The Pacific Current
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December 10, 2009
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Friday,
December 11th is the early registration deadline for the
APP Mid-Year Conference on January 14-15, 2010 in Hawaii.
Register now to receive the $100 early
registration discount.
See below for newly-confirmed Conference speakers, the
latest companion tour information, and hotel details.
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| EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS THIS FRIDAY FOR
HAWAII CONFERENCE ON JANUARY 14-15, 2010 |
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APP Mid-Year
Conference
January 14-15, 2010
Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa
Kapolei,
Oahu, Hawaii
Don't miss your opportunity to receive the $100 early registration
discount for the Association of Pacific Ports' Mid-Year
Conference. The early
registration deadline is this Friday, December 11th.
Two more examples of the
outstanding leaders we've confirmed to speak at the Mid-Year
Conference:
Kent
Goodhew, Director of Sales
Klein
Systems Group Ltd.
Kent Goodhew has nearly 10 years of
public and private sector experience in consulting and deploying
management information systems solutions. He joined Klein Systems
after 5 years with SAP as an account executive in the Pacific
NorthWest, working with large enterprise clients. Klein Systems
Group is solely dedicated to the maritime industry and has been
providing MIS for over 25 years to port authorities around the
world. Prior to joining SAP, he was an account manager with GE
Capital and then with the Royal Bank of Canada, where he counseled
clients on operational, corporate and financial strategies and
management.
Captain
William Marhoffer, Chief of Prevention, District 14
U.S. Coast Guard
Prior to his assignment as
Chief of Prevention for U.S. Coast Guard District 14 in Hawaii,
Captain Marhoffer was Sector Commander of Guam for three years.
He served as Captain of the Port and Federal Maritime Security
Coordinator for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. He had
additional responsibilities for nearly 2 million miles of the Pacific
Ocean, including Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia.
Under his command, Sector Guam coordinated approximately 144 maritime
search and rescue cases with 102 lives saved and 129 persons assisted
across Micronesia.
These and other incredible speakers will inform and inspire you.
Hear firsthand perspectives from key port industry leaders, learn
what's new at other ports, and network with colleagues -- all in
beautiful Hawaii!
Fly into Honolulu
International Airport -- which is easily accessible from all
airports in North America, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Our Conference venue, the Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa,
is a gorgeous facility featuring world-class golf, breathtaking views,
incredible food, state of the art conference facilities, a relaxing
spa, and a beautiful beach. We
have negotiated incredibly affordable room rates, starting at only $119
per night.
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| THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS |
We are grateful to Kaohsiung Harbor Bureau and to Hawaii
Harbors Division for sponsoring the Mid-Year Conference!
There are additional sponsorship opportunities
available to you and we encourage you to sign up quickly before they
are all taken. Sponsors receive special recognition leading up to
and at the event. Please click here to find out all
the details!
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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
Ihilani Resort & Spa, Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii
APRIL 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
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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