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2015 Zone A Meeting
NACS, NASP, NASE
February 26-28, 2015
Boise, Idaho
Photos courtesy of Kaylyn Franks, Idaho District Director
2015 Zone A Meeting
NACS, NASP, NASE
February 26-28, 2015
Boise, Idaho
Name: ___________________________________________________
Title: ___________________________________________________
Home address: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________
Cell phone: ____________________
Check One:
NACS RD
Work Phone:________________
NACS FSA
NASP
NASE
Registration fee before January 26, 2015
$85 x ___ = ______
Registration received after January 26, 2015
$95 x ___ = ______
Registration fee for Guest (includes Friday lunch)
$40 x ___ = ______
Total enclosed:
__________
Guest names:____________________________________________________
Please make checks payable to IACS and mail to:
USDA Farm Service Agency
Attn: Jessica Davis
310 W. Nez Perce Ave.
Jerome, ID 83338
Registration fee includes:
Meeting rooms, hospitality room, breaks, and Friday lunch
Airport/Shuttle information (Free)
Boise Airport-located 4.7 miles from hotel
Hotel shuttle- 208-342-1044
Hotel Information
Springhill Suites Boise ParkCenter
424 East ParkCenter Blvd
Boise, ID 83706
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/boidt-springhill-suites-boise-parkcenter
• A block of room has been set aside under the name of:
USDA NACS NASP NASE Zone A Meeting
• Reservations need to be made by February 5, 2015 to receive
the reduced room rate of $83.00 + applicable tax
• Rooms available:
o Single king suites with full size sofa sleeper OR
o 15 Double/Double suites are 2 queen beds and a full
size sofa sleeper – THESE ARE LIMITED
• Full hot breakfast included in rate
• Please call (208)342-1044 to make reservations or go to the
following website:
http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporatetravel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=USDA%20NACS%20NASE%20NASP%20Zon
e%20A%20Meeting%5Eboidt%60usdusda%6083.00%60USD%60false%602/
26/15%603/1/15%602/5/15&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
If you plan to arrive before 2/26/2015 or check out later than
3/1/2015, please call Monique Mills at 208 433-5127 to get an extended
reservation at the reduced room rate of $83.00 + applicable taxes.
• Complementary pass to Axiom Fitness Center with
indoor pool 4 blocks away.
http://www.axiomfitness.com/parkcenter
• Large outdoor hot tub open year around.
• Free on-site parking.
• Off site specialty coffee, dining and lounge adjacent to
Hotel property.
• Free complementary shuttle service to anywhere within
5 miles of Hotel.
• The entire hotel is non-smoking
• Free high speed internet, pet friendly, kitchen, fitness
center
• Near Boise River Greenbelt and on-site bike rentals
available.
An Activity Guide specific to this meeting and information
about area attractions is being distributed as a separate
document.
Mailing
Any materials for the meeting that need to be mailed
should be sent to:
USDA Rural Development
Attention: Miriam Haylett
9173 West Barnes Drive, Suite A1
Boise, ID 83709
Points of Interest in the
Treasure Valley
Idaho State Capital Building
700 W Jefferson St
Boise, ID 83702
Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Sat-Sun 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Guided tours for 5 or more.
Must call 2 weeks in advance
208-433-0017
Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary Rd.
Boise, ID
208-334-2844
Open: noon -5 p.m. 7 days
Cost $3-$5
Accessible via Greenbelt
from hotel (1.1 miles)
http://history.idaho.gov/oldidaho-penitentiary
www.capitolcommission.idaho.gov
Zoo Boise
355 E. Julia Davis Drive
Boise, Idaho
Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $7.00 or less
(208) 384-4260
www.zooboise.org
Basque Cultural Center
611 Grove St.
Boise, Idaho
208-343-2671
Tues-Saturday $3-$5
www.basquecenter.com
All of the above accessible
by free shuttle from Hotel
Idaho Black History Museum
508 Julia Davis Dr.
Boise, Idaho
208-789-2164
Sat & Sun 11a.m.-4p.m
Free admission
www.ibhm.org
Idaho Anne Frank Human
Rights Memorial
800 S. 8th St
Boise, Idaho
Free Admission
www.boisemuseums.org/muse
ums.asp?id=11
Points of Interest in the
Treasure Valley
Idaho Military History Museum
Warhawk Air Museum
201 Municipal Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
Telephone: (208) 465-6446
Tues-Sunday $4-$10
4748 W Lindbergh Street
Bldg 924
Boise, Idaho
208-272-4841
No entry fee
http://museum.mil.idaho.gov
www.warhawkairmuseum.org
Boise River Greenbelt
25 miles of trails
Walk, run or bike from Hotel
Bike rental available
Center for Birds of Prey
5668 West Flying Hawk Lane
Boise, Idaho
Tues-Sunday 10-4
Admission $4 - $8
www.peregrinefund.org
Idaho Ice World
7072 S. Eisenman Road
Boise, ID 83716
Phone: (208) 608-7716
Charge $3-$7, skate rental $3
www.idahoiceworld.com
Boise Outlet Mall
6806 S Eisenman Rd
Boise, Idaho
Stores include: Pendleton,
Eddie Bauer, Famous
Footwear, Van Hussen, Levi,
Kitchen Wares, Bass Shoes &
Clothing, and many more.
Located within 10 minutes of
the hotel
www.factoryoutletstores.inf
o/idaho/boise-factoryoutlets.html
Boise Towne Square
350 North Milwaukee
Boise, Idaho 83704
Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
(208) 378-4400
Features over 186 stores.
Major chain restaurants and
Cabela’s nearby.
www.boisetownesquare.com
Points of Interest in the
Treasure Valley
Things to do in Idaho
Web site
www.visitidaho.org/things-todo
Plan to come early
and stay late!
This is just a sample.
There is much more
to do and see!
Downtown Boise
Restaurants, shops, boutiques
Free shuttle from Hotel
www.downtownboise.org/index
.cfm/members/merchant_listin
gs?class=2
World famous Sun Valley, Idaho
Less than 3 hours from Boise,
www.visitsunvalley.com
Bogus Basin Mountain
2600 Bogus Basin Rd.
Boise, Idaho
208-332-5266
Full day pass $49 Adult,
$20 kids 7-11
Round trip bus
transportation from
downtown Boise $13
www.bogusbasin.org
Idaho City, Idaho
“Ghost town” Many
Historical Buildings dating
back before Idaho Statehood
Less than 1 hour NE of Boise
http://idahocityevents.org
Brundage Mountain Ski Resort
McCall, Idaho
2 hours north of Boise
www.brundage.com
Tamarack Resort
Near Donnelly, Idaho
2 hours north of Boise
www.tamarackidaho.com