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December 10, 2009
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

 
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.
KleinSystems
 
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! 
 
You and your companion will appreciate exciting activities like the Hawaiian Luau at Paradise Cove.  You'll also enjoy 18 holes of free golf at the spectacular Ko Olina Golf Club

Your companion will also enjoy a tour of the famous 
Dole Pineapple Plantation, a special lunch at Haleiwa Joe's Seafood Grill on the North Shore, and outlet mall shopping at the impressive Waikele Premium Outlet Mall.

Click here for the latest conference details and to register online.  Register by December 11th to receive the $100 early registration discount. 
 
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.

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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Please save these dates and plan to attend these upcoming APP conferences and seminars:

Hawaii Harbors DivisionJANUARY 14-15, 2010
APP Mid-Year Conference
Hosted by Hawaii Harbors Division
Ihilani Resort & Spa, Kapolei, O
ahu, Hawaii
 
 
APPlogosmAPRIL 2010
APP Spring Fly-in Fly-out Seminar
Seattle, Washington or
Vancouver, British Columbia
 
 
 
PortofUmatillaJULY 18-21, 2010
APP 97th Annual Conference
Hosted by Port of Umatilla
Skamania Lodge (Fly into Portland)
Columbia River - Oregon/Washington USA
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JULY 2011
APP 98th Annual Conference
Hosted by Port of Long Beach
Long Beach, California USA
CONTACT US
 
Please feel free to contact your APP staff with your questions, concerns, or requests:
 
APP Word LogoDave Hunt, Executive Director:

Lisa Pomasl, Deputy Director:

Brian Wright, Operations Manager:
Brian@PacificPorts.org
 

Telephone: 503.653.5868
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