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Good morning all:<br><br>
Cheryl Echevarria, President of the Travel and Tourism Division.<br><br>
I have made arrangements for some time, and is indicated in the Braille
Monitor, that there is shuttle service available at Love Field and
Dallas/Fort Worth Airports, you need to make reservations so that you can
get to the Hilton Anatole for our national convention.<br><br>
Also, I have arranged with the Texas Affiliate Tours and Shows of the
Dallas area. I need people making payments to these events no later
than May 15, 2012<br><br>
The Tours are as follows: I need head counts by May 15th, and half the
amount due, either by check or by PayPal is being offered, please hurry
you are running of out time to register. <br><br>
<div align="center"><b>Tour a slice of Texas: <br><br>
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Choose from one of the following three tours to have a uniquely Texas
experience!<br><br>
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Dallas Highlights Tour<br><br>
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Join your tour guide, board your motorcoach...off to enjoy the top sights
and attractions of Dallas’ Downtown, Uptown and Highland Park on this
exciting city tour! Visit Dealey Plaza in the West End Historic District,
birthplace of Dallas and site of the tragic JFK assassination. See
the world famous Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, which is dedicated
to the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Visit
the Grassy Knoll where bystanders heard gunshots and learn little known
details of that fateful day.<br><br>
At the
Old Red Courthouse hear about the colorful history of Dallas from the
1800’s to present…stop by John Neely Bryan’s Cabin and the Kennedy
Memorial. Visit spectacular Pioneer Plaza, a downtown public park,
which commemorates a cattle drive of larger-than-life Texas Longhorns and
hear stories about Texas cowboys and western cattle drives!<br><br>
Next,
enjoy an introduction to the Dallas Arts District, a rare jewel that is
the centerpiece of our cultural life and home to some of the finest
architecture in the world. Learn about the acclaimed, globally
significant Nasher Sculpture Center and the serene beauty of the Crow
Collection of Asian Art. See the stunning, state-of-the-art
Winspear Opera House and the innovative design of the Wyly Theatre.
Step inside the world-class Meyerson Symphony Center, home to the Dallas
Symphony Orchestra, to learn about its legendary sound and world renowned
architect, I.M. Pei. Visit the historic, Victorian Gothic
jewel, the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of the Guadalupe to see it's
exquisite European stained glass windows. Learn about the Belo
Mansion’s ties to the infamous gangsters, Bonnie and Clyde.<br><br>
Tour
scenic Turtle Creek; learning about the native American Indians who once
called this area home; to the exclusive enclave of Highland Park, passing
by its beautiful mansions, parks, outdoor sculpture, and upscale shopping
and dining in Highland Park Village. Finish your tour in the
Victory Park neighborhood; home to Dallas' Mavs (NBA) and Dallas Stars
(NHL)...and filled with options for sophisticated dining, entertainment
and nightlife!<br><br>
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<div align="center"><u>Scheduled Tour<br><br>
</u>Friday, July 6, 2012<br><br>
9:00am - 12:00pm<br><br>
$45 per person<br><br>
*Min. 20 persons for tour to commence<br><br>
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Fort Worth Highlights Tour<br>
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“Where The West Begins.” Indians. Cattle. Railroads. Oil. The
History of Fort Worth reads like the history of the American West.
Your tour guide will introduce you to downtown’s dazzling Sundance
Square, a historically rich area, full of attractions and a beautiful
setting for dining, theatre and exciting nightlife entertainment.
Walk the Heritage Trail for fascinating western history….hear tall tales
about the Chisholm Trail and the famous outlaws, Butch Cassidy and the
Sundance Kid. See the Fort Worth Water Gardens, the Bass
Performance Hall, one of the world’s finest concert and performance
halls. Learn about Hell’s Half Acre where saloons, gambling
parlors, shooting halls and dance halls once flourished and hear stories
of the cities colorful past! Visit the superb Sid Richardson
Museum to enjoy western art by masters Russell and Remington. Stop
by Hotel Texas where President Kennedy spent his last night.<br><br>
Then
off to explore the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District,
where the Old West comes to life! Enjoy a guided walk of the
Stockyards and learn about the historic attractions that speak to a
bygone era when the town was a stop for the legendary cattle drives on
the Chisholm Trail. Experience before your eyes as a team of
cowhands drives a herd of Texas Longhorns along Exchange Avenue.
Every detail of this cattle drive...from the saddles to the chaps, from
the hats to the boots....is authentic!<br><br>
Visit
the Livestock Exchange, the “Wall Street of the West”. See Cowtown
Coliseum site of the world’s first indoor rodeo. Step inside the
White Elephant Saloon – the interior was used in the filming of <i>Walker
Texas Ranger</i>. Tour the historic Stockyards Hotel and experience
an era when cattle and cotton were common currency and outlaws were folk
heroes. Drop in Billy Bob’s Texas the world’s largest honky
tonk…stop by the Bull Ring Saloon; the birthplace of Texas Hold’em and
see their interesting collection of Texas art. Try on cowboy boots
at one of the many western stores or pick up a memento or gift from
Stockyards Station – formerly sheep and hog barns, now home too many
unique shops and restaurants!<br><br>
Put on
your cowboy boots and join us for western styled, thrilling evening at
the Fort Worth Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Relax and settle into
your seat in the historic Cowtown Coliseum, built in 1908 and the site of
the world's first indoor rodeo!<br><br>
<div align="center"><b><u>Scheduled Tour<br><br>
</u>Friday July 6, 2012<br><br>
3:00 - 10:30pm<br><br>
$65 per person (includes entrance to the Stockyards Rodeo)<br><br>
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*Min. 20 persons for tour to commence<br><br>
*Dinner "On Your Own" in the Fort Worth Historic
Stockyards<br><br>
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SOUTHFORK RANCH TOUR<br><br>
...The Legend Lives On…<br><br>
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No
visit to Dallas is complete without visiting the legendary Southfork
Ranch! Tour the famed Southfork Ranch and Ewing Mansion and re-live
exciting moments from the series. Relax on a guided tram tour
of the ranch grounds from the Visitors Center en route to the Ewing
Mansion. You'll hear a history of the ranch and see Texas longhorns
and American quarter horses. At the Ewing Mansion, a tour guide
will give a full guided tour of the Mansion, including interesting
tidbits about the years of filming and insight into the character of the
Ewings.<br><br>
Learn
about the exciting new TV Series - Dallas, the Next Generation! The
battle for power, love and Southfork erupts in the new Dallas on TNT next
summer. The one and only Dallas is back with more delicious drama.
JR, Bobby and Sue Ellen Ewing return to the ranch with secrets, schemes
and betrayals. This time, they're joined by the next generation of
Ewings, who take ambition and deception to a wicked new level. The new
Dallas stars Josh Henderson, Jesse Metcalfe and Jordana Brewster will be
joined by iconic stars Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray and Larry Hagman as J.R.
Ewing. The explosive rivalry between brothers J.R. Ewing and Bobby
Ewing (Duffy) now lives on through another generation, with the future of
the family fortune in the hands of the Ewing offspring: cousins John Ross
Ewing (Henderson), the son of J.R. and ex-wife Sue Ellen (Gray), and
Christopher Ewing (Metcalfe), the adopted son of Bobby.<br><br>
As you
depart the Mansion, feel free to stroll through the ranch grounds, and
stop and visit "Lincoln's and Longhorns," displaying Jock
Ewing's original 1978 Lincoln Continental. Re-live some of the
memorable moments from "Dallas" in the "Dallas
Legends" Exhibit. See the gun that shot J.R., Lucy's wedding
dress, video clips from the series, interviews with the stars, and other
memorabilia that will make you feel right at home with the most infamous
Texans of them all, the Ewings!<br><br>
<div align="center"><b><u>Scheduled Tour<br><br>
</u>Friday, July 6, 2012<br><br>
9:00am - 12:00pm<br><br>
$50 per person (includes entrance to Southfork Ranch)<br><br>
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*Min. 20 persons for tour to commence<br><br>
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<b>The following two tours are organized by the Tours and Travel
Division, and a portion of the cost of the tickets will benefit the
division.<br><br>
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Jersey Boys – Broadway Show at the<br><br>
AT&T Performing Art Center<br><br>
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JERSEY
BOYS, is the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio,
Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar
kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They
wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million
records worldwide – all before they were 30! JERSEY BOYS features their
hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don't Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night”
and “Can't Take My Eyes Off You.” “IT WILL RUN FOR CENTURIES!” proclaims
Time Magazine.<br><br>
The
JERSEY BOYS creative team comprises two-time Tony Award®-winning director
Des McAnuff, book writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, composer Bob
Gaudio, lyricist Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.<br><br>
This
is also a fundraiser for the Travel and Tourism Division of the NFB,
$5.00 of the total price is being donated to this proud division of the
National Federation of the Blind.<br><br>
One
reason this show is of particular interest to some Federationists, and as
an extra treat, the Frankie Valli role is being played by Cheryl
Echevarria, President of the Travel and Tourism Division, cousin Brad
Weinstock. Mr. Weinstock has agreed to arrange a quick meet and
greet with the caste of the show.<br><br>
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<div align="center"><b><u>Scheduled Tour<br><br>
</u>Saturday, June 30, 2012<br><br>
7:00pm - 11:00pm<br><br>
$100 per person<br><br>
*Min. 20 persons for tour to commence<br><br>
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<b>Medieval Times Dinner Show<br><br>
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Surrender to an age of bravery and honor and witness epic battles of
steel and steed during our All-New Show. From ringside seats,
discover a feast of the eyes and appetite with more action, more fun
& more excitement than ever before.<br><br>
As you
thrill to a rousing live jousting tournament, marvel at awe-inspiring
horsemanship and falconry, Medieval Time serves a four-course meal fit
for Royalty.<br><br>
Convention attendees will also have an opportunity to meet with the
ensemble for photo opts, as well as the chance to pet the horses and
touch the armory. <br><br>
The
menu includes: (There is also a vegetarian meal upon request, must let
Cheryl know when booking.)<br><br>
<ul>
<li>Tomato Bisque soup
<li>Focaccia Bread with Olive oil and seasoning
<li>Larger BBQ Spare Rib
<li>Oven-Roasted Chicken
<li>Herb-Basted Potato Split into Two Quarters
<li>Braided Apple Strudel
<li>Larger beverage servings and coffee
</ul><br>
Meals are eaten with bare hands here; no need for silverware in this
authentic Medieval experience! <br><br>
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Scheduled Tour<br><br>
</u>Friday, July 6, 2012<br><br>
7:00pm – 10:00pm (Dinner begins at 8:00 pm<br><br>
$50.00 per person<br><br>
$5 of the $50.00 will be donated to the Travel and Tourism
Division<br><br>
No Bus will be needed, this event is 2 blocks away from the Hilton
Anatole<br><br>
We will meet in the lobby at 7pm <br><br>
*Min. 20 persons for tour to commence<br><br>
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Six Flags over Texas<br><br>
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Six Flags Over Texas is more than a first-class family theme park – It’s
the Thrill Capital of Texas! With over 100 rides and attractions, Six
Flags Over Texas is the place to be. With incredible rides like TITAN and
MR. FREEZE, SUPERMAN and BATMAN: THE RIDE, you'll find more to cream
about than any other park around. So if you’re looking for pure thrills,
GO BIG- GO SIX FLAGS!<br><br>
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<u>Scheduled Tour<br><br>
</u>Friday, July 6, 2012<br><br>
3:00pm – 9:00pm<br><br>
$65 per person (includes entrance bus, tickets to the park, food you are
on your own)<br><br>
$5.00 per ticket will go to the Travel<br><br>
*Min. 25 persons for tour to commence<br><br>
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Tour Registration Form:<br><br>
</b>Name:
_________________________________________________________<br><br>
Address:
_________________________________________________________<br><br>
City, State, Zip:
_________________________________________________________<br><br>
Phone: (H)___________________ (Cell) ___________________ (Fax)
___________________<br><br>
<div align="center"><b>Tour Name</b> <br><br>
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<b>
Date
Number of
Attendees</b>
<b>Cost per
Person</b> <b>Total
Cost<br><br>
</b>Tour 1. Jersey
Boys
June
30th
$100.00 $__________<br><br>
Tour 2. Medieval Times Dinner Show July
6th
$ 50.00 $__________<br><br>
Children under 12
years
$40.00 $__________<br><br>
Tour 3. Dallas Highlights
Tour
July
6th
$ 45.00 $__________<br><br>
Tour 4. Forth Worth Highlights
Tour July
6th
$ 65.00 $__________<br><br>
Tour 5. Southfork Ranch Tour –<br><br>
The Legend Lives
on
July
6th
$ 50.00 $__________<br><br>
Tour 6. Six Flags over
Texas
July
6<sup>th</sup>
$65.00 $__________<br><br>
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Prices include taxes and fees, bus service and tips where food is
concerned.<br><br>
Total for Tours $__________<br><br>
Payments deposits (half of the total payment) and headcounts must be
submitted no later than<br><br>
May 15, 2012. Final Payments are June 10, 2012<br><br>
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Make checks payable and remit payment to:<br><br>
Echevarria Travel<br><br>
10 Aljan Drive<br><br>
Brentwood, NY 11717<br><br>
Attention: Cheryl Echevarria<br><br>
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PayPal also available upon request<br><br>
Questions or to Register by phone<br><br>
631-456-5394 or 1-866-580-5574<br><br>
e-mail:
<a href="mailto:reservations@echevarriatravel.com">
reservations@echevarriatravel.com</a><br><br>
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