Updates on JBS 50th Anniversary Celebration—October 2-5, 2008
Tickets and hotel rooms continue to sell quickly! Call today to order tickets and book hotel rooms.
The Best Western Bridgewood Resort Hotel, where the anniversary is taking place, is now sold out of rooms. We have made arrangements with nearby hotels to block sets of rooms. You are highly encouraged to contact these hotels and book your rooms now:
Best Western-Appleton, 800-482-3879 www.midwayhotels.com/appleton [1]
Comfort Suites-Appleton, 920-730-3800, http://tinyurl.com/5m7ftq [2]
Country Inn & Suites-Appleton, 920-830-3240, www.countryinns.com/appletonwi [3]
Holiday Inn Neenah Riverwalk, 920-725-6348, www.hineenah.com [4]
LaQuinta Inn-Appleton, 920-734-6070
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Ron Paul
Come hear the message of freedom that Representative Ron Paul (R-Texas) has been spreading like wildfire across America. His keynote address will be on Saturday night at the Council Dinner, Oct. 4. Be sure to purchase your tickets now!
Dr. Paul will also be signing his new book, “The Revolution: A Manifesto” Saturday afternoon. Don’t miss your chance to meet this popular Congressman and best selling author. He will also sign “A Foreign Policy of Freedom.” Both books will be available for sale at the event. Quantities are limited, so come early!
Another great Constitutionalist, Reverend Chuck Baldwin will speak on Friday night, Oct. 3, right after the traditional Wisconsin fish boil. He has recently accepted the Presidential nomination of the Constitution Party.
Educational Sessions
Our celebration is taking on a life of its own. Nearly 70 time slots are now filled with educational sessions. Sessions will run concurrently and often, so you have ample opportunity to attend sessions of your liking. Some examples include:
Hid Welch, son of founder Robert Welch—Growing Up With Dad
Aaron Zelman, Jews for Preservation of Firearms Ownership—Innocents Betrayed
Larry Pratt, Gun Owners of America—Never Give Up!
Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, BOND—Civil Rights
William Jasper, The New American—Terrorism
Dennis Behreandt, The New American—Global Warming & the Energy Crisis
Rev. Steven Craft, Christian Citizenship Ministries—Freedom & Morality
Oklahoma State Senator Randy Brogdon—Panel Discussion
Arizona State Senator Karen Johnson—Panel Discussion
Utah State Representative Stephen Sandstrom—Panel Discussion
Dr. Steven Bonta of Penn State University—The Education of Robert Welch
And so much more!
Events
In addition to Ron Paul’s book signing, these authors will be signing their books or DVDs as well:
John McManus
John Wheeler
Larry Pratt
Sam Blumenfeld
William Jasper
Lance Hurley
Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson
Dr. Steve Bonta
Rev. Steven Craft
Aaron Zelman
Youth Activities
We’ve invited the Freedom Generation staff to attend the event and offered room for their related youth activities:
Thursday—volleyball games
Friday—mini golf
Friday evening—campfire with S’mores
Saturday—scavenger hunt and pool party
Teens are encouraged to participate.
Shuttles/Car Rentals
Flying in? JBS has rented a small fleet of passenger vans to shuttle attendees between the Bridgewood and neighboring hotels, as well as Headquarters. Each hotel has a shuttle that can pick you up from the airport and drop you off when flying out. Taxis are also available.
If you’re interested in renting a car, we have secured reasonable rates through National Car Rental (920-739-6421). Mention The John Birch Society and let them know if you’re flying into the Appleton or Green Bay airports.
Sunday Activities
A golf outing at the Bridgewood is in the planning stages for Sunday. This event is being organized by Jeff LeClaire of the JBS staff. Contact him if you’re interested: 920-225-5620.
Advertising Space
An event booklet is now being prepared to give to all attendees that will offer a schedule of events, a map of area attractions and shuttle schedules. Advertising space is available. The deadline for entry is May 30, 2008. Please call Julie DuFrane at 920-749-3780 to discuss.
Check the Bulletin and this web page for future updates. All times and events are subject to change.
Tickets
Tickets are being sold for each of the meals. The first meal is on Friday for the Italian Lunch Buffet. Tickets are $15.00. The Friday Dinner Fish Boil is $25.00 and promises to be a spectacular event with an outdoor boil-over planned over an open fire. Bring your cameras if you haven’t experienced this timeless Wisconsin tradition. On Saturday, there will be a Hot Sandwich Lunch Buffet for $15.00, and the Council Dinner that evening is $65.00 per person. Order all four meal tickets before May 31st and receive an early bird discount, saving $20.00. Call 920-749-3780 or order online [5].
