The Pacific Current
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Mark your calendar now to attend APP's 97th Annual Conference on July 18-21, 2010 at the magnificent Skamania Lodge in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge (near Portland, Oregon USA).
See below for the latest conference, hotel, meal, and special tour details. You can't afford to miss this conference!
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| COME TO THE COLUMBIA FOR JULY CONFERENCE |
Please join us for APP's 97th Annual Conference hosted by the Port of Umatilla, Oregon USA at the gorgeous Skamania Lodge on July 18-21, 2010! Located in Stevenson, Washington, in the heart of the amazing Columbia River Gorge, Skamania Lodge is less than one hour from Portland International Airport (PDX).
Take home valuable and timely information from outstanding port industry speakers that will benefit your port or business. Use plentiful networking time
to build new partnerships with Pacific port
colleagues. Bring your companion to experience the
unique splendor of the Pacific Northwest. We have arranged special tours for you and your companion of the Bonneville Dam & Locks (commercial navigation, hydropower production, irrigation, fish protection, and recreation all in one!), the Port of Umatilla, and the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute (celebrating Native American tribal cultures). You'll enjoy lunch at Hamley Steakhouse in the famous rodeo town of Pendleton and an authentic barbecue cookout dinner in Hermiston, Oregon.
You will also have the opportunity to visit the magnificent Multnomah Falls and a special boat tour aboard the historic Sternwheeler Rose to get up-close tours of the Port of Vancouver, Washington and the Port of Portland, Oregon,
including a wonderful dinner on board the vessel! Additional
special tours are being planned for your companion during plenary
sessions. 
Skamania Lodge,
overlooking the majestic Columbia River Gorge, has all modern amenities
including fine dining, a fitness center and pool, and wireless internet
access. We will play golf at Skamania's award-winning golf
course. We'll be a short distance from nearby sightseeing and
recreation opportunities. Discounted hotel room rates for the
Annual Conference are just $149 (Forest View) or $179 (River View) per
night.
Click here for regularly updated information about the 97th Annual Conference on July 18-21, 2010.
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| APP PEOPLE: PADILLA & SMITH JOIN SAN DIEGO COMMISSION, IESKE IEHSI LEAVES POHNPEI |
 Two new commissioners recently joined the Board of Port Commissioners in San Diego, California USA:
Stephen Padilla was sworn in to represent the City of Chula Vista, where he previously served as mayor and as city council member. He is currently the President/Principal of Aquarius Group Inc., a consulting company that he began in 2007. His prior services includes
the Executive Board of the San Diego Association of Governments, the
U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the Independent Task Force on U.S.
Immigration Policy for the Council on Foreign Relations.
Louis Smith was sworn in to represent the
City of Coronado. He is a career naval officer, beginning in the
Navy's Civil Engineer Corps, completing three tours in Vietnam,
supervising construction of Marine combat facilities, working
in DC on military base construction projects, and
running the Navy's Public Works Office in Keflavik, Iceland.
Retiring as a two-star Admiral, he went on to serve as Chief
Administrative Officer for San Diego City Schools and then as Vice
President of Facilities for Sharp Healthcare in San Diego.
 And the long-time general manager has resigned from the Pohnpei Port Authority in the Federated States of Micronesia:
Ieske Iehsi recently announced his resignation as General Manager of Pohnpei Port Authority.
Iehsi had 32 years of experience as a public servant in the FSM
including seven years at the Port and two years as FSM's
Secretary of Foreign Affairs and top foreign policy advisor to FSM's
President. No replacement has yet been announced. Iehsi served
several years on the APP Executive Committee and was 2nd Vice President
at the time of his resignation.
Congratulations, Commissioners Padilla & Smith! Best wishes in your new ventures, Ieske!
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| NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER: AMERGENT TECHS |
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APP welcomes a new Associate Member:
Amergent Techs LLC, is
a leading provider of regulatory services in health, safety, security,
and environmental services. It was formed in 2000 to provide maritime
safety and security services, as well as business continuity
specialists to the transportation industry. Today Amergent Techs is
operated by safety, security, environmental and engineering experts,
and is supported by a mix of resources that range from former U.S.
Coast Guard members, Captains of the Port, maritime specialists, safety
specialists, prior military, maritime security system engineers, and
team members with law enforcement backgrounds. Amergent Techs
also provides a complete training and education program in maritime
safety, security, emergency response, crisis management, and oil and
hazardous substance spill response.
For more information, please visit their website: www.amergenttechs.com.
Welcome to APP, Amergent Techs!
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| CALENDAR: UPCOMING APP EVENTS |
Please save these dates and plan to attend these upcoming APP conferences and seminars:
 JULY 18-21, 2010APP 97th Annual Conference
Hosted by Port of Umatilla
Skamania Lodge (Fly into Portland Airport)
Columbia River - Oregon/Washington USA
APP Fall Fly-in Fly-out Seminar
JANUARY 13-14, 2011
APP Mid-Year Conference
Hosted by Hawaii Harbors Division
Ihilani Resort & Spa, Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii
APP 98th Annual Conference
Hosted by Port of Long Beach
Long Beach, California USA |
| 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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