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TAKES PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING 1.4 THAT AND FRANK B. BURNEY HAVEBECOME MEMBERS QF lHL FlRM AND STANLEYR. ALTERMAN USLIEM. LUTTRLLL BARBARAHANSON NELLERMOE JANET L. PETREY STEVENP. REDGATE GREGORYP. SEALE HAVE BECOME ASSOCIATES OF THE FlRM SwrEMoerP 1985 THE LAW FIRMOF INCORPORATED JAMES N. MARTIN FRED SHANNON GERALD T. DROUGHT KENNETH L. BENNIGHT. JR. S. CARL FRIEDSAM JERAULD F. MORELL MICHAEL G. COLVARD FRANK B. BURNEY STANLEY R. ALTERMAN CAROL A. BAVOUSETT FAYE M. BRACEY PAUL T. CURL SARA E. DYSART JON D. LOWE CHARLES W. LUTTER. JR. LESLIE M. LUTTRELL BARBARA HANSON NELLERMOE... DlEGO J. PENA JANET L. PETREY STEVEN P. REDGATE GREGORY P. SEALE INTERFIRST PLAZA. 25TH FLOOR 300 CONVENT STREET SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS 78205 151 2) 227-7591 James G. walls, Jr Executive Dimtor WE'RE ROLLING OUT THE RED CARPET FOR IFA You've received a mailing from IFA Headquarters telling you about the 1985 Convention, scheduled for September 22-25 at the Hyatt Regency in good old Knoxville, Tennessee. The program of roundtables, workshops and seminars is outstanding, guaranteeing you one of the best annual conventions in the history of the International Festivals Association. What a great opportunity to learn, to teach. ..to share ideas that can make our civic celebrations better, more productive, more enriching! As hosts for the Convention, we're doing everything we can to make sure things go as smoothly as possible while you're in Knoxville. The meeting rooms are spacious and well-equipped at the Hyatt, so our business sessions can operate at maximum effectiveness. The function rooms for luncheons, receptions, the banquet, and the Pola Bear Party are excellent. And we think you'll really enjoy the two-level hospitality suite with views of lake, mountains, and downtown Knoxville. About the Hyatt The enclosed brochure tells you about this hotel ...and it's remarkably factual. It's about four blocks from downtown shopping, and sits in a park-like setting. Bring your swimming togs ...the pool's great. There's a reservation card enclosed in case you've lost the one in your IFA mailing. The $48 rate is a good one (about 30% below last year) so come in Friday, take in the Seminar on Saturday, and plan to stay through the Annual Banquet on Wednesday night (that's September 20-25). Dress and Weather Tha average daytime temperature in Knoxville for the last of September is 80°F. At night, it cools off to an average 60°F. Convention clothing should be casual (sportshirt and slacks for men, skirt and blouse for women). None of our good restaurants expect ties on the men, but we'd suggest sportcoats for the guys and a step up from convention garb for the gals. Bring one dressy outfit for the Annual Banquet, a lfdownhome" outfit and a sweater or jacket for "Knoxville Night," which includes an outdoor concert followed by fireworks. Page two IFA Convention September 21-25, 1985 Spouses Tours and a "Gatlinburq Getaway1' Enclosed is a registration sheet for various tours, including a couple of spouses tours, a half-day Gatlinburg trip, and a couple of optional post-Convention tours. it would be helpful if you could indicate your interest in any of these as soon as possible and send us the sheet. That'll help us get things ready in advance. On Sunday, September 22, we'll offer an Historic House Tour for spouses. We'll visit Blount Mansion, first frame house built west of the mountains. It's beautifully restored and furnished, and is an outstanding example of "frontier luxury." Ramsey House is about 20 years younger (1810), and is a two-story stone house with period furniture. Speedwell is younger still, dating from the Civil War period. It has beautiful grounds, and is truly a elegant home. (1:30 p.m. ti1 5:00 p.m. Cost: $8 per person including admissions, transportation, tour guides, etc.) A Spouses' Shopping Spree is set for Monday, September 23. Knoxville has some really excellent factory out!et stores for clothinq (men, women, and children),. shoes, linens, etc. We'll take it all in on This tour. (1:30 p.m. tif 5:00 p.m. Free.) The I1Gatlinburg Getaway1' is for delegates and spouses. We'll head for America's Most Popular Mountain Resort at 12 : 30 p .m . on Tuesday, September 23. You'll have a free afternoon in this tourist mecca to eat lunch, then browse the hundreds of shops or take a trip to Obergatlinburg, a popular ski resort high above Gatlinburg. ( 12: 30 p.m. ti1 6:00 p.m. $7 per person for bus transportation only.) The Post-Convention Tours head east or west.. .take your choice. East takes you to Asheville to see fabulous Biltrnore House and Gardens, then on to Cherokee Indian Reservation, and through the Great Smokey Mountains National Park to Gatlinburg. West takes you to Nashville and Opryfand. No.. .you won't see the Grand Ote Opry, but the dazzling array of activities at Opryland will keep yw hopping. Reservations for the Post Canvention Tours must be made by September 9. Check the enclosed folder for all the details, and please send us the reservation sheet, fast, fast fast! If you're flying In, pjease get us the information on the card enclosed in the 1 FA' mailing that lists airline, ftight number, arrival /departure times, etc. We'll pick you up at the Baggage Claims area at the airport and transport you to the Hyatt on Friday or Saturday (if you come in after that, you're on your own). We'll take you back Thursday, but not before. Page three I FA Convention Septgmer 21-25, 1985 ._- If you're driving in, just look at the little map on the back of the Hyatt brochure. Off 1-40, take the Business Loop to the second exit, hang a right to the first traffic light, turn right at the next light and then turn right again and you'll see the Hyatt up on the hill. Special Services IFA will have its own convention center just off the main lobby down a few steps. The registration area will be there, along with a message center. We'll also have a desk for tours and flight information assistance, and another for local information (theatres, restaurants, beauty shops, etc. ) . "Knoxville Night" Get ready to turn it loose country style on Monday night, September 23! We'll use buses to travel the several blocks to the 1982 World's Fair Site. There we'll go to the U.S. Pavilion for some East Tennessee delicacies: "Lynchburg Lemonade" and country ham biscuits for starters, then barbequed ribs and chicken and all the fixin's, created by the restaurant that won the grand prize in the National Rib Cookoff competition. There'll be pickin' and singin' during dinner, and several booths where some of our fine artists and craftsmen will be exhibiting and demonstrating. Afterwards, we'll walk over to the Tennessee Amphitheatre for a live stage performance (don't be surprised if you hear your festival's name mentioned in one of the numbers). -rherelll be giant balloons (indoors and out) and a fireworks display that Southern International describes as "spectacular." (6: 30 p.m. to 10: 30 p.m. $1 5 per person all inclusive.) Super Door Prizes There'll be teriffic door prizes given out at various Convention functions, and you're invited to bring some of yours to add to the list ($15 or more retail value, please). And the famous IFA T-shirt Shop would be pleased to have you donate items from your festival that retail for less than $15 (the proceeds pay for the wine served at our Annual Banquet). There are three really Grand Prizes to be drawn at our Annual Banquet: 1. A TRIP TO THE ROYAL TOURNAMENT You and a guest will fly from New York to London roundtrip.. .free. While there, you'll have tickets in the Royal Box to see one of the world's great spectacles.. .the Royal Tournament. Accommodations, meals, and other expenses are not included, but what a great opportunity to visit Great Britian with your airfare roundtrip from New York paid for! Page four I FA Convention September 21-25, 1985 2. A FIESTA BOWL FLING Get yourself and a guest out to Phoenix on December 26, and join the festivities as VIP's for the parties, the parade and, of course, the big game on New Year's Day. You pay for your transportation, and the Fiesta Bowl will take care of your accommodations and host you like the Very Important People you are. 3. A RENDEZVOUS IN ANCHORAGE You and a guest provide your transportation to Anch~rage, and then get ready for the time of your lives. The Anchorage Fur Rendezous folks are fabulous hosts who'll take care of accommodations, food, and festivities at one of the most exciting of all civic celebrations. Three super Grand Prizes, any of which would be great to win. But, like all our prize drawings, YOU MUST BE PRESENT-TO WIN. So make your plans to stay at the Convention through the Annual Banquet.. .and bring your dancing shoes, we've got a dance band for after the official business. At Your Service We're looking forward to hosting our friends and colleagues at the 1985 International Festivals Association Convention. We want every delegate to have the best possible opportunity to reap the educational benefits of an outstanding series of workshops, seminars, and roundtables. And we want every attendee to have a wonderful time in Knoxville.