August 7th- 9th, 2015

ABOUT NASHVILLENashville is the capital of Tennessee and is located along the Cumberland river. The city is the center for music, healthcare, banking, publishing, and transportation industries. It is also home to a large number of colleges and universities. The current population exceeds 600,000, and the weather in August is in the mid 80’s with humidity. The nightlife is vibrant as it is the home of country music and all that has to offer. BNA is the code for Nashville International Airport, and it is serviced by many of the large carriers. Museums and historical places to see are scattered around the city.

CONVENTION INFOYour fee covers the hotel for Friday and Saturday night, dinner on Friday and Saturday, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, the Annual Meeting, the welcome gift bag and the use of the hospitality suite during the posted hours of operation.

Any pre-convention trips are filled on a first come basis, and the activities are listed later in this packet. We cannot guarantee refunds unless we find a replace-ment for you, and we reserve the right to increase posted costs if fuel surcharges are passed on to us by the transport companies. Trips leave at posted times, and a tour escort will be with you.

Your ID badges or wristband must be worn at all times while attending any NHLBC function. This will include any pre-convention events or visits to the hospitality room during hours of operations.

The LEGAL DRINKING AGE in Tennessee is 21, and as our by-laws state, no one under the age of 21 will be permitted entry into any hospitality room where alcohol is being served

You can find updated information on NHLBC 2015 on our facebook page, http://on.fb.me/1DhKoZA, or on the NHLBC website . . . . ›››

CONVENTION CONTACTSLarry Zub(313) 433 - 5485 / wgthockey@msn.comSue Lefever(313) 300 - 7082 / sue.lefever.hockey@gmail.comKathy Hoffman(313) 405 - 3239 / countrygal920@yahoo.com

NASHVILLE AIRPORT MARRIOTT600 Marriott Drive, Nashville TN 37214(615) 889 – 9300

Our home away from home is nestled in 16 acres of rolling hills, and is minutes from Nashville Int’l Airport, downtown Nashville, world famous restaurants and at-tractions. On site you will enjoy Champions Sports Bar and Starbucks. A fully equipped health club and indoor and outdoor swimming pool will be something to enjoy. Free parking is available to all who plan to drive. A free airport shuttle is also available for guests.

CONVENTION COSTS ( US FUNDS )Single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $530.00Double . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $399.00Triple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $365.00Quad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $335.00

$175.00 per Child staying in room with Parent(s)

Extra nights are available for $122.00 + tax. These rates are good beginning Sunday, August 2, 2015 through Sunday, August 9, 2015. A link has been set up by the Marriott to make your reservation. You must use this link to reserve your entire stay, meaning your arrival day and departure day must be included. The hotel will transfer the Friday and Saturday night room costs, and your final balance will reflect the cost for your extra nights only. Please make sure your dates are the same as the ones listed on your registration form. The link does not allow for listing roomates, but it does allow to show how many will be sharing the room. Make sure your roomates are listed on registration form, and only one person from each room should make the reservation. The link is: http://cwp.marriott.com/bnatn/nhlboosterclub

NHLBC 2015 – NASHVILLE

Hello, and welcome to NHLBC 2015-Nashville. On behalf of the Detroit Red Wing For ‘em Club, we would like you to join us for a week of fun and family, hockey style.

WAIVERSA waiver form is included that each adult in attendance must sign to assume responsibility for his or her actions. You will not be allowed to register upon arrival unless this form is signed and on file. A parent or guardian will be required to sign a waiver for any children attending

CHILDREN AT CONVENTIONChildren are welcome at convention, and those 16 and under stay for free in the room with their parents, and they must use the beds that are in their room. The fee ($175.00) includes both dinners, breakfasts, and welcome bag. Children are allowed in the ban-quet rooms for meals and to hear any presentations, but when the dancing begins at dinner, they must leave. It is the responsibility of the parents for the conduct of their children at all times. If they become a distraction, they will be asked to leave whatever room they are in by a committee member. No one under the age of 21 shall be allowed into any hospitality room while alcohol is served

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTSPayments are payable in US funds. Each attendee will pay their club who will send one check to us payable to NHLBC 2015 – NASHVILLE.

Mail registration forms and payments to:

NHLBCC 201520595 WashingtonRoseville, MI 48066

Please turn all pre-convention payments in to your club contact to meet the dates due to us:

• Payment 1: $100.00 per person due: 12/10/2014

• Payment 2: $100.00 per person + all preconv. payments due: 02/01/2015

• Payment 3: $100.00 per person due: 04/01/2015

• Final Payment: Remaining balance due 06/01/2015

We cannot guarantee refunds for cancellations. All requests will be looked at after all bills are paid. We will do our best regarding refunds.

ADS FOR CONVENTION PROGRAMRates: Full page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 Half page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 Quarter page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 Business card (eighth page) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00

Payments should be payable to: NHLBC 2015 – Nashville

Ad info/materials should be sent to Courtney Fathers at corkboards@gmail.com. Please include name of ad in subject line of email.

HOSPITALITY ROOMSFor info on hospitality rooms, contact Sue Lefever at (313) 300-7082 for details and pricing.

Tuesday, August 4thGraceland and Beale Street in Memphis(10:30 am - 11:30 pm)

Travel with us to Memphis, the home of the King! Upon arrival at Graceland, you will have the opportunity to tour the mansion and the grounds (approx. 2.5 hours). When we leave Graceland, our adventure continues on Beale Street, where you will find some great dining options before returning to Nashville.

Your trip includes: round trip transportation, driver gratuity and Graceland admission. no meals are included, but lunch is available at Graceland if you choose. (Minimum of 20 needed for this trip to take place).

Wednesday, August 5thAM Trip: Jack Daniels Distillery followed by lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Travel with us as we head to Lynchburg and visit the Jack Daniels Distillery. Your guided tour will share the complete story of one of the world’s best known whiskey brands. After the tour, a classic southern lunch experience awaits at Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House.

Your trip includes: round trip transportation, driver gratuity and lunch with gratuity.

PM Trip: Night at the Opry (5:00 pm - 10:00 pm)

What better way to enjoy a night in Nashville than an evening at the Opry. We will start with food and fun at Studio A, the place where the last season of the hit show Hee-Haw was filmed. Following dinner, we will head to the show at the Grand Ole Opry.

Your trip includes: round trip transportation, driver gratuity, dinner with gratuity and a ticket to the Grand ole opry.

2015 nhlbc preconvention trips

Thursday, August 6thAM Trip: Historical Tour - Belle Meade Plantation and Hermitage (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Our historical tour begins by visiting the Belle Meade Plantation, one of America’s premier Thoroughbred Horse Farms. After a tour of the grounds and mansion, you will enjoy complimentary wine tasting, followed by lunch at the Carriage House/Stable House. After lunch, you will leave the plantation and go to the Hermitage, the estate of Andrew Jackson, the 7th President of the United States. Your self-guided tour gives you access the the museum, movie, grounds, tomb, first hermitage, Alfred’s cabin and the Hermitage mansion.

Your trip includes: round trip transportation, driver gratuity and and lunch at Belle Meade with gratuity.

PM Trip: Pub Crawl (6:00 pm - 11:30pm)

Our annual tradition, just a day later than normal. We will begin with a dinner at the Wildhorse Saloon. After dinner, Nashville nightlife awaits! You can chose to stay at the saloon or venture out to some of the many other establishments in the surrounding blocks (including B.B. King’s, Margaritaville, Hard Rock Café, as well as many of the local honky tonks, like Tootsie’s). At the end of the evening, the buses will pick up at a different location, to be decided after meeting with the drivers.

Your trip includes: round trip transportation, driver gratuity and dinner with gratuity.

Friday, August 7thAM Trip: Nashville city tour, Country Music Hall of Fame and possible arena tour (8:30 am - 2:30 pm)

Find out why Nashville is such a great place to visit. Enjoy the city tour and then absorb yourself in the Country Music Hall of Fame and possible arena tour.

Your trip includes: round trip transportation, driver gratuity, Hall of Fame admission and arena tour if possible. no meals are included, but food is available at the Hall of Fame.

preconvention eventsTuesday, August 4thFull Day Trip ($99.00 per person):Graceland tour, then time on Beale St. to explore your dining options10:30 am - 11:30 pm

Wednesday, August 5thAM Trip ($75.00 per person): Jack Daniels Distillery followed by lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

PM Trip ($110.00 per person): Night at the Grand Ole Opry with dinner transport5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Thursday, August 6thAM Trip ($88.00 per person): Historical Tour at Belle Meade Plantation and Hermitage, with lunch at Belle Meade9:00 am - 4:00 pm

PM Trip ($43.00 per person): Pub Crawl, beginning with dinner transport to Wildhorse Saloon at 6:00pm.6:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Friday, August 7thAM Trip ($60.00 per person): Nashville city tour and Country Music Hall of Fame. Possible Arena Tour8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Trip News & Notes:• A fuel surcharge may be added to each trip if

required by the transportation company.

• Time may be adjusted for events if required and all guests will be informed. Additionally, any changes will be posted in the hospitality room.

• If you miss the bus, you will have to return to the hotel on your own, so please listed to directions provided by host of each event.

Hotel:

Nashville Airport Marriott600 Marriott Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37214 (615) 889-9300 / www.marriott.com

2015 Convention Registration FormThis Form Must Be Completed By Each Attendee

Personal Information

Last Name: _____________________________First Name: _________________________________________________

Street Address: __________________________Apt/Unit Number: ____________________________________________

City: ____________________________________State/Province: ____________ Zip Code: ________________________

Home Phone: ____________________________Cell Phone: ______________________________Gender: ____________

E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Name for ID Badge: ___________________________________ Booster Club: __________________________________

No. of Previous Conventions: ___________________________ Age on 08/01/2015 ____________________________

Emergency Contact Information (This must be someone not attending convention):

Name _______________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________

Arrival Information

Hotel Arrival Date: ________________________Hotel Departure Date: ________________________________________

Method of Arrival to Nashville (provide flight info if applicable): _____________________________________________

Room Type (circle all that apply):

All amounts in U.S. dollars: Single @ $530 / Double @ $399 / Triple @ $365 / Quad @ $335

Children age 16 and younger sharing with parent: $175 each

Do you need a roommate? YES / NO

Do you need a handicap accessible room? YES / NO

Roommate Information

Name: _______________________________________________ Club: _________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________ Club: _________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________ Club: _________________________________________

Additional Information

Dietary Restrictions: __________________________________________________________________________________

Information for Program:

Include All / Omit Address / Omit Phone / Omit Cell / Omit E-mail

2015 Pre-Convention Registration Form

Name of Attendee

________________________________________________

Club Association

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DATE EVENT COST AMOUNT DUE

Tuesday, August 4th Graceland Tour & Beale Street $99.00 ___________________

Wednesday, August 5th Jack Daniel Distillery $75.00 ___________________

Grand Ole Opry $110.00 ___________________

Thursday, August 6th Historical Tour at Belle Meade $88.00 ___________________

Pub Crawl $43.00 ___________________

Friday, August 7th City Tour $60.00 ___________________

Country Music Hall of Fame (all three)

Possible Arena Tour

Total Due: ___________________

LIABILITY WAIVER

45th ANNUAL NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE BOOSTER CLUB CONVENTION

Nashville Airport Marriott • Nashville, TN • August 2015

This Form Must Be Completed By Each Registrant 18 Years of Age or Older for Admittance

I,___________________________________ , hereby accept any and all responsibility for my actions and the

actions of others within my control. I also accept responsibility for my actions and the actions of

others within my control arising out of any act or failure to act as a direct and proximate cause of my

consumption of alcoholic beverages. I hereby absolve and hold harmless the Detroit Red Wing For ‘em

Club, and its board of directors, or any other social host and I accept full and complete responsibility for

my actions and their results occasioned by my voluntary consumption of alcoholic beverages.

I am the parent or guardian for the following minor(s) attending NHLBCC 2015:

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

I accept responsibility for the actions and behavior of the above minor(s).

I understand the legal drinking age in the state of Tennessee is 21 years of age.

Registrant’s Signature: _______________________________________________________________________

Witness: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Date: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Please submit this form along with registration form.

NHLBCC 2015 • 20595 Washington • Roseville, MI 48066