Missouri State fans ready to cheer for the Bears when coach Terry Allen takes his troops to Eugene, Ore., on Sept. 17 will now have an opportunity to do so in style.

The Missouri State Alumni Association is proud to present the Fun in the Pacific Northwest Package which includes roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations, game ticket, a tour of Oregon wine country, a welcome reception and tailgating on game day.

The trip departs Kansas City International Airport at 10:08 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 and returns home with a 5:41 p.m. arrival at KCI on Sunday, Sept. 18. In between are four event-filled days of fun, culture, entertainment, and of course, Bears football against one of the top programs in the nation!

The four-day, three-night package is just $975 per person, based on double occupancy (single-occupancy rate is $1,261 per person). Price quotes for departing flights from other cities (including Springfield) are available upon request. This package is limited, based on availability, on a first-come, first-served basis.  To reserve your place, please complete the attached form and return it with your deposit to:

Great Southern Travel

Attn: Karen Garrison

3424 S. National Ave.

Springfield, MO  65807

or call (417) 888-4488 or (800) 749-7116.

Trip deposits are due by June 30, and complete payment is due by July 28.

Package Includes:
• Roundtrip airfare from Kansas City to Portland
• 3 nights lodging at the Westin Hotel in beautiful downtown Portland
• "Welcome to Portland Reception"
• Daylong tour to the Oregon Wine Country of Willamette Valley (including visits to three local wineries). Lunch included.
• Football game ticket (Bears vs. Oregon)
• Roundtrip ground transportation from Portland to Eugene, Oregon for the football game
• University staff escort for the entire trip