Special Thanks to our 2004 FAPA Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors!

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FAPA'S 2004 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

Make plans NOW to attend FAPA's 2004 Annual Conference, October 13-16, 2004, at the Hilton/University of Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Gainesville.  Hosted by the San Felasco Section, this is the first time that the Conference has been held in Gainesville and San Felasco members are eager to share some of their wonderful areas and planning projects with you.  This year's theme is "No Place Like Home." Gainesville is known statewide and nationally for being a "city in a forest" (the Emerald City). The city is also the home of the University of Florida, now the third largest university in the nation (a place where young people come in as scarecrows and leave as gators...).

This year's conference keynote speakers include Thaddeus Cohen, the new Secretary of the Florida Department of Community Affairs; the President of the Congress for New Urbanism and former Mayor of Milwaukee, John Norquist; and Parris Glendening, President of the newly formed Smart Growth Leadership Institute.  In addition to these outstanding speakers, numerous special events are planned, including a Leadership Roundtable on APA Membership and Diversity, with Mary Kay Peck, AICP, APA President; Mike McAnelly, FAICP, APA Region III Director; and Mike Southard, AICP, AICP Region III. 

The conference tracks are well suited to the delights of the Gainesville area - the abundant springs and natural areas are a great backdrop to the water and environment track. Gainesville's successes with transit development, traffic calming and innovative transportation, and the city, county and regional redevelopment efforts enhance the transportation and growth management sessions. The University of Florida will be involved in the professional development training to round out what is hoped to be a great conference program.

The mobile workshops to Cedar Key, north Florida springs, canoeing on the Santa Fe, cycling the Gainesville-Hawthorne Rail-trail, hiking in San Felasco Hammock and highlights of local redevelopment and innovative planning projects are not to be missed. We hope the receptions at the Museum of Natural History, the University of Florida Touchdown Terrace and in downtown Gainesville will end each day on a fun and social note!

Do you have a heart? A brain? The courage? Join the San Felasco Section in Gainesville and register now!

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REGISTRATION & HOTEL INFORMATION

FAPA strongly encourages its members that wish to pay by credit card to take advantage of our new on-line registration system being hosted through APA.  There is no additional fee for this service.  Click here to access on-line registration. 

The Preliminary Conference Brochure is at the post office and should arrive in your mail box over the next few days.  In the meantime, the brochure and a separate registration are posted to the Chapter's website at http://www.floridaplanning.org/conference/. 

Hotel information is also provided on the website, but for convenience, it is repeated below:

Hilton/University of Florida Conference Center
1714 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, FL 32607
Phone (352) 371-3600
Fax (352) 371-0306
E-mail: hilton@ufhotel.com

The rate for the FAPA conference is $99 per night, single or double occupancy. The reservation deadline for this rate is midnight September 12, 2004. To receive this special rate, use the reservation Group Code "PFA" and the Group Name is "FAPA".

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SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

To become a sponsor or to exhibit at the conference, go to http://www.floridaplanning.org/conference or click here to go directly to the sponsor and exhibitor brochure.  You may also contact the Chapter Office at (850) 201-FAPA or fapa@floridaplanning.org. 

Sponsorships are available at the following levels:  Platinum ($3,500), Gold ($2,000),
Silver ($1,000) and Bronze (<$1,000).

Be aware that exhibit space is going fast!  Don't wait, register for a booth or table today.

Click here for the current list of sponsors and exhibitors.

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  OLD CHINA HANDS RECEPTION

Attention Old China Hands - FAPA Needs You!
Do you remember the tradition of FAPA's Old China Hands reception, when the casual mixer offered members, old and new, the chance to renew friendships, enjoy successes, commiserate misfortunes (hopefully, they were few) and mentor new planners?  We would like to return to that tradition and revive the camaraderie and warmth of the Old China Hands mixer. At those events, it was customary to pass the hat among "old china hands" to help cover certain expenses. Therefore, we are asking you to consider making a small donation (no more than $20) to the Old China Hands Mixer for the 2004 FAPA Conference. We made this request for the 2003 Conference, and many Old China Hands graciously and generously responded. Your check should be made payable to "Florida APA" and mailed to Florida Chapter APA, 2040 Delta Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32303. There will be appropriate recognition at the event. Thank you for you contribution and please do not hesitate to contact Sheri Coven at (850) 201-FAPA with any questions. Please note that this is not a tax deductible donation.

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  CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellations must be provided by e-mail or in writing to the Chapter Office no later than September 30, 2004. If received by that date, a refund will be given less a $50 processing fee. In lieu of a cancellation, transfer of a registration from one person to another shall be permitted. No refunds will be given for late cancellations or no shows. This policy is strictly enforced.

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