California Dreamin' Optional Tours
Advance reservations are required
and must be made by September 5th.

Have you read over the enclosed registration information? If you have, and find the costs just a little bit more than last time, this message is for you.

Lots and Lots of space in the boutique. It is the size of an average house. We made it big – just for you.
You can send your goods directly to the hotel. There is a charge for receiving. Check with them directly at (626) 792-2727.

Penny Verner has arranged a super golf tournament for Thursday afternoon, starting at 1 pm, at her club, the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. It is nestled 8 miles north of Pasadena in the San Gabriel mountains, overlooking some of the most amazing views of Pasadena and downtown L.A. skyline.  Established in 1960 by architect Lawrence Hughes, La Cañada's fairways, fast undulating greens and canyon hazards that come into play makes shot selection key for scoring well. Known for challenging layout and amazing views, La Cañada is the perfect place to play a round. A fee of $50.00 per golfer includes, golf, cart, after golf snack and prizes. Any questions about the tournament? Penny is the one to ask: 818-790-3251, Penelov@aol.com. Enclose fee with your registration.

• National Officers arrive Sunday, September 21
• Delegates arrive Wednesday, September 24. National Chairman's meeting and Delegates reception
• Convention fun begins with "Surf's Up" welcoming party Wednesday, Sept. 24
• The "I Love LA" breakfast starts the day on Thursday September 25. Then it is on to meetings or the golf tournament or just exploring the stores and museums of Pasadena. Thursday night is free to go to the theater, or dine in one of 100s of restaurants in the area or shop some more.
• Friday Sept. 26th, Meetings, then we board the bus for a short trip to La Canada Flintridge for "Hooray for Hollywood".
• Saturday morning, there may be more meetings. The convention finale "An Evening of Wine & Roses" Final Banquet & Installation is Saturday, September 26.
• Check out & goodbyes Sunday, September 27. Unless of course you are staying to take advantage of the great rate and optional tours.

• You will NOT need a car at this convention. Public (Arts bus and Metro) transportation, hotel shuttle and your feet will get you everywhere.
• When you board the Super Shuttle at LAX or BUR, tell them where you are going and you will get the “rate”. Right now the rate is $24.00 from LAX and $16.00 from BUR. This may change with gas prices being what they are. If four of you go together, you can get a limo - Top VIP for $90 to or from hotel. Call 866-377-7550 to reserve.

You have landed in food heaven. Of course the hotel has a restaurant, and there are hundreds other choices within walking distance. We will have a Starbucks with pastries set up outside the meeting room, for the late sleepers on Friday and Saturday mornings. There are some economical choices for quick and fresh breakfasts/lunch within two blocks. The hotel restaurant will set up some quick lunch options for delegates and others attending meetings. Dining recommendations from the Pasadena ladies will be in your registration packets.

Come early and stay late, there is so much to do in and around Pasadena and Los Angeles. Check out the great optional tours. Also Check these sites: http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/visitors.asp for Pasadena information. http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/visitors.php for Los Angeles information.

September is traditionally pretty warm in So. Cal. This year the weather was perfect, but count on warm. All events at convention are “smart casual/dressy sport” except the Final Banquet. Pack your “posh frock” for this one. Bring a wrap, evenings can be cool and of course air-conditioning can chill the bones. Bring some comfy shoes for walking around town. No denim for Hooray for Hollywood or Golf Tournament. Country Club rules.

Come on along for fun, laughter, music and some Clipped Wings business too. It is the perfect place to reunite with friends and flying partners, who can't wait to see YOU.

Diane Shetler Aitken - National Officer Minder & Guarder of Punch Bowl Maureen Lannon Amberg - Co-Chair Barbara Foote Bell Bartizal - Treasurer Cassidy The Dog - Mascot Jane Cohn - China Procurement George Clooney - Sexiest Man Alive Sean Connery - Older Sexiest Man Marde Beverung Dasaro - Photography Johnny Depp - Bad Boy Barbara Olson Dorger - Pasadena Liaison Mimi Halpin Emery - Boutique Diane Devick Glynn - Artist Ann Reeves Goodhart - Goodie Bags Devorah Herberg - Entertainer Shirley Theetge Hosa - Goodie Bags Ellen Mihal Hunnell - Volunteers

Lorraine Snarski Keeling - "Evening of Wine and Roses" Nancy Cox Krueger - Registration vice chair Ally Legare - Music Mary Ann Niehaus McGarry - LAX President, cookie baker & sign builder Linda Wiley May - Registration Linda Bush Mitchell - Meeting Rooms Sam Mohr-Good - "I Love LA" breakfast Julie Busching Paige– Door Prizes Ethel Lund Pattison - Airport Greeters Brad Pitt - Eye Candy Carolyn Younger Plumley - Co-chair Janet Person Sarbaum - Delegate goodies Rae Rutherford Shumard - "I Love LA Breakfast" Marge Fisher Sinclair - Corresponding Secretary Penny Anderson Verner - Golf Tournament Dody Wilson Viola - Graphics

Jill Kruse - "Hooray For Hollywood" Linda Coffman Lawler - "Hooray For Hollywood"

Nan Dingwall McGraw - "Hooray For Hollywood" Mary (Mike) Rybarczyk - "Hooray For Hollywood"

Mary K Doherty Dana - Optional Tours & Convention Program Fran Owens Ponto - "Surf's Up!"

Terri Gill Schiel - "Surf's Up!"

With this group of committee members, you know the ideas are flying and laughter flowing.

I should add, the members of the LA Chapter, they have generously stepped up to underwrite huge hunks of convention to lower the price for our guests. Please come and enjoy what we are preparing for you, it's going to be a blast and we can't wait to see you.

California Dreamin' Clipped Wings Convention 2008, logo design by Donald E. Paglia M.D.