Introduction letter... 1-2 What to wear... 3 Packet of general Information... 4-5 Registration bulletin... 6 Member registration form... 7 Non- Member Registration Form... 8 Breakout Sessions... 9-10 Ceremonial Assistant Class Registration... 11 Housing Bulletin... 12 Amenities Checklist... 13-14 Map Hotels & Convention Center... 15-16 Housing Form... 17 RV Parking and Camping Information... 18-19 Food Events Bulletin... 20 Member Pre-Planned Food event form... 21 No-Host Group Food Form... 22 Group Food Form... 23 Units Group Form... 24 Non-Member Pre-Planned Food Form... 25 Friday Night Counter Parts Dinners... 26 Saturday Night Dinner... 27 Get Together Banquet... 28 Pre-Performance Dinner Information... 29 Ladies of the Household Lunch... 30 Floral Bulletin... 31 Floral Order Form... 32 Unit Bulletin... 33-34 Unit Registration Form... 35 Mass Chorus Bulletin... 36-37 Ceremony of Initiation... 38 Tour Information... 39 Tour Descriptions... 40-50 Tour Registration Form... 51 Mobility Assistance Information... 52 Itinerary & Installation Program form... 53 Airport & Hotel Shuttle Form... 54 Gentlemen of the Creeks Membership & Breakfast Form... 55 Homecoming 2018 Information... 56 Imagine More i
Karen L. Keuther, PQ Supreme Princess Royal 10228 Chautauqua Rd Cattaraugus, NY 14719-9729 (716)257-3342 ss2017gen@gmail.com Bobbie Cap, PQ General Chairman 2900 Staley Road Grand Island, NY 14072-2033 (716) 773-9367 ss2017gen@gmail.com Betsey M. Ball, PQ General Vice-Chairman 53 South Hedley Street Cheektowaga, NY 14206-2507 (716)897-0586 ss2017gen@gmail.com Katherine E. Gugino, Queen Finance Chairman 56 Park Forest Drive Buffalo, NY 14221-4320 (716) 634-0419 Pr. Ruth Degener Finance Vice Chairman 67 Lou Drive Depew, NY 14043-4747 (716) 668-4843 Cathie Turton, PQ Registration Chairman 222 Main Street Attic, NY 14011-1205 (585) 591-1179 Pr. Gerri Westwood Registration Vice Chairman 9500 Transit Rd Apt105 East Amherst, NY 14051-1484 (716) 568-9129 Pr. Burniece Herendeen Housing Chairman 8000 Mill Road Gasport, NY 14067-9500 (716) 772-7243 ss2017house@gmail.com Imagine More Princess Recorder: Inform your members that on-line registration is now available at www.daughtersofthenile.com When printing a smaller than complete packet for a Supreme Session attendee, please include the Table of Contents so the attendees may see what else they may like information on Pages 4-5 MUST be included in all handouts as this is the Payment schedule and Rules sheet Dear Supreme Queen Cathy Carol, Pat Supreme Queens, Elective and Appointed Officers, Supreme Appointees, Reigning Queens and Ladies of the Household: On behalf of the 2017 Supreme Session Committee, members of Athor Temple No. 19 and the Northeast Temples, I welcome you to historic Niagara Falls and the 101 st Imagine More Supreme Session. Many hours of planning and discussion have been dedicated to insure that you and your family have a memorable and enjoyable experience. We hope that you will come early and stay late along with Karen s Mystical Pixies to take advantage of our beautiful area, shopping and numerous activities and tours. If you choose to register on line, simply visit www.daughtersofthenile.com. After registering, you may make your hotel reservations, choose meal functions and tour choices. You may make all choices at one time or come back and purchase later. For those who wish to register through the mail, you may obtain the registration packet from your Princess Recorder or download the complete packet at www.daughtersofthenile.com. All payments must be made in US funds. 1
Answers to questions often asked Judith Kroll, PQ Transportation Chairman 4325 Two Rod Road East Aurora, NY 14052-9693 (716) 652-8658 ss2017homecoming@gmail.com Justine Holben, PQ Food Events Chairman 167 Kenton Place Hamburg, NY 14075-4309 (716) 649-1702 ss2017food@gmail.com Pauline Holben, PQ Ways & Means Chairman 239 Parkhaven Drive Amherst, NY 14228-3403 (716) 625-7900 Pr. Beverly Graber Floral Chairman 16 Legion Drive Kenmore, NY 14217-1410 (716) 876-1030 Pr. Barbara A. Miller Tours Chairman 77 June Road Town of Tonawanda NY 14217-1415 (716) 874-4865 ss2017tours@gmail.com Pr. Carole Koehler Tours Vice Chairman 66 Collette Ave Cheektowaga, NY 14227-3402 (716) 674-0011 ss2017tours@gmail.com The Buffalo-Niagara Airport is recommended for those flying You will need to purchase Airport Transportation Pass for round trip transportation to/from airport Although the hotels are in close proximity to the Convention Center (see map), you may choose to purchase the Convention Shuttle Pass for the week Friday nights Counterparts Dinners will be held in a variety of venues, allowing each group a more private setting, however, you will need to register on the enclosed forms. A light Pre-performance meal will be available both Tuesday and Wednesday evening If you wish to walk across the Rainbow Bridge into Canada, you will need your PASSPORT and a small monetary fee to return. If you take any of our tours into Canada you will also need your Passport. The rapids and the Falls are within a few blocks of all hotels and are handicap accessible There are NO stairs into or in the Convention Center. Everything is at street level. Susan Kline, PQ Paraphernalia Chairman 325 Wilmore Place Syracuse, NY 13208-2455 (315) 454-4864 2
What to wear to Sessions and Events Friday Counterparts Dinners Night at the Falls Saturday Night Event Mystical Memories Sunday Unit Leaders Breakfast Sunday Counterparts Breakfast Sunday Evening Opening Ceremonies Casual No Jeans Casual No Jeans Officers Uniforms or Dresses Officers Uniforms or Dresses (Pr. Badoura will wear ankle length or longer dresses/skirts) Ladies - Formals or Performing Unit Uniforms Men- Tuxedos or Business Suits Sunday, Worship Service Monday Memorial Service Monday Get-Together Banquet Imagine More with Nile Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Business Sessions Tuesday & Wednesday Evening Unit Performances Thursday, Ladies of the Household Luncheon Maids of the Mist Thursday Night Installation and Reception Officers Uniforms, or Dresses Long White Dresses for Memorial Service Participants (Pr. Badoura will wear ankle length or longer dresses/skirts) Ladies - Formals or Long Dresses Men - Tuxedos or Business Suits Officers Uniforms or Dresses (Pr. Badoura will wear ankle length or longer dresses/skirts) Formals, Dresses, Performing Unit Uniforms Officers Uniforms or Dresses Ladies - Formals or Performing Unit Uniforms Men- Tuxedos or Business Suits Remember there are two options to register: 1.) On-line registration system at www.daughtersofthenile.com. 2.) Submit your registration form through the mail Registration number is required for all forms. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact General Chairman Bobbie Cap, PQ (716) 773-9367 or Vice-Chairman Betsey Ball, PQ (716) 897-0586. We are looking forward, with great anticipation, to your attendance at the Imagine More Supreme Session. 3
2017 Supreme Session Packet General Information Page 1 of 2 NOTE TO RECORDERS: If not duplicating the whole packet for each attendee, please make sure you include this page along with any forms you might distribute. The entire packet can be downloaded at www.daughtersofthenile.com A Supreme Session Registration Packet can appear a bit over-whelming, particularly to a first time attendee. Take your time and review the Table of Contents to see what activities might appeal to you then go to that section and read about the activity. If you are still not clear on what forms to complete, please feel free to contact PQ Betsey Ball or PQ Bobbie Cap ss2017gen@gmail.com There are two ways to register for Supreme Session: 1. On-Line Registration with Credit Card Payment or Check Start the process at www.daughtersofthenile.com. This safe, easy, and fast system provides all members (U.S. or Canadian) and guests the convenience of not only processing your Registration and Housing, but also purchasing tickets to Special Events, Tours, and/or Food Functions. You may complete this process all at once or just obtain your Registration Number, then return to the on-line system to purchase other items. When paying with a credit card, you will receive your registration number quickly. If paying by check, it will take a little longer, as the registration cannot be accepted until payment is received. A receipt will be e-mailed to you, listing all items/functions purchased. 2. Mail Registration with Credit Cards (Master Card or Visa), Checks, or Money Orders: The entire registration packet is located on www.daughtersofthenile.com, to download and print, or can be obtained from your Princess Recorder. If you chose to register through the mail, first send in the session registration form with payment, as a registration number must be received before purchasing any other event items. A non-member registration form may accompany the member s registration form, and both fees must be remitted on one check or credit card. IMPORTANT - DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL. Checks, money orders, or cashier s checks are to be made out to Athor Temple No. 19 SS Fund, U.S. funds only. You may also provide your credit card information and once approved, your registration will be processed. Mail each of the completed event forms, including your registration number, with payment to the respective chairman, as listed on the form. Before mailing, it is important to make a copy of your forms and checks. NOTE: If you wish to be notified of your registration number by e-mail, please provide that information on the form. If you wish to be notified by mail, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope. 4
2017 Supreme Session Packet General Information Deadlines, Late fees and Refund Policies: Page 2 of 2 DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION, HOUSING, SPECIAL EVENTS, TOURS AND FOOD FUNCTIONS IS MARCH 31, 2017. Reservations may be taken after the deadline based on availability and applicable late fees. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY - all cancellations and refund requests must be in WRITING and sent to the appropriate Committee Chairman. NO REFUNDS AFTER APRIL 15, 2017. Registration Fees: All registration fees are subject to a $10 cancellation fee if a refund is requested in writing by April 15, 2017. AFTER THIS DATE THERE ARE NO REGISTRATION FEE REFUNDS. Tours: Quoted prices of tours are good through March 31, 2017. For reservations after that date, you must add $10 to the price of the tour. A $10 cancellation fee will be charged for all cancellations after payment and before April 15, 2017. AFTER THIS DATE THERE ARE NO TOUR REFUNDS. Tours are subject to cancellation, with full refund, if minimum number of guests is not met. Tours may also be cancelled with full refund or modified with comparable substitutions because of weather, venue availability, or other extenuating circumstances. Food Functions: All food function reservations are due by March 31, 2017. Beginning April 1, 2017, the cost of each meal will increase by $10. THERE WILL BE NO FOOD FUNCTION REFUNDS AFTER April 15, 2017. There are NO guarantees that reservations can be made for food functions after May 15, 2017. Hotel Reservations: All Individual reservations must be accompanied by one night's deposit, plus tax, or guaranteed by a major credit card (Hotel will charge an attendee's credit card for one night's stay on arrival date.) Deposits are only refundable for cancellations occurring three days prior to arrival. Each person will receive a hotel confirmation number even though you are sharing a room. However, you must list with whom you are sharing a room, otherwise each person will be reserving a SEPARATE hotel room. If you have questions, please send an e-mail to the appropriate Committee Chairman or Vice Chairman and include the word SUPREME SESSION in the subject line. 5
Registration Bulletin ARE TWO TYPES OF REGISTRATION FORMS MEMBER REGISTRATION FORM: For All Nile Members NON-MEMBER: Guests over 18 years of age (Guests under 18 years of age are complimentary and do not need to register) You may register on-line at: www.daughtersofthenile.com. NOTE: You must be registered before you can sign up for Housing, Food Events, Tours, etc. IMPORTANT: Since there is only one registration form for members, please indicate your title as of June 1, 2017 in order to receive proper credentials to vote. This will be the title used on your name badge. MEMBER REGISTRATION: A registration fee of Sixty Dollars ($60.00) shall be paid to Athor Temple No. 19 SS Fund. Members of Canadian Temples shall remit U.S. Funds equivalent to Sixty Dollars ($60.00) of Canadian Funds. NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION: A Registration Fee of Forty Dollars ($40.00) U. S. Funds shall be paid to Athor Temple No. 19 SS Fund. Canadian non-members shall remit U.S. Funds equivalent to Forty Dollars ($40.00) of Canadian Funds. Register on line at www.daughtersofthenile.com Using your credit card to register is fast, easy and safe. You can purchase all events for Supreme Session at one time, or return at any time to purchase more. OR If not registering online www.daughtersofthenile.com send form to Make checks payable to Athor Temple No. 19 SS Fund Registration Chairman Registration Vice Chairman Cathie L. Turton, PQ Pr. Gerri Westwood 222 Main Street 9500 Transit Rd Apt105 Attica, New York 14011-1205 East Amherst, NY 14051-1484 (585)-591-1179 (716)- 568-9129 When e-mailing, use the word SUPREME SESSION as part of the subject line DO NOT e-mail credit card information Registration Deadline is March 31, 2017 No Refunds will be issued after April 15, 2017 6
Member Registration Form REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL FUNCTIONS Deadline is March 31, 2017 You may register on-line at www.daughtersofthenile.com Temple Name No Temple City State/Province Name Year(s), if Past Queen (example: 1997, 2005) Name of Temple where you served as Queen, if different from above Address City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Phone ( ) E-mail Address Subordinate Temple Title as of June 1, 2017 (PQ, JPQ, Queen, Pr. Royal, Pr. Tirzah, Pr. Badoura, LOH Delegate, Pr. Recorder, Pr. Banker, Lady of the Household) IMPORTANT: If you are a participating member of a Performing Unit in your Temple, please state name and type of unit. (example: Patrol, Pageantry) Credit Card (circle one): Master Card Visa Credit Card Number 3-digit secure # Expiration date Name as shown on card If not registering online www.daughtersofthenile.com send form to Make checks payable to: Athor Temple No. 19 SS Fund Send reservation form and $60.00 in U.S. funds (Canadian members shall remit in U.S. funds the equivalent of $60.00 Canadian funds) to: Registration Chairman Registration Vice Chairman Cathie L. Turton, PQ Pr. Gerri Westwood 222 Main Street 9500 Transit Rd Apt105 Attica, New York 14011-1205 East Amherst, NY 14051-1484 (585)-591-1179 (716)- 568-9129 I prefer my registration confirmation number be e-mailed to: (Print clearly to ensure delivery.) I prefer my registration confirmation number be mailed to the address listed above. (Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with the Registration Form) When e-mailing, use the word SUPREME SESSION as part of the subject line DO NOT e-mail credit card information To receive your registration material, you MUST bring your registration receipt and current dues card with you to the registration booth at Supreme Session. Please make a copy of this form for your records. All registration fees are subject to a $10 cancellation fee if a refund is requested in writing April 15, 2017. After April 15,2017 there are NO Registration Fee Refunds 7