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When the day's meetings adjourn, NASRA conference attendees
will find a variety of recreational and social activities
to enjoy. Attendees will enjoy three evenings of fun and networking. On Sunday, Monday,
and Tuesday evenings, NASRA will host casual dinner parties for all to enjoy. The dress
for each evening is casual. Participants are encouraged to dress to match the theme of
the evening. There is no additional charge for these parties, but registration is required
and tickets will be collected at the door.
Recreation
Snowbird is in the heart of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest
in Little Cottonwood Canyon, one of the most picturesque mountain canyons in Utah and only 29 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport.
Combining the amenities of a major metropolitan area with the friendliness of a small,
western city, Salt Lake City is fast becoming one of America's foremost destinations—and
for good reason. A beautiful, safe, and vibrant city, Salt Lake combines unparalleled
access to natural recreation, a bustling economy, dynamic nightlife, remarkable history, and
warm hospitality.
Salt Lake is nestled in a valley at the foot of two mountain ranges—the Wasatch to the
east and the Oquirrhs to the west. During summer, hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking are
just minutes away. Daily sunshine, low humidity, and refreshing mountain
breezes combine for a comfortable year-round climate.
For more information about Snowbird visit www.snowbird.com/
or about Salt Lake City area attractions visit www.visitsaltlake.com//
Camp NASRA
Camp NASRA provides an opportunity for the children ages 5 - 15 of conference participants
to make friends and have fun while their parents attend meetings or take part in
other activities. The director of Camp NASRA, who is an experienced educator, will
ensure the activities are fun, safe, and age appropriate. All activities will be
on-site at the Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort during the scheduled conference activities. On
Monday night during the dinner dance, children ages 2 - 5 may also attend. Participants must
be registered as a child guest of a registered conference attendee to participate
in Camp NASRA, but there are no additional fees for the camp. All participants
will receive a camp t-shirt.
NASRA Dinner Events
Sunday Night Party - University of Utah’s Rice Eccles Stadium
The University of Utah’s Rice Eccles Stadium was the host of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of
the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. This venue will serve as a unique and awe inspiring setting for the
NASRA conference Sunday Evening Party! The evening will start as attendees are greeted by the
voices of the International Children’s Choir. Dressed in authentic costumes from around the world, this talented group
of youngsters will perform inspirational songs, which they also sang at
the 2002 Olympic Opening Ceremonies. After this musical feast, attendees will wander inside the Salt
Lake 2002 Visitors Center at Cauldron Park and
will stroll through a gallery of Olympic artwork depicting the most memorable moments
of the Games. The Center is the picture perfect setting showcasing the Olympic
Cauldron and vistas of the Wasatch Mountains.
After standing in the shadows of the Olympic Torch, attendees will make their way up to the
Scholarship Room at the top of the stadium. With views of the city below, they will encounter
Olympic themed buffets highlighting cuisine from various Olympic countries with a taste
of Italy, China, Greece, and of course America!
After dinner, all will return to Cauldron Park, catching their own glimpse of Olympic
greatness as attendees watch former, current, and future Olympic athletes perform choreographed acrobatic
routines on trampolines. This exciting show will highlight the athlete’s skill as they perform aerial feats
while strapped into snowboards and skis.
Dress: Casual. Registration is required for this dinner, but there is no additional
cost. Admission tickets will be distributed at registration at the conference.
Monday Night Party - Oktoberfest at Snowbird!
The Wasatch
Mountains looming overhead provide the
ultimate backdrop for an Oktoberfest celebration.
There is no better place than Snowbird to
celebrate the European tradition of Oktoberfest,
amongst the Utah “Alps” in the midst of
beautiful Snowbird. Attendees will be transported into an
Bavarian atmosphere. To add to the
party a German oom-pah band will play
traditional polka music. Alp horns and bell
ringing will echo throughout the canyon while feasting
on a sumptuous German buffet. Dress: Casual.
Registration is required for this dinner, but there is no additional cost. Admission tickets will be distributed at registration at the conference.
Tuesday Night Party - Mountain Man Rendezvous
Beyond just experiencing the natural beauty of Snowbird, attendees will be transported back in time to
1825; the peak of the Mountain Man Rendezvous. What began as a practical gathering to exchange
pelts for supplies, eventually evolved into a month long carnival in the middle of the wilderness for Native
American and Mountain Men alike. Attendees will encounter teepee’s and an authentic mountain man
encampment. This scenery will set the stage for a truly historic and culturally stimulating evening. Fullsized
teepee’s will house actual mountain men who still practice the art of “living off the land”. Their
tents will showcase various aspects of the lifestyle including hide tanning, bead work, Native American
games, flint and steel fire starting, leather and firs. Interactive period appropriate games such as hatchet
throwing, and tomahawk throws will keep attendees entertained as they mingle with the mountain men.
An Emmy recognized Native American flautist will provide the perfect ambiance during the western buffet dinner. Dress: Western casual.
Registration is required for this dinner, but there is no additional cost. Admission tickets will be distributed at registration at the conference.
 
Golf Tournament
The 5th Annual Ray Lillywhite Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at the South Mountain Golf Club on Monday, August
4. Designed by PGA Professionals David Graham and Gary Panks, South Mountain is one of the most challenging, most
spectacular golf courses in Utah. Rated by Golf Digest as one of the top courses in the state, South Mountain is located on the foothills of
the Wasatch Mountain range and features an incredible blend of mountain and valley views, wildlife and incredible
scenery. A links-style course featuring huge undulating greens and severe elevation changes, South Mountain offers a
truly memorable experience to the golf enthusiast.
The fee for the tournament is $65.
Golf clubs are available for rental for $20 for Nike or Top Flight clubs or $30 for Callaway clubs. To arrange for
rentals, send an email to liza@nasra.org stating that you need right or left hand rental clubs and the type if there is a preference. You will be added
to the club reservation list. Rental shoes
are not available. The Pro Shop offers a 30% discount on purchase of shoes for tournament players.
South Mountain Golf Club
Tours
On Monday, August 4, attendees and their guests will have a choice of one of two
available tours. Each tour is $50 per participant. Tours will leave on buses from the hotel
at noon and return to the hotel at 5:00 p.m.
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UTAH NATURAL WONDERS TOUR
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 Kennecott Mine
An exciting tour, full of contrasts. Begin your tour by traveling to the Oquirrh Mountains, which lie on the
west bench of the Salt Lake Valley. Your first stop will be the Kennecott Bingham Canyon Copper Mine.
The largest open pit mining operation ever undertaken, the Kennecott Mine is one of only two man-made
objects visible from space. While there, you'll have time to visit the Observation Deck, the Visitor's
Center, and see the actual workings of the mine. Following the tour of the mine, participants will visit
"America's Dead Sea", the Great Salt Lake and hear tales of its origin, and the many legends the lake
has spawned. View Saltair Pavilion and have a chance to touch the salty water or buy some delicious
saltwater taffy.
A box lunch will be provided on the tour.
Great Salt Lake
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SALT LAKE CITY TOUR
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This tour is a complete look at what makes Salt Lake City so unique. You will begin by seeing, “This is
the Place” State Park, featuring monuments, historic buildings, and bits of Utah culture.
From here participants will drive past the University of Utah and Fort Douglas which was turned into the Olympic
Village during the Winter 2002 Olympic Games. The tour will continue past the University and will turn down Historic South
Temple Street. First envisioned in Joseph Smith's Plat of Zion of 1833 and later employed by Brigham
Young in 1847, South Temple Street was meant to be the finest and most prominent avenue in Salt Lake
City, as well as a model for other cities and towns in the west. Much of South Temple's success today is
a direct reflection of this original bold vision. The American Planning Association has selected South
Temple Street as one of 10 Great Streets in America for its historical residential design and
craftsmanship, diversity of land uses, and the integration of multiple forms of transportation throughout
history. The next stop will be the Utah State Capitol Building, which has recently undergone a $200
million renovation. The building was constructed between 1912 and 1916, using granite from nearby
Little Cottonwood Canyon. The dome is covered with Utah copper. There are 52 Corinthian columns.
Throughout the grounds, on the building itself, and within the interior are countless beehive
representations. The beehive is Utah's state symbol, representing the values of industry and
cooperation. The final stop will be the world-famous Mormon Temple Square, which took 40 years to build.
Here participants will learn the history of the Church of Latter-day Saints and the heritage of Salt Lake City. Tour
includes the Tabernacle, Temple Square Visitor Centers, Assembly Hall, and the new Conference
Center.
A box lunch will be provided on the tour
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Spouse/Guest Activity
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Park City Main Street & Utah Olympic Park Tour
Tuesday, August 5
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
fee: $40
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The Utah Olympic Park played host to the 2002 Olympic ski jumping, bobsled, luge, and skeleton
events. This state of the art facility is open year round to the public and is designed to allow all who visit
the chance to feel the Olympic spirit. Here spouses and guests will receive a VIP tour of the facility by one of the Park’s
athletes, including a visit to the starting gates of the ski jumps and time to explore the Alf Engen Olympic
Museum.
Following the tour of the Olympic Park, participants will be taken to historic Main Street of Park City. Park City
was settled as a mining town and has evolved into a Mecca for shopping, skiing, and eating enthusiasts.
Main Street is home to dozens of galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. There be opportunity to eat lunch, wander among the
shops, and enjoy the beauty of Park City.
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