2004 NRC Conference and Exhibition information - NRC News

Railway Track and Structures, Nov, 2003

PROGRAM AGENDA

A draft of the NRC Conference Program Agenda is posted on the Website at www.nrcconference.com.

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

A copy of the Attendee Registration Form can be found in this month's issue of RT&S. It is also posted on the Website at www.nrcconference.com. The Conference registration fee includes admission to the Exhibition, Business Sessions and all meals. New Year's Eve at EPCOT[R], the 2004 NRC Golf Tournament and 5K Charity Run/Walk have separate registration forms and fees. Please see details on these events below.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT EPCOT[R]

The NRC is hosting a New Year's Eve event at EPCOT[R]. We are planning a Dinearound with NRC Conference attendees at one of five locations (TBD): Alfredo's, Biergarten, Nine Dragons, Restaurant Marrakesh, and San Angel Inn. The restaurant will be chosen by popular vote. The event will include transportation to and from EPCOT[R], dinner and access to IllumiNation's: Reflections of Earth. To receive a registration form or for more information, please call the NRC office at 202-638-7790 or email: info@nrcma.org.

5K CHARITY RUN/WALK

We celebrate the NRC's second annual charity event known as The Grassley 5K Run/Walk. The race will begin with a "ribbon-cutting ceremony" at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Clamshell and end at the Walt Disney World Swan Lakeside Terrace. All proceeds will go to the Greater Black Hawk Habitat for Humanity--Women Build. The early bird registration fee for this event is $25.00 for NRC members/non-members.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

The 2004 NRC Golf Tournament will take place at Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course. This is a Tom Fazio design and features dramatic fairways cloistered by magnificent stands of pine and majestic oaks. Seventy bunkers guard the course, while large, elevated greens stand serenely above the quiet beauty. Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course is recognized as one of the best courses in Florida by Golf Digest. Golf play will begin at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 6, with a shotgun start. Golf Tournament sponsorships are still available. Please contact Giovanna Bauguess at 202-638-7790 or email to info@nrcma.org for more information on sponsorship opportunities.

EXHIBITION

The NRC Exhibition is one of the few opportunities you'll have all year round to experience a trade show in a close-knit atmosphere. More than 20 exhibitors will display their products this year. Two breakfasts and two evening receptions will be held within the Exhibit Hall. For information on exhibiting, please call 202-638-7790. Please note: the exhibitor registration fee does not include access to the NRC Conference Business Sessions and meals outside of the Exhibition. Exhibitors must complete an Attendee Registration Form and send it in with payment to participate in the full Conference.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

The Walt Disney World Swan is walking distance from EPCOT[R] and Disney-MGM Studios. A discounted single/double room rate of $189.00 is offered to NRC Conference and Exhibition attendees. Please call 407-934-3000 to make your hotel room reservations. Make sure to mention that you are with The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) Conference in order to receive the negotiated room rate. The room block opens for general sale on December 8, 2003, so be sure to reserve your hotel room before this date.

AIRFARE DISCOUNT

NRC wants to make its attendees conference experience hassle-free. We have partnered with Southwest Airlines to provide our attendees with discounted fares. Southwest Airlines offers up to 10 percent off most fares for air travel to and from the 2004 NRC Conference and Exhibition, with the convenience of Ticketless Travel. To qualify, call Southwest Airlines Group and Meetings Reservations at 800-433-5368 and reference the I.D. Code: A0299. Reservations sales agents are available 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, or 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, CST.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Hello Florida!, in cooperation with Mears Motor Shuttle, is pleased to provide discounted arrival and departure transfers for NRC Conference attendees. Mears Motor Shuttle operates shared-ride van shuttle service from the Orlando International Airport to area hotels. Guests simply redeem the coupon at a Mears Motor Shuttle booth for a full fare one-way or discounted round-trip voucher from the Orlando International Airport to the Walt Disney World Swan. Contact Mears today at 407-825-3811 for your ground transportation needs in Florida. Please note: This is a public, shared-ride shuttle service that makes stops at multiple hotels. On average, it takes one to two hours after arriving at the airport to reach your hotel. In some instances, adverse conditions at the airport can increase this time.

QUESTIONS

Please call Giovanna Bauguess in the NRC office at 202-638-7790 or email to info@nrcma.org.