PNWD 2012
50th Anniversary District Assembly
Venue for all sessions, workshops and Sunday worship service
820 West 7th Avenue · Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Local phone: 907-279-8000
Guests can make lodging reservations by phone or online. Contact the Marriott at 800-228-9290. When calling, refer to your Mini Hotel Code "PNWPNWA" and the name of the conference, "PNWD District Assembly."
To book the Marriott online, follow these steps:
1. Under “Check Rates & Availability” (on the left-hand side of the page) enter the desired arrival and departure dates.
2. Click on the Special Rates & Awards Button
3. Enter your online group code, PNWPNWA, in the box that says “Group Code”.
4. Select the button “FIND”
If you have problems making reservations, contact Jacqui Duarte-Smith, Reservations/ Revenue Manager, Anchorage Marriott Downtown Hotel: direct 907-792-2112; message 907-792-2108; or email at jacqui@columbiasussex.com.
Guestrooms at the discounted group rate of $165 single/double will be available until the cut-off date, April 16, 2012. EXTENDED TO APRIL 23.
Alaska Airlines - 5% Discount
Book on-line only.
Meeting Fare Code: ECMG144
Departure City: Any US or Canadian city
Meeting City: Anchorage, Alaska
Beginning Travel Date: May 15, 2012
Last Travel Date: May 23, 2012
- A cab from the airport to the Marriott is $25. It's about 8 miles.
- The #7 bus runs from the airport to downtown every hour, at :47 past (9:47, 10:47, 11:47, etc.), leaving from the south end of the terminal. Cost is $1.75. Tell the driver that you want to get to the Marriott downtown, and they'll let you know when it's your stop.
- Rental cars are available at the airport. There's a Hertz agency about 3 blocks from the Marriott downtown. (Remember that there is a $26 per night parking fee at the Marriott; daytime only rates are $16)
Independent Tours
(not district-sponsored)
Click here to review recommendations from the District Assembly Planning Team on what to do in Alaska before or after District Assembly. This will take you to the archive of their front-page web article, "Come for District Assembly, Stay to Experience Alaska."
Prince William Sound 26-glacier day cruise out of Whittier – As one of the most popular day cruise tours in Southcentral Alaska, Phillips Cruises & Tours is offering PNWD folks some discount coupons that will be available at the District Assembly Concierge Table. In the meantime, visit http://www.phillipscruises.com/
Railroad travel – The Alaska Railroad is offering some really good deals viaspecial rail & cruise promotions that are on its website. Check it out at:
http://www.alaskarailroad.com/travel/Specials/tabid/138/Default.aspx
WhaleCoast Alaska 2012 CANCELLED 4/11/12
WHAT: Four UU fellowships in Alaska invite you to an unforgettable all-Alaska tour.
WHEN: May 20-28 - nine days for $2339 -or- June 30-July 12 - thirteen days for $3339
WHERE: From the southeast coastal waters to the Arctic Ocean; from remote wilderness to modern cities.
SEE: Wildlife - whales, seals, bears, moose, caribou and more
Glaciers, islands, fjords and mountain ranges
Native American artists and dancers
Alaska's finest museums
Spectacular travel by plane, ferry and train
STAY: Real Alaska! UU homestays, dinner parties and services with Anchorage, Fairbanks, Sitka and Juneau Unitarian Universalists.
REGISTRATION: Register by Jan. 31 for a $50 discount.
CONTACT: WhaleCoast Alaska Director, and longtime Fairbanks UU member, Dave Frey. Phone 907-322-4966.
Download a printable flyer 
for sharing and posting.
Coral Princess Cruise
Join members of the Northlake UU Church (Kirkland, WA) for a week-long after-meeting cruise!
You'll also enjoy a two-hour scenic motor coach ride from Anchorage to board the Coral Princess in Whittier. Contact Susan Hill, NUUC, for more information.
