Please note the time and location for our monthly club meetings has changed.
We will now have our monthly club meetings at our Saturday Morning coffee get together.
This month's meeting will be about Explore Oregon 2012, PLEASE come prepared
to discuss any ideas that you might have and to offer your services to help make this year's
Explore Oregon a great event!
Saturday Morning Coffee
Join us for coffee every Saturday morning at 9:00 for coffee and comrawderie at the Subway at
5675 Commercial St SE. We are trying to be more organized about taking a drive after coffee, so watch for
details about planned Saturday morning drives here!
Explore Oregon 2012
"The Premier Summer Miata Tour Event"
July 12-15, 2012
"EXPLORE OREGON” is an annual premier event, organized by the Willamette Valley Miata club. Be prepared to enjoy some of
Oregon’s most beautiful and historic scenery and explore the awesome back roads of Southern Oregon
as we spend an incredible weekend in Ashland, OR.
Ashland—Our destination
Home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland is full of cultural opportunities. There are also various other
theatre groups, featuring a wide variety of performances, including musicals, comedy and experimental theatre.
Shakespeare and other plays are presented in the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's outdoor Elizabethan Theater and
the Angus Bowmer Theatre and also the New Theater. Music is everywhere in Ashland, with opera, bluegrass, folk
singing and chamber music being only some of the offerings for visitors.
The Elizabethan Theater
Originally called Ashland Mills in 1855, the town of Ashland is located approximately 15 miles north of the
California border on Interstate 5. Ashland is a short drive from Crater Lake National Park, located at the headwaters
of the Rogue River. Ashland is also close to the southern Oregon coast. Everywhere you look, there are reminders of
the past, from pioneer vintage buildings to Victorian houses. Ashland has many bed and breakfasts for the weary traveler,
several in fine old Victorian homes.
In addition to the wide variety of cultural offerings, Ashland has many forms of recreation. Skiing Mt. Ashland is a
popular wintertime activity. There are 23 ski runs, 80 miles of cross country trails, and, best of all, it's only 15 miles
from downtown Ashland. Ashland, built on the banks of Bear Creek, also has the Bear Creek Bike and Nature Trail. A favorite
of bikers, the trail runs along Bear Creek, then down the valley to Medford. There is river rafting and jet boat rides on the
Rogue and Klamath Rivers, and many pristine mountain lakes for anglers to try their hand at catching steelhead, salmon and trout.
Ashland also has a state-of-the-art interactive science museum, the ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum. Amaze yourself with over 80
interactive science exhibits, Science Live! performances and hands-on activities. This exciting family attraction offers a dynamic
atmosphere great for explorers of all ages with frequently changing shows and exhibits. Special events throughout the year include
indoor and outdoor festivals, lectures, school programs and summer camps. Call for current hours (541-482-6767).
Mountain bikers will find the 28 mile Lithia Loop Mountain Bike Route a pleasure and a challenge. Riding the 31 mile Siskiyou Crest
Mountain Bike Route, you will see spectacular views of the Siskiyou Mountains and Mt. Shasta. Golfers can tee off at one of the five
golf courses in the Ashland/Medford area. Ashland also has two wineries that offer daily wine tasting.
For culture, recreation or beauty, Ashland is a special place, a treasure for all to enjoy.
Lodging
Best Western Windsor Inn is a recently renovated hotel set in the beautiful town of Ashland, Oregon, home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
We are located near many favorite local attractions such as Emigrant Lake, Oak Knoll Golf Course, Wine Tasting at local vineyards,
Skiing on Mt. Ashland, Southern Oregon University, and the many shops and art galleries that are unique to Ashland.
Surrounded by exquisite gardens and mountain views, our hotel offers many amenities and services that are sure to make your stay
with us a relaxing one as you enjoy your visit to beautiful southern Oregon.
ALL HOTEL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN “May 15, 2012” AFTER THIS DATE ROOM AVAILABILITY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED!
THERE ARE ONLY 80 ROOMS AVAILABLE, SO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY!!
Room Type
King 107 + tax
Double Queen 112 + tax
To reserve your guestroom call the Best Western Windsor Inn 800-334-2330 and identify yourself as a member
of the Explore Oregon Event. Reservations must be guaranteed by a Master Account, credit card, or advance deposit
received 30 days prior to arrival. Reservations received after the cut-off date will be provided on a space available
basis at prevailing rates.
Best Western Windsor Inn
2520 Ashland St
Ashland, Oregon
Toll Free: 800-334-2330
Local: 541-488-2330
Registration
Costs: $80.00 per person ($150/couple) - includes the Welcome reception; the Saturday evening dinner banquet;
Explore Oregon T-Shirt, attendee pack with event stickers, maps, schedules and more!
If you would like a polo shirt instead of a t-shirt, add $5.00 per shirt.
(so we’ll know who’s coming!). For more info, call 503-851-1549
For added convienience you can now pay your registration fees with PayPal, you must still mail in your registration form!
Attendees:
Chris & Karen McCarty - WVMC
* Lynn McKenna & Lorraine Losh - Redwood Coast Miata
* Judy & Vicki Burr-Chelin - WVMC & Club Miata Northest
Rolly Grimm & Sharon Andres - Okanagan Valley Miata Club
* Mark & Debra Hamlin - WVMC
* Jim Conner - Club Miata Northwest
* Tom & Marci Jarvis - San Joaquin Valley Miata Club
Darin Riherd - WVMC
* Robert & Mary Whitley - San Joaquin Valley Miata Club
* Michael Gillman - Club Miata Northwest
* Richard & Terry Johnson - San Joaquin Valley Miata Club
* Bob & Sally Thomas - Puget Sound Miata Club
* Larry & Emily Muir - Club Miata NW & Puget Sound Miata
* Barry & Sally Finley - WVMC
Tye & Kelli Fountain - WVMC
* Dee Dahlke & Duncan Johnson - Club Miata NW & Puget Sound Miata
Harold Hilton & Arleen Sarsons - Okanagan Valley Miata Club
Al & Bev Rich - Okanagan Valley Miata Club
* Bill Goff & lois turner - Redwood Coast Miata
Gene & Rosalie Voda - WVMC
Bill & Trish Conlon - WVMC
* John Hewitt - Club Miata Northwest
* Claire Reed & Diane Morris - WVMC
* David(Ivy) Ivanich - Club Miata Northwest
Debbie Kennedy & guest - WVMC
Jerry & Doreen McPeek - Okanagan Valley Miata Club
* Dennis Thompson & Joanie Hughes - WVMC
* Bruce & Pat Ellis - Club Miata Vancouver Island
* Carol Kus & Bonnie Lohkamp -
* Bob & Marti Mott - Puget Sound Miata Club
* Fred & Sandi Holler - Puget Sound Miata Club & WVMC
* Bev Bedard - Okanagan Miata Valley Miata Club
* Maurice & Erin Tiano - WVMC
* A.J. & Vickie McGranaghan - Puget Sound Miata Club
* Kimberly & John Beck - Mt Hood Miata Club
* Arch & Laurie Hoagland - San Joaquin Valley Miata Club
* Len McFarlane - Okanagan Valley Miata Club
* Maury Fugitt & Sandy McKnight - Puget Sound Miata Club
Craig & Jan Tutor - WVMC
Pete & Jeanette Nunnenkamp - WVMC
* Mark Peretti - Redding Area Miatas
* George & Pam Dowler - Club Miata Vancouver Miata Island
* Bob & Barbara Rosentreter - Mt Hood Miata Club
* Walt & Jan Mills - Club Miata Northwest
* Vince Weis & Kathi Bell - Sacramento Area Miata Owners Association
Lee & Diane Galati - Sacramento Area Miata Owners Association
John & Kathwren Hayes - WVMC
"*" - Indicates Paid
Welcome to our newest members!
Thank you for renewing your membership!
We will be getting our shirts for Explore Oregon from The Queensboro Shirt Company.
