ACCOMODATIONS
The Portland Metropolitan Expo Center
2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland, Oregon. 72,000 square feet will be home to the 2008 Convention with ample parking, concessions on site, air conditioning throughout the event. Parking: The Expo Center charges $7.00 per day to park with no in and out privlidges. For guests of the Red Lion Jansen Beach parking is free and a shuttle to the Expo Center is provided.
Host Hotel - The Red Lion on the River at Jansen Beach
909 N. Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR - 1.3 miles to the Expo Center.
Reservations: 503.283.4466
Request the MVPA group rate of $89 (single/double); $99 (triple); $109 (quad) + 12.5% local tax
Online Reservations www.redlion.com use code: 0810MILI
The room block is based on availability until 22 July 2008, so don't wait, the room block will sell out!
Additional Lodging - Days Inn
9930 N. Whitaker Rd., Portland, OR - 1.5 miles from the Expo Center.Reservations: 503.289.1800
www.daysinn.com
Additional Lodging - Holiday Inn Express
2300 N. Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR - 2 miles from the Expo Center. Reservations: 503.283.8000www.hiexoregon.com
R.V. Camping - Hayden Island Community
1503 N. Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR - 1.5 miles from the Expo Center.Reservations: 503.289.8753
Overnight parking at the Expo Center is permitted for self-contained RVs in the "Boneyard" lot, however no electrical service or water will be available.
DIRECTIONS
Portland International Airport to the Expo Center:
Follow Airport Way East from the Airport to N.E. 122nd St. Turn Left on N.E. 122nd and travel ¼ mile to Marine Drive.
Turn Left on Marine Drive and travel West for approximately 7 Miles. Cross over the top of I-5, continuing on Marine Drive West
and the Expo Center is the first buildings on the left. The Convention is in Hall D. To get to the Host hotel, go one exit north
on I-5, follow the signs to the Red Lion.
From Red Lion Hotel Jansen Beach to the Expo Center:
Start out heading northwest on N Hayden Island Drive towards N Center Ave. Drive for 0.1 miles; turn left onto N Center Ave.
and Drive for 0.1 miles. Turn left to get on I-5 S towards PORTLAND. Drive for 0.5 miles. Take exit number 307 towards Marine
Dr./MLK Jr. Blvd./OR-99E. Drive for 0.2 miles, keep slight left at the fork towards ramp towards I-5 S / Marine Dr. West / Expo
Center. THIS IS THE FIRST EXIT SOUTH OF THE RED LION HOTEL. Drive for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto N Marine Dr. Drive for 0.3 miles.
MVPA SPONSORED TOURS
Thursday ~ August 14, 2008:
Evergreen Aviation Museum Tour * 10 am - 4 pm: Departs the Expo Center lobby at 10 am - arrives at the museum at approximately
11 am. Where attendees may choose to be part of a guided tour, or may tour on their own. This museum houses the one and only
"Spruce Goose" (HK-1 Hercules), designed and constructed by Howard Hughes and his staff based on the idea of Henry J. Kaiser,
builder of Liberty Ships. The Spruce Goose is so massive there is a B-17 parked under the tail of it! The beautiful building is
filled with many rare airplanes as well as Military Vehicles. For more information visit:
www.sprucegoose.com or sign up for this
tour and be totally awed. Advance tickets required; $27.00 per person (include transportation and admission to the Museum).
DUKW Regatta & Reception * 5 pm - 8:30 pm: Depart the Expo Center at 5 pm to assault the river and return at 7 pm to a private
reception including appetizers and a cash bar. Bring a jacket to be sure you stay warm while maneuvering the breathtaking
Columbia River in a WWII DUKW! Liability waiver and advance tickets are required - $25.00 per person. Get "quacking" and
sign up early, this event will sell out!
Friday ~ August 15, 2008:
Fort Vancouver / Pearson Air Museum Tour * 1 pm - 3 pm: Depart the Red Lion at Jansen Beach at 1 pm and spend a few hours
exploring the Pearson Air Museum, located at Pearson Field at Fort Vancouver (WA), one of the nation's oldest operating
airfields. Learn about the aviation milestones that have occurred at this small field since 1905. Step into the pre-WWII
Army Air Corps hangars and immerse yourself in Pacific Northwest aviation history! For more information
visit: www.pearsonairmuseum.org or
www.nps.gov/fova/. Experience the "Golden Age of Aviation," with the
entire family. Shuttle tickets* are $5.00 per person - advance purchase required; you pay the Museum Admission Fee upon your
arrival: Adults: $8.00; Seniors & Active Military with ID: $5.00; Students ages 6-12: $3.00.
Saturday ~ August 16, 2008:
The Vancouver Farmers Market Trip * 1 pm - 3 pm: Departs the Red Lion Jansen Beach at 1 pm and shuttles guests to the
famous Vancouver Farmers Market (open Saturday and Sunday) where visitors can find local treasures including gourmet
ingredients for their favorite recipes, original works of art, or something special just for them! For more information on
the vendors and artists visit: www.vancouverfarmersmarket.com.
Join this tour and discover the difference local freshness makes while enjoying the gorgeous Pacific Northwest weather at the
al fresco market. Shuttle tickets* are $5.00 per person - advance purchase required.
Please note: Advance ticket purchase required on all tours. All tours are subject to cancellation if minimums are not met by 25 July 2008.
*The hotel shuttle will take guests to Ft. Vancouver & the Farmers market (Sat. & Sun.) at no charge. The $5 ticket insures departure & return with fellow MVPA members.