REGISTRATION:
If you haven't registered for the 1998 Missouri Lions State Convention, time is running out. If you have a registration form COMPLETE IT NOW AND MAIL IT IN. If not, you can call Lion Laurie Taylor 573-334-3712.

DIRECTIONS:
I-55 is your road to the Hospitality of Missouri Lions District 26-D and the State Convention. From the north take I-55 to exit 96 (Rt. K). All convention hotels and convention registration will be left at the top of the exit crossing over I-55. The Pear Tree Inn is to the left directly across from the Holiday Inn and the Drury Lodge is left and left again on the frontage road. From the south exit I55 (96 - Rt. K) and turn right. Directions are the same as above. All hotels are visible from the top of the exits.

If you are arriving early and want to kn ow more about available visitor sites in Cape Girardeau call the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau 573-335-1631.

FOR THE FIRST TIME ATTENDEE:
Come early and stay late. Don't forget to make your reservations for the hotel land get that convention registration in early. Casual dress is usually appropriate for most meetings. Many will ware their blue jackets or yellow vests. The banquet will be simi-formal.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
ROARING BY THE RIVER (Friday) - The golf outing, 1st Convention Session, and the grand Hospitality Room.,
ROSES BY THE RIVER (Saturday) - The Pin Traders, Educational seminars, Convention sessions, Model Luncheon, and the Governors Banquet.
WE WILL GATHER BY THE RIVER (Sunday) - Necrology Memorial Service and the Convention's Final Session.

It is going to be a great convention but it will be much more fun if you attend.

Remember you must register for convention lodging personally.

Holiday Inn Westpark (Convention HQ) ..... 573-334-4491 .... 800-645-3379 .... ($62.00 + tax)
Victorian Inn .................................................... 573-651-4486 .... 800-331-0445 .... ($62.00 + tax)
Drury Lodge ..................................................... 573-334-7151 .................................... ($62.00 + tax)
Pear Tree Inn ................................................... 573-334-3000 .................................... ($58.00 + tax)

To receive special convention rates mention the Missouri Lions State Convention to reservations. You can find Convention information on the World Wide Web at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/4898/register.html.