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August 3 – 8, 2012 Coeur d'Alene Golf and Spa Resort Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA
PROGRAM & REGISTRATION The 29th International Sweetener Symposium, will be held August 3 - 8, 2012 at the spectacular Coeur d'Alene Golf & Spa Resort in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Attendance at this year's Symposium is a must for everyone in the industry to see where the industry is with the new Farm Bill. Will we have a completed Farm Bill by August or will it still be a work-in-progress? Additional program topics will include the U.S. and world market supply-demand outlook and the effect of multilateral, regional, and bilateral trade agreements on world sugar policies and U.S. commodity programs. All sugar market stakeholders will want to explore these issues with the Symposium's panels of renowned industry experts and key policymakers. Listen, learn, and add your views at lively and informative sessions on these and other vital topics. Roughly 400 people traditionally attend the Symposium to hear the most significant and timely issues affecting the industry and to network with their sweetener industry colleagues. In addition to the compelling program content, the Symposium schedule allows free time every afternoon to enhance your industry relations in this comfortable setting. Preliminary program and registration materials available in May. This is one sweetener industry meeting you won’t want to miss—mark your calendar for this important must-attend event!
SCHEDULE August 3 (Friday)
10:00am-8:00pm: Coeur d'Alene Arts & Crafts Street Fair
1:00-5:00 p.m.: Registration
All Day: Optional Tours
August 4 (Saturday)
8:00a.m.-7:00p.m.: Registration
10:00am-8:00pm: Coeur d'Alene Arts & Craft Street Fair
All Day: Optional Tours
6:00-7:00p.m.: Meet & Greet Reception
August 5 (Sunday)
8:00a.m.-9:00p.m.: Registration
10:00am-5:00pm: Coeur d'Alene Arts & Craft Street Fair
All Day: Optional Tours
8:00a.m.-12:00p.m.: ASA Golf Tournament
7:00-9:00p.m.: Welcome Reception Gala
August 6 (Monday)
7:00a.m.-2:00p.m.: Registration
7:30-9:00a.m.: Breakfast Session
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.: General Session
12:00-2:00p.m.: ASA Annual Meeting/Luncheon Session
Afternoon & Evening: On Your Own
August 7 (Tuesday)
7:00a.m.-2:00p.m.: Registration
7:30a.m.- 9:00a.m.: Breakfast Session
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.: General Session
Lunch & Afternoon: On Your Own6:00-10:00p.m.: Dinner Event
August 8 (Wednesday)
7:00a.m.-2:00 p.m.: Registration
7:30-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast Session
9:00-11:00 a.m.: General Session
11:00 a.m.: Adjournment
TRANSPORTATION The charming town of Coeur d'Alene is located in scenic northern Idaho, on the western edge of the Idaho panhandle, just 31 miles (40 minutes) east of Spokane, Washington and 100 miles south of the Canadian border. Getting to Coeur d’Alene is easy with most major airlines servicing the Spokane International Airport (GEG) with daily, nonstop, national and international flights. Upon arrival at Spokane International Airport, ground transportation options include rental cars or the resort's luxury van shuttle service. Reservations required. Pricing for the resort's luxury van airport shuttle is $69 round-trip or $50 per one-way for adults and $10 roundtrip or $5 one-way for children ages 10 and under. To make airport shuttle reservations,call the resort's transportation department at 1-208-765-2300, ext. 7132. A 24 hour notice is requested for all transportation needs. If you prefer to rent a car, the Couer d'Alene Resort is easy to reach by automobile via Interstate 90 (Exit 11) or Highway 95 (Northwest Blvd). Note: The Coeur d'Alene resort is conveniently located on the edge of downtown Coeur d'Alene and Lake Coeur d'Alene and is within walking distance of many restaurants, shops and activities. Therefore, having a car while you are on-site is optional. LODGING & RESORT INFORMATION
The Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort is a world-class resort located in northern Idaho on the shores of beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene flanked by the foothills of the Bitterroot Mountains. This spectacular resort's luxurious accommodations, distinctive dining and world-class amenities have earned it top awards including America's Top Mainland Resort," by Conde Naste, "One of Top 10 Ski Resorts" by Zagat, "World's Most Romantic Spa" by MSNBC and "Top 500 Worlds Best Hotels" by Travel + Leisure Magazine, as well as a consistent four diamond four star resort rating since 1986. But the resort's real crown jewel is its extraordinary golf course which features the world's only floating movable green, earning it the prize of “Top 25 Resort Courses in America” by Golf Digest. The resort's idyllic waterfront location also ensures a bounty of water activities including "the world's longest floating boardwalk," a marina, boating, fishing, jetskiing, parasailing, lake cruises, kayaking, stand-up-paddleboarding, and more. The resort also offers an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor infinity edge swimming pool, a private beach, a public beach, children's program, wine-tasting, and several restaurants including the famed Beverly's, which features gourmet Northwest cuisine, an extensive wine cellar and incomparable views of the lake. For more information on the resort, visit www.cdaresort.com
Make your reservations now by completing the Room_Reservation_Form.pdf or by calling the Coeur d’Alene Resort and Spa at 1-800-688-5253 and refer to the American Sugar Alliance room block (code "SUGAR") to receive the discounted Symposium rate. The cut-off date for reservations is July 3, 2012. The resort offers three categories of accommodations including Lake Tower rooms @ $289, Park Tower rooms @ $229 and a limited number of North Wing rooms @ $189. Prices are exclusive of taxes. All room types have been recently renovated and feature views ranging from lakefront, lakeview, mountain or city views. For more information on the room types and amenities, visit http://www.cdaresort.com/accommodations/room_types. Note: The Symposium discounted rates are not available via the Coeur d’Alene Resort’s web site. AREA INFO
While the northern Idaho region is comprised of dozens of lakes carved by the glaciers of the Ice Age, the centerpiece of this area is georgeous Lake Coeur d'Alene. Measuring 25 miles long with 109 miles of shoreline, Lake Coeur d'Alene is blessed with scenic views, prestine waters, beautiful beaches, wildlife and ample activities for water enthusiasts. To further complement the endless water related activities available, the charming town of Coeur d'Alene is just steps away from the resort. This thriving downtown area boasts over 125 shops and boutiques ranging from chic to eclectic. The downtown also offers a plethora of restaurants ranging from award winning chef to sidewalk vendors, microbrews and a world-renowned wine cellar. The area also features local festivals, Tubb's Hill Nature Preserve, Fort Sherman Park, and many more. For more information on the resort's activities, visit http://www.cdaresort.com/activities/activities_guide. For more information on area activities, visit http://coeurdalene.org.
For pre- or post-Symposium travel, consider Glacier National Park (approximately 4 hour drive) www.glacier.national-park.com, Washington State's wine country (approximately 3 hour drive) www.washingtonwine.org or Banff, Canada (approximately 7 hour drive) www.banff.ca.
OPTIONAL TOURS Feel free to email us or call us at 703-351-5055 with any additional questions. We look forward to seeing you in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho in August 2012!
FUTURE DATES & LOCATIONS 2012 International Sweetener Symposium August 3 - 8, 2012
2013 International Sweetener Symposium August 2 - 7, 2013
2014 International Sweetener Symposium August 1 - 6, 2014
2015 International Sweetener Symposium July 31 - August 5, 2015
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