2006 Atlantic Regional Meeting

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AMERICAN SAIL TRAINING ASSOCIATION
2006 Atlantic Regional Meeting


Hosted by
Northeast Maritime Institute
32 Washington Street
Fairhaven, MA

March 25, 2006

Preliminary Agenda
 
 
Saturday, March 25
 
0900-0930 Registration and Coffee
0930-1000

Welcome Remarks and Introductions
Eric Dawicki, President, Northeast Maritime Institute
Mike Rauworth, Chairman, ASTA BOD

1000-1030

ASTA Update - Mr. Jonathan Harley, ASTA Race Director and Ms Lori Aguiar, ASTA Program Manager

1030-1115 Guest Speaker
1115-1200

Affinity Group Conversations (Ship Operators, Program Developers, Crew, Port and Event Organizers, etc.)

1200-1230 Affinity Group Summaries
1230 - 1330

Lunch

1330 - 1430

Focused Discussion Topics (Suggested by those present)
Example: Creating a Calendar: ASTA Conference Planning

1430-1515 Program Updates: What's New and Exciting in your Organization?
1515-1530 Wrap up and announcements
1530 Tour of the Northeast Maritime Institute; Bridge Simulation Excercises; 30 Minute Walking Tours of Fairhaven
1730 Dutch Treat Dinner at a local Restaurant (TBA)***
   
 
 

Registration Fee is $35 US per person for ASTA Members and $45 US per person for non-members. (Includes Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Tours) 

To register please contact Lori Aguiar in the ASTA office at 401-846-1775 or lori@sailtraining.org

Driving Directions to Northeast Maritime Institute

Accommodations: 
Hampton Inn Fairhaven, 1 Hampton Way, Fairhaven, MA 02719 Tel: +1-508-990-8500
Identify yourself as attending a meeting at the Northeast Maritime Institute and you will be extended the special rate of $89.00 (+ tax) per room per night.

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Northeast Maritime Institute

Fairhaven Massachusetts Office of Tourism