The Pacific Current
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December 2, 2009
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 The early registration deadline for the APP
Mid-Year Conference on January 14-15, 2010 is fast approaching!
Register by December 11th to receive
the $100 early registration discount.
See below for details on Conference speakers, luau, companion
tour, and hotel facilities.
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| SPEAKERS, LUAU & COMPANION TOUR SET 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 this chance to discover more about timely port industry issues and
economic trends including:
Global Economic
Forecasts for Pacific Ports
Strengthening Pacific Port
Security
Effective Port Infrastructure
Investments
Developing Greener Pacific
Ports
Port/Rail Transportation
Planning
Effective Port Management
Information Systems
Strengthing Pacific Cruise
Business
Port Dredging Projects &
Practices.
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 (see below).
You'll also enjoy free golf at the spectacular Ko Olina Golf Club.
Two
examples of the outstanding leaders we've invited to speak at
the Conference:
Gov.
William Sheffield, Director
Port of Anchorage, Alaska USA
Bill
Sheffield has been a leader in business, government, and public policy
for most of the 53 years he has lived in Alaska. He served as
Alaska's governor from 1982-1986 following a business career in which
he built a company that became one of the largest private employers in
Alaska and the Yukon Territory. He currently serves as Director
of the Port of Anchorage as well as a trustee of Alaska Pacific
University; a member of the Advisory Board of ENSTAR Natural Gas; a
charter member of Commonwealth North, Alaska's leading public affairs
forum. He previously served as President & CEO of the
Alaska Railroad Corporation and now serves as its Chairman of the Board.
 Vic Angoco,
Vice President/Pacific
Matson Navigation Company
Vic Angoco
has been in the maritime industry since 1990 holding a wide range of
operations and sales management positions. Prior to joining
Matson, Angoco worked for American President Lines (APL) for four years
as manager of operations in Guam, and worked for Sea-Land
Services in Guam from 1990 to 1992 as operations manager. He
joined Matson in 1996. Vic earned a B.S. in business
management from Oregon State University. He serves as chair
of the Guam Bookmobile Foundation, board member of the Mount Carmel
Endowment Foundation, and a member of the Rotary Club of Guam. He is
also a past board member of the Junior Achievement of Guam.
Click here for the latest conference details and to
register online. Register by December 11th to receive the
$100 early registration discount.
 Companions
are welcome to join APP delegates at no extra charge for golf on
Thursday morning, dinner on Thursday
night, breakfast on Friday morning, and a special companion tour on
Friday that will include sightseeing, shopping, and lunch at the
impressive Waikele Premium Outlet Mall.
 You and your
companion are also invited to join us on Friday evening for the highly respected
Luau Show at Paradise Cove.
A tropical
Mai Tai greeting and live Hawaiian music will set the festive mood of
the evening. Stroll through the Hawaiian Village
to learn islands arts & crafts or test your game
skills.
Experience the Shower of Flowers and Hukilau on the Beach, where you'll
learn the net fishing techniques of old Hawai'i. Witness
the Royal Court Procession and the time-honored techniques of
underground oven cooking.
Finish the evening with a feast, a spectacular Hawaiian sunset, and
award-winning performers to entertain and amaze you with an
unforgettable display of songs and dances of Hawai'i and Polynesia.
Fly into Honolulu
International Airport -- which is easily accessible from all
airports in North America, Asia, and the 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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| APP PEOPLE: ART COWIE DIES IN VANCOUVER |
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Art Cowie,
who died of respiratory failure on November 21, 2009. He was
75.
Art was a former board member for the North Fraser Port
Authority in Vancouver, BC Canada and was an active participant
and officer for APP for many years. He was named an APP Life
Member last year.
Art was known throughout British Columbia for being a landscape
architect, land planner, politician, Pacific National Exhibition
director, developer, commentator, and writer. Our thoughts
and prayers are with Art's family.
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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
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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