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To Build or Not to Build...	SPRING 2007 CONFERENCE MAY 1-4 ASHLAND, OREGON

...That is the Question
The Cities of Ashland and Medford will co-host the 2007 Spring Conference of the Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA). The conference will be held in Ashland, home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and an array of other visual and vocal artistry. The ‘sober’ theme, “To Build or Not to Build – That is the Question”, will be suitably offset by the conference keynote speaker, Craig Zablocki, a motivational speaker who teaches participants to take themselves lightly and see their inherent greatness, both individually and organizationally. For more information, contact Bob Janssen at 541 774-2107	Conference schedule and technical sessions Accommodations Online attendee registration Registration brochure (includes printed registration form) Golf, tennis, and guest program Oregon Caberet Theater Exhibitor Information Online exhibitor registration Conference photos

Conference Schedule

Tuesday, May 1

noon - 5:00 p.m. Registration
2:00 p.m. - finish Golf tournament - Centennial Golf Club, Medford
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Board meeting TBA

Wednesday, May 2

7:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tour National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Lab
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Committee Meetings
10:00 a.m. - noon 1st Timers Meeting/Orientation
noon - 1:30 p.m. Opening Session Luncheon: Mayoral Address,
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Technical Sessions - 1
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Exhibitor-sponsored break
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Technical Sessions - 2
5:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Exhibitor-hosted social, Exhibitor Area
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. “Western Civilization! The Complete Musical” Cabaret Theater

Thursday, May 3

7:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and chapter committee meetings
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Technical Sessions - 3
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Exhibitor-sponsored break
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Technical Sessions - 4
11:45 a.m. - noon Prize drawing in Exhibitor Area
noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch with Keynote Speaker
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Technical Sessions - 5
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Exhibitor-sponsored break
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Technical Sessions - 6
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. No-host bar
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Banquet and awards
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. “Siskiyou Summit” Bluegrass Band

Friday, May 4

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast business meeting
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Technical Sessions - 7
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. - noon Technical Sessions - 8
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Awards luncheon - Gizmo and door prizes
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Conference debrief meeting

Technical Sessions

Golf

Tuesday May 1, Shotgun start at 2:00 p.m.

Centennial Golf Club • 1900 N. Phoenix Rd. • Medford, OR

Southern Oregon’s newest 18-hole course opened to rave reviews in May 2006. Designed by two-time PGA Tour winner, John Fought, it is located just south of Medford with easy access from I-5. Take Exit 24 then turn east to N. Phoenix Rd. (See map) and follow the signs. Meet at the clubhouse.

Four person scramble format. (Rules to be distributed at the tournament.) You may register as an individual, a twosome or foursome. We will put teams together after registration closes. If you have any questions, please contact Karl Johnson at (541) 552-2415 or johnsonk@ashland.or.us

Oregon Cabaret Theater

“Western Civilization! The Complete Musical” from the same wacky group that created “The Compleat Works of Wlim Shkspr (abridged) ‘and’ The Complete History of America (abridged)”...but this time it’s a musical! As the opening song says: “History ain’t what it used to be.” From the Dark Ages to the Information Age, a talented trio sings, dances and goofs their way through history with broad strokes of satiric humor. The Vikings, the Magna Carta, the Black Plague, the Crusades, Galileo, Michelangelo, the Inquisition, the Enlightenment, the invention of the flush toilet, the Apollo moon launch, Disco! The humor is nutty and irreverent and the songs are great fun. Dessert and coffee will be served at intermission and is included in the ticket price.

Guest Program

Wednesday, May 2

Explore the Best of Ashland–$12 per person -- Wednesday’s full day guest event will include a guided tour through Ashland’s “crown jewel” Lithia Park. The park follows Ashland Creek through woodlands, and includes a Japanese garden, two duck ponds, a formal rose garden, groves of sycamore trees and beautiful statuaries. Guests will enjoy lunch at the recently restored Larks Restaurant located in downtown Ashland’s historic Ashland Springs Hotel. Guests will be able to order a “no host” lunch from the Larks menu. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore downtown Ashland’s eclectic shops, quaint boutiques and unique art galleries.

In the afternoon, an exciting and informative tour of the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory – the only lab in the world dedicated solely to solving wildlife crimes. You will learn how agents sleuth and solve crimes against wildlife victims from all over the world.

Thursday, May 3

Wild and Scenic Get-Away-$50 per person -- Guests will board a private coach (complete with tour guide) at the doors of the Ashland Windmill Inn and be transported in style through the scenic Rogue Valley to Grants Pass and then on to Merlin 14 miles north to Wildlife Images. Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center, www.wildlifeimages.org offers a 1 ½ hour tour through their compound where you will see a wide variety of animals including bears, mountain lions, wolves, bobcats, fox and even a badger! You will also visit the Eagle Flight Facility and our Birds of Prey Building where you’ll see eagles, hawks, owls, and vultures. During the spring months there are many baby animals as well. The tour ends with a distinctive gift shop.

After a gourmet boxed lunch provided by Main Source Tours, you will continue your journey back to Ashland along a unique route and stopping at Del Rio Vineyards, southern Oregon’s largest winery. Del Rio’s tasting room offers the unique opportunity to not only feature their own Del Rio label, but a fantastic variety of fine wines produced throughout the local area. More information can be found at their website at www.delriovineyards.com. This tour will last approximately five hours.

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