July 9th - 13th

 

2008 Convention Information
 

· Opening ceremonies with guest speaker Bobby Halton, the editor and chief of Fire Engineering. Honor Guard Presentation, Pipes and Drums and FOOLS social.
 · A day of FOOLish training with a little west coast flavor at the Washington State Fire Academy! This will include both hands-on and classroom opportunities. Transportation to and from the fire academy, as well as lunch will be included. This is the first convention to include a full day of training. We have rented out the academy and all classes are being instructed by fellow FOOLS.
 · Seattle Skyline Evening Cruise. This is a 2 hour cruise on the water around Seattle.
· Downtown Seattle Pub Crawl. We will be downtown at the same time as the Seattle Fire Festival it's sure to be a great night of Brotherhood and Beer!
· Grab Bag including a 2008 Commemorative Convention Coin, Starbucks Coffee, and a 1gb thumb drive to exchange power-points, pictures, whatever...
· Closing Ceremonies and Awards Presentation to recognize those FOOLS chapters and members who have been selected by their peers for the contributions made over the last year.

All events below are included in the $160.00 registration fee except Go-Karts.

 

   --- Break Down by Days ---

July 9th
· Arrive into Seattle. If flying in you will need to fly into SeaTac International Airport (SEA). It is a short cab ride to Downtown Seattle.
· Hospitality Night at the Convention Hotel Starting at 21:00.

July 10th
· Registration 10:00-11:00 and Grab Bag Pick-Up.
· 2008 FOOLS Grand Prix 11:30-15:00
http://www.k1speed.com/
**This is the only event which requires an additional fee of $20.**
· Opening Ceremonies 19:00-21:00 featuring Guest Speaker Bobby Halton.

July 11th
· Training Day at the Washington State Fire Academy 07:00-18:00 http://www.wsp.wa.gov/fire/fireacad.htm
See additional announcement for class descriptions.
· 4 hour Elliot Bay FOOLS Cruise 

 http://www.argosycruises.com/ .

July 12th
· Presidents and E-Board Meeting 08:00-10:00 at the Convention Hotel.
· Experience Seattle Day 10:00-1900.
· Closing Ceremonies and Awards 19:00-21:00.
· Pioneer Square FOOLS Pub Crawl. Cover charge included in registration
http://www.fadoirishpub.com/seattle/promotions/local/871
http://www.owlnthistle.com/owlhome.html
http://www.mccoysfirehouse.com/

July 13th
· Go Home!


Reminder

The cost of registration is $160 and an additional $20 if you want to participate in the go kart races.

 

 
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