87th Annual Does Convention June 21 - 25 2009, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Hosted by Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Drove No. 259 Headquarters will be the Renaissance Hotel. Overflow hotel will be the Sheraton. Click Here for the PDF version of the 2009 Convention Registration Form. Convention Tours - Activties OKLAHOMA CITY “OLD & NEW” This tour is being offered on two dates: FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $55.00 per person More than one hundred years after the historic Land Run on April 22, 1889, Oklahoma City has grown to a thriving metropolis with a population of more than a million. This chartered tour will take you through Stockyards City where you’ll see the world's largest working stockyards, then on to downtown and Bricktown for more history. One of the highlights is a guided outdoor tour of the world renowned Oklahoma City National Memorial dedicated to the victims and survivors of the 1995 Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing and featuring the Field of Chairs, Reflection Pool and Survivor Tree. You will also see the historic churches, some of which were devastated by the Murrah Building bombing. This is an excellent photo opportunity! Next you’ll see the Land Rush Monument in progress. When completed, it will be the largest sculpture in the world with 46 pieces, depicting the Land Run of 1889 that settled the Unassigned Lands. This is another great photo opportunity! The tour takes you to the Heritage Hills area that has historic homes of the early day cotton, oil and banking barons and the city’s first grandiose mansion. Also on this tour is the Oklahoma State Capitol. “The Guardian”, a sculpture of a Native American, crowns the nearly new dome. For 95 years Oklahoma’s Capitol was one of very few state capitols without a dome! Enjoy a complimentary lunch at Dining on Persimmon Hill. Following your lunch break, you no doubt will enjoy a guided tour of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. And a shopping experience awaits you there! DOES’ Chartered Tour: $55 per person Minimum Passengers: 35 OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM TOUR SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009 – 9:30 a.m. to NOON $30.00 per person This exclusive tour takes you on the outdoor, guided tour of the world renown Oklahoma City National Memorial, dedicated to the victims and survivors of the 1995 Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing and on a self-guided audio/visual tour of the indoor museum where you will view several displays of the actual bombing and view the many personal and public artifacts reverently preserved and displayed. Following these outdoor and indoor tours, you will be driven by the many historic churches that border the Memorial, some of which were devastated by the bombing. DOES’ Chartered Tour: $30 per person Minimum Passengers: 30 ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER!! FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2009 – 6:30 p.m. $45.00 per person* Cruise the Oklahoma River – Oklahoma City’s newest attraction! Embark upon a unique experience you simply won’t find anywhere in the Heartland of America! The Oklahoma River cruises offer the awesome sights along the beautiful Oklahoma River. Before the river was dammed in the downtown area, it had just a trickle of flowing water and had to be mowed!!! Yes, the river was actually mowed for years!!! Board the air-conditioned, chartered party boat at 6:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Boathouse located at the beautiful Regatta Park Landing, a short distance from the Bricktown entertainment district. Imagine yourself being at the Panama Canal when the Captain navigates the lock at one of the three dams on the river! During this one and one-half hour cruise, you can enjoy the music, hors’doeuvres and a cash bar while relaxing in the cabin or walking out on the deck to take in the panoramic view of the skyline of beautiful downtown Oklahoma City – Heartland of America! Once back on shore, there are several excellent restaurants in Bricktown for your dining pleasure. See the Concierge at the hotel to assist you with dinner reservations. Charter Cruise - $45 per person* Limited Seating: 35 passangers *Chartered transportation included to and from the Renaissance Hotel to Regatta Park. A LAS VEGAS EXPERIENCE IN OKLAHOMA!! SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009 – 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $10.00 per person Just imagine gambling at a casino double the size of Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas!!! Riverwind Casino is the largest casino in Oklahoma and offers the latest and newest games for your enjoyment. We have arranged for you to get to know those “one-armed bandits” and table games at this beautiful and spacious casino. Take a break from gambling to enjoy a complimentary “All-you-can-eat” buffet that will surely satisfy your hearty appetites! Depart the Renaissance Hotel at 9:30 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. A $10 reservation will get you a “Boarding Pass” Minimum Passengers: 55   Convention Hotels and Accommodations Sheraton - Oklahoma City Please feel free to contact the Sheraton Oklahoma City Hotel with any questions, to inquire about specials, or to plan your next event. Phone: (405) 235-2780 Sales Fax: (405) 272-0369 Guest Fax: (405) 232-8752 Executive Staff: General Manager ~ Matthew Cowden Director of Sales & Marketing ~ Pamela Stoy Director of Finance ~ Donna Snyder Address: 1 N Broadway Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Convention Transportation / Shuttle - Taxi Services Airport Express Shuttle Service Click Image for PDF Flier and Coupon The affordable alternative to expensive taxicab fares One-way rates between the Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City and Downtown area hotels. 1 Passenger aboard $ 19.00 2 Passengers aboard $ 11.00 each 3 or more Passengers aboard $ 8.00 each From the Airport: No reservations required look for the bright blue vans located in front of the lower level baggage claim in the transportation plaza we leave the airport every 8 minutes To the Airport: Advance reservations requested by calling: Office 405-681-3311 Toll free 1-877-688-3311 www.taxivan.com Cash or credit cards accepted in the van. 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