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Itinerary
Please note: this itinerary is subject to change.
Saturday, June 20: Pre-convention events-
Bus trip to the Hotel Del Coronado (TBA) and evening baseball game at Petco Park if the San Diego Padres have a home game. This event is TBD, pending the release of the MLB schedule later this year.
Sunday, June 21: Convention events-
Registration, Presentation #1, Presentation #2 , Welcome Mixer with hors d'ouvres, cash bar, Parade Of Tents, Dealer's Emporium, cinema.
Monday, June 22: Convention events-
Registration 9-10am, road trip by bus to Historic Old Town San Diego & the USS Midway Air Craft Carrier Museum, dinner cruise on the San Diego Bay by City Experiences from 6-10pm featuring the films: Saps At Sea, Sailors Beware & Men O' War.
Note: for those who opt out of the day bus trip- the film room will be open for screenings from 10am-12 noon with a lunch break, then resume film screenings until 4:30pm. A bus will be scheduled to transport everyone to the port for the dinner cruise at 5pm.
Tuesday, June 23: Convention events-
Registration, Dealer's Emporium in the morning, cinema in the morning, pee-wee contest & golf putt, puzzle of Me & My Pal, Author's Session #1, plated group luncheon, Dealer's Emporium in the afternoon, Author's Session #2, presentation with:
Film Historian, Marc Wanamaker: Lot Of Fun- A History of Hal Roach Studios, then cash bar, and a special theatrical show.
Wednesday, June 24: Convention events-
Grand Council meeting, trivia contest, Dealer's Emporium Last Chance, cinema, Presentation #1, Presentation #2, cash bar, Formal Banquet hosted by the Way Out West Tent Oasis #5, vintage music by Dean Mora & his Orchestra, and some special surprises...
Thursday, June 25: Convention events-
Farewell Breakfast Buffet starting at 9am, meeting & the Passing of The Pineapple, Awards Presentation, goodbyes...
Thursday, June 25: Post Convention events-
Bus trip to the world-famous San Diego Zoo (TBA)
Friday, June 26- Possible post-convention event (TBD)
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