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GSBF CONVENTION XXVIII
REGISTRATION
"THE MAGIC BONSAI"

November 2 – 6, 2005

The Crowna Plaza Anaheim Hotel and Convention Center

Anaheim, California

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REGISTRATION
Please enter your Primary Club:
1. Early Bird Full Registrants (July 1, 2005 - July 31, 2005*) will receive:
25 free general raffle tickets
Discounted Registration price
Opportunity to win a One on One Workshop with Bonsai Master Harry Hirao (bonsai tree will be provided by Harry Hirao and day and time of workshop will be agreed on by winner and Harry Hirao.)
(Winner will be notified the week before the start of the convention)
          Individual
$249.00
          Family (2 from same household)
$483.00
2. Full Registration beginning August 1 - August 31, 2005 (*)
          Individual
$259.00
          Family (2 from same household)
$503.00
3. Full Registration beginning September 1, 2005 (*)
          Individual
$275.00
          Family (2 from same household)
$538.00
 
          No Full Registrations
 
$0.00
 
 
 
(*) For mail in: postmark will serve as cut off date
For web site registration: date registered on web site will serve as cut off date
Full Registration Subtotal


HOTEL RESERVATIONS    DO IT EARLY!

The Crowne Plaza Anaheim, 12021 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA
Reservations: 714-867-5555 - Reserve your room online at:
www.anaheim.crowneplaza.com
Room rate: $69.00/night (+$5.00/day parking if applicable)
Mention: GSBF BONSAI CONVENTION


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REGISTRATION ALTERNATIVES
 
Wednesday, November 2, 2005: # of people Cost Total
One Day Registration * $25.00
(*) One-Day Registration mandatory in order to take grape-dig workshop.
One-Day Registration not applicable to Full Registrants
 
Thursday, November 3, 2005
One Day Registration (no meals) $25.00
Tree Critique by Marco Invernizzi (max.20 people) $20.00
Tree Critique by Cheng Kung Cheng (max.20 people) $20.00
Tree Critique by Ben Oki (max.20 people) $20.00
Tree Critique by Ted Matson (max.20 people) $20.00
Suiseki Critique by Larry Ragle (max. 20 people) $20.00
 
Friday, November 4, 2005
One-day registration (no meals) $45.00
Tree Critique by Marco Invernizzi (max. 20 people) $20.00
Lunchbox (meal selections towards bottom of form) $26.00
Banquet (meal selections towards bottom of form) $49.00
Child Banquet Meal (12 & under) $22.00
 
Saturday, November 5, 2005
One-day registration (no meals) $45.00
Tree Critique by Min Hsuan Lo (max.20 people) $20.00
Lunch (meal selections towards bottom of form) $29.00
Child Lunch Meal (12 & under) $22.00
Banquet (meal selections towards bottom of form) $54.00
Child Banquet Meal (12 & under) $22.00
 
Sunday, November 6, 2005
One-day registration (no meals) $25.00
Tree Critique by Marco Invernizzi (max.20 people) $20.00
Farewell Lunch (meal selections towards bottom of form) $35.00
Child Farewell Lunch Meal (12 & under) $22.00
 
Other (meal selections towards bottom of form)
Complete adult meal package (5 meals) $180.00
Complete Child meal package (4 meals) $82.00
 
1-year subscription to Golden Statements (6 issues)
(Domestic Bulk Subscription included in full registration)
          Domestic bulk $15.00
          First class $25.00
          International airmail $27.00
 
AVOID THE RUSH
Pre-Pay for a minimum of $100 in raffle tickets and receive a coupon for 25 extra raffle tickets
(Coupon will be in registration packet at registration desk during the convention)
 Pre Pay Raffle Ammount:
 
 
 
 
Registration Alternatives Subtotal


Workshop Registration
1st Person Name:    2nd Person Name:
If signing up for classes in the same time frame, please enter a priority to these choices. (1,2,3) When filling these classes if your first choice is full, we will try to place you in the class of the next priotity.

For total calculation purposes, only the most expensive class will be charged if you select multiple classes for the same time slot.

Bring your own tools, electrical equipment & safety goggles. Wire will be provided. For grape dig, proper clothing and digging tools are required.

Instructor Class Description Limit Fee Persons Priority Total
Wednesday, November 2, 2005
9:00am – 4:00pm
Thompson/Phillips/Pasco Grape Dig 40 135
  Click here for the Grape Dig Agreement and Release Form
Thursday, November 3, 2005
8:00am – 11:30am
Kathy Benson Star Lavender 10 85
Jim Gremel Blue Atlas Cedar 10 75
Doug Phillips Olives with Radial 10 165
  Roots & Root cutting Olive Stump (Participants receive 2 trees)
Ted Matson Large Liquidambar Orientalis 10 115
Paul De Rose 25+ yr upright Procumbens 10 125
Greg Brenden (a)Medium Arizona Manzanitas 2 195
  (b)Large Arizona Manzanitas 7 335
  (c)X-large Arizona Manzanitas 3 595
  1:30pm – 5:00 pm
Dolly /Fred Fassio Crabapple 10 155
John Thompson Bring your own tree 12 45
Cindy Reed 7-9 Tree Saikei 12 95
Dennis Makishima Black Pine 8 145
Doug Phillips Bring your own tree 12 45
Saturday, November 5, 2005 8:00am – 5.30 pm
Marco Invernizzi (a) Medium California Juniper 3 235
  (b) Large California Juniper 5 325
  (c) X-large California Juniper 4 465
Cheng Kung Cheng (a)Large Prostrata Juniper 5 345
  (b) X-Large Prostrata Juniper 5 435
  8:00am – 11:30 noon
Suthin Sukosolvisit Itoigawa Shimpaku 10 255
Ben Oki 30yr old Black Pine 10 155
Ed Nakanishi Rock Planting 10 145
  2:00pm – 5:30 pm
Kenji Miyata Bring your own tree 12 45
Min Hsuan Lo (a) Medium Korean Hornbeam 6 125
  (b) Med./Large Trident Maple 6 125
Sunday, November 6, 2005 8:00am - 11:30pm
Ben Oki 25+ old Multi-trunk large Procumb.Nana 6 225
Mary Madison Large Bald Cypress 10 395
Cheng Kung Cheng Learn to carve (bring tree or tree branch) 10 95
Min Hsuan Lo (a) Med./Large Korean Hornbeam 6 145
  (b) Med./Large Trident Maple 6 145
 
Workshop Registration Subtotal


Special Events Registration
    Fee Persons Total
1. Newport Harbor Dinner Cruise includes 3hr cruise on a private Charter Boat, dinner, coffee/tea/water, cash bar, Gratuity & Tax (min. 20 people)
            Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005 (6:00-9:00pm) $110.00
            Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005 (6:00-9:00pm) $110.00
2. Knotts Berry Farm (All day pass) (min. 20 people)
            Adult Ticket $28.50
            Child Ticket (3-11) $16.95
  Please select which day:
  Please indicate if you need transportation:
3. Disneyland (50th Anniversary) and California Adventure
  Park entry to Disneyland OR California Adventure
A. Twilight Convention Tickets (Valid after 4pm or 4 hours before park closing whichever is earlier.)
            Adult & Child Ticket (under 3 free) $28.00
  B. 1-Day Convention Tickets
            Adult $43.00
            Child (3-9) (under 3 is free) $33.00
  Park Hopper Tickets
(Park entry to both Disneyland & Calif. Adv. with back and forth privileges)

A. 1-Day Park Hopper Tickets
            Adult $59.00
            Child (3-9) (under 3 is free) $49.00
  B. 2-Day Park Hopper Tickets
            Adult $84.00
            Child (3-9) (under 3 is free) $64.00
 
Special Registration Subtotal


Meal Selections
Indicate choice for each meal by checking the box next to your selection.

Friday        
Lunch: Box Lunch on Patio (includes bottled water) Person #1 Person #2
A Club Sandwich Baguette
  Bacon, Turkey, Lettuce and Tomato topped with Alfalfa Sprouts on a Three-Seeded Baguette  
B Croissant Sandwich
  Chicken Salad With Lettuce and Tomato  
none:
Dinner: Starter: Caesar Salad    
A Florentine Chicken
  Sautéed Chicken with mushrooms, Havarti Cheese and Spinach topped with Apple-Lemon Sauce  
B Baked King Salmon Filet
  Salmon Filet Baked in White Wine Butter and Lemon, topped with Chive-Dill Butter  
C Vegetarian: Pasta Margharita
  Fettuccini Pasta tossed with Olive Oil, Tomatoes, fresh Basil and Black Olives  
D Child Meal (12 & under): Corndog (French Fries, Fruitcup, Milk, Ice Cream)
none:
  Dessert: Raspberry swirl Cheesecake
 
   
Saturday      
Lunch: Starter: Mixed Greens    
A Turkey Focaccia
  Thinly sliced smoked Turkey and Provolone Cheese on Focaccia Bread with Tomato, fresh Spinach Leaves, Red Onions and herbed Olive Oil  
B Croissant Sandwich
  Albacore Tuna Salad served open face with Lettuce, Tomato and Alfalfa Sprouts, served with Red Potato Salad and Red Grapes  
C Vegetarian: Penne Pasta
  Penne Pasta in a Roasted Tomato Sauce with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil  
D Child Meal (12 & under): Cheeseburger (French Fries, Fruitcup, Milk, Jello)
none:
  Dessert: Chocolate Mousse
 
   
Dinner: Starter: Fresh Baby Spinach Salad    
A Broiled Filet Mignon
  8oz center cut Tenderloin with Cabernet Sauce and a Mushroom Cap  
B Roasted Lamb Loin
  Lightly seasoned Grey Poupon -Dijon Herb Crust, Pine Nuts and Basil Cream Sauce, Tomato-Mint Relish  
C Vegetarian: Ravioli
  Goat cheese Ravioli in a Roasted garlic sauce with Ratatouille Vegetables  
D Child Meal (12 & under): Chicken (French Fries, Fruit cup, Milk, Ice Cream)
none:
  Dessert: Tiramisu