2006 Asheville / Mount Mitchell NC Registration
Form
Deadline July 15, 2006!!!
After this date late registration fee applies.
Please supply Name and Current Highpoint Count for each person registering. Use
additional sheet for more names if necessary. See y’all there!!!
The Convention Fee is “All Inclusive”. You must be registered for the Convention
to be eligible for Club Events at the Blue Ridge CC and to enter Taylor Ranch
Property!
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“2006 NC Konvention T-shirts” are for paid-registered guests only.
Sizes available: Child: XS, S, M, L - Adult: S, M. L, XL, 2XL.
- Convention Fee
$60 for each Adult
$60 x ______ =
$_______.____
- Children (Ages 4-12)
$30 for each Child
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(“Kid’s Meal” Including All Beef Hotdog, Thick Chips, Cookies, Soft Drinks and Marshmallow Roast
at Taylor Ranch later that evening.)
- Children (3 & Under)
$5 for each Child
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Please make your check payable to "Highpointer Club Convention 2006"
and mail, along with this 2 page form, by 15 July 2006 to:
Jean Trousdale, 1416 Aladdin St, Norman OK 73072-6039
email: jtrousdale@cox.net
Phone: (405) 329-6189
Schedule for Non-Convention Activities (TBA) (Wednesday – Friday)
*** Wednesday and Thursday, August 2nd & 3rd: Hikes and Waterfalls – Walking
tour downtown, a night on the town ,visit historic Grove Park Inn, Mountain Biking,
Rafting, Scenic tour to Mt. Pisgah via the Blue Ridge Parkway or Visit Hot Springs, NC
on the Appalachian Trail. Visit many of the Waterfalls in the area.
*** Friday, August 4th: Craft Shows - On this weekend there are several activities in
Asheville. The Biltmore Village is having their annual craft fair and the Asheville Civic
Center is also having their annual craft fair, Mast General Store on Biltmore Avenue and
enjoy downtown. Group visit to the North Carolina Arboretum, Folk Art Center (Blue
Ridge Parkway milepost 382 from US 70)
NC 2006 Convention Activities
*** On-Site Check-In Fri Aug 4th (High Noon) Blue Ridge Conference Center (Super
8) will host Check-in and the Highpointers Merc from noon Friday through 2pm
Saturday. The Merc will move to Taylor Ranch for the Banquet Saturday evening.
*** Burger’s & Dawg’s, Fri Eve Aug 4th: (5-7pm) Get-together Social at Blue Ridge
Conference Center (Super 8). Included in Convention Fee, featuring hamburgers (veggie
burgers), hot dogs, all the trimmings, soft drinks and dessert. A donation keg is also in
the works. Located along the Swannanoa River located just behind our host site. Mix
and mingle and let the kids run free. Not far from the host campground either. Don’t
forget your lawn chairs!!!
Number attending Friday: Adult _____ Child (12-4) ____ Child (Under 4) _____
Please fill in the spaces so that we may plan ahead.
*** Gathering at the Blue Ridge CC for Mt. Mitchell (TBA) – Sat Aug 5th: (9am)
You’re on your own for breakfast and making travel arrangements to, and from, Mt
Mitchell, however, sign up sheets will be posted on Friday and Saturday morning at The
Blue Ridge CC (Super 8) to facilitate car-pooling since there is much to do this day..
The park has many hiking trails of varying lengths. An excellent exhibit hall, gift shop,
picnic area and concession stand where they serve excellent hot chocolate. It is a short
walk to the high point at 6,684 feet. On the return trip there are scenic overlooks. Gas is
NOT available along the way!
*** 2006 NC Konvention Banquet - Sat, Aug 5th: (6–10pm w/ Social Hour at 5 pm
Sharp!) At Taylor Ranch. - Country Style Ribs, Grilled Chicken, Corn-on-the-Cob,
Ranch Style Beans, Coleslaw, Rolls, butter and Assorted Homemade Deserts. Cash bar.
Our guest speaker, Stuart Smith will begin his presentation at approximately 8:30 pm.
NC 2006 Area Information and Attractions
How to get there: Asheville is located at the junction of I-40 and I-26 with the I-240
connector through downtown. I-26 is also shown on maps as US 23 from I-81 at Johnson
City, TN. The Blue Ridge Parkway has four accesses in the Asheville area. The
Asheville Airport is 14 miles south of downtown off I-26. The Greenville-Spartanburg
Airport (South Carolina) is about 70 miles from Asheville. Free maps of the Asheville
area are available at the Asheville Chamber of Commerce (I-240 Exit 4C), the Blue
Ridge Conference Center (Super 8) and most motels.
Downtown Asheville: Park at one of the three parking decks. Get your area map and
start walking. The Grove Arcade, built in the 1920s, is a good place to start. Then head
to the other side of the city to the City Center Plaza, with plenty to see in between. Spend
a “Night on the Town” with plenty of action, places to eat and live entertainment. (A
favorite of locals is Jack of the Wood Tavern, an English-themed brew pub and features
live music.)
Biltmore Estate: This estate is a 250 room chateau built by George Vanderbilt more
than a century ago. There are 250 acres of gardens to enjoy, as well as a winery, shops
and restaurants. The cost is $35 per person if you tell them you are a Highpointer.
Grove Park Inn: Your visit is not complete without a visit to the world famous inn, built
with massive boulders in 1913. While there, ask for directions to see the photograph
display of the construction.
North Carolina Arboretum: (Friday, August 4) Located in the Pisgah National
Forest, there are over 400 acres of forest and 50 acres of gardens with easy hiking trails.
A new attraction is the Bonsai Exhibit Hall. Bring something to eat or visit the lunch
area where soup and sandwiches are served. Meet at the Blue Ridge Conference Center
at 9:00 where you can share a ride. The entrance fee is $6 per car. Meet at the visitor’s
center where we will have leaders to take you on some of the great hikes or get a map at
the visitor’s center and plan your own tour of the Arboretum. A MUST SEE, SAY OUR
LOCALS!
Driving Tour on the Blue Ridge from the French Broad River, South to Mt. Pisgah:
The Mt. Pisgah Trail is a steep climb to the top of the 5,271 foot mountain with 360
degree views. Access it from the Mt. Pisgah parking area at milepost 407.6. The trail
begins at the far end of the parking area. You may want to stop at the Pisgah Inn
Restaurant about 1 mile further south. They serve excellent food. If you have time you
may want to continue south to route 276 and take a left down through the Pisgah Forest
to the Cradle of Forestry. This was the first forestry school in America. They have an
excellent exhibit hall and museum as well as an outdoor exhibit. Down the road is the
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and the Fish Hatchery. Continue to route 280 and
turn left. You will pass the Asheville Airport just before you get to I-26. Take I-26W to
I-40E or I-240 and you have completed a very scenic loop. More information will be at
the Conference Center (Super 8) to help you plan.
Accommodations
*** Lodging: (Host Site)
Super 8 and Blue Ridge Conference Center - 1329 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: 828-298-7952 Fax: 828-298-4447 E-mail: sleep@super8asheville.com
This recently renovated property features a large heated pool, play ground, fitness center,
high speed internet and is home to the Blue Ridge Conference Center conveniently
located on Interstate 40 at exit 55, just east of Asheville. Just 1.5 mi from the Blue Ridge
Parkway and the Folk Art Center. Pet rooms are available. There are restaurants nearby.
We have 50 rooms blocked off at a “First come, first served” rate of $79.89 (w/ tax and
breakfast included). These rates apply to early arrivals and late departures. If more
rooms are needed, than the original 50 rooms blocked, the same rates will apply as long
as they have rooms available and for a limited time only. These rooms will not be
available long at these rates!!!
August is a high demand month in the Asheville area and rooms need to be booked
as soon as possible. Rooms may be canceled, with no penalty, 48 hours in advance
of check-in. The Convention Fee is “All Inclusive”. You must register for the
Convention to be eligible for the Club Events at the Blue Ridge Conference Center
and to enter Taylor Ranch property. Lodging is up to you.
*** Camping: (Host Site)
Ashville East KOA - Located 5.5 miles east of the Blue Ridge Conference Center
(Super 8) and 6.5 miles east of the Folk Art Center on US Hwy 70 near Swannanoa NC.
Cabin’s also available. 10% Discount for Highpointers!!!
2708 Hwy 70, Swannanoa NC 28778 Reservations: (800) 562-5907
Information: (828) 686-3121 Fax: (704) 686-7758 Email: akoaeast@bellsouth.net
Web site: www.koa.com/where/nc/33116/index.htm
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More detailed information will be available at www.highpointers.org, the
newsletter, the Blue Ridge Conference Center and the KOA Campground.
The Convention Fee is “All Inclusive”. You must register for the
Convention to be eligible for the Club Events at the BRCC and to enter
Taylor Ranch property.
*** Misc. Lodging:
Comfort Inn River Ridge - 800 Fairview Road, Asheville NC 28803
Phone: 828-298-9141 Toll Free: 800-836-6732 E-mail: cirrsales@aol.com
Web site: www.comfortinnriverridge.com
Day’s Inn: Biltmore East – 1435 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: 866-949-9914
Hampton Inn Tunnel Road - 204 Tunnel Road, Asheville NC 28805
Phone: 828-255-9220 Toll Free: 800-426-7866 Fax: 828-254-4303
E-mail: sales@ashevillehamptoninns.com Web site: www.ashevillehamptoninns.com
Holiday Inn Biltmore at Blue Ridge Parkway - 1450 Tunnel Rd, Asheville NC 28805
Phone: 828-298-5611 Email: hieast@ioa.com Web:www.biltmorehotels.com
Howard Johnson Inn Biltmore - 190 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville NC 28803
Phone: 828-274-2300 Toll Free: 800-446-4656 Web site: www.biltmorehojo.com
Quality Inn & Suites Biltmore East - 1430 Tunnel Road, Asheville NC 28805
Phone: 828-298-5519 Toll Free: 800-424-6423 E-mail: gm.nc179@choicehotels.com
Web site: www.qualityinnbiltmore.com/
Sleep Inn Biltmore - 117 Hendersonville Road, Asheville NC 28803
Phone: 828-277-1800 Web site: www.biltmoreinns.com
SpringHill Suites by Marriott - 2 Buckstone Place, Asheville NC 28805
Phone: 828-253-4666 Fax: 828-253-6180 E-mail: shsasheville@mckibbonhotels.com
Web site: www.springhillsuites.com/AVLSH
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa - 290 Macon Avenue Asheville NC 28804
Phone: 828-252-2711 Toll Free: 800-438-5800 Fax: 828-253-7053
E-mail: info@groveparkinn.com Web site: www.groveparkinn.com
*** Camping:
Asheville Bear Creek RV Park & Campground - 81 S Bear Creek Rd., Asheville, NC
28806 Phone: 828-253-0798 Toll Free: 800-833-0798 Fax: 828-232-1899
E-mail: hbbercreek@bellsouth.net Web site: www.ashevillebearcreek.com