X-Message-Number: 165 From: Kevin Q. Brown Subject: Venturist Cryonics Festival Date: 4 Apr 1990 Venturist Cryonics Festival July 1 - 4, 1990 The Venturists, P.O. Box 458, Wrightwood, CA 92397 (619) 249-3553 A July 4 Cryonics Festival sponsored by The Venturists will be held at the Mountain View Lodge in Wrightwood, California. We hope this one will be even more fun than the one last year in Sedona, Arizona. All cryonicists are invited to attend. Special Note There will be a regular Alcor monthly meeting at the Pizer's home on Sunday, July 1 at 1:00 p.m. (This is not part of the Festival, but Alcor monthly meetings are open to all cryonicists, so even if you are not an Alcor member you are invited.) The Festival will be a four-day, three-night event as follows: Sunday, July 1: Noon: Arrival (No Sunday meals are included; however, there will be a buffet at the Alcor meeting. Restaurants are 3 blocks away, an easy walk.) [1:00 p.m.: Alcor meeting.] 5:00 p.m.: Free time - swim, hike, go shopping, socialize. 7:30 p.m.: Cryonics discussion on scientific and business strategies in life extension led by Paul Segall, Ph.D. 9:00 p.m.: Cocktail party in Cabin #10. Monday, July 2: 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast at each attendee's separate expense at a local restaurant (3 blocks away, a delightful stroll!). 10:30 a.m.: Nature walk (short drive to trail head) on "Big Horn Mine Trail," 2000-foot elevation gain, 4 miles round trip. The Big Horn Mine is a very interesting site with old buildings and tunnels. The trail is about 7000 feet and goes through some very beautiful country. Bring your camera for lots of pictures of beautiful scenery and wildlife. 1:30 p.m.: Lunch at local restaurant (attendee's expense). 2:30 p.m.: Free time shopping in gift shops in town, additional individual walks, swimming in our pool or trips to the lake. 7:00 p.m.: Outdoor cookout (included in the registration fee). 8:00 p.m.: Campfire discussion on molecular repair of the brain led by Ralph Merkle, Ph.D. Tuesday, July 3: 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast (attendee's expense) at local restaurant. 10:00 a.m.: Two-hour walk along world famous Pacific Crest Trail (total of four hours including drive time - we will carpool). 2:00 p.m.: Lunch (attendee's expense in town) and free time. 7:00 p.m.: Banquet (buffet style) in the Wrightwood Community Center (included in the registration fee - 100 people can be seated). 8:00 p.m.: A series of after-dinner cryonics presentations: Saul Kent on "Funding for Cryonics". Gregory Benford, PhD. on "How science fiction of the past becomes the reality of the present". Carlos Mondragon on "Business practices in cryonics: past, present, and future". [Plus one or two additional speakers - not yet confirmed.] Wednesday, July 4: 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast at local restaurant (attendee's expense). 10:00 a.m.: Hike to Blue Ridge Campground. Self-guided nature trail, four miles round trip. Elevation gain 1000 feet. Noon: Pack up and check out before 1:00 p.m. (Some attendees who have reserved a personal cabin may want to stay the evening of July 4 and a special rate will be offered.) 5:00 p.m.: Tour of Alcor facility in Riverside. Rates Package deal Registration Fee: $40.00 (Includes all events and the included meals, but no lodging.) Individual Fees for Specific Meals and Events: Sunday Night Cryonics Discussion and Cocktail Party: $10.00 Monday Night Cookout and Evening Presentation: $15.00 Tuesday Night Banquet and Evening Presentation: $25.00 (Children to 3, free; 4-10, half price; 11 & over, full price) Lodging At Our Motel Dormitory style (bring a sleeping bag and air mattress) $20.00 per night or 3 nights for $50.00 (limited to the first 20 people to reserve). We advise you send your check for registration and lodging early! (Children 5 and over are counted as "people".) Our speakers have first choice on purchasing a personal cabin at our facility, and they will probably use up all of our private cabins. Therefore, we will probably only have dormitory style lodging for non-speaker attendees on our property. Attendees who want their own personal cabins are urged to call neighboring motels now! Nearby Motels: Pines (3 blocks) (619) 249-3931 Skylodge (3 blocks) (619) 249-4166 Econolodge (15 miles) (nicest of the three) (619) 249-6777 Persons who bring their own tents or arrive in motor homes or camper-trailers just pay the registration fee. The Venturists, P.O. Box 458, Wrightwood, CA 92397 Call (619) 249-3553 for additional information. Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=165