This will be our eleventh annual reunion. After a survey of association members the Association has chosen Portland. Under rules adopted by the association the Vice–President is responsible to form a Committee to develop the reunion agenda and recommended activities. Saf Canja, Larry Thomas and Jim Michaud were appointed to serve on the committee.
Several hotels were reviewed and the decision made to hold the reunion at The Oxford Suites* at Jantzen Beach in north Portland. Our primary effort has been to provide accommodations at a reasonable price with as many amenities as possible. The committee selected the Oxford Suites at Jantzen Beach. We have a great room rate of $105 plus tax at a good location. Located on Hayden Island, the Oxford Suites Portland–Jantzen Beach. Situated just minutes from downtown Portland, the Rose Quarter, the Oregon Convention Center, the Portland International Airport and downtown Vancouver, WA. Complimentary amenities include Full Hot Breakfast Buffet, Evening Reception, High Speed Wi-Fi, Parking, Indoor Pool, Spa, Sauna, Steam Room and Fitness Center and more.
The Jantzen Beach area of North Portland offers easy freeway access, placing you within a short drive of popular Portland neighborhoods like Mississippi/Williams, where you’ll find great food, beer and shopping, the Alberta Arts District , home of the monthly Last Thursday festival, and St. Johns, where Cathedral Park is scenically set below the beautiful St. Johns Bridge . You’re also just minutes from Vancouver, Wash. . and the historic Fort Vancouver .
MAX light rail, a short distance from the Hotel, provides easy access to Downtown Portland.
In Jantzen Beach, it’s a breeze to hit the road for trips to the
Oregon Coast or the
Columbia River Gorge . You don’t have to go far to get out into nature:
Sauvie Island and
Oregon’s Columbia County are also nearby.
Nearby entertainment options include the Expo Center (served by
MAX light rail )
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Portland Meadows and
Portland International Raceway . Golfers can get on the links at
Heron Lakes Golf Course , just minutes from Jantzen Beach. One of the Portland region’s best-kept secrets, the
Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area , is also tucked into this corner of North Portland. The largest urban wetland in America offers exceptional wildlife viewing and can be explored by foot or by boat.
Jantzen Beach Shopping Center is home to several high-quality national retailers.
www.jantzenbeachpdx.com It is situated on Hayden Island in the middle of the Columbia River.
The organizing committee is also at work to develop activities for a great reunion. This year, based upon past experience, the association will be offering organized group events as well as providing much information for activities on your own, during, before or after the reunion.
September activities for Portland and the surrounding area can be reviewed online at
http://www.events12.com/portland/september/