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IECA Environmental Connection
Special Events & Activities
International Attendees Reception
We invite members of our international chapters and attendees visiting from outside the U.S. to stop by this special reception. All other attendees arriving Sunday are encouraged to help us welcome our international attendees. We will be serving light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments with an international flavor. Admission to this event is complementary for pre-registered attendees. Please indicate that you will be attending on your registration form or online when you register to attend EC09.
Dinner Groups
When: Sunday, February 8, 2008 5:30 – 8:00pm
Where: Meeting at the Atlatis Hotel and Casino
Cost: Attendees to cover individual meal expenses
This unique opportunity allows groups of attendees to come together over a great meal. At registration, attendees can sign-up for this informal networking activity by restaurant preference and meet with other industry professionals from the newest to the most experienced for good conversation over dinner on Sunday evening. A special thanks to the Western U.S. Chapter for their contribution with the restaurant selections.
Monday Field Tour: You Take the High Road
The year 2011 marks the goal completion date for the extension to highway I-580 that will connect Reno to Carson City. The planned extension covers seven and a half miles, includes seven bridges and will be the largest free-span bridge in northern Nevada. Don’t miss your opportunity to get a rare glimpse inside this extensive project from Julie Etra, CPESC and Barbara Santer as they take you from the classroom to the project site. They will discuss their roles in providing specifications for erosion control and revegetation, along with other specifications for aesthetic treatments. Fee for this tour is included in your conference registration, but you must be pre-registered to attend. Space is limited, so register early!
SOIL Fund Benefit Denim & Diamonds Dinner & Auction
When: Monday, February 9, 2009 6:30 – 8:30pm
Where: Atlantis Hotel and Casino
Cost: $150/person
Join us Monday evening for a casually elegant evening at the Atlantis with dinner and a live auction hosted by James Ridgway of ESCN.tv. All proceeds for this event will go IECA’s charitable fund, Save Our International Land (SOIL). The mission of the SOIL Fund is to provide a permanent funding source for programs and projects that improve environmental quality through education, research, and applied technology. The Fund has most recently worked with Engineers Without Borders on a project in Ecuador.
Check back soon for a list of auction items
Expo Grand Opening Celebration
When: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 5:15 – 8:00pm
Where: Exhibit Hall
Cost: Included in Full Conference Registrations, Tuesday-Only Registrations, 3-day Exhibit Hall passes, or Tuesday-Only Exhibit Hall passes
Join us for the grand opening of the EC09 expo. This event will give you a chance to preview what the expo has to offer while you enjoy a full dinner buffet. Exhibitors will be on hand to help you find the best solutions for the onsite issues you face everyday. This will be the place to be on Tuesday evening, so don’t miss the fun!
Chapter Challenge
When: Monday-Thursday, February 9-12, 2009
Where: The entire conference!
Cost: Free for attendees
We’re taking the Chapter Challenge to a new level at EC09. In honor of the endurance and survivor challenge of today’s marketplace, EC09 will feature a survivor competition. Chapter representatives will compete in a series of activities throughout the week that will test mental and physical strength. Each team will collect pieces to a puzzle with each challenge. Each piece collected gets competitors one step closer to solving the puzzle and achieving the title of Challenge Champions. Join us throughout the week to cheer on your Chapter as we hold: a Geo-Caching Challenge, Sudoku Survivor, Arm Wrestling Tournament, an Expo Hall Scavenger Hunt, along with other events. See your Chapter Leadership for sign-up information.
An Afternoon at Cabela’s
When: Monday, February 9 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Meet at the south entrance to the convention center. Buses will be running continuously.
Cost: Free for attendees
We invite you to take the afternoon and spend some time at America’s premier outdoor and sporting goods store, Cabela’s. In addition to great shopping, Cabela’s features a restaurant, fascinating displays and aquariums, antique gun section, an indoor archery range, and a carnival-style shooting gallery. EC09 will be running buses every thirty minutes to and from the Atlantis. Transportation is included with your conference registration.
Virginia City Tour
At the peak of its glory over 100 years ago, Virginia City was an energetic mining town with gold in every hill. We invite you to take a tour and experience the charm and history for yourself! Enjoy a ride on the Virginia City Trolley Tour, travel through the mines of Virginia City or explore the “Way it Was” Museum all with time to explore many of the other historical landmarks and shops Virginia City has to offer. Includes transportation and box lunch. This event is included in the Spouse Registration Fee.