a little early for their Octoberfest festival but that won t stop you from a fun experience and finding unique gifts, clothing and food. $55.00 per person 2. Wednesday, September 19 bus leaves 8:00 AM returns 6:00 PM This bus will go North to the small town of LaConner, an old harbor town in the middle of the areas famous tulip festival held in April each year. You will be given time to explore the art and craft museums, art galleries, unique retail shops and coffee shops. Then you proceed south to the Tulalip Resort and the outlet mall. Enjoy a late lunch in one of the many restaurants, and play a little or shop the outlet mall, which is only a short distance from the resort. $50.00 per person 3. Thursday, September 20 bus leaves 8 AM, Returns by 3 PM Chihuly Gardens and Space Needle. Tour the beautiful blown glass works of Dale Chihuly and the glass garden with a guide. Bring your camera! This is the most comprehensive collection of his work to date. Exhibits in eight galleries demonstrate how the artist pushed the boundaries of glass as an art medium in concept, execution and presentation. Next door is the Space Needle, newly renovated including a new glass floor! Lunch on own at @Seattle Center. $80.00 pp includes tickets and guide fees, not lunch. 4. Thursday, September 20 bus leaves 8 AM, Returns by 3 PM Pike Place Market Tour the market with Lady Shirley Fjoslien sharing some history of the market. You will have time to shop and enjoy the flying fish and all the arts and crafts and even see the original Starbucks. Lunch on your own at one of the many restaurants in the market. $30.00 per person 5. Thursday, September 20 two departures 2 PM and 3 PM Ferry Ride and Dinner Nile van will transport you to the Edmonds-Kingston Ferry dock for the 30 min (each way) ferry ride, returning to Edmonds for the early bird 3 course dinner at Arnies Restaurant between 4pm-6pm. $50 per person 6. Friday, September 21 Men's Museum of Flight Tour Van leaves 9:00 AM Gentlemen, we have a great day planned for you! While the ladies are at their meeting you can be visiting Seattle s Museum of Flight. Enjoy an incredible tour of the largest independent nonprofit air and space museum in the world. Your guided tour includes aircraft, spacecraft, exhibits, objects and artifacts. You can walk through the first presidential jet Air Force 1, the first super-sonic airliner the Concorde, the newest airliner in passenger service Boeing s 787 and so much more. All this followed by a hearty lunch at Nile Shrine Center and greetings from Nile s Illustrious Potentate Larry Bronner. 14 person van and driver provided by Nile, Return to Hotel by 3pm $45 per person 12
Vendor Space Contract for LOS Courts and members. Deadline is August 1, 2018 Name: Telephone : or Email Address: Cost $100 if registering before August 1, 2018. $150.00 after August 1, 2018. Bring your own display props as hotel walls are off limits. Tables are 8 feet in length. Please give general description of items you will be selling, for table placement purposes. Vendor/Exhibit Space set up Sept 19th, 1pm - 5pm Boutique hours Sept 20th & 21st, 9am-5pm, Sept 22nd, 9am to Noon Questions? contact Lorna 425-420-8097 (cell) 425-949-7151 (home) NO REFUNDS WAOUM 2018 committee will not be responsible for lost, broken, or stolen items. Make Checks payable to: 61st WAOUM Mail to: Lorna Tashiro 23830 Lake Drive W. Bothell, WA 98021 13
Refund Request Form Refund Request Deadline, Postmarked by September 1, 2018 Please print: Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Home phone: Cell phone: Email: Reason for Refund: Signature: Cancellations must be postmarked by September 1, 2018. Requests made after that date will be forfeited unless due to serious illness or death. All cancellations are subject to a $10.00 handling fee. 14