roswell 2k: the 10th anniversary trip

Home 10th Anniversary Trip 10th Anniversary T-Shirt Caravans History		10th Anniversary Trip On June 25-29, 2009 pods will convene in Roswell for the 10th anniversary of the first Roswell2k. All pods and their owners are welcome! If you haven't been since the first year-- it's time to come on back! T-Shirt T-shirts are available - see the t-shirt page for details. Sally Port A discount rate of $75 per night has been set up for reunion attendees at the Sally Port Hotel in Rowell. Call the hotel at 575-622-6430 to make reservations and mention discount code "New Beetles Return to Roswell". Schedule of events Thursday, June 25th – Meet and Greet Day Caravans arrive at the Sally Port between 2pm and 5pm with the local paper interviewing Pod Pilots as they arrive. Be ready to stage a photo of all our bug-splattered road warriors. We have reservations at 7pm at Tia Juana's - we've got the patio reserved. Delicious southwestern and Mexican food and of course, margaritas! Friday, June 26th - Adventure Day!!! Make your own adventure with some of the many things to do around Roswell, and end the day at the UFO Museum from 6-9pm with private tours and snacks! View a Google Map of all the locations listed below. Cueball says... "ADVENTURE DAY is intended for everyone to explore on their own, in informal groups, the area in and around Roswell. Kind of a free day. Here are some options to ponder: FORT SUMNER - North up US 285 to US 20 about an hours drive is Fort Sumner attractions. In 1862 the United States Army felt that the most effective way to deal with the hostile indians was to put them on reservations under military guard. This policy gave birth to Fort Sumner and the Bosque Redondo. The site became a state monument in 1968. Billy the Kid was killed and is buried in the Fort Sumner area. Attractions include; Sumner Lake State Park, Historical Murals, Billy the Kid Museum, Bosque Redondo Lake Park, Old Fort Sumner Museum, Grave of Billy the Kid, and Fort Sumner State Monument / Bosque Redondo Monument. www.ftsumnerchamber.com LINCOLN COUNTY - To the West, out US 70 to 380, is Lincoln County about 1 hour drive from Roswell. Lincoln County is rich in history. Native Americans, the US Calvary, miners, cowboys, trappers, hunters, ranchers, outlaws, and pioneers have all left their mark. Great ranches, ghost towns, mining camps, and Mexican villages can still be seen unspoiled in this beautiful and diverse county. From the heights of 12,000' Sierra Blanca to the rolling pastures of fort Stanton and the streams of the quiet valleys, Lincoln County has something to offer everyone. Attractions include; Ruidoso & Ruidoso Downs - horse racing and casinos and the Hubbard Museum of the American West and Inn of the Mountain Gods casino and resort, The Howard Valley - the Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway and 1850s San Patricio hispanic village, Historic Lincoln - Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway leads you to Lincoln listed on the National Register of Historic Places visit Lincoln State Monument facilities and Lincoln Visitor Center, Fort Stanton - established in 1855 as a frontier outpost visit the museum. ALAMOGORDO, WHITE SANDS - From archaeoastronomy to the future of space exploration, the NM Museum of Space History features exhibits that educate, entertain, and inspire visitors of all ages. New Mexico's only IMAX theater will take you out of this world. Museum hours of operation are 9 to 5. www.nmspacemuseum.org CARLSBAD CAVERNS - Driving South on US 285 you will arrive at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in about 1 hour. Experience the world's largest underground chambers. Complete walk-in tour takes about 3 1/2 hours. Big room tour takes about 1 1/2 hours. Cave opens at 8:30 am, last walk in at 3:30 pm, last elevator up is at 6:30 pm. $6.00 adults, kids 15 and under are free. The bat spectacle is one of the Park's greatest attractions. Flying out through the entrance each summer evening at sunset ( you will miss the UFO event if you stay to see this). ROSWELL - There is lots to see and do in and around Roswell. They are holding the New Mexico 4-H Rodeo on June 27th, www.ccraroswell@yahoo.com. The bottomless lake where you can swim and cool off. The down town area has lots of alien, retail and antique stores. The Roswell Museum and Art Center, the Patricia Lubben Bassett Art Education Center / Robert Goddard Planaterium, and the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art are worth seeing. The Sally Port has an indoor swimming pool and spa area. INTERNATIONAL UFO MUSEM & RESEARCH CENTER - The museum has graciously invited us to an open house starting at 6:00 pm. They will be serving finger food and giving us a private tour of the facilities. The museum is located at 114 N. Main St. (South of the Sally Port). Please try to make this important event! So it is up to you to figure what it is you want to do (or just do nothing and hang out). Get with your friends on Thursday night or Friday morning to plan your adventure. Take pictures of your exploration and give them to Cameron Talley for viewing at the Saturday night banquet. If possible you should plan to cap off your day by going to the Roswell Greeting event at the UFO Museum. The museum crew has graciously offered to open the museum up from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. just for us New Beetle people! They will provide finger food and private tours of the museum. Again please plan to attend this great event. See you in Roswell, this is gonna be fun!" Saturday, June 27th - Car Show & Banquet Day The show will be held in the UFO Museum parking lot. set up starts at 9:00 show starts at 10:00 walk around tour starts at 10:30 show ends at 3:00 or 4:00 depending on the timing of the parade parade will be a police escort up to the Sally Port The UFO Museum and Research Center has offered to set up a large screen so you can have a photo taken of your Pod being abducted into an alien craft. This is a great opportunity to show your friends and neighbors that we really are in touch with the mothership. Cueball says... "I say this is a car show, but it will not be judged and if trophies are given it will be for funny awards. If awards are given they will be handed out at the banquet that evening. We are putting our cars out for our observation and showing the car diversity to the people of Roswell and they do not need to be show quality clean (unless you are a compulsive idiot like Cueball). Put out all your "fluff" displays (remember that fire storm?) as that shows the diverse personality of our owners and is fun for the citizens of Roswell. There will be restrooms available in the UFO Museum, shade tents will be put up compliments of the UFO Museum or you can go into the Museum to get out of the heat. Easy ups or canopies are acceptable. The City of Roswell is making a festival out of our event and I have been told that there will be bands, clowns, jugglers, and kids things to do. This is the main reason why the show is down town as they want to promote that area and the parade was made easier. Be prepared for the "walk around". We will walk around as a group (for those that want) from car to car and the owners will talk about the modifications of each car . If the car is stock we will talk about the differences between years and what is unique to your year. There are several cars that have lots of things added and most all the aftermarket products can be seen so lots of information will be available first hand. We will try to provide a shuttle from the show to the Sally Port as needed (hopefully with a car seat). Shopping and eateries are very convenient. The City is trying to arrange discounts at various retail stores for the participants of the event." After the show there will be a banquet at the Sally Port. Cueball says... "The banquet will be held in the pool area of the Sally Port. This will be one of the major events and sadly it is the only aspect of R2R10 that will cost you. The itinerary is: 6:00 pm to 7:00 - check in pay and sign some thank you posters - no host cocktails 7:00 to 8:00 - eat, seating not assigned 8:00 to ? - fun and games, introduction of all attendees (be prepared to talk about your car's name and any thing else you might want to add about your experiences with New Beetles, your NB friends and your adventures at Roswell. The buffet menu is: Roasted Baron of Beef, Baked Chicken and Herbs, Mixed Greens with choice of dressing, Pasta Salad, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, and Stir Fried Vegetables There will be a slide show put on by Cameron Talley and Susan Hester running continually showing past Roswell events, this event, route 66 tour, and pictures from the various caravans and past events from around the nation. If you have any photos that you would like to include please contact Cameron or Susan. The cost is about $20 per person, including tax and gratuity. This is still up in the air as we may get some financial help from the City of Roswell and VWoA. I would like you to pay at the door. Do not miss this event - it will be one of the highlights of R2R10!" Sunday, June 28th Breakfast goodbye Now go find a caravan and join in the fun! Spread the word - download a postcard and tag some bugs!

		all colors are welcome - all life forms accepted. meet other new beetle fanatics, share stories, and commune with the mothership.