Feel like sailing?

Dear Member: DON'T MISS THIS BOAT! Our motto for WLS has always been, "Making the Journey Together!" We're packing up that motto--along with all the fun, information, and camaraderie that go along with every ObesityHelpTM Event--and taking to the high seas for a journey you don't want to miss. The 2005 ObesityHelp Conference will be aboard the Diamond Princess on July 30-August 6, 2005. The journey takes you roundtrip from Seattle through southeast Alaska's Inside Passage. Explore the arctic wonders of Alaska in the summertime. Touch your tootsies to the tundra--watch for bears, whales, and eagles--and (if conditions are just right) gaze in awe at the Northern Lights. http://www.obesityhelpevents.com/obesity+help+events+alaska.htm Itinerary: July 30 Seattle July 31 At Sea August 1 Juneau, Alaska August 2 Skagway, Alaska August 3 Tracy Arm Scenic Cruising August 4 Ketchikan, Alaska August 5 Victoria, British Columbia August 6 Seattle Add-ons (for a little bit more, you can): Juneau Explore the rainforest - yes, the RAINFOREST ... in Alaska! Fly out to go fly-fishing Yell "Mush" to your dog sledding team Take a helicopter to go strolling on a glacier Enjoy the freshest fish you may ever eat at a salmon bake Skagway Follow the footsteps of history along the Klondike Gold Rush Trail Go panning for gold Explore the Canadian Yukon Climb and rappel the granite walls of White Pass Glide silently into the Alaskan wilderness on a kayak Ketchikan Visit a native Eskimo village Discover Ketchikan by horse-drawn trolley Cheer on your favorite lumberjack in an all-out competition Paddle your canoe around and through the rainforest sanctuary Immerse yourself in Alaska's underwater wonders - go snorkeling Rates for the 7-day cruise start at $899 per person/double occupancy. The $50 conference fee is included in the price. Upgrades, airline travel, and add-ons are available. Reservations should be made through Carlson Wagonlit Travel of Calabasas. They may be contacted by phone or email: (818) 222-8300 or [email protected]. Be sure to tell them that you are with the ObesityHelp Conference. This is a perfect gift for your family this holiday season and will be a great way to travel next summer. Take your family to experience one the most beautiful sites in United States, and don't forget to pack lots of film. We are very excited to bring you this wonderful opportunity as we continue, "Making the Journey Together." We hope you can make arrangements to join us on what we hope will become a regular ObesityHelp convention tradition. Hope to see you there! Monica Ganz, Ph.D. Director of Membership, Events & Chapters (866) 957-4636 x 385 [email protected] Bo McCoy Events Manager (866) 957-4636 x 365 [email protected] P.S. For more information on the history, culture, wildlife, and climate of southeast Alaska and the Inside Passage, see www.Alaska.com.