RESERVATIONS To make reservations, call the Beau at 1-888-383-7037 and specify “2009 General UDC” and “November 5-10” to obtain the special convention rates of $129 for up to 2 in a room, $149 for 3 in a room and $169 for 4 in a room plus 12% tax (tax subject to change). Reservation deadline is October 4, 2009. NOTE: It is the policy of the Beau to charge a deposit for the first night’s room and tax when the reservation is made. The deposit must be made either by credit card or check received by the Beau within 10 days of making the reservation. To receive a refund of the deposit, a reservation must be cancelled at least 72 hours prior to arrival date.
TOURS Would a convention on the Mississippi Coast be “BEAU-DACIOUS” without a tour to Beauvoir, Jefferson Davis’ last home? No! That’s why we are going to Beauvoir, which is fresh off its 4 million dollar restoration following Hurricane Katrina. Part of the planned convention tour will be a program by Larry Albert, the architect who oversaw the home’s restoration. This is your one chance to hear an “insider’s” commentary about the restoration. Treats await you on other tours. We plan for a tour to include a special time at Trinity Yachts (http://www.trinityyachts.com/), a MEGAYACHT builder not normally open to the public. Be on the lookout for more information.
If you are driving to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, there are many sights and places you might wish to visit en route to the UDC’s 116th Annual General Convention! For additional information, you can download a list of towns and attractions that might pique your interest and visit their websites.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES! This might be the year to schedule a family vacation along with your trip to General. The Beau offers entertainment and food 24 hours a day. . .your family will never be bored at the Beau. Your husband can shoot for par at the Beau’s Fallen Oak Golf Course (designed by Tom Fazio). Or your family can head to New Orleans for a day at the National World War II Museum. Or enjoy a cruise on the Mississippi Sound aboard one of our Biloxi Schooners. Or charter a boat for fishing. Options ABOUND.
OTHER QUESTIONS Should you have any questions about the Convention, please do not hesitate to contact the Convention Chairman, Ruth Murdock, at 228-832-5404 or biloxi2009@gmail.com. General Convention 2009 will be “BEAU-DACIOUS”!!!!!
If you have postcards for the Friendship Dinner favor bag, please bring them to the District Workshop on March 28. Many of you have already sent them—many thanks! This is the final postcard call!
Jams/jellies! Jars of jams/jellies not to exceed ½ pint in size may also be brought to the District Meeting. We know that many will be making jams/jellies later in the spring and summer. Future collection times will be at Division CofC convention in June and our Division UDC convention in September.
We’ve confirmed Major General Harold A. Cross as the Welcome and Historical Evening speaker. Those of us who have been privileged to hear him speak know that he is fantastic.
We’ll have t-shirts ($12.00) and aprons ($7.00) for sale at the District Workshop. If you can’t be there and wish to order, please send your order with someone in your Chapter.
Convention information is now posted on the General UDC Web site. The information (including the preliminary condensed program) may be accessed at www.hqudc.org and then clicking on116th Annual General Convention.. We’ll be adding more information regularly, so you all can keep up with everything by checking the Web site..
We appreciate everyone’s help and enthusiasm! We should have an outstanding convention!
Ruthie Murdock and Margaret Murdock, Convention Co-Chairmen
