INDEPENDENCE, MO

June 17 - 19, 2010
Hilton Garden Inn

The annual meeting for 2010 will be held June 17 -19 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 19677 E. Jackson Dr., Independence, MO.  Their phone is 816-350-3000 and their web site is http://www.independence.gardeninn.com . For those of you who do not know, Independence is a suburb of Kansas City.  The driving directions to the hotel will be in your registration packet that will be sent out the end of March.

You can make your hotel reservations NOW.  The rate for a single/double room is $95 per night and the triple/quad rooms are $105.  Both have taxes at 14.725%.  These rates DO NOT INCLUDE BREAKFAST. You need to specify if you want a king bed or 2 queen beds in your room.  They do have a few smoking rooms and you need to advise them when you make your reservation if you need one of these.

All rooms have a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker as well as the other standard amenities.  They have free outdoor parking, an indoor pool and whirlpool and a fitness center.  You can get more info on the internet if needed.

TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS: Call 1-877-stay hgi (1-877-782-9444) or directly to the hotel at 1-816-350-3000.  YOU MUST TELL THEM YOU ARE WITH A GROUP UNDER THE NAME OF "GANN HISTORICAL SOCIETY" TO GET OUR SPECIAL RATE. They will require a credit card to guarantee your reservation.  You need to arrive on Thursday the 17th as our meeting starts with a reception on Thursday evening.  If you are on the board, you need to arrive on Wednesday as there will be a Board Meeting on Thursday during the day. PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY AS IT HELPS US WITH OUR PLANNING.  You can always cancel your reservation later if something comes up and you can't attend.  Again, I STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW !!!

See you in Missouri in June !

Chris Johnson

Pictures of KINGS MOUNTAIN, 2009 ARE HERE.