Activity Info for ACE Conference

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GUEST/SPOUSE PROGRAM

HOME AGENDA REGISTRATION & LODGING SPONSORSHIP/EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES GUEST/SPOUSE PROGRAM	Activities. Springfield has so much to offer it's hard to know where to begin! Indoor activities, outdoor activities, family-oriented fun - it can all be found in Springfield and nearby Branson, Missouri. So, sit back and watch the show - good luck deciding what you want to do!		General Conference Questions Greg Mihalevich, PE Missouri Department of Conservation PO Box 180 Jefferson City, MO 65102 greg.mihalevich@mdc.mo.gov Meetings Northwest, LLC TEL: 406/273-7224 Toll Free: 1-866-633-8110 info@2008aceconference.org Conference Program Greg Mihalevich, PE Missouri Department of Conservation PO Box 180 Jefferson City, MO 65102 greg.mihalevich@mdc.mo.gov For more information about becoming a member of ACE, please visit www.conservationengineers.org.
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	The Guest Agenda listed below is tenative. Changes and updates will be posted to this page. You can also download the pdf version of the agenda (for printing) by clicking here.
	Sunday, October 5, 2008
	8:00 am	Trout fishing at Bennett Spring State Park (until 3:00 pm)
	3:30 - 6:00 pm	REGISTRATION
	6:00 - 8:00 pm	WELCOME RECEPTION
	Monday, October 6, 2008
	7:00 am	REGISTRATION
	8:00 am	WELCOME
	8:30 am	INTRODUCTIONS
	9:00 am	SPRINGFIELD INFORMATION
	9:30 am	GROUP PHOTO
	10:00 am	BREAK (free time until lunch)
	12:00 pm	LUNCH (provided) with attendees
	1:30 pm	SPRINFIELD CONSERVATION NATURE CENTER
	3:00 pm	Return to hotel
	4:30 pm	GROUP ACTIVITY - Guests and attendees depart for Dalton Shooting Range. A fish fry will be at 6:30 pm. We anticipate returning to the hotel by 8:30 pm.
	Tuesday, October 7, 2008
	7:00 am	REGISTRATION
	8:30 am	Board bus for a day in Branson!
	9:30 am	Branson Mill Craft Village (60-90 minute for exploring)
	10:45 am	Titanic (90 minute tour)
	12:15 pm	LUNCH (on your own)
	1:45 pm	Stone Hill Winery (60 minute tour)
	3:00 pm	Arrive at Shepherd-of-the-Hills Fish Hatchery and meet with attendees for tour
	5:00 pm	GROUP ACTIVITY - Tuesday evening, following the tour of the Shepherd of the Hills Trout Hatchery, conference attendees and guests will arrive at Branson Landing. Located on the waterfront of beautiful Lake Taneycomo in downtown Branson, individuals will discover waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment at it's finest. With over 100 specialty stores, a Bass Pro Shop, and the magnificent $7.5 million water fountain show - there is sure to be something for everyone!
	8:00 pm	Busses board for return trip to Sprinfield. We anticipate returning to the hotel by 9:00 pm.
	Wednesday, October 8, 2008
	8:30 am	Board bus for 15 minute ride to downtown Springfield
	10:00 am	Springfield Hot Glass Studio - glass blowing demonstration. After the demonstration, feel free to visit the many shops in the neighborhood such as Global Fayre, Well Fed Head Bookstore, Springfield Pottery Shop and more!
	12:00 pm	Honey Heaven and The Vineyard Tearoom - beekeeping tour and lunch
	1:30 pm	Gillioz Theater - tour of restored downtown theater
	3:30 pm	Return to hotel
	6:00 pm	SOCIAL HOUR
	7:00 pm	BANQUET
	Thursday, October 9, 2008
	8:30 am	FIELD TRIP (attendees and guests) - Everyone board bus for 45 minute ride to Lebanon, Missouri.
	9:30 am	INDEPENDENT STAVE COMPANY - Two hour tour of wine and bourbon barrel plan.
	11:30 am	TRACKER MARINE - One hour tour of boat building plant.
	12:45 pm	LUNCH - A short 30 minute ride will bring participants to the Bennett Spring State Park Lodge for lunch.
	2:45 pm	Everyone board bus for return trip. We anticipate arriving at the hotel by 3:45 pm.