NCNM was the recipient of a '50' year quilt made by Lillie M. Kizer and Nancy Fraser.  It contained silkscreened pictures of the past schools, past founders of Naturopathic History and watercure photos provided by Friedhelm Kirchfeld.  The 16 gold sponsors were honored for their involvement with honorary doctor bags including stool samples and doctor kits made from Joe Boxer underwear along with a more serious laser engraved statue.  Comic Swami Beyondananda performed a standup routine for 20 minutes to end the reception on a fun note.

Friday morning Dr. Russ Kolbo and his wife Cherie from Maui, Hawaii, presented all those delegates who entered the 8 o'clock session with a fresh flower lei as Friday kicked off Hawaiian Daze.  Christine Gregoire, Governor of the State of Washington, welcomed the delegates via dvd to the 50th annual convention.  Friday night had those in absolute stitches as 'the Amazing Kreskin' wowed the audience at the Pantages theatre.  He did his whole 2 and 1/2 hour show which included hypnosis at the end.  Unfortunately he found his check so we had to pay him for his services, but it was well worth the fun.  As he read peoples minds in the audience and performed card tricks if he picked you for a stunt you knew he truly is 'Amazing' as only you could have known the answer.

Saturday was Earth Day and Denis Hayes from Seattle, organizer of the orginal Earth Day in 1970 welcomed the delegates to the convention.  The lectures each and every day were first class and had to be held in the large room to accomodate the attendees. Each presenter was a key note speaker and tops in their field.  By Saturday more rows of chairs had to be brought in as the delegates lined the large double-screened room to see and hear the lectures.  Saturday night the convention headed down the street to the Museum of Glass where the banquet was to be held.  The grand hall housed 5 different stations to pick and choose your favorite food from until 11PM.  Jane's Hot Shop had glass blowing going on for 3 hours and the main gallery had many items in its museum to view along with the store.   The theatre played the founders of Bastyr history tape and dancing went on until the place had to close down. 

Breakfasts were provided by Terra Medica, Allergy Research Group and Biotics, and those who got up in time, leant their ears to exciting speakers as well.  Sunday closed the day off with the annual raffle and free registration for next year, something the convention has now offered for over 24 years.  Vendors filled the exhibition hall and lined the hallways displaying their wares and without them none of this would have been possible.  We want to thank all the exhibitors, the gold sponsors, and all the vendors whose contributions to meals, breaks and receptions made the 50th Annual Convention a huge success.  To all the delegates who attended, thank you; I hope you had as much fun and learned as much from the lectures as we did.  See you next year April 20-22 in Portland, Oregon for 51!

" Friday was Hawaiian Daze,  All who attended got beautiful leis from Dr. Russell Kolbo and wife Cherie from Maui. "
Dr. Gina Nick from Laguna Nigel, California spoke on Friday. Here with Dr. Russell Kolbo
The Amazing Kreskin backstage reading Dr. Karl Peterson's (Chair 2006) thoughts.  (Didn't take long)
Drs. Lester Griffith, Norm Shealy, Russ Kolbo and Hal Huggins share a moment between sessions.  Robin Carter is on the far right.
Kreskin, Peterson & John Curley from Evening Magazine pose for a photo.
Gina Nick, PhD, ND  speaks to a full house.
Dr. Bill Mitchell lectures to the 50th Annual NW Convention.
Drs. Watrous and Potenza get ready for the butterfly release as Dr O. G. Carroll looks on from the double screens
Drs. Virginia Osborne (Chair 2007) and Karl Peterson present "our history" on a quilt NCNM  at the opening WANP reception.
A brand new look in a brand new convention center awaited delegates.  The Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center was the location of the 50th Annual NW Naturopathic Physicians Convention  April 20-23, 2006.	The chocolate fountain supplied by BioGenesis was a big hit!  As was the other table along side of it.
The Saturday evening Banquet at the Museum of Glass was the highlight of the convention.  Nearly 300 doctors and friends enjoyed a night of glass blowing, dancing, theatre and the museums gallery and store.  Five different theme stations were set up around the grand hall with the food staying there until 11 PM.	Live pictures from the hot shop and the gold sponsors played on the screens all evening.
Almost Handsome Band played for 2 hrs before the rock and roll started.	Announcements have to be made.  Dr. Kasra Pournadeali thanks the  WANP staff and crew for a much needed win in Washington State's congress last year.
In the left hand side of the hot shop.	In Jane's hot shop; seating area on the right hand side.
Dr. and Mrs Todd Farnsworth enjoyed an evening out with son Easton.	Turning a glass vase; just out of the oven.
Razi Ann Berry, publisher of ND News and Review and David Tallman DCND  are joined by Todd Grassi and Deborah Collin at the Museum of Glass.	Having fun in the Grand Hall.
8 foot tall reader boards had all the days information on one side and gold sponsors on the other side.