2009 Logistics Review

Attention, attention please. We've just received the official orders for Operation Doughty 500 2009 from the joint chiefs of staff. Please review and pass down the chain the command as appropriate. This is not a drill.

Doughty 500 – 2009 (Mike, Sean, and Tom)
July 27 – 31
Hayward, WI

Latest News:

-Hotel: 21 rooms are booked! (1 more than the block). Some rooms are still available. The name has changed--Now the Flat Creek Inn & Suites.

-Wednesday: Will be a "Hands On" Maintenance Training Day. The "younger" generation will complete a procedure (such as changing a timer) while the experts watch and advise. Subject areas to follow.

-Help Wanted: Please volunteer for the happy hour of your choice (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). Also and Auctioneer for Wednesday night.

-Spread the word! Make sure everyone you think might be interested / coming gets the latest news. A hard copy is going out also.

-Water Bottles: We will have D500 water bottles again this year thanks to Chad and Danette.

Hotel:

Flat Creek Inn & Suites (formerly Ramada Hayward)
10290 Hwy 27 South
HWY 27 S & CTY RD B
Hayward, WI 54843 US

Phone: 715-634-4100
Fax: 715-634-2403
E-Mail: ramada-hayward@cheqnet.net
Rate: $85
Block #730

Itinerary:

Mon
Hayward via Weyerhaeuser and Ladysmith Depart 0830
Lunch: Burdie's Bar & Grill in Weyerhaeuser
Arrive: 1530
Happy Hour - Hosted by: –––––––––––
Dinner: Angry Minnow

Tues
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and Spooner Depart 0830
Lunch: 1130 in Spooner @ Tony's Riverside
Arrive: 1600
Happy Hour - Hosted by: –––––––––––
Dinner: Family choice

Wed
Mx Group:
0830 - 1100 - Mx Training
1100 - 1300 – Lunch – Family choice
1300 - 1530 - Mx Training

Drive Group:
Free play day - Self guided tour of Hayward or points beyond.
Happy Hour – 1700 at Flat Creek Banquet Room (Pay Bar)
Auction: 1715 – 1800 Hosted by: ––––––––––––––
Dinner: Flat Creek Eatery and Saloon

Thur
Cable and Namekagon Lake
Depart 0830
Lunch: 1130 outside Cable @ The Rookery Pub
Arrive: 1530
Happy Hour - Hosted by: –––––––––––
Dinner: Family choice

Fri
Home to Eau Claire via Rice Lake, Chetek
Depart 0900
Lunch: 1130 in Rice Lake @ Family Choice
Arrive: 1600

That is all.