Wednesday, March 30, 2011
New information on the Sasquatch Summit
Well, I know the media all got on board with the guy in the suit trotting across the road in North Carolina. Ugh! sorry, we could not be distracted.Everything is looking great for the Sasquatch Summit. If you are reading this for information on the event, scroll down a few posts (or more).We have a more detailed agenda and a press release. I'll post those now.Note on the Press Release: It is more to generate an article about the event and John Green - not to draw more people to the event as we are a few people away from capacity at the Tribute Banquet. And only 30 people away from capacity at the conference presentations on Saturday.GREAT RESPONSE!! WE WANT TO THANK ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED THIS TRIBUTE TO JOHN GREEN!(John Green the investigator. Here interviewing Albert Ostman in the late 1950s.)PRESS RELEASE:“SASQUATCH SUMMIT – A TRIBUTE TO JOHN GREEN” APRIL 8 – 10, 2011 IN HARRISON HOT SPRINGS, BC Sasquatch will be back on the shores of Harrison Lake this April as attendees from all over the world gather in honor of a local sasquatch author and researcher. For over 54 years Harrison Hot Springs resident John Green has been investigating the sasquatch subject, collecting evidence and eyewitness reports that number in the thousands. He has authored books on the sasquatch that are regarded as some of the best information available. This spring many of the top names in sasquatch/bigfoot research are coming together to honor his lifetime pursuit and dedication to the issue.The Sasquatch Summit is taking place in Harrison Hot Springs on April 8-10, 2011. This unique event will combine informational lectures on the sasquatch with a tribute banquet to John Green and will take place at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa. There will be displays of sasquatch evidence such as footprint casts, possible hair samples and images from the famous Patterson-Gimlin film. Author Christopher L. Murphy will provide displays from his 2005 “Meet the Sasquatch” Vancouver Museum exhibit. The British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club (BCSCC), the International Museum of Cryptozoology and other bigfoot research organizations will be present in support of the conference. The Sasquatch Summit will culminate with a tribute banquet to John Green. Special guests and dignitaries include:- Bob Gimlin of the famous Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot Film, from Yakima, Washington,- Al Hodgson pioneering bigfoot figure from Willow Creek, California,- Dr. Jeff Meldrum, author and Associate Professor of Anatomy and Anthropology from Idaho State University, - Dr. John Bindernagel , author and wildlife biologist,- Loren Coleman, author and Director of the International Cryptozoology Museum,- David Hancock, publisher and wildlife biologist,- Christopher L. Murphy, author and historian,- Igor Burtsev, Russian hominology researcher,- Thomas Steenburg, sasquatch researcher and author,- Bill Miller, outdoor guide and sasquatch researcher,- John Kirk, President of the British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club,- Adrian Erickson, pioneering sasquatch researcher,- Ron Morehead, responsible for the Sierra Sounds bigfoot recordings.The Sasquatch Summit – a Tribute to John Green will be an historic gathering at a time when the world is closer than ever to learning the truth about these heretofore unknown creatures. (SOLD OUT - less than 5 tickets remain that include Tribute Banquet.)3 Day Sasquatch Summit Pass: All reserved seating has been sold out. Remaining tickets are $80 and include the tribute banquet. Advance registration is required for the 3 day pass and tickets must be purchased by April 3rd.(These tickets are available in a limited quantity.)The Conference Pass for Friday and Saturday (not including banquet) is only $25 adult/$10 children (11-16yrs) & 10 and under free. Tickets are available to purchase at the door after 5pm on Friday and starting at 9am on Saturday morning.Admission to exhibit rooms and vendor areas only: by donation. Footprint casts, posters, & other memorabilia for sale. FOR MORE INFORMATION: visit www.johngreensasquatchsummit.com CONTACT INFORMATION: Tom Yamarone tyamarone@pacbell.net Pleasanton, CaliforniaAlex & Lesley Solunac nootka_sound@hotmail.com Victoria, B.C.------------------------------------------------------------------(John's 1978 book, "Sasquatch: The Apes Among Us" - it summed up his investigations and sighting reports at that time.)Sasquatch SummitA Tribute to John GreenApril 8 – 10, 2010AgendaFriday, April 8, 20114:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . ..Registration BeginsSasquatch evidence displays open for viewing6:30 - 7:30 p.m. . . . . . Meet & Greet7:45 - 8:30 p.m. . . . . . Round table discussion (tentative)9:00 - ? p.m. . . . . . . . .Sasquatch Songs (location TBD)Saturday, April 9, 20119:50 a.m. Conference Convenes - Welcome to the Sasquatch Summit10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. presentation by John Bindernagel "The Prolonged Discovery of the Sasquatch as explained by the Philosophy of Science”11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. presentation by Jeff Meldrum “On The Track of John Green”11:50 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. Lunch Break (on your own)1:20 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. Question and Answer Session with John Green1:50 p.m. - 2:25 p.m. presentation by Christopher L. Murphy “A Review of the Classic B.C. Sasquatch Accounts”2:35 p.m. - 3:15p.m. presentations by Thomas Steenburg and Bill Miller “Investigation Reports of Recent Sasquatch Sightings”3:20 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. presentation by Loren Coleman “John Green’s Legacy Beyond the Pacific Northwest”5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Sts’ailes (Chehalis) Traditional Welcome & dance performance6:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sasquatch Summit Group photo (Grand Staircase in Lobby)6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tribute Banquet in honor of John GreenTribute in Song: “The Ballad of John Green” by Tom YamaroneTributes by Bob Gimlin, Al Hodgson, Jeff Meldrum,John Bindernagel, Adrian Erickson, John Kirk, David Hancock,Loren Coleman, Igor Burtsev, Gerry Matthews,Ron Morehead, Lesley Solunac and others TBA.Sunday, April 10, 2011Late morning: . . . . . Informal gathering in display roomsTentative . . . . . . . . picnic lunch in Sasquatch provincial park;privately arranged vehicle convoys tosighting locations on map
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
New information on the Sasquatch Summit-UPDATED
March 19, 2011
Sasquatch Tours and Cultural Presentations
Join the Charlie Family for a cultural tour of Harrison Lake and River.
Darren Charlie will lead the tour, and will share the stories and legends of their territory as taught by the elders.
The tour includes pictographs and petroglyphs painted and carved into rock faces on the lake and river, as well as other sites that are the physical representations of these special stories that have been passed down in the oral tradition of the Sts’ailes, including transformation sites.
You will hear, see, experience, and feel the living culture and history of the Sts’ailes. Many people are deeply impacted by this sharing. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience this for yourself.
Pricing:
1 Hour Boat Tour
$49 per person
Maximum Capacity per Tour: 12
Cash Only
Departing Harrison Hot Springs Resort Dock
Sunday April 10th at 9 a.m.
A second tour may be added at 10:30 a.m. subject to first tour selling out
March 17, 2011
The finalized Hemlock Valley Buffet Menu has been added to the registration page. Including the 'Salad greens hand picked by elves' and other delights.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
New information on the Sasquatch Summit
March 16, 2011
If you would like to help make this event a success we are gratefully accepting donations! Your name will be printed in the commemorative program and you will receive a public thank you at the tribute banquet. (Donations can also be made anonymously.)
Sponsorship Levels:
Sasquatch Summit Sponsor - $20 to $50
Sasquatch Summit Benefactor - $50 - $100
Friend of the Sasquatch! - $100 and up
March 15, 2011
There will be displays of sasquatch evidence such as footprint casts, possible hair samples and images from the famous Patterson-Gimlin film. Local author Christopher L. Murphy will provide displays from his 2005 “Meet the Sasquatch” Vancouver Museum exhibit . The British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club (BCSCC), the International Museum of Cryptozoology and other bigfoot research organizations will be present in support of the conference.
Special guests and dignitaries who will be on-hand include:
Bob Gimlin of the Patterson-Gimlin Film from Yakima, Washington,
Al Hodgson pioneering bigfoot figure from Willow Creek, California,
Dr. Jeff Meldrum author and Associate Professor of Anatomy and Anthropology from Idaho State University,
Dr. John Bindernagel author and wildlife biologist,
Loren Coleman author and Director of the International Cryptozoology Museum,
David Hancock publisher and wildlife biologist,
Christopher L. Murphy author and historian,
Igor Burtsev Russian hominology researcher,
Thomas Steenburg sasquatch researcher and author,
Bill Miller outdoor guide and sasquatch researcher,
John Kirk President of the British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club,
Adrian Erickson
local sasquatch researcher,
Ron Morehead responsible for the Sierra Sounds bigfoot recordings.
The Sasquatch Summit – a Tribute to John Green will be an historic gathering of enthusiasts, authors and researchers rarely seen at other conferences.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Important information on the Sasquatch Summit
Hello Friends! We're looking forward to seeing you in 5 weeks and hope all is well with you and yours. We are very excited for the Tribute to John Green as we work on finalizing the agenda, the commemorative program and other organizational aspects of the event. For now, here are some VERY IMPORTANT DEADLINES. Please try and read through this (another typical 700 word email from Tom) - the most important deadline is March 9th - the last day you can book rooms at the resort at our special group rate. That was a clause in our contract. We'll try and extend it, but the best advice I'd have is BOOK THE ROOM - you can always cancel at no cost until 3 days prior to arrival. This is certainly going to be an historic weekend. THANK YOU ALL for being a part of it, helping where you can and committing the time, effort and expense to be there! Like we keep reminding ourselves when things get a little hectic, "this is for John!" take care, Tom 925-734-0799 NEW website - current information here: www.johngreensasquatchsummit.com
TUESDAY, MARCH 8 - Our contract requires us to pay for 100 banquet dinners by March 9th. We are able to add banquet reservations until April 2nd but will only do so upon receipt of payment. If you have not submitted your payment yet, please do so ASAP. OR email us and let us know when we might expect payment. THANK YOU! (PAYMENT INFORMATION BELOW)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 – Our group discount room rates must be reserved by March 9th. (see note above) As we get closer to the event date the Resort requests rooms back from our ‘reserved block’ then they put the room rates back up to regular prices. Remember to ask for the ‘Sasquatch Summit’ group rate. Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa Reservations: (604) 796-2244 Toll-free 1-800 663-2266 (PRESS 2 for Group Reservations)
FRIDAY, MARCH 4 – Last chance for colour t-shirts! Falling Rock Productions of Pocatello, Idaho (owned and operated by bigfoot researcher Brandon Tennant) will be producing the commemorative t-shirts. Shirts are $22. Follow the link below and move the cursor over the color boxes to see the names of each shade. We can take special colour orders until Friday morning (March 4nd) at 11 a.m. Pacific. After that, colour choices will be black, white or grey. Pre-ordering and pre-payment is encouraged and will guarantee your size will be available; there will be a very limited number of t-shirts in limited sizes at the event.
SPONSORS - We are organizing this tribute to John Green on a not-for-profit basis. The cost of your ticket covers the tribute dinner ($55) and conference room rental. Hosting our speakers, travel expenses and event costs (printing, nametags, audio visual rental, etc.) will exceed ticket revenues. If you would like to help make this event a success, we are gratefully accepting donations! Your name will be printed in the commemorative program and you will receive a public thank you at the tribute banquet. (Donations can also be made anonymously) Sponsorship Levels: Sasquatch Summit Sponsor - $20 to $50 Sasquatch Summit Benefactor - $50 - $100 Friend of the Sasquatch! - $100 and up
RIDE SHARING: This is a great opportunity to get to know other bigfoot enthusiasts better! Two of our speakers and one VIP Guest will be seeking rides from Seattle International and Bellingham Airports in Washington. There are also a few out of state attendees seeking to make arrangements for rides to Harrison Hot Springs from the Seattle airport as well. Thank you in advance if you are willing to share the trip – and share the cost of the trip, too! Normally we wouldn’t encourage you to pick up hitchhikers, but this IS for John Green! Please email Tom Yamarone - tyamarone@pacbell.net . THANK YOU! Keep checking the website for updates. We are looking forward to seeing you in April! Lesley. ---------------------------------- Payment Methods: In the U.S., mail a check or money order to (and payable to): Tom Yamarone 8020-D Mountain View Dr. Pleasanton, CA 94588
In Canada, mail a cheque or money order to (and payable to): Lesley Solunac 3360 Rolston Crescent Victoria, B.C. V8Z 4P1
Paypal is an option – add $5 /ticket for their processing fees. In the U.S., account: tyamarone@pacbell.net In Canada, account lesleybutterfield@hotmail.com |
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