Virginia
College, 6301 East Highway 290, Austin, Texas 78723
2:00 – 5:00 PM Pre-Conference Orientation; Paulownia 101 – Beginner’s Seminar, Ramada Austin Central
7:00 – 9:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting at Ramada Austin Central
8:00 – 8:30 AM Registration and Vendor Setup, Virginia College, Austin
8:30 – 8:45 Welcome and Introductions by Dr. Vince Luchsinger, President, American Paulownia Association, Inc.
8:45 – 9:00
“State of Forestry In Texas ”
9:00 – 9:45
“Developing Paulownia Markets: A
Multi-faceted Approach”
Featured Market: Paulownia Charcoal
9:45 –10:15 Discussion Groups: How to create and grow markets – industrial, consumer, environmental, and botanical by: 1) Creating awareness of the benefits of Paulownia, and 2) Diversifying the demand for Paulownia stock, timber and by-products.
10:15 – 10:45 Break; Visit with Members, Vendors and Guests.
10:45 – 11:00 “Discussion Groups Summary Reports”
11:00 – 12:00 Membership Meeting, Elections, Committee & Director Reports
12:00 – 1:15 PM Lunch Buffet & Auction: La Palapa Restaurant
1:15 – 1-:45
“A Look at Water Issues”
1:45 – 2:30
“Scaling a Business Approach to Paulownia Growing”
(moderated expert panel)
2:30 – 2:45
“Growers Networks: Organizing to Expand Production”
2:45 – 3:15 Discussion Groups: How to build networks and sustain business: 1) Strategies and techniques for supporting a Paulownia operation between planting and harvest; 2) Ways to recruit new growers; and 3) Ask any specific question you wish the “experts” to answer.
3:15 – 3:45 Break; Visit with Members, Vendors and Guests.
3:45 – 4:00 “Discussion Groups Summary Reports & Expert Panel Replies”
4:00 – 4:30
“From Farms to Forestry: About Regional Development”
4:30 – 5:00 Recognitions, Field Trip Coordination
5:00 Adjourn Meeting
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Saturday, May 1, 20108:00 AM Field trips are planned to the Murcthler Paulownia planting and Edendell Farms. The car caravan will be formed and depart from the Ramada Austin Central parking lot at 8:00 AM promptly.
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The theme of the nineteenth annual meeting is “Paulownia Western Style – Site, Climate, Geographical & Production Issues; Organization & Business Structure Considerations; Market Opportunities & Development”, and will address Paulownia with respect to: silva-culture, business structure, product development, marketing, and current research.
Landowners, growers, farmers, foresters, loggers, wood product manufacturers, home construction fabricators, investors, green industry enthusiasts, energy researchers and producers, and anyone interested in learning more about the benefits of Paulownia.
There is an orientation and beginner’s seminar scheduled for Thursday afternoon from 2:00PM – 5:00PM at the Ramada Austin Central. Conference activities will be held Friday at Virginia College – Austin. Field trips are scheduled to the Murcthler Paulownia stand and Edendell Farms on Saturday, May 1. A car caravan will be departing the Ramada Austin Central at 8:00 AM.
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REGISTRATION FOR THE 19th ANNUAL AMERICAN PAULOWNIA ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Name(s)______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Please list the name(s) of all attendees for registration & name tag purposes
Business /
Affiliation_____________________________________________________________
Address________________________________City______________State_____Zip__________
Phone___________________________________E-mail________________________________
Registration
Fees:
{Includes all 3 days of conference activities: lectures, meals, and field trips.
$80/person (APA Member*, registrations received prior to 4/21/10):….$80 x______=
$_________
*(Members of the American Walnut Council and the Forest Landowners Assoc.
admitted at member rates.)
Please check one) _____APA Member; _____Walnut Council Member; _____Forest
Landowners Assoc.
$40/person (Attending spouses, employees, and luncheon guests)…………...$40 x___=
$______
$90/person (Non members & late registrations after 4/21/10):…………$90 x______=
$_________
Vendor table desired: ( )
yes, ( ) no
There is no fee for vendor tables, request only that a door prize or
silent auction article be donated with a retail value of $15.00 or more.
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED
= $__________
Please Make Checks Payable To:
American Paulownia Assn., Inc.
Mail To:
Sharon Blickenstaff
APA Secretary/Treasurer
Attn: Convention Registration
16345 Mt. Tabor Rd.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
*Bring along your personal items made from Paulownia (free display space
provided). If you wish to set up an
exhibit or require a vendor table, contact Dan Blickenstaff by email at
mthope@erols.com;
or by phone at 301-790-2372, prior to 4/21/10.
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Lodging Facilities
HOST HOTEL* Ramada Austin Central, 919 East Koenig Lane, Austin, Texas 78753; Reservations (512) 472-6232; Ask for Group Code “APA10” to receive the discounted convention rate of $70/day.
Additional Lodging Facilities Nearby:
La Quinta Inn Austin (Highland Mall), 5812 I-35 North, Austin, TX; Reservations (512) 459-4381; $75/day plus taxes & fees.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin Central, 959 Reinli St., Austin, TX; Reservations (512) 302-5550; $90/day plus taxes & fees.
Embassy Suites Austin North, 5901 I-35 North, Austin, TX; Reservations (512) 454-8004; $114/day plus taxes & fees.
Courtyard By Marriott Austin Central, 5660 I-35 North, Austin, TX; Reservations (512) 458-2340; $130/day plus taxes & fees.
*Note: The
Conference activities on Friday, April 30, 2010 will be held at Virginia
College, 6301 East Highway 290, Austin, Texas 78723.
All other activities will initiate at the host hotel at the times
indicated in the Program. The host hotel is: Ramada Austin Central, 919 East
Koenig Lane, Austin, Texas 78753.
Twenty-five rooms have been “reserved” for use by the American Paulownia
Association until March 28, 2010. Rooms not booked by March 29, 2010 will be
released and may not be available after this date. Make your reservations early
and inform them you are attending the American Paulownia Association Conference,
Group Code “APA10”, to receive the conference rate.