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2012 Mason-Dixon Conference
Hosted by Brunswick Aerie/Auxiliary #1136
401 N Central Avenue Brunswick, MD 21716 301-834-6390
We are looking forward to another exciting year for the Mason Dixon Conference.
This year’s guests of honor are GWP elect Ron Stine from Cadiz Aerie #2162, Cadiz Ohio, and GMP elect Sally Villalva from Steel City Auxiliary #3376, Steel City, Colorado. The dates are Friday March 30 & Saturday March 31, 2012.
Over the course of this year, the Mason-Dixon conference officers and State representatives have had 2 successful set-up meetings with the Host Aerie. Chairman Robbie reviewed the contract with the host Aerie and all is in order for said conference.
Many of us will arrive on Thursday evening to set up the room and be ready for our event when the doors open Friday morning at 9:00 AM.
Thursday Evening from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. AYCE Spaghetti dinner, Salad – garlic bread - $3.00 at the Aerie
Friday Night is ‘Fried or Baked Fish’ and a ‘Chicken Fry’.
There is no registration fee, be sure you bring proof of paid up to date membership receipt. When you register you will be given a nametag. The LEFT Side door will be used for entry. A sign will be placed so everyone will know where to enter.
There will be food available the entire weekend, with specials and limited menu as well as a Breakfast Buffet on Saturday morning.
As in the past on these two days, we raffle, play tip jars and run multiple money games. In doing so we do what we Eagles do best ‘having fun’ and promoting our motto, People Helping People’. As always we need to work on DONATIONS!!! Any Aerie/Auxiliary or any individual wishing to donate items to raffle, please get in touch with your state representatives or contact me, Maryon Phillips, 304-738-3667. Any checks that are donated please make them payable to the ‘Mason-Dixon Conference’. At the end of the conference we will in turn write our incoming GP’s a check to them. We need items to donate for our auctions!
On Saturday Morning we break for a short meeting to conduct business. At this time we elect new officers and State representatives and set plans for next years’ conference. We need letters from each interested Aerie that would consider to host next years’ conference.
Each year we also pay tribute to our deceased Eagle brothers & sisters with a Memorial Service that the Host Aerie will conduct.
The banquet takes place on Saturday night; the cost is $15.00 per person. Please make your reservations early so the Host Aerie will know exactly how much food to prepare. Anyone with food allergies will be accommodated with replacements. Be sure you contact Sharon Carey at 301-834-9264 in a timely fashion. Cut off date to reserve tickets is March 23, 2012.
Banquet Menu
Roast Beef, Turkey & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Blend (Cauliflower, Broccoli, Carrots) Cranberry Sauce, Rolls & Butter – Coffee & Tea.
There will be entertainment both Friday and Saturday nights. All dress is casual. For your convenience and safety Brunswick Aerie is providing a Shuttle service. They will be taking you back and forth from Motel/ RV Park to the Aerie Home. A sigh-up sheet will be at the registration table and you must sigh in to make them aware where you are staying.
Brunswick Aerie #1136 is located in Brunswick, MD, Frederick County, which has very strict liquor laws and as previous - NO LIQUOR is to be brought on to premises. If you wish to raffle liquor or wine baskets, please do not add the liquor. Use your own judgment on how to handle this with the winner.
There is an ATM on Aerie premises…NO checks will be cashed. Please be prepared
BRING CASH!
NOTE** Let’s not forget the “PENNIES FROM HEAVEN”. Bring in your change or bills… when the time comes – throw it out on the floor... Let us all watch as our Grand Worthy President elect Ron and Grand Madam President elect Sally “clean up” the Aerie floor! Remember, the money collected from “Pennies from Heaven”, go to our Grand Worthy President – Elect’s charity of choice. Let’s help their charities got off on a great start.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible again this year. Let’s show Ron and Sally what this Mason Dixon is all about.
Robbie Wilson, Chairman
Maryon Phillips, Secretary
If You Require A Special Dietary Meal and order your Banquet tickets, Please Call Sharon Carey – 301-834-9264
Cut Off Date March 23, 2012
HOTELS FOR MASON DIXON CONFERENCE
ECONOLODGE (Formerly Comfort Inn)
30 Rooms reserved - 304-535-6391
$88.00 per night plus tax
25 Union St. Harper’s Ferry, WV 25425
(cut off date March 1, 2012)
QUALITY HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
30 Rooms reserved –304-535-6302
$95.00 per night plus tax
4328 William L Wilson Freeway
Harper’s Ferry, WV 25425
(cut off date March 1, 2012)
GREEN COUNTRY INN
10 Rooms reserved – 301-834-9151
$39.99 per night plus tax
620 Souder RD.
Brunswick, MD 21716
(cut off date March 1, 2012)
BEST WESTERN HISTORIC FREDERICK
30 Rooms reserved – 301-695-6200
$85.00 per night plus tax
420 Prospect Blvd.
Frederick, MD 21701
(cut off date March 1, 2012)
MAKE SURE YOU MENTION YOU ARE WITH THE BRUNSWICK EAGLES
THE KOA IN HARPER’S FERRY HAS A WEBSITE AT
http://koa.com/campgrounds/harpers-ferry
THE WEBSITE LISTS TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND INFORMATION CONCERNING RATES. THIS CAMPGROUND IS OPEN YEAR ROUND.
IF YOU HAVE ANY PICTURES FROM LAST YEARS CONFERENCE IN CARLISLE PA PLEASE BRING THEM TO US. WE NOW HAVE A HISTORIAN (JEAN OLIVER) THAT WILL MAKE SURE WE HAVE AN UPDATED PHOTO ALBUM.
SEE YOU ALL IN BRUNSWICK ON MARCH 30 AND 31, 2012.
Robbie Wilson, Chairman
Maryon Phillips, Secretary