Special Events
President’s Reception
Sunday, July 15, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Join your APMS friends and business
colleagues at this annual gathering for the traditional “kick-off” of our
annual meeting. This is an excellent time to visit with old friends and to
meet new friends, while enjoying exceptional food and your favorite
beverage. The President’s Reception is open to all registered delegates,
guests, and students. Non-registered
guests may purchase tickets for this event by submitting the
Meeting Registration Form or at the meeting
registration desk. Please help us in planning for this event by submitting
the
Meeting Registration Form by June
14, 2007.
Poster Session Reception
Monday, July 16, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
This reception will provide for the viewing
of posters and professional interactions/discussions in a casual setting,
while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres and your favorite beverage. The
Poster Session Reception is open to all registered delegates, guests, and
students. Non-registered guests may purchase tickets for this event by submitting
the
Meeting Registration Form or at the meeting registration desk. Please help us in planning for
this event by submitting the
Meeting Registration Form by June 14, 2007.
Regional Chapters Presidents’ Breakfast
Tuesday, July 17, 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Two representatives from
each APMS regional chapter are invited to attend this breakfast.
Carlton Layne, APMS Vice President and Regional Chapters Committee Chair
will be the moderator for discussions on aquatic plant management activities
within each region. Please help us in planning for this event by contacting
Carlton Layne to confirm your attendance.
Guest Tour
Tuesday, July 17, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
This years Guest Tour will take the guests to
one of the most popular presidential homes in the nation. The visit to the
Hermitage Plantation (home of Andrew Jackson) includes a tour of the
Hermitage mansion itself along with the grounds, garden, Jackson’s tomb,
original cabins, Hermitage church, and the museum. After touring this
famous landmark, guests will then take a ride on the General Jackson
showboat for lunch. The General Jackson cruises the scenic Cumberland
River, providing fantastic sightseeing, musical entertainment and dining.
The Guest Tour is open to all registered guests (spouse, partner, or child
over 12 years of age). Non-registered guests may purchase tickets for this
event by submitting the
Meeting Registration Form
or at the meeting registration desk. Please help us in planning for this
event by submitting the
Meeting Registration Form
by June 14, 2007.
Past President’s Luncheon
Tuesday, July 17, 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Past Presidents of the APMS are invited to
attend this luncheon.
Jeff Schardt, Immediate Past
President, will be the moderator for discussions on affairs of the Society.
Please help us in planning for this event by contacting
Jeff Schardt to confirm your
attendance.
Banquet
Tuesday, July 17, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
This year’s banquet will once again prove to
be memorable occasion. The banquet will include an extraordinary dinner and
a full host bar. The APMS awards program and grand prize drawing will be
held after dinner. During the awards program, individuals who have served
and contributed to the Society will be recognized, new officers and
directors will be welcomed, and student paper participants will be presented
awards. A great night of entertainment is planned with "The Hits from the
Hit Makers!" The entertainment will begin with a few songs from our own
Troy Goldsby, followed by some of country music's greatest songs and the
stories behind them. These songs will be performed by the writers of the
songs, and they are some of the best in the business. The trio will be
headed by Walt Aldridge, writer of 7 number one hits including "I Loved Her
First" (Heartland), and other great hits like "Leave Him Out Of This" (
Steve Warriner) and "Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde" (Travis Tritt). Casey
Kelly, writer of "Soon" (Tanya Tucker), "The Cowboy Rides Away" (George
Strait), and "The Road Not Taken" (Joe Diffie), and Todd Cerney, writer of
the number one hit “Good Morning Beautiful” (Steve Holy), “I’ll Still Be
Loving You” (Restless Heart), and “Blues Is My Business” (Etta James) will
also be performing. Prepare for a great night of music and the wonderful
stories that will put you into the mind of the writers. The banquet is open
to all registered delegates, guests, and students. Non-registered guests
may purchase tickets for this event by submitting the
Meeting
Registration Form or at the
meeting registration desk. Please help us in planning for this event by
submitting the
Meeting Registration Form
by June 14, 2007.
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