The Pacific Current
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November 12, 2009
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 Registration for the APP Mid-Year
Conference on January 14-15, 2010 is now open! This year's
Conference will be at a new location: the wonderful and relaxing Makaha
Resort on Oahu, Hawaii. Rooms start at only $119 per night.
See below for details.
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| REGISTER NOW FOR HAWAII MID-YEAR
CONFERENCE IN JANUARY |
Join your colleagues from throughout the Pacific for the APP Mid-Year Conference in Hawaii:
January 14-15, 2010
Makaha Resort & Golf Club
Waianae, OAHU, Hawaii
You and your port will benefit from informative expert speakers --
and your and your companion will appreciate exciting
activities like the Hawaiian Luau at Paradise Cove. You'll also
enjoy free golf at the spectacular Makaha Golf Course. Click here for the latest conference details and
online registration. Register by December 11th to receive
the $100 early registration discount.
This year's Conference will take place at an exciting new venue: Makaha
Resort & Golf Club. This magnificent resort,
located approximately 35 miles from busy Waikiki, offers a
peaceful, relaxing atmosphere and excellent conference and golf
facilities. Special Conference room rates are very
affordable, starting at just $119 per night (plus tax).
Network, enjoy, and take home valuable
information about key port industry trends to benefit your port or
business. Your companion is welcome to join you and we have special tours set up
to entertain them.
Fly into Honolulu International
Airport -- which is easily accessible from all airports in North
America, Asia, and the Islands.
Stay tuned to our website for updated information.
Click here to register for the
Mid-Year Conference in Hawaii!
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| WRAPPING UP FLY-IN SEMINAR |
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- State of the Recession &
Prospects for Recovery: Jon Haveman, Beacon Economics
- Balancing Maritime, Recreation,
Industry & Community: Monique Moyer, Executive Director, Port of
San Francisco, CA USA
- Moving Forward with Wharves
Redevelopment: Michael Giari, Executive Director, Port of Redwood City,
CA USA
- Navigating to Prosperity
through Port/Corps Partnerships: Lt. Col. Laurence Farrell, District
Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Maximizing Enhanced Trade
Opportunities with China: Wenxiang Lu, Deputy Consul General, People's
Republic of China
- Using Social Media to Build
Market Leadership: Jill Rodby, Principal, Rx2 Marketing Communications
- Strengthening Port Security
& Reinvigorating the Economy: Duane Davis, Section Chief, Port
Security Grants, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security/FEMA
- Forecasting the Future: Ports,
Productivity & Capacity: Dan Smith, The Tioga Group Inc.
These outstanding Seminar speakers educated attendees about how
ports can return to greater economic prosperity. Economists
provided detailed insight into what to expect in the next year and
beyond. Marketing strategists helped attendees develop tactics to
achieve goals in the current economic environment. Port officials
shared their success stories of how ports can grow. All
participants had great opportunities to network and build new
partnerships.
Click here
for PowerPoint presentations from the Seminar.
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| NEW APP MEMBER: KLEIN SYSTEMS |
 APP
welcomes Klein Systems Group Ltd. (KSG) as a new
Associate Member. Klein specializes in software solutions for
maritime ports, vessel traffic and coastal surveillance organizations,
pilotage organizations, tug operators and maritime community
organizations. KSG has developed KleinPort, a comprehensive port
management information system. Along with additional products
such as KleinTraffic, KleinPilot, and KleinTug, KSG is able to
provide superior applications specific to these operational areas as
well as combine them into a powerfully integrated platform to
facilitate efficient port community collaboration. Klein has done
this successfully for over 25 years, deploying solutions in over 45
ports globally, as well as numerous Pilotage and Tug organizations.
Kent Goodhew is KSG's
North American Director. Gina Arsens is CEO.
To learn more about the World of KSG and the Total Suite of Solutions
available, please visit their website: www.kleinsystems.com
Welcome to APP, Klein Systems Group!
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| THANKS TO RENEWING APP MEMBERS |
We extend thanks to the following APP Members
who recently renewed their 2009-10 dues:
and thanks to the following APP Associate Members who also
recently renewed their dues:
Thanks
for your partnership in growing and strengthening the Association of
Pacific Ports!
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| APP ON FACEBOOK: BECOME A "FAN" |
APP now has a Facebook account! Please help us network and
stay informed: Click here to become a fan.
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| CALENDAR: UPCOMING APP EVENTS |
Please save these
dates and plan to attend these upcoming APP conferences and
seminars:
 JANUARY 14-15, 2010
APP Mid-Year Conference
Hosted by Hawaii Harbors Division
Makaha Resort & Golf Club, Waianae
Oahu, Hawaii
APRIL/MAY
2010
APP Spring Fly-in Fly-out Seminar
Seattle, Washington or Vancouver, British Columbia
JULY 18-21, 2010
APP 97th Annual Conference
Hosted by Port of Umatilla
Skamania Lodge (Fly into Portland)
Columbia River - Oregon/Washington
USA
JULY
2011
APP 98th Annual Conference
Hosted by Port of Long Beach
Long Beach, California USA
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| CONTACT US |
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Please
feel free to contact your APP staff with your
questions, concerns, or requests:
 Dave Hunt, Executive
Director:
Lisa
Pomasl, Deputy Director:
Brian
Wright, Operations Manager:
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