OFPA 120th General Court , May 26 -28, 2016

The Buckhorn Exchange: Denver’s Oldest Restaurant After touring the Navarre Building, lunch will be held in the Buckhorn Exchange steakhouse, opened since 1893. Exotic dishes include alligator tail, buffalo sausage, rattlesnake and The Brown Palace Hotel Rocky Mountain Oysters. More normal fare is also available. 321 17th St, Denver, CO 80202 303-297-3111 Reservations: 800-321-2599 Denver, the Mile High City, will host the 120th General Court of the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America, which will convene inHoliday the historic Inn Brown Reservatiobns Palace Hotel on May 26,

2016. Associates have a choice between rooms in the original Brown at $209 plus tax or in the connected Holiday Inn at $139 plus tax. Room rates are good three days pre and post General Court. Invitations, including prices and menu selections, will be mailed December 1, 2015. For Holiday Inn reservations call 303-296-0400 or 800-315-2621. Thursday, May 26, 2016 Optional Early Bird Tours

The After lunch, the early arrivals will enjoy a tour of the U.S. Mint in Denver, where American coins have been manufactured since 1860. For those able to walk back to the Brown, we will stop at the State Capitol’s 5280 step, for a photo opportunity at exactly one mile above sea level.

General Court Session Brown Palace Hotel Friday, May 27, 2016 (Business Attire is required) From 8:30 to 9:30AM, the Trustees and Officers of the John The Navarre: American Museum of Western Art Quincy Adams Foundation will meet to review the Foundation’s progress. This will be followed by the OFPA The General Court will open with a guided tour of two Denver Executive Council meeting from 9:30 to 10:30AM. The General landmarks, with a lunch in between. First up is the Navarre, Court business meeting will begin at 10:30AM. Lunch will be billionaire Phillip Anshutz’s private museum, holding the provided. largest collection of western art in the U.S.

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Lorem Ipsum DolorFriday, May 27, 2016 Spring 2016 Ladies’ Tour

Red Rocks Amphitheater and Park The General Court will visit this outdoor amphitheater and museum, surrounded by dramatic rock formations, about 10 miles west of Denver. Site of Presidential speeches and numerous celebrity performances, this theater, constructed from 1936 to 1941, was sponsored by the CCC and WPA.

The Museum The Gala Banquet The Ladies will enjoy a guided tour of the restored Victorian home of the “unsinkable” Molly Brown, of Titanic fame. This will be followed by a High Tea Lunch in the Brown Palace’s grand lobby and an afternoon choice of an optional historic tour of the Brown Palace or the State Capitol.

Friday Dinner

The Denver University Club The General Court gala banquet will begin with cocktails served in the Denver University Club’s Reading Room, followed by dinner in the elegant and historic College Room. Founded in 1891, the University Club building was constructed in 1895. The The Brown Palace Club Room College Room was added in 1923 and now contains over 130 Up until recently a private dining club, the Brown’s Club Room stained glass college seals, representing the membership’s alma will be the location of our Friday evening dinner. maters.

Sunday, May 29, 2016 Saturday, May 28, 2016

The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave Trinity United Methodist Church The General Court will visit the Museum and grave of William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody. After serving in the Civil War Established in 1859, this is the oldest congregation in Denver, and as an Army scout in the Indian Wars, Buffalo Bill became a with a historic sanctuary built in 1888. Services are available for showman whose Wild West Show toured North America and General Court attendees at 8:15 and 11:00, with a “Nooks & Europe. Crannies” tour by the church historian between services. 2

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Lorem Ipsum Dolor Other Tours For Those Who Can Stay Longer: Spring 2016 Colorado History Museum, Denver: With interactive exhibits, this museum explores Colorado’s eastern plains homestead communities, historic mining, an African American mountain community, a 1915 wooden ski jump that inspired generations of Olympic athletes and much more.

Denver Public Library: This library holds the largest genealogical collection west of the Mississippi other than the LDS Library in Salt Lake. In 1997, President Bill Clinton hosted the Summit of Eight here, with the summit table, chairs and heads of state nameplates on display upstairs.

Denver Museum of Modern Art: This museum, which recently added a new modernistic building, showcases the art and culture of our time through rotating exhibitions. Clive Cussler’s Classic Automobile Museum, Arvada: The Cussler Museum is dedicated to the preservation of astounding rare and vintage automobiles from all over the world. This extensive collection of over 100 automobiles, ranging in years from 1906 to 1965, houses the private collection of renowned best-selling author Clive Cussler.

Coors Brewery, Golden: This free tour takes place in the world’s largest single-site brewery, open since 1873. A 30-minute self- paced tour takes visitors through the malting, brewing and packaging processes. Three free sample drinks are given at the end of the tour! (Tours begin in the southeast corner of the visitor parking lot, 13th & Ford Street).

Argo & Mine, Idaho Springs: The Argo Mill was constructed in 1893 to process the gold bearing ore from the mines around Idaho Springs. When completed, the Argo was the largest mill of its type in the world. The mill processed over 100 million dollars of gold ore valued at turn of the 20th century prices of $18.00 to $35.00 per ounce. Tours include demonstrations of crushing, milling and rock drilling. Mt. Evans Summit Drive: The highest paved road in U.S goes from 8,700 feet at Idaho Springs to 14,240 feet at the summit. While driving, travelers pass through three distinct environmental zones. It can be 90 degrees in Denver and 40 degrees at the top of Mount Evans!

Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Colorado Springs: Unlike conventional railroads that can only traverse slopes of 4 to 6% incline, this cog railway ascends at 48% to summit , inspiration for America The Beautiful. Along the way, pioneer wagon ruts can still be seen today, along with spectacular views.

U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs: The youngest of the five military academies, USAFA graduated its first class in 1959. Visitors are allowed from 9:00 to 5:00. Points of interest include the B-52, on display near the entrance, which shot down a Mig in Vietnam, the Visitors Center and the Cadet Chapel with a great view of the Cadet Area.

U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs: Due to the benefits of training at high altitude, the U.S. Olympic Complex in Colorado Springs is the flagship training center for the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Olympic Training Center programs. USA Swimming and Shooting have their national headquarters on complex, with many other sports represented. Each tour begins with a video presentation, followed by a walking tour of the complex.

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