Toronto 2000 National Convention

As of press time the following Ladies program is planned: The following Ladies Activities will be pay-as-you-go.
Thursday Oct 12, 2000 (for Board YLs but others welcome)		Friday Oct 13, 2000		Saturday Oct 14, 2000
9:00	YL Info Centre will open. Coffee will be available	9:00	YL Info Centre will open. Coffee will be available.	09:00	YL Info Centre will open. Coffee will be available.
10:00	Walk along the waterfront at Humber Park	9:30	Groups will be arranged for the trip to Niagara if required.
Noon	Lunch at The Old Mill a very picturesque 150 year old restored grist mill with fabulous food.	11:00	Directions to Malls/Tourist Attractions will be available for those not taking the tours.	10:00	Company will be arranged for the afternoon tour of Toronto if required. For those who want to shop, directions will be available to local Malls. Suggestions for other activities will include a walk along the waterfront at Humber Park, and local tourist attractions. Approximate costs will be available along with directions.
2.00	Tour of Montgomery’s Inn followed by tea there.	Noon	Lunch. We will arrange for lunch companions as required. Suggestions for lunch locations will include directions for getting there and approximate lunch and transportation costs.	Noon	Lunch: Because the banquet is tonight, we will suggest restaurants that serve a light lunch.
4.00	Return to Hotel	2:00	Afternoon activity will include tourist attractions such as Art Gallery tour or trip to Etobicoke Art Show. For those who didn’t go Thursday, a tour of Montgomery Inn and tea will be suggested.	2:00	Free time. Afternoon tea/coffee will be available. Hair and manicure appointments can be arranged. Directions to local tourist attractions will be available. Company for Sunday tour can be arranged and directions to local churches as well as service times will be available.
4:30	YL Info Centre will close for day.	5:00	YL Info Centre will close so that everyone can attend the meet & greet reception	4:00	The YL Info Centre will be available for YLs, not registered at the hotel, to freshen up prior to the banquet
				5:45	YL Info Centre will close
*The following tours (which must be pre-booked)* have also been arranged for the main program.**
Friday Tour		Saturday Tour
10:00 --- 17:00	A trip to Niagara Falls to tour one of the Seven Wonders of the world. US$25 CA$30 (no meals included)	13:00 -- 15:00	An afternoon tour of Toronto the Top Rated City in the World
Friday Eye-Ball		Saturday Banquet
Join us Friday evening in our Hospitality Suite for an eye-ball QSO and refreshments.		A tribute to Fred Hammond, VE3HC, as well as a fascinating audio-visual presentation on returning China (BY) to QRV status by Garry V. Hammond, VE3XN, will be just part of the exciting program being planned. A ceremony, officially changing the name of Chapter 73 to the "FRED HAMMOND CHAPTER 73", will also be part of the wrap up banquet on Saturday evening.
Sunday Tour
09:00 --- 16:00	A tour of the NEW and expanded Hammond Museum of Radio. Lunch at the Plainsman home of our chapter meetings and then on to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum at Mount Hope (Hamilton) Airport. There are over thirty WW II warplanes, most in flying condition, and several postwar jet aircraft. Samples are: Avro Lancaster, B-25 Mitchell, Douglas C-47, Anson, Cessna Crane (Bobcat, U.S.), 2 Harvards, Stearman, Tiger moth, Fleet Finch, sole Fleet Fort, deHavland Chipmunk, Grumman Tracker, Fairey Firefly, N.A. Yale (of 6 left), Fleet 21, F-5, F-86 Sabre, F-56 Hunter, DeHavland Vampire and a CF-100. US$42 CA$60 for the day which includes admission to the Heritage Air Force Museum and an extensive buffet lunch at the Plainsman.

CONVENTION HOTEL

The DELTA Toronto Airport Hotel will be the location for this year's National Convention and will provide us with a comfortable environment for business and pleasure.

The Airport Delta is located just 5 minutes east of Pearson International Airport, adjacent to an 18 hole golf course, close to shopping malls, dining, other major attractions, and just 20 minutes from downtown Toronto.

Book your rooms early directly with the hotel: Delta Airport, 801 Dixon Road, Etobicoke, ON, M9W 1J5 Toll-Free 1-800-668-1444 Fax: 416-675-4022. To get the preferred rate of $115 (Canadian), be sure to mention you are with the QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION or visit their web site at www.deltahotels.com .

TOURS The main program tours require pre-booking

Friday 10am to 5pm
A trip to Niagara Falls to tour one of the Seven Wonders of the world. (no meals included)
US$25 CA$35

Saturday 1pm to 5pm
Tour of Toronto.
US$15 CA$25

Sunday 9am-4pm
A tour of the NEW and expanded Hammond Museum of Radio. Lunch at the Plainsman home of our chapter meetings and then on to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum at Mount Hope (Hamilton) Airport. Includes admission to the Heritage Air Force Museum and an extensive buffet lunch at the Plainsman
US$42 CA$60