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California Grand Assembly time is here. The “2019 – Winter Solstice: All that Glitters and Snows” Grand Assembly Sessions will be April 6 – 9, 2019 in Ontario, California. We will fly via Southwest Airlines from Reno or Las Vegas to Ontario, CA. We will stay at The Ontario Gateway Hotel for 5 nights and be there from Opening on Saturday through Installation on Tuesday with a day in Disneyland on Wednesday.
THE COSTS FOR THE LONG TRIP INCLUDE:
- Grand Assembly Registration
- Hotel Housekeeping Gratuity for 5 nights
- Transportation expenses – car rental / gas / parking
- “Arctic After Party” Fun Night on Saturday April 6, 2019 includes food trucks, DJ and Bingo
- VIP Supreme Banquet Dinner on Sunday April 7, 2019
- Disneyland (one park) ticket + Max Pass for Wednesday April 10, 2019
- And all additional meals – Breakfast is complimentary at the hotel
Saturday April 6, 2019 - Brunch
Sunday April 7, 2019 - Lunch
Monday April 8, 2019 - Lunch and Dinner
Tuesday April 9, 2019 - Lunch and Dinner
Wednesday April 10, 2019 – Lunch and Dinner - If all the money is not spent on meals, it will be spent on snacks, treats, etc. No money collected will go unspent on those attending California Grand Assembly.
The items listed above are a total of $500.00.
- Housing at the Ontario Gateway Hotel is $112.91 (including tax) per night for 1 to 4 people per room.
- Grand Cross of Color Breakfast on Monday April 8th is $30.00. If you have your Grand Cross you should attend this breakfast.
- Souvenir Issue of the Pot of Gold is $5.00.This is their statewide newspaper
The only other money you will need to bring is your own spending money for souvenirs, snacks while at Disneyland, etc. We will wear our traveling fabric dresses for most sessions. Grand Officers will wear their 2018 Grand Officers dress for Formal Escort and will need to bring 2 small token gifts – one for their current counterpart and one for their 2019/2020 newly announced counterpart.
BOOK YOUR OWN FLIGHT TRANSPORTATION via Southwest Airlines to Ontario, CA.
Reno travelers –total round trip cost as of 2/7/19 - $223.00 - Depart Reno on Saturday 4/6/19 flight #5288/4323 at 6:25am thru Oakland and arrive in Ontario at 9:55am. Flight home – Depart Ontario on Thursday 4/11/19 flight #967/2205 at 10:20am thru Las Vegas and arrive home at 1:40pm.
Las Vegas travelers – total round trip cost as of 2/7/19 - $191.96 – Depart Las Vegas on Saturday 4/6/19 flight #658 at 6:40am and arrive in Ontario at 7:40am. Flight home – depart Ontario on Thursday 4/11/19 flight #967 and arrive home at 11:25am.
THE COSTS FOR THE SHORT TRIP INCLUDE: (Disneyland, transportation, 2 hotel nights with meals not included in the short trip)
The costs for the short trip to California Grand Assembly include:
- Grand Assembly Registration
- Hotel Housekeeping Gratuity for 3 nights
- “Arctic After Party” Fun Night on Saturday April 6, 2019 includes food trucks, DJ and Bingo
- VIP Supreme Banquet Dinner on Sunday April 7, 2019
- And all additional meals – Breakfast is complimentary at the hotel
Saturday April 6, 2019 - Brunch
Sunday April 7, 2019 - Lunch
Monday April 8, 2019 - Lunch and Dinner
Tuesday April 9, 2019 - Lunch - If all the money is not spent on meals, it will be spent on snacks, treats, etc. No money collected will go unspent on those attending California Grand Assembly.
The items listed above are a total of $208.00.
• Housing at the Ontario Gateway Hotel is $112.91 (including tax) per night for 1 to 4 people per room.
• Grand Cross of Color Breakfast on Monday April 8th is $30.00. If you have your Grand Cross you should attend this breakfast.
• Souvenir Issue of the Pot of Gold is $5.00.This is their statewide newspaper
The only other money you will need to bring is your own spending money for souvenirs. We will wear our traveling fabric dresses for most sessions. Grand Officers will wear their 2018 Grand Officers dress for Formal Escort and will need to bring 2 small token gifts – one for their current counterpart and one for their 2019/2020 newly announced counterpart.
BOOK YOUR OWN FLIGHT TRANSPORTATION via Southwest Airlines to Ontario, CA.
Reno travelers –total round trip cost as of 2/7/19 - $223.00 - Depart Reno on Saturday 4/6/19 flight #5288/4323 at 6:25am thru Oakland and arrive in Ontario at 9:55am. Flight home – Depart Ontario on Tuesday 4/9/19 flight #440/715 at 6:30pm thru Las Vegas and arrive home at 10:25pm.
Las Vegas travelers – total round trip cost as of 2/7/19 - $154.97 – Depart Las Vegas on Saturday 4/6/19 flight #658 at 6:40am and arrive in Ontario at 7:40am. Flight home – depart Ontario on Tuesday 4/9/19 flight #440 at 6:30pm and arrive home at 7:30pm.
Please complete either the Short Trip or the Long Trip Registration form and return to me no later than Monday February 25, 2019.
If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Kim Butler, Director of Grand Officers at (775) 233-4204 or email at k.r.butler@sbcglobal.net.
2019 California Grand Assembly Letter 
Spring Raffle Fundraiser
Reno Assembly Hat Fundraiser
- Option 1: White Baseball Cap- $20
- Option 2: Black Baseball Cap- $20
- Option 3: White Visor- $20
- Option 4: Black Visor- $20
Orders placed by Feb. 22nd will be delivered at Rainbow Camp.
Orders placed at Rainbow Camp will be delivered at the May 4th Official Visit.
Return order form to Julie DeJan.
Philipine Grand Assembly
That’s right, we are going to the Philippines for their 19th Grand Assembly sessions at the Bayview Park Hotel Manila and the Grand Lodge from May 31, 2019 to June 2, 2019 plus a few days before and after to tour the area.
The $600.00 per person cost for Philippines Grand Assembly include:
• Grand Assembly Registration
• Hotel Housekeeping Gratuity
• Transportation and Tour /Fun expenses
• All meals while in Manila and at Grand Assembly
• Accommodations for 7 nights based on 3 per room at the Bayview Park Hotel Manila 1118 Roxas Boulevard (corner United Nations Avenue) Manila, 1000, Philippines
The only other money you will need to bring is your own spending money for souvenirs, etc. A full accounting of the trip will be done and any money left over at the end of the trip will go back to the travelers.
AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION – via Asiana Airlines
To Manila (MNL), we will arrive at 11:00pm on Wednesday May 29, 2019
From Manila (MNL) we will depart at 12:15pm on Wednesday June 5, 2019
If traveling from another city, please get to one of these locations and then travel to Manila –
- From Las Vegas (LAS) – depart Tuesday May 28’’at 9:00am – round trip approx. cost $1,400.00
- From Seattle (SEA) – depart Tuesday May 28th at 1:55pm – round trip approx. cost $1,250.00
- From Los Angeles (LAX)–depart Tues May 28th at 12:10pm–round trip approx. cost $1,100.00
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
- May 28, 2019 (Tuesday) - Depart from LAX / SEA /LAS
- May 29, 2019 (Wednesday) - Arrive in Manila at 11:00pm
- May 30, 2019 (Thursday) - Community Service Project for Street Children near Museo Pambata
- May 31, 2019 (Friday) - Tour the city; Team Building of Active Members at the GLP grounds, GCC Investiture and Banquet; Formal Opening of the 19th Grand Session; Grand Worthy Advisor’s Night
- June 1, 2019 (Saturday) - Ritualistic Competitions & Quiz Bee; Ritualistic Exemplification & GA Announcements; Grand Installation; Majority’s Night
- June 2, 2019 (Sunday) - Devotional Service; Mixer with the Grand Officers, Rainbow Swappies and Merchandise Booths; tour the city
- June 3, 2019 (Monday) and June 4, 2019 (Tuesday) - Tour the City
- June 5, 2019 (Wednesday)check out of hotel and depart Manila Airport for home
Below are a few things to remember and a few hints for travel:
• No visa is required for stays < 30 days
• Passport is required. Make sure it is up to date. Sometimes it can be a problem if it is about to expire within a month or two so plan accordingly.
• Attire is your jurisdiction’s dress (Grand Officers wear their hoops, hairpieces/wiglets, etc.). Men can wear a suit but it is often very hot. A long sleeve barong (with a t-shirt underneath) is customary. Women need white dresses for initiation and Grand Cross. Plan for the heat even with air conditioning.
• Bring a roll of toilet paper. They have it, but their use must be much less than we are used to
• Hope you enjoy rice. It will be served with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Bring a bath towel. Sometimes they are provided, sometimes not.
• Power is 220v. Most phone chargers/computer chargers can deal with this without a problem. Their electrical plugs are usually similar to US – particularly in Manila.
• Don’t plan on the schedule of events being firm, just go with the flow and be accommodating.
• All travel outside of our hotel will be with an escort so that we are safe in our travels.
If you are attending, please complete the Registration page and return to me no later than Friday March 22, 2019. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Kim Butler,
Director of Grand Officers in Nevada at (775) 233-4204 or email at k.r.butler@sbcglobal.net.
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