OWAC SPRING CONFERENCE
May 21 – 25, 2013
Loreto, Baja California, Mexico
If you are planning to attend the Conference in Loreto this Spring, we have the following updates for you. (More information will follow.)
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You must have a passport to travel into Mexico for the Spring Conference and it can take 4 to 6 weeks to get one, so now is the time if you are making plans to attend!
Basic conference fee for individual members is $125.00 (which includes four nights lodging, meals, conference sessions and hosted activities). Conference fee for Supporting members is $175.00 (which includes four nights lodging, meals, conference sessions and hosted activities). Each member or supporting member is allowed one spouse or guest at a flat rate of $175.00. The conference fee remains the same with or without lodging, meals or activities. There are no discounted rates. A $7.00 processing fee will be added for online payments. A $25.00 late fee will be added to payments made after March 15th.
Flight Information:
Although it's too late to take advantage of the group booking, you can still fly with us if there are seats available.
Try this code number for 5% discount on Alaska Flights:
Your new Discount Code, ECMU347 , for the ' OWAC Loreto', has been activated and is available for booking online.
To use your Discount Code go online to alaskaair.com and input the Discount Code when searching for flights. The discount will be applied to any flights meeting the contract parameters. By clicking the "?" next to the discount code box after entering the code you may view a detailed description of the rules.
Please check your contracts for validity dates, rules and restrictions.
Please to verify all current baggage allowances and fees as well as travel policies on alaskaair.com prior to travel.|
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For information: John Henigin 805-207-3522 or john@fishtalkration.com
If you desire different dates we have a discount code you can use on Alaska Air for a 5% media discount when you order online.
For those who would like to drive and explore the Baja peninsula, we may be able to help with ride-share or set up a caravan. Contact Yvonne Graham for information.
Activities will be added soon.
TENTATIVE OWAC LORETO CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
TUESDAY MAY 21, 2012
Wednesday's Conference activities and seminars are held at:
Board Meeting – 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Advisory and Supporting Committee Meeting join Board – 10:00 a.m.
Marketplace setup – 9:00 to 10 a.m.
Registration -- 10:00 to 12:00 a.m.
Marketplace – 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (in same meeting room as lunch and meeting)
Lunch & General Membership Meeting - 11:30 to 12:45 p.m.
Craft Improvement/Newsmaker Sessions - 12:45 to 5:00 p.m.
Newsmaker I – 12:45 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.
Newsmaker II – 1:20 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
Coffee and light refreshments served in meeting rooms – 1:50 to 2:00 p.m.
Craft Improvement Session I – 2:00 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.
Craft Improvement Session II – 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
15-minute Break – 3:30 p.m. to 3:45
Craft Improvement Session III – 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception & Raffle - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Craft Awards Presentations– 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sack lunch pickup for Thursday’s activities – 9:00 p.m.
For any questions contact John Henigin,
805-207-3522, John@FishTalkRadio.com.