COME TO THE 2013 CONVENTION! National Convention by the - PDF document

COME TO THE 2013 CONVENTION!

National Convention by the Fredericksburg Rappahannock Chapter for Virginia Division

Representing State of Virginia • Represent over 8,000 VA members • Full Support of VA Division and other Virginia Chapters • Proud to Represent State of Virginia

Why Fredericksburg Virginia? • Convenient Location • Local Facilities to support convention • Activities • Convention Center • Conservation oriented City • Cost effective Solution for attendees

Convenient Location • Location – Between Washington and Richmond – 4 international airports within 75 miles – Amtrak Station in City – Bus Station – Convenient off I 95 – Over 8,000 members in the State and over 14,000 members within a 3 hour driving range

Local Facilities • New Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Convention Center – Full service convention center for both large (2000) to small (100) – 200 Hotel rooms under the same roof • Over 1400 Hotel Rooms in Fredericksburg – Chain Hotels – Convention options – B&B – 8 Commercial Camp Grounds • Central Park – with 180 Stores, 55 restaurants • Celebrate Virginia – Water park, weekly concerts, Wailers, Charlie Daniels, Montgomery Gentry, Blake Shelton • Fredericksburg Rappahannock Chapter Park – 125 acres, 4 ranges, large pond, nature trails – Clubhouse, 3D archery ranges – Great for Youth Convention

• 196 Sleeping Rooms • Excellent Chef – well known • Extensive Meeting Space – meets or exceeds IWLA Guidelines • 2 On-site restaurants • Business Center in Hotel • Hall to handle over 800 for meeting • Hall to handle over 400 people (8 -10) per table for food functions • Located in Central Park Shopping District • Walk to many restaurants • 2 miles to downtown historic Fredericksburg

Standard Room

Convention Center Amenities: Complimentary high-speed wireless internet in • the meeting/sleeping rooms • Close proximity to I-95 Handicap accessible • • All indoor corridors with balconies or walk-out patios In-room coffee maker • • In-room refrigerators, microwaves • Two line phones with voice and data ports Free local calls • • Free parking • Shannon’s Bar & Grille-open for breakfast, lunch and dinner • Fitness center • Jr. Olympic outdoor pool • Same day dry cleaning/laundry service • Coin operated laundry room Iron, ironing board, hair dryer • • Complimentary USA Today newspaper (M-F)

Fredericksburg Ballroom

Floor Plan

Meeting Space Specifications Meeting Flo or Sq.Ft. Dimensio Ceiling Theater Classro Confer Recepti Banqu Room ns om ence on et Presidential 1 6,544 145x46' 10'4" 600 300 - 750 500 Ballroom Washington 1 2,002 44x46' 10'4" 200 100 30 300 150 Jefferson 1 1,280 28x46' 10'4" 100 50 20 100 65 Madison 1 1,280 28x46' 10'4" 100 50 20 100 65 Monroe 1 2,002 44x46' 10'4" 200 100 30 300 150 Patrick 1 787 31x25' 9'8" 60 30 20 50 50 Henry Governor 1 432 18x24' 9'3" 23 18 20 30 30 Commonwe 2 454 24x20' 8'2" 40 20 20 40 - alth* Patio 1 2,400 60x40' 15'0" 185 95 30 160 120 Fredericksb urg 3 2,761 79x35' 13'8" 300 130 20 300 165 Ballroom Boardroom 3 450 26x18' 10'10" - - 10 - - * Suite 365* 3 525 22x29' 10'10" 30 - 12 40 - * Not shown on floorplan.

Central Park • Over 50 Restaurants, and 150 Stores and Shops • 22 Movie Screens • Big Box Stores, Spotsylvania Town Center

Activities • Historic Downtown, Gardens • Spotsylvania Chancellor Battlefields • Lake Anna, Rappahannock River, Motts Run – Excellent Fishing, Boating, Canoe, Tours • Kings Dominion • River Cruise “Paddle Boat Dinner Cruise” • Trolley Tours, Ghost Tours, Historic Tours • Museums, George Washington Home, James Madison’s home • World Class Golf • Riverside Dinner Theater – Plays • I WLA Chapter Park Grounds • Day Trips – Washington, Charlottesville, Quantico (National Marine Corp Museum)

Fredericksburg Trolley Tours

Lake Anna • Lake Anna is the second largest fresh-water inland lake in Virginia, with over 250 miles of shoreline and some 13,000 surface acres of water. Lake Anna has become Central Virginia's premier choice for water sports and fishing. • Anglers fish for over 30 species of fish including large mouth bass, striped bass, walleye, catfish, crappie, bluegill and white and yellow perch.

Rappahannock River • Canoeing or Tubing on the Rappahannock River is a fantastic way to enjoy the river and cool off from the hot days of summer. This would be a great youth convention activity • Fishing on the River has never been better • Very Close to the Central Park and the Convention Center

• 123 acres including large lake, 4 ranges, 3D archery, campsites, picnic pavilions, clubhouse • Located near Chancellor Battlegrounds • Hosts over 1500 Boy Scouts each year • Excellent location for Youth Convention

Challenging Golf in Close Proximity • Augustine Golf Club • Cameron Hills Golf Links • Cannon Ridge Golf Club • Lee’s Hill Golf Club • Meadows Farms Golf Club • Old Hickory Golf Club • The Gauntlet Golf Club • Fawn Lake Golf Club One Point of Contact for Tournaments & Outings with Genesis Golf Trips. Visit www.GolfFred.com

Why Fredericksburg? • Large number of guests can drive • Hotel costs reasonable • Multiple Camping Options – Commercial and I WLA • Competitive Airlines – discount • Trains – Both Amtrak and VRE • Confident of a competitive total solution

Fredericksburg Department of Tourism Services • Provide a travel counselor Save the Date Postcard • for a hospitality suite or • Provide organization with hospitality desk attendee packets to • Arrange pre-convention include information on and post-convention meetings dining, shopping, and local • Assist with planning of: attractions – Events at Non- • Provide a list of local Traditional Venues vendors of services and – Spouse/Sightseeing suppliers Programs • Obtain price quotes based – Themed Events on meeting planner’s – Entertainment specifications – Ground Transportation • Welcome letter from – Day Trips Mayor – Dine Around Provide a DVD on • – Tour Guide Services Fredericksburg – Tour Options • Provide editorial copy for inclusion in promotional materials

Top 10 Reasons for IWLA to Meet in Fredericksburg, VA • Convenient Location for Many IWLA Members! • Tailored sightseeing tours covering George Washington, Civil War history or Arts and Architecture and much much more! • 350 original 18 th and 19th century buildings with a 40 block National Historic District. • Over 100 antique shops and boutiques in Old Town Fredericksburg. • More than 140 restaurants in the City to accommodate every taste. • 7,000 acres of hallowed ground fought over during the Civil War. • Central Park Shopping District • Numerous Historical Attractions • Championship Golf Courses • Close to Washington D.C.

Corporate Sponsorship BASS PRO SHOP Remember that July is Elk Conservation Month!

Thank you! From the Fredericksburg Rappahannock Chapter and the Virginia Division