Friday March 16 & Saturday March 17, 2012
Hartford Marriott Downtown, Hartford, CT
AWG Hotel Rate is $129 per night. Click here to reserve a room.
THERE IS STILL TIME TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY REGISTRATION. AFTER MARCH 1ST REGISTRATION INCREASES $15.
Register online (you can create a login and password even if you are not a current member) or by filling out the PDF document (submit by fax, email or mail). Guest registrations are also available.
The AWG 35th Anniversary Convention is being held in conjunction with the
GSA Northeastern Section Meeting
March 18 - 20, 2012.
AWG 35th Anniversary Convention Activities
Friday March 16th
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM: AWG BOD & AWGF Annual Meeting
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Field Trip to Dinosaur Park and Peabody Museum of Natural History
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Reception Honoring AWG's Past Presidents
Saturday March 17th
8:00AM - 11:30AM: Guest Speakers Denise Cox and Marylin Suiter
11:30 AM - 1:00PM: Lunch - Guest Speaker Marcia McNutt, USGS Director
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Workshops (Choice of one)
- W1: Dealing with Difficult People - Choosing the Best Strategy
W2: Developing Successful Grant Writing Skills
W3: The Art of Strategic Persuasion
W4: Discover Harriet Beecher Stowe Center & Nook Farm **off site**
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Leadership Reception Honoring AWG's 35 years of International, National, Regional, and Chapter Leaders
**Reception Sponsored by Chesapeake Energy**
For other are information check out these links as well.
Parking (Click on the interactive map)
Restaurants
AWG 35th Anniversary Convention Travel Assistance
The AWG Foundation will provide funding for several members to attend the AWG 35th Anniversary Convention in Hartford Connecticut March 16th & 17th 2012. Select AWG members may be eligible for up to $500 in travel assistance towards convention travel and accommodations.
Please send an email to Sara Welna by February 24th explaining your interest. Please include a brief statement of your interest in the convention, your need for the travel award, a rough estimate of your travel costs and your contact information. Priority may be given to convention volunteers and members who plan to attend the Board of Directors' meeting.
Sponsorship Levels
Topaz Sponsor $100+ (includes acknowledgement in convention program)
Emerald Sponsor $1,000+ (includes Topaz level plus mention on AWG convention website)
Ruby Sponsor $5,000+ (includes Emerald level plus Gaea and Enews mentions)
Sapphire Sponsor $10,000+ (includes Ruby level plus banner at convention)
Diamond Sponsor $15,000+ (includes Sapphire level plus free exhibit booth)
The Sponsorship form can be downloaded here.
Sponsors can decide to pay AWG directly or through the AWG Foundation
Current Diamond and Sapphire Sponsors are:
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Current Emerald Sponsors
Several booth spaces are available for the Friday night reception. The cost is $150 for non-profits and $200 for other organizations.
Opportunities are still available to sponsor a morning or afternoon break. Contact office@awg.org for details!
