APP Mid-Year Conference
January 14-15, 2010
Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa
Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii

Confirm your plans now to learn timely information from economists and port industry leaders that you can bring back to benefit your own port -- while networking with Pacific port colleagues at APP's Mid-Year Conference in beautiful Hawaii!  Discounted Conference rooms starting at only $119 per night are still available, and it's not too late to register.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

 

Col. Chytka took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Enginners Honolulu District in July 2008.  He previously served as Chief of Master Plans and Environment for the Pacific.  He has served in Korea, Kansas, Mexico, Australia, East Timor, Germany, Romania, and Iraq.  He also taught at Georgetown University. 

 

Chytka earned a Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the U.S. Military Academy and a Masters Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Missouri at Rolla.  He is a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and the Engineer Officer Basic and Advanced courses at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

 

Mike Formby, Deputy Director for Harbors
Hawaii Department of Transportation

Michael Formby assumed his current position in 2007.  He was formerly the president and treasurer of Frame, Formby and O'Kane, where he served as a senior trial attorney.  His practice focused on maritime law and included Hawai'i-based companies that provide shipping, cargo, marine transportation, and dredging services, as well as passenger cruise lines and other harbor users.

Formby began his legal career in the 1980's working as a contracting officer for the U.S. Air Force at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts and Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii.  He has been an Adjunct Professor of Admiralty Law at the University of Hawai'i since 1998.  He also taught Business Law at Hawai'i Pacific University.

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.  

                                     Mid-Year Conference sponsorship opportunities currently available:

• $1,500 Paradise Cove Luau Entertainment for Everyone - 01/15/10
• $1,500 Dinner at Hotel for Everyone - 01/14/10
• $750 Companion Tour & Lunch - 01/15/10
• $500 Afternoon Networking & Refreshments - 01/14/10
• $500 Morning Networking & Refreshments - 01/15/10
• $500 Afternoon Networking & Refreshments - 01/15/10
• $250 Executive Committee Meeting Refreshments - 01/14/10