Pre-Registration Has Closed - Onsite Registrations Are Welcome
The website has remained open for those individuals who need to process payments. If you are not registered and wish to attend, please complete the Registration Form and call our offices at 585-586-6906 (We will not be checking for new registration so it is important to call!).
Please be prepared to answer a short survey by phone that will ask your selections for menus and breakout sessions.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN OSWEGO!
Contact
Canal Conferencec/o The Rivers Organization
rivers@riversorg.com
585-586-6906
When
Sunday September 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM EDT-to-
Tuesday October 2, 2012 at 2:00 PM EDT
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Where
The Lake Ontario Event & Conference Center
26 E 1st Street
Oswego, NY 13126-1113
Driving Directions
Conference Sponsorship and Exhibitor Information
Join the growing number of sponsors and exhibitors...Sponsorship opportunities are avalilbe at various levels of participation. Visit the website at: www.canalsnys.org or contact Diane Chevron at The Rivers Organization at 585-586-6906.
Membership
Canal Society of New York State is an organization working to preserve the exciting history of canals in New York State, encourageing accessibility to canal historical and current sites,documents, artifacts, and information for the general public as well as the serious historial and hobbyist. The Society advocates wise policy regarding the use and sterwardship of both the operating Erie Canal System and the historic canal routes.
Additional additional information and membership visit us at www.canalsnys.org
*The Canal Society is a "not for profit" 501(c)(3) organization
2012 New York State Canal Conference
Conference Fees and Registration
Fees include ALL Conference events from Sunday evening, September 30 through Tuesday, October 2, 2012.
Early Bird Registration Prior to August 29, 2012 $215.00 per person
Late Registration after August 30, 2012 $250.00 per person
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hotel Reservations must be made by phone - be sure to tell hotel you are with the 2012 New York State Canal Conference.
Best Western Plus (connected to The Lake Ontario Event & Conference Center)
$126 plus tax per night (is also the Government Rate)
70 East First St.
Oswego, NY 13126
315-342-4040
www.bestwestern.com (for viewing only – reservations must made directly by calling the hotel)
Quality Inn and Suites Riverfront
$107 plus tax per night (is also the Government Rate)
70 East First St.
Oswego, NY 13126
315-343-1600
www.qualityinn.com (for viewing only – reservations must made directly by calling the hotel)
“WHERE THE WATER NEVER ENDS”
2012 CANAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM
OSWEGO CANAL/PORT OF OSWEGO
September 30-October 2, 2012
The Conference Headquarters are the new Lake Ontario Event & Conference Center, the Best Western Plus Hotel, and the Quality Inn & Suites Riverfront located on the east bank of the Oswego River.
The Conference begins with a Celebration and fun Community Events on Sunday, September 30, including Museum Tours, the 150th Anniversary Civil War Weekend at Fort Ontario, and the Central New York Pumpkin Festival. The New York Canal Corporation's Grand Erie will be available for tours and rides through the locks.
The Opening Reception is an Oktoberfest Celebration including German and American food, libations, and music. The reception will conclude with a Light Show and Fireworks over the Oswego River.
The meetings start on Monday with General Sessions, followed by Breakout Sessions.
A full schedule is attached but highlights include:
Monday's Luncheon Program Keynote Speaker is Karen Rae, Deputy Secretary for Transportation, NYS.
Brian Stratton, Director, New York State Canal Corporation and
Beth Sciumeca, Executive Director, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Port of Oswego : The Economic Impact of the Port
Jonathan Daniels, Executive Director, Port of Oswego
Breakout Sessions and Mobile Workshops will be featured on Monday. Topics include:
- Making Your Place Great
- Good Night Irene - 2010: A Year of Rushing Water
- 2014 Centennial Celebration of the Panama Canal
- Making Connections: Canalway Land and Water Trails
Mobile Workshops and Tours
- Stevedore Lofts Redevelopment Project on Oswego River and Canal
- Behind the Scenes at Port of Oswego
- H. Lee White Marine Museum
Monday's Reception and Dinner is at the beautiful Bayshore Grove banquet facility on the shore of Lake Ontario; a perfect spot to watch a sunset!
The dinner features a keynote address by James Clifton,Enterprise Manager, Canal and River Trust (formerly British Waterways).
The Spirit of the Canal Award will be also be presented
Tuesday morning will include more Breakout Sessions
- Port of Lyons Technical and Financial Feasibility Evaluation
- CANAL NY-5 Years of Promotion and Tourism (Part I)
- 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812
- Proactive Planning for Economic Development and Shared Services-A Case Study of the City of Mechanicville
- Turn Your Trash Fish into Cash Fish: Carp Fishing on the Erie Canal
- Bringing Back the Water: Restoration of the Ohio & Erie Canal Aqueduct over Tinkers Creek Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Ohio/USA); and The History of the Kentucky River Lock and Dam System
- Revival of the Lachine Canal
The Conference concludes with a Picnic Luncheon at Fort Ontario and the presentation of the Canal Trail Tender Award. Dialogue with CANAL NY (Part II) will also take place after lunch.
Conference Fees include all Events from Sunday to Tuesday
$215 per person Early Registration Discount by August 29
$250 per person after August 29
For Sponsorship and Exhibit information contact Diane Chevron at 585-586-6906 or diane@riversorg.com
Special Thanks to the 2012 New York State Canal Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors
Hosted by:
Canal Society of New York State
Presenting Sponsors:
New York State Canal Corporation
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Co-Sponsor:
Brookfield
Sponsors and Exhibitors:
Anthony J. Costello & Son Development
Barton & Loguidice, PC
Bergmann Associates
Brookfield
C&S Companies
Casa Larga
CANAL NEW YORK, Marketing & Business Alliance, Inc.
Clough Harbour & Associates
Eagle Beverage, Inc.
Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce
Moffatt & Nichol
Mid-Lakes Navigation Co.
Oswego County Department of Development, Tourism & Planning
Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) - Mobility Coordinated Services/
Oswego County Public Transportation (OPT)
Port of Oswego
The Lake Ontario Event & Conference Center
For Sponsorship and Exhibit information contact Diane Chevron at 585-586-6906 or diane@riversorg.com