AAA Celebrates 25th Year


GUEST ACTIVITIES/GOLF OUTING



GOLF OUTING

Sunday, August 3
10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Price: $115/player
www.tapawingogolf.com/

Three championship nines designed to allow the golfer to play at his or her skill level. Rivers, lakes and hardwood forests provide the ultimate golf experience. Twenty-seven championship holes and a spectacular natural setting designed by one of the only five winners of golf’s Grand Slam, Gary Player.

Price includes: Transportation to and from the hotel (leave hotel at 10:30a.m. for a 12:10p.m. tee-off), gratuity and taxes; 18 holes of golf; a box lunch and prizes.




FOREST PARK DAY

Monday, August 4
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price: $20/person

Forest Park is a 15-minute ride (NSAC will provide the transportation) to the Park.  A shuttle bus runs throughout the park from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. making regularly scheduled stops at the Art Museum, Zoo, the Boathouse, the Science Center, the Jewel Box, the History Museum, and the Visitor’s Center.  Click on the following link to see an overview of the Park: www.stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/. For additional websites click on these links: http://saintlouis.art.museum/; http://www.slsc.org/; http://www.stlzoo.org/; http://www.mohistory.org/ and http://www.muny.org/.

Price includes: Transportation to and from the hotel, shuttle bus within the park, gratuity and taxes.


International Bowling Museum
and Cardinals Hall of Fame’s Monday Evening Event

Monday, August 4
6:00pm – 10:00p.m.

You will not want to miss the evening’s activities at the Museum and Hall of Fame.   Whether you’re a bowler or a baseball fan, you can enjoy the history of these two sports all in one night.  There’s even an opportunity to bowl a game or two should you wish to do so.  There will be an array of wonderful appetizers  on hand for you to enjoy along with an open bar for beverages.  This activity is included in the registration for Tax Only and Full Program attendees.  If you sign up for the General Session only and wish to attend, please call the National Office.  For more information, please visit http://www.bowlingmuseum.com/.


BOTANICAL GARDENS AND BREWERY TOUR

Tuesday, August 5
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price: $55/person

The Botanical Gardens is a 15-minute ride (NSAC will provide transportation) to the Gardens.  Walk through 79 acres of horticulture variety----from the geodesic dome greenhouse to the rose garden to the Victorian garden to the Japanese garden; have lunch in the tea room and shop at the garden shop.  Your next stop is the Anheuser-Busch brewery.  Tour the well-maintained gardens, the old brew house, the Clydesdales and the tasting room. 

Located just a few minutes from the Gateway Arch, the new Busch Stadium and other downtown attractions, this 100-acre brewery is a rich part of America's brewing history and the largest of Anheuser-Busch's 12 U.S. and two overseas breweries.

A blend of state-of-the-art technology and historic architecture awaits you at the WORLD HEADQUARTERS of the Anheuser-Busch brewery in St. Louis, Missouri. Complimentary tours begin with a visit to the historic stable, home to the Budweiser Clydesdale Eight-Horse Hitch, and one of several national historic landmarks on the property. Guests then discover first-hand how the world's greatest beers are carefully crafted in the Brew House and packaged in the Bevo Packaging Plant.

At tour's end, guests 21 years of age and over can sample their favorite brews and relax in the Hospitality Room, or browse in the Anheuser-Busch Gift Shop for a wide selection of the latest in logoed merchandise.

Check out these websites for more information: www.mobot.org/ and www.budweisteroturs.com/docs/sttour.htm.

All tours are guided walking tours and are accessible to the disabled.

Price includes: Transportation to and from hotel, admission to both the Botanical Gardens and the Brewery, and lunch in the Tea Room.


SIX FLAGS OVER MID-AMERICA

Tuesday, August 5
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Price: $65/person

Spend the day at one of the premier amusement parks in the Midwest; choices include thrill rides, lazy rides, musical productions or the water park.  It is a 25-minute bus ride to the Park.  To see more on the Park click on http://www.sixflags.com/stlouis/.

Price includes: Transportation to and from the hotel, tickets to the Park, gratuity and taxes.



ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BASEBALL (Optional Networking Event)

Tuesday, August 5, 2008
5:30 PM (Game begins at 7:00p.m.)
Price: $30/ticket
St. Louis Cardinals vs. L.A. Dodgers
Rain or shine. 

Click on the following link: http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=stl for more information on the Cardinal’s baseball team.   All tickets are $30/piece.  A limited amount (172) of tickets available.  On a first-come, first-serve basis.

Price includes: Purchase of one ticket, the dinner buffet and beverages, and seating in the Coca-Cola Scoreboard Patio section (an $85 value).


MONSANTO TOUR

Wednesday, August 6
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Price: $20/person

Tour the Monsanto world headquarters research facility in Chesterfield, MO where Monsanto conducts its research in plant genetics, develops new products, and works to protect the environment.  It is limited to 40 participants, unless there is an overflow and we will try to arrange two concurrent tours.  You will be offered CPE credits.  This is a 30-minute bus ride from the hotel.  Check out the videos on the website at:  http://www.monsanto.com/.

Price includes: Transportation to and from the hotel, admission to the research center, gratuity and taxes.