2012 APCO Western Regional Preliminary Conference Schedule

2012 APCO Western Regional
Conference

FEB
28

 

 

FEB 29 

 

 

 

Tuesday

4:00pm – 8:00pm
Attendee Bag Pick-up - Captain Cook Lobby

Attendee Welcome Reception - Whales Tale at Captain Cook


Wednesday

7:45am – 08:30am
Egan Center: Attendee Bag Pick-up & Registration

8:30am – 09:00am
Presentation of Flags - Anchorage Police Honor Guard

National Anthem - Kimberly Burdick (MT)

Welcome Address - Mayor Dan Sullivan

 

09:00am - 10:00am

Keynote Speaker - Martin Buser

 

10:00am - 11:00 am

APCO Updates - APCO Executive Committee Presentation

11:00am – 1:00pm 
Exhibit Floor Opening — Brown Bag Luncheon

Exclusive Vendor Time

1:00pm – 2:00pm
Office of Emer Communications

2:15pm – 3:15pm
Long Term Evolution (LTE) Panel Discussion

3:30pm - Class Sessions Begin

5:00pm – 6:30pm
Reception in Exhibit Hall Sponsored by AGERO (formerly ATX)

7:00pm – 8:30pm
Western Region Consortium Meeting at Crow's Nest Suite at Captain Cook Hotel

 



MAR
01
Thursday
9:00am – 12:00pm

Classes

10:00am – 4:00pm
Exhibit Hall Opens

12:00pm – 2:00pm 
Exclusive Exhibits display

2:00pm – 4:00pm 
Classes

4:00pm – 5:00pm 
APCO Business Meeting including 2nd VP Candidates Introduction - John Wright (CPRA) and Brent Lee (NV)

6:30pm - 10:00pm APCO Banquet
A Night at the Museum




MAR
02
Friday

9:00am – 12:00 pm
Classes

1:00pm – 3:00pm
Classes

 


         

 

The 2012 APCO Western Regional Conference is being hosted by the Alaska Chapter of APCO. This is the first time this conference has been held in the Last Frontier and we are excited!


The conference dates coincide with the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous — when the streets of downtown Anchorage come alive with winter sports, sled dog races, native art and cultural activities. Check out the January/February 2012 issue of the National Geographic Traveler magazine. The Anchorage Fur Rondy is rated as the #1 winter carnival in the world!

The Idiatrod Sled Dog Race, commonly known as "The Last Great Race" will commence during this time as well.

 

 

Accommodations Located in Downtown Anchorage, Alaska, all hotel properties are walking distance to the Egan Convention Center


Host Hotel: Captain Cook. The Captain Cook has sold out for the nights of the 28, 29 and March 1, 2 yet you can still get the great $99 room rate for 3 nights before and after those dates. Call 907-276-6000 or 800-843-1950 and request the APCO rate.

 

Overflow: Voyager Rodeway Inn. We have reserved an exclusive boutique property directly across the street from the Captain Cook Hotel. The APCO rate of $85/single and $95/double for the overflow hotel are good only for February 28 through March 2, 2011. Call 907-222-8126 and ask for the APCO rate. You must specifically mention the Rodeway Inn when you reserve your room.This hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to and from the Anchorage International Airport.

Overflow: Westmark Anchorage Hotel. This is the closest hotel to the Egan Center and two blocks from the Captain Cook Hotel. The APCO rate of $99 per night is good from February 25th through March 5, 2011. Call 800-544-0970 and ask for the 2012 APCO rate or register on-line and enter group # APCO022912. 




W
hile You're Here Visit The Annual
A
nchorage Fur Rondezvous
 

... And Witness The Last Great Race


 

Wednesday
 

8:30am – 09:00am
Opening Ceremony & Welcome

 

09:00am - 10:00am

Keynote Speaker - Martin Buser

 

10:00am - 11:00 am

APCO Updates - Executive Committee Presentation

11:00am – 1:00pm 
Exhibit Floor Opening — Brown Bag Luncheon

Exclusive Vendor Time

1:00pm – 5:00pm
Office of Emer Communications - Chris Essid

Long Term Evolution (LTE) Panel Discussion

Class Sessions Begin

5:00pm – 6:30pm
Reception in Exhibit Hall Sponsored by ATX

7:00pm - 8:30pm