101st Annual Conference 

    Red Lion Hotel Kelso Longview
Hosted by Port of Longview, Washington USA

 Kelso, Washington, USA

 July 20-23, 2014

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When:

Sunday, July 20 -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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Where:

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Group Code:  ASSO0720

Red Lion Hotel Kelso Longview
510 Kelso Drive
Kelso, Washington 98626 USA
Located 40 miles north of Portland International Airport (PDX)
(360) 636-4400
(877) 423-6824 Reservations

- Block closes July 10th -
Discounted Room Block Rates:

$85* One King Bed
$85* Two Queen Beds (larger room)
(*Rate Above + 8% sales tax and
4% lodging tax)
Hotel Cancellation Policy: Cancel by 4:00pm, local time, 24 hours prior to arrival or forfeit one night's room and tax. Early depature fee of $50 will be assessed if checking out earlier than departure date.

Your Room Fee includes:
Free wireless internet in guest room.
Free breakfast buffet in restaurant.
Free self-parking.


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Discounted Airline Rates:


Book your flight into Portland International Airport (PDX). We have partnered with Delta Airlines and United Airlines to offer you discounted rates.

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Delta Airlines:
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Your discount will vary by origin and
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the best rate possible.

Golf Networking Outing:

 

You are invited to attend an optional golf networking outing on Sunday, August 4, 2013. 

The golf fee is $50 per player.  Space is limited so be sure to register early.

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Golfers receive 18 holes of golf, club rental (if necessary and availability is very limited), golf cart, and boxed meal.

Golfing is restricted to conference delegates and their companions.

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Contact:

Association of Pacific Ports
Lisa Pomasl, Executive Director
Brian Wright, Operations Manager
Kersten Green, Administrative Assistant


P.O. Box 903
Clackamas, Oregon 97015 USA
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503-653-5868
APP@PacificPorts.org
www.PacificPorts.org


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Don’t miss this chance to discover more about timely port industry issues and economic trends. Incredible speakers will inform and inspire you.  Hear firsthand perspectives from key port industry leaders, learn what’s new at other ports, tour very different ports in action, see amazing Mount Saint Helens, and network with colleagues -- all in the beautiful Pacific Northwest! 

Your companion is welcome to join APP delegates at no extra cost! 

Our venue is a very affordable hotel close to shopping and fun. The hotel is located approximately 40 miles from the Portland International
Airport.

Delegates and Companions will enjoy a barbeque and land tour of the Port of Longview, Washington, including their new grain terminal, and a tour of the Port of St. Helens, Oregon.  Delegates and companions will also visit Mt. St. Helens volcano and learn how this region's maritime industry dealt with the aftermath of the eruption in 1980.   

Plentiful networking opportunities also include a Welcome Reception poolside at the hotel and an entertaining outing to a Cowlitz Black Bears verses Victoria Harbour Cats minor league baseball game.

 See you in Longview!


Conference Schedule:


Click to VIEW the Conference Schedule and Presenters.


Early Conference Registration Rates:


APP Members: $595

APP Non-Members: $795
Rates above are Early Registration Rates and increase by $100 after June 25, 2014.

 We now accept credit card payments through PayPal! 
You may also pay by cash, check,
or traveler's checks.

Cancellations are accepted and fully refunded if made on or before July 2, 2014. 
Substitutions in personnel are accepted until July 20, 2014.

Please contact us with any questions.

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We now accept credit card payments through PayPal! 
You may also pay by cash, check, or traveler's checks.

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- - SPECIAL INCENTIVE TO REGISTER EVEN EARLIER -- 
REGISTER BY MAY 21, 2014 TO BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING.  YOU COULD BE ONE OF TWO LUCKY WINNERS
TO RECEIVE A $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD!

 

Sponsorship Opportunities:


Click to VIEW the full list of Available Sponsorships .

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Our valued sponsors receive recognition with:  

  • Logos on the Conference Poster & in the Conference Program
  • Recognition in all newsletters and Conference mailings prior to and after the Conference
  • Option to include information or promotional items in Conference bags and verbal recognition at the specific event being sponsored
  • Sponsorships of $1,000 will receive a complimentary exhibitor table, if so desired.
  • Sponsorships of $1,500 and higher will receive a complimentary exhibitor table and/or podium time to speak to the attendees at the event being sponsored, if so desired.

Sponsorships can be confirmed during online registration or by calling us at (503) 653-5868. 

Companion Tour:


In addition to attending Conference events with delegates, companions will also be treated to a special companion-only tour with lunch.

On Tuesday, enjoy a visit to ZoJo for coffee tasting and tour for an up close look at produced and roasted. They are a small, family-owned coffee roastery.  Quality,   partnership, knowledge, and a passion for coffee are the essential elements of their philosophy.                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                    
cafeAfter visiting ZoJo, companions will enjoy a historical walking tour of downtown Longview featuring Civic Circle, the famed Nutty Narrows squirrel bridge, and the restored Shay logging locomotive. 
   
Dennis Weber, former Mayor of Longview and current Cowlitz County Commissioner is a local history buff and will guide this fun and interesting tour.
 
            
A relaxing lunch will follow at the Olde Creekside Cafe in Longview.