National Convention

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

August 27, - September 2, 2010

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend the 92nd American Legion National Convention.  We have a great opportunity to save money while traveling in style to the convention with the Pennsylvania Department Bus Trip.  This will give you the chance to save a little money and travel to the convention without any worries.

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The Pennsylvania delegation will be staying at the Doubletree Hotel Milwaukee City Center.  The hotel reservations must be made through Department Headquarters.  The room rate is $119.18 including tax for a king size bed room and a double room (2 beds).  After 2 people there will be an additional occupant in room rate at $15.00 each.  A rollaway bed can be rented at $10.00 a day.

The room amenities include:  iron, ironing board, tv with HBO, hair dryer and coffee pot.  The hotel amenities include a check in time of 3:00pm.  The convention center is cater-corner from our hotel, which is a short walk of about 200 feet.  There is a nice restaurant in the hotel and about a dozen or more within a couple of blocks of the hotel.  The hotel also has a fitness center and outdoor pool.  Parking is $15.00 a day valet only in and out anytime fro no extra charge.

The Doubletree Hotel Milwaukee City Center is approximately 15 minutes from the airport depending on time of day and day of the week.  Our nationalorganization has arranged airport ground transportation services for the National Convention through Go Airport Connection.  In order for attendees to receive the $21 round trip fare to/from the Milwaukee Airport they must book at least 24 hours in advance through the customized portal.  Here is the link to the portal for The American Legion Family to book from.  http://goairportconnection.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=ameleg&LOGON=GO

The cit rate from the airport to any downtown hotel is $25.00 for a taxi cab regardless of how many persons you can safely get in the vehicle.  Travel time is approximately 15 minutes.  All major car rental companies are available at the airport.

Pennsylvania Delegate Registration is in our Doubletree Hotel Milwaukee City Center Hotel lobby across form the registration desk.

• Friday, August 27 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Saturday, August 28 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Sunday, August 29 - 9:00 am to 12 noon or as required

There is a convenience store right across from our hotel (food, beer, liquor, soda, etc.,)  A Dunkin Donuts, Quizno’s, Subway are all 200 feet from the hotel.  West Town Market Liquors and other items, IMAX Planetarium are 1 block away.  The bus station and Amtrak train station are three blocks from the hotel.  Butch’s Steak House is on the corner across from the rear of the hotel.  The Grand Avenue Mall is 2 1/2 blocks from the hotel.  The Harley Davidson Museum is 1 mile away.  The Potawatomi Casino is 1 mile away and the Irish Pub is 3 blocks from the hotel.

Handicap information for wheelchair and scooter rentals.  The handicapped attendees of our delegation that will require a scooter or wheelchair may contact the following:

• Accessibility Home Medical & Rehab 414-543-1114
• Discount Mobility Products, LLC., 414-321-3500
• On The Go Mobility 414-375-4682, 7289
• MetroCare 800-227-3820

The Pennsylvania caucus breakfast meeting will be held Monday, August 30, 2010 at 7:30 am in the main Ballroom 1st floor of the Doubletree Hotel.  Starbucks coffee & assorted chilled juices, bakery basket, scrambled eggs, bacon & sausage links, country style potatoes, melon slices & berries will be available for each Pennsylvania American Legion delegate in attendance at this meeting.

The parade will be Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 4:00 pm.  We will meet in the hotel lobby at 2:30 pm.  We do not have the parade route yet.  Our hotel is supposedly right on the parade route so we may not need transportation.  We will update this information as things are finalized.

The Pennsylvania Party will be in the Doubletree Hotel in the main Ballroom 1st floor after the Parade party.  Sunday, August 29, 2010 at approximately 6:00 pm final time will be announced.  The party is for all delegates and guests.  The menu will include baked chicken, roast beef, vegetable medley, au gratin potatoes, salad, rolls, dessert, coffee, tea and milk.

The National Commander’s Dinner is Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm at the Milwaukee Convention Center.

All persons receiving a Department call-in or who are going to sign as a delegate at our Department roll calls, MUST register through our Department Headquarters and stay in the contracted housing.  Any exceptions must be cleared with the Department Commander / Adjutant prior to our departure to the convention city.

Looking to seeing you in Milwaukee Wisconsin for the 92nd National Convention!

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