AIPG 2007 Annual Meeting

	American Institute of Professional Geologists Michigan Section 2007 AIPG National Meeting
THANK YOU SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS!	Fitzgerald Henne & Associates, Inc. - Silver Sponsor.....Michigan Groundwater Association - Goodwill Sponsor.....Fibertec Environmental Services, Inc. - Exhibitor.....Southern Petroleum Laboratories, Inc. - Exhibitor.....Waste Management, Inc. - Exhibitor.....Boart Longyear (Prosonic) – Exhibitor.....Mannik&Smith Group, Inc. – Silver Sponsor.....Colorado Section AIPG – Goodwill Sponsor.....Nevada Section AIPG – Goodwill Sponsor.....HB Engineering Group – Copper Sponsor.....Alaska Section AIPG – Goodwill Sponsor.....e-Lab Analytical, Inc. – exhibitor.....Kentucky Section AIPG – Copper Sponsor....Minnesota Section AIPG – Copper Sponsor.....Northeast Section AIPG – Silver Sponsor.....Georgia Section AIPG – Goodwill Sponsor.....Wisconsin Section AIPG – Copper Sponsor.....Capitol Section AIPG – Goodwill Sponsor.....Ohio Section AIPG – Copper Sponsor.....Florida Section AIPG – Copper Sponsor.....NTH Consultants, Ltd. – Silver Sponsor.....Argus–Hazco – Exhibitor.....STS Consultants - Copper Sponsor..... Illinois-Indiana Section AIPG - Goodwill Sponsor.....California Section AIPG – Goodwill Sponsor.....Pennsylvania Section AIPG – Goodwill Sponsor.....Aqua Tech Consultants – Goodwill Sponsor.....Fondriest Environmental – Exhibitor.....West Michigan Drilling – Exhibitor.....Liberty Mutual – Exhibitor.....QED Environmental Systems – Exhibitor.....Geosearch Logging – Exhibitor.....In Situ – Exhibitor.....Western Michigan University.....EDR – Exhibitor.....Schraeder Environmental Services, Inc. – Exhibitor.....Cemcore Environmental–Exhibitor.....RTI Laboratories, Inc.– Exhibitor.....Golder Associates, Inc. – Exhibitor & Silver Sponsor.....Adventus Group – Exhibitor.....URS Corporation – Exhibitor.....Geotrans – Silver Sponsor.....
Home	Social Events Icebreaker (Evening) Date: Sunday, October 7^thTime: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Cost: Free with registration Location: West Bay Ballroom Dome Get to know your fellow annual meeting attendees at the Icebreaker event. This will be a perfect opportunity to renew acquaintances, meet new people, visit the meeting exhibitors, and view the student posters. The Icebreaker will feature a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, and a chocolate fountain. Spa Package at Grand Traverse Resort (Half Day) Date: Sunday, October 7^thTime: 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm Cost: $225/$250 Location: Bus pickup in front of the Park Place The spa package includes transport from the Park Place Hotel to Grand Traverse Resort, where you will receive your choice of several services including facials, massage, pedicures, manicures, and others. Choose from one of the following: Spa Renewal Package, Eminence Package, Cherry Royal Treat Package, Men’s Spa Package, or Serenity Package. For exact details on each package visit the following link: http://www.grandtraverseresort.com/press_room/news_releases_content.cfm?PrimaryID=110. Old Mission Lighthouse and Winery Tour (Full Day) Date: Monday, October 8^thTime: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Cost: $50/$60 Location: Bus pickup in front of the Park Place The Old Mission Peninsula is situated between the arms of Grand Traverse Bay on the 45th parallel. You will enjoy wine tasting at four of Traverse City's award winning wineries while taking in the breathtaking views of Grand Traverse Bay, as well as the surrounding orchards and vineyards of the Old Mission Peninsula. This tour will also make a stop at the Old Mission Lighthouse where you can stroll the beaches of Old Mission Point and enjoy lunch. A box lunch will be provided. Social Banquet at the Dennos Museum (Evening) Date: Monday, October 8^thTime: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Cost: $65/$75 Location: Bus pickup in front of the Park Place Enjoy dinner and a social gathering at the Dennos Museum in Traverse City. The entire museum will be open for exhibit viewing before and after dinner. The Dennos features a dynamic array of exhibitions and programs in the visual arts, sciences, and performing arts. The Museum's signature collection is Inuit art of the Canadian Arctic, one of the largest and most historically complete collections of these distinctive sculptures and prints in the United States. As an added attraction and focal point of the evening, the Dennos Museum has obtained an extensive mineral exhibit on loan from the Seaman Mineral Museum at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. Grass River Natural Area and Fall Color Viewing (Full Day) Date: Tuesday, October 9^thTime: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Cost: $25/$35 Location: Bus pickup in front of the Park Place The Grass River Natural Area is a 1,165 acre preserve comprised of wetlands and wildlife habitat. Miles of trails provide for enjoyable walking, bird watching, and wildflower identification. Enjoy an easy walk of approximately two hours on boardwalk or forest trails with a knowledgeable naturalist. Lunch will be provided at this location. Since the Grass River Natural Area is approximately 30 miles from Traverse City, there will be ample opportunity for viewing fall colors along the way. Leelanau Club Golf Scramble (Full Day) Date: Tuesday, October 9^thTime: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Cost: $45/$55 Location: Bus pickup in front of the Park Place Enjoy an 18-hole golf scramble at the Leelanau Club. This course has spectacular views of Suttons Bay and West Grand Traverse Bay. Each player will receive a sleeve of golf balls and tees, range balls, and lunch. All skill levels are encouraged to participate in this fun event. This event is limited to 40 participants. AIPG Awards Reception and Banquet (Evening) Date: Tuesday, October 9^thTime: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Cost: $60/$70 Location: West Bay Ballroom Dome The Awards Reception and Banquet will be held on Tuesday, October 9th in the West Bay Ballroom Dome. This event has been streamlined in recent years, and the presentation of the awards will be made immediately prior to dinner. Leelanau Peninsula Winery Tour (Full Day) Date: Wednesday, October 10^thTime: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Cost: $50/$60 Location: Bus pickup in front of the Park Place This tour offers a beautiful drive through the stunning countryside of the Leelanau Peninsula. With fall colors at their peak, the scenery should be magnificent. Spend an unforgettable day visiting six of Leelanau County's most unique wineries while taking in the magnificent views. This is wine tasting at its finest. A box lunch will be provided.
2007 National Meeting - Meeting Registration - Welcome - Hotel and City Information - Program - Call for Papers - Short Courses - Technical Program - Social Events - Field Trips - Contests - Sponsors - Advertising Opportunities - Exhibitor Information - Sponsorship Information - Planning Committee - Exhibitors - Meeting Supporters
Newsletter
AIPG Membership & Registration
Officers
Links
Ask A Geologist
Activities
Sponsors
Classifieds
Planning Committee General Chairman - Adam Heft Program Chairman - Eric Wallis Short Course Chairman - Tim Woodburne Field Trip Chairman - Allen Blaske Exhibit Chairman - Ty Black Publicity Chairman - Ed Everett Registration Chairman - Gary Dannemiller Finance Chairman - Kevin Lund Spouse Program Chairman - Matt Vander Eide Student Affairs - Joe Sheahan
Number of Visitors to 2007 AIPG National Meeting Page Updated 08/31/2007 © 2007 AIPG-Michigan Section	Please keep checking back for up-coming information about the Michigan Section AIPG sponsored 2007 National Conference.
	Area Attractions Park Place Hotel View from the Park Place Hotel Convention & Visitors Bureau Cherry Capital Airport Casinos Wineries Notable Restaurants Dennos Museum Fishing Charters Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes Interlochen Center for the Arts