Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies
“Up and Coming in Ontario”
Gem and Mineral Show
68th Annual NFMS Show & Convention
June 20-22, 2008
Dear Fellow Rockhounds,
Welcome to “Up and Coming in Ontario” Gem and Mineral Show in Ontario, Oregon. The county is rich in historical resources that we are drawing upon for our show. We hope you will take time to investigate this rich heritage and that attending this show will be a rewarding experience for everyone.
Our show “Up and Coming in Ontario” will be held at the Ontario, Oregon, Malheur County Fairgrounds. They are offering lots of rooms and on-site camping facilities. We are meeting with the management and they are helpful and are working in every way to help make our event a success.
Convention meetings and meals will be held at the Malheur County Fairgrounds Multi-Purpose Room.
The Ontario, Oregon Hotels are all within a mile of downtown and all have online booking.
Holiday Inn Ontario, Oregon ,1249 Tapadera Avenue
Rodeway Inn Ontario, 615 East Idaho Avenue
Sleep Inn Ontario, 1221 S.E. 1st Court
Best Western Inn & Suites, 251 Goodfellow Street
Ontario Super 8 Motel, 266 Goodfellow St.
Save gas and bring the high mileage vehicle. RV hookups are also available at the Malheur County Fairgrounds.
The Stallknecht-Morgan Museum Gem Mineral Society, Inc. appreciates the help and assistance of the Ontario Visitors & Convention Bureau and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in the preparation of these show packets. Please note in the Ontario area information that there are many places to explore in and around the Ontario area. We plan to make some of these attractions available as special events, with transportation, etc., if there is enough interest. These could include trips to Oregon Trail Ruts, Lake Owyhee, Leslie Gulch, Three Fingers Gulch, Jordan Craters, and Lava Beds. Or how about the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Bend? Or Geiser Grand Hotel? If enough people are interested and notify us, we will make arrangements.
We hope you plan a vacation around this event. The Stallknecht-Morgan Museum Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. Show Committee and the area’s Visitors Bureau are working to help make your visit and stay an enjoyable one. There will be plenty of things for you to do both before and after the show. Enjoy Eastern Oregon and western Idaho and their many historical and mineral treasures!
Margaret Stallknecht,
Show chairman & President,
Stallknecht-Morgan Museum Gem and Mineral Society, Inc.
|