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TARPA 2006 Convention San Francisco, CA San Francisco, what can you say; one of the best-known cities in the world and now the site of the TARPA Convention in 2006. Truly, a wonderful city, San Francisco is surrounded by incredible scenery, the wine country, Muir Woods, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, world class shopping, cable cars, great restaurants, and great hotels. One of which will be our convention headquarters: The Westin St. Francis on Union Square. This is a great historical hotel and a new hotel all in one. The original building was completed in 1913. The hotel tower opened in 1972 and over 185 million dollars has been spent on the property in the past six years of restoration. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and service at the hotel is exceptional. TARPA will host the Hospitality Suite each day in the luxurious State Suite on the 6th floor. We have some fantastic events planned for your enjoyment. We’ll visit all of the “must see and do while in the city”. We have an opening reception planned at the Marine Memorial Hotel, a really special property for history buffs and anyone who has served in the military. We’ll have hosted cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Our tours include Muir Woods and lunch at Sausalito, a very unique “Moving Movie” tour of San Francisco, we’ll tour the world famous California Wine country, and of course ride cable cars, visit Alcatraz, and give the ladies time to shop at Union Square. See the complete tour information on the following pages. We have a small block of rooms available on both Thursday and Monday nights if you want to spend a few more days in the city. We are pleased to announce the Farewell Banquet Dinner this year will be held in the Alexandra’s room located on the Imperial Floor, 32 nd floor, of the Westin hotel. This very special room offers panoramic views of the city. It will be a very special evening. With a little entertainment, hosted wine by Community America Credit Union, and good friends it promises to be a wonder event. So we invite you to come join us for a great convention in a great city; San Francisco. We look forward to seeing you there. Captain Tom Standifur Convention Chairman TARPA Convention 2006

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TARPA 2006 Convention San Francisco, CA San Francisco is certainly one of the most romantic, beautiful, fascinating, and exciting cities in the world. Cosmopolitan flair, spectacular scenery, and an entertainment capital make this city a fabulous choice for our convention in 2006. This is a city rich in history and influenced by a multitude of cultures. Though it encompasses only 50 square miles, San Francisco’s many pocket neighborhoods offer you an incredible experience around every corner. Perennial favorites include: Fisherman’s Wharf and North Beach, Chinatown and Nob Hill, the cable cars, Golden Gate Bridge, and the Golden Gate State Park, with Botanical Gardens and the Conservatory of Flowers and of course the intrigue of Alcatraz Island. Union Square, the shopping hub offers the “Who’s Who” of world famous stores such as Giorgio Armani, Nordstrom’s, Macy’s, Gumps, Sharper Image, Williams Sonoma, Mont Blanc, Tumi luggage, specialty shoe stores, fine linens, art shops, and so much more. The city is acclaimed as home of the world’s best restaurants; Gary Danko’s, The Boulevard, Tadich Grille, The Stinking Rose, Plumpjack Café, Cliff House, North Beach Restaurant, the Waterfront, and Michael Mina’s is located right in our hotel. You’ll have the evenings free to enjoy some of the finest restaurants and the most exquisite service in the world. Our tours will encompass all of the exciting and must do features of the city. We are excited and pleased to announce we have selected one of San Francisco’s finest properties as our headquarters hotel, the Westin St. Francis. The hotel features 1195 rooms, a full service American fare restaurant the historic “Oak Room”, for casual dining or a quick latte visit “Caruso’s” in the tower lobby, or for a fabulous fine dining experience, celebrity chef Michael Mina has opened a signature gourmet restaurant in the main building “Michael Mina’s Restaurant”. The hotel also offers in room high-speed internet access, a concierge service, complete full service health club and spa, numerous shops including fine jewelry, fine art, florist, car rental, and a gift and sundry shop. The hotel is within walking distance of all of the major theaters in the city. The best part about the all-new Westin property is the Heavenly beds, they are incredibly comfortable with fluffy down pillows and comforters. In early January Westin announced they are converting all of their properties to non-smoking hotels. The location right on Union Square will delight the ladies and give us a great central location for all of our activities and events. Our tours will give you the chance to visit and see most of everything you must see in this fabulous city. We hope you will join us for the fabulous city and all of our friends in TARPA. PAGE 8 ... TARPA TOPICS

2006 Convention San Francisco, California Tour Information Opening Reception Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel Friday, September 22, 2006 6:00pm – 8:00pm The Marine’s Memorial Club is located in a beautiful historic building nestled in the heart of the theater district between Union Square and Nob Hill. The Living Memorial is dedicated “To honor the Marine’s who have served and those who serve today and in the future, by exhibiting visual and tangible presentations of the Marine Corps history to visiting American military personnel and selected/interested public.” The property is located a short two block walk from our headquarters hotel, the Westin St. Francis. Our reception will be held in the beautiful Crystal Ballroom on the 11th floor. This elegant and sophisticated property was built in 1926 and has maintained it’s beauty and charm. You may want to linger awhile to visit the General’s library/museum filled with military articles and artifacts or view the progressive exhibit of Marine Crop history in the lobby. Join us for two hours of hosted cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Join your TARPA friends as we welcome you to the wonderful city of San Francisco. Muir Woods National Monument, Sausalito & Lunch Saturday, September 23, 2006 10:00am – 3:00pm Until the 1800’s, many Northern California coastal valleys were covered with coast redwood trees similar to those now found in the Muir Woods National Monument. The forest along Redwood Creek in today’s Muir Woods was spared from logging because it was hard to get to. Noting that Redwood Creek contained one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s last uncut stands of old-growth redwood, Congressman William Kent bought 295 acres for $45,000 in 1905. To protect the redwoods, the Kents’ donated the land to the U.S. government and in 1908 President Theodore Roosevelt declared it a national monument. Come stroll through the 1000 year old giant trees that tower 260 feet high. While redwoods dominate the park you will also enjoy Douglas-fir, big-leaf maples, tanbark oak, baylaurels, red alders, and buckey clusters. The park offers solitude, interpretive displays and programs, and easy hiking trails. Following our visit to this majestic forest we will return to the seaside town of Sausalito for lunch in the Spinnaker Restaurant. Situated over the water, the restaurant features panoramic views of the Bay, its famous bridges, and the San Francisco skyline. The tour will include round trip mini-coach transportation, including crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, admission to the park, and lunch at the Spinnaker Restaurant. PAGE 9 ... TARPA TOPICS

San Francisco Moving Movie Tour & Lunch Saturday, September 23, 2006 10:30am – 3:30pm They say San Francisco has always had a love affair with the movies, and it began when they were silent. This is a fun and comprehensive motor coach tour of the movies made in and about San Francisco. Not only the movies, but the history and the neighborhoods of this great city. The tour will begin at the St. Francis hotel and Buster Keaton flying off the back of a cable car and Tipi Hedrin walking into a pet shop off Union Square (The Birds) as Hitchcock passes her with his own two small dogs. We’ll see legendary stars; Greta Garbo, Mae West, Valentino, Bogart, Fred Astaire and others in San Francisco related clips. Over 80 of the best films have been chosen. Some include Vertigo, Dirty Harry, Foul Play, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Maltese Falcon, Birdman of Alcatraz, and many, many more. The tour includes lunch at Enrico’s Café, which Steve McQueen visits in the movie Bullitt and we’ll stop for milkshakes at Mels Drive (used in the film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?). We’ll visit all of the great neighborhoods in the city including Union Square, the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island, California Street and Nob Hill, City Hall, Chinatown, and the Barbary Coast. This tour is specifically designed for groups and includes luxurious motorcoaches with TV’s to view the clips as you tour. The tour will include transportation, your movie buff tour guide, lunch at Enrico’s and dessert at Mel’s.

California Wine Tour – Napa & Sonoma Sunday, September 24, 2006 9:00am – 5:00pm This tour will certainly be one of the most popular at the 2006 Convention. We will visit the beautiful and world famous Napa and Sonoma Wine country. The tour will include comfortable deluxe motorcoaches, a tour guide to entertain us on our way, three stops and world class wineries, and a picnic lunch. September is harvest time so we’ll enjoy California’s premium wine producing region in full swing. The wineries will include some of California’s finest such as Chateau St. Jean, Viansa, Gloria Ferrer, or Kunde and will include tastings of their featured wines. Enjoy a variety of scrumptious wines while you learn how the wine is made from start to finish. And of course their will be opportunities to shop in their featured gift shops. The tour includes round trip motor coach transportation, admission to the wineries, and the picnic lunch. All other purchases are on your own!

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Alcatraz Island and Lunch on Pier 39 Monday, Septmber 25, 2006 10:00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:30pm This tour promises to be one of the most interesting events of the week. We will provide Cable Car chartered transportation from the hotel, through Chinatown, and to the pier at Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf. We will then ferry over to the infamous Alcatraz Island. The 2 hour tour includes a 35 minute recorded â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cell House Audio Tourâ&#x20AC;? that feature narration by former Alcatraz inmates and guards. Their stories give a very realistic impression of life on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Rockâ&#x20AC;? home of Al Capone and Geo â&#x20AC;&#x153;Machine Gunâ&#x20AC;? Kelly. The tour takes you on a path through the cell block, dining room, solitary confinement, library, and visitation areas. Also, a variety of 45-minute programs are scheduled throughout the day that describe the various periods of the Alcatraz history and may include: the military history (1850-1933), U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz (1934-1963), Escapes, Fortress Alcatraz, Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alcatraz, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hold the Rockâ&#x20AC;? describes the Indian Occupation (1969-1971), and Natural Alcatraz. As we return to the pier we will be hosted to light but scrumptious bowl of genuine San Francisco clam chowder with fresh baked bread, cookie and a beverage at Boudinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bakery. Please note you should dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes as the walk to the cell house is steep and uneven. However transportation will be provided for wheelchair uses and visitors unable to walk the 12% grade. The tour includes all transportation, admission fees, audio headsets, and lunch at the pier.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 1400 1600 Board Meeting 1800 Board of Directors Dinner – Oak Room Westin FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2006 900 1600Registration Open 1400 1800Hospitality Suite Open 1800 2000Welcome Reception, Hosted cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres Marines Memorial Hotel – Crystal Ballroom SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2006 900 1600 Registration Open 1000 1500 Muir Woods & Sausalito for Lunch OR 1030 1530 San Francisco Moving Movie Tour & Lunch 1600 1800 Hospitality Suite Open Evening Dinner on Own SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 900 1300 Registration Open 900 1700California Wine Tour – Includes picnic lunch 1600 1800Hospitality Suite Open Evening Dinner on Own MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 900 1600 Registration Open 830 1000 General Membership Meeting 1030 1530 Alcatraz Tour and Light Lunch on Pier 39 1600 1800 Hospitality Suite Open 1800 1900 Farewell Reception – Cash Bar 1800 2200 Banquet Dinner, wine, music (Black Tie optional) Alexandra’s Ballroom on 32nd story overlooking the city

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TARPA 2006 San Francisco September 21 – 25, 2006 Convention Registration Form Last Name_____________________________________First ________________(for name tag) Spouse/Other___________________________________First________________(for name tag) Address______________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code____________________________________________________________ Phone___________________________E-mail_______________________________________

All Attendees Must Register Optional Tours: Friday, September 22 Welcome Reception

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Total

Fee $45.00

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Saturday, September 23 Muir Woods & Sausalito for Lunch Fee $60.00 OR San Francisco Moving Movie Tour and Lunch Fee $60.00

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Sunday, September 24 California Wine Tour And picnic lunch

Fee $75.00

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Monday, September 25 Alcatraz Tour and Light lunch on Pier 39

Fee $50.00

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Final Banquet Dinner Alexandra’s Ballroom 32 floor, Black Tie Optional

Fee $100.00

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GRAND TOTAL

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Choice for Dinner # of Premier Chicken Dinners # of Seafood Dinners

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Convention Registration Form Page 2 We are excited to announce we have selected the beautiful Historic Westin St. Francis located on Union Square as our headquarters hotel. This property is one of the most famous, and desirable hotels in the city. For reservations, call the Westin St. Francis directly at 415-397-7000 or the Sheraton/Westin Reservation Center at 800-325-3535. Request rooms in the TARPA block at a special group rate of $159.00 plus tax. Rooms can also be reserved online, visit www.tarpa.com. We have a small block of rooms on Thursday and Tuesday nights at our special rate if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to enjoy the city for a few extra days. This is truly a special rate for this four star property. This hotel is considered one of the finest in the city and would easily cost over $200.00 per night. Hotel Reservations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Call 800-325-3535 [Special Needs [ Are you handicapped, have dietary concerns or any special requests? Please list your special needs or comments here:

[Volunteers [ Would you like to volunteer to help? We are looking for friendly, fun TARPA members that will help us during the convention. We need assistance at the registration desk, as tour leaders, and for miscellaneous tasks in San Francisco. If you and/or your guest can help please let us know, what interests you, and how you prefer to be contacted. ______Yes, we will help with the TARPA 2006 Convention! Please contact me (phone or email):

Mail this form and payment to:

TRPA Convention 2006 Attn: Captain Ed Madigan P.O. Box 3565 Incline Village, NV 89450

Questions? Contact Ed Madigan or Vicki McGowen our Meeting Planner. Ed: 775-831-1265 Vicki: 775-849-1377

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City, State, Zip Code____________________________________________________________ Phone___________________________E-mail_______________________________________ Self All Attendees Must Register Optional Tours: Friday, September 22 Welcome Reception

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Monday, September 25 Alcatraz Tour and Light lunch on Pier 39

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Mail this form and payment to:

TRPA Convention 2006 Attn: Captain Ed Madigan P.O. Box 3565 Incline Village, NV 89450

Questions? Contact Ed Madigan or Vicki McGowen our Meeting Planner. Ed: 775-831-1265 Vicki: 775-849-1377

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IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM E. TOWNSEND APRIL 6, 1911 - JANUARY 2, 2006

IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN MILES K. LEYPOLT JULY 12, 1912 - DECEMBER 27, 2005

IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN ROBERT E. KROPP DECEMBER 30, 1931 - SEPTEMBER 16, 2005

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IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN JOHN WEISS JUNE 30, 1921 - DECEMBER 4, 2005

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