Spouse/Guest Program

 

SPOUSE/GUEST LOUNGE

Location: Conrad A - Hilton

 

Registration Fees

 

                                                                   EARLY                   REGULAR

                                                            Before April 13             After April 13

MEMBER REGISTRATION

 Spouse/Guest Program                     __ $108                   __ $124

 

NONMEMBER REGISTRATION

Spouse/Guest Program                      __ $161                   __ $186

 

 

 

Spouse/Guest Registration Fee includes:

                •  Badge

                •  Sunday Welcome Reception

                •  Monday Keynote Address

                •  Spouse/Guest Brunch

                •  Spouse/Guest Tea

                •  ASABE Awards Luncheon

                •  Access to the Guest Lounge with beverage service

 

A special Spouse Lounge will be available at the Minneapolis Hilton (headquarters hotel). The Lounge is a perfect place to kick back, work a puzzle, get a game of cards going or simply enjoy a cold glass of lemonade. Coffee and tea will be served in the morning and cold drinks in the afternoon. The lounge will be open from 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

 

TOURS

Preregistration is required for all cultural and technical tours. We encourage early registration. Tours are subject to cancellation if minimums are not met. REGISTER EARLY!  Additional tickets for technical and cultural tours will be available onsite to purchase. Tickets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner events need to be purchased at least 72 HOURS in advance of the activity at the ASABE registration desk.

 

All tours will depart from the Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC). Groups will gather at the main entrance to the MCC. Thursday tours will depart from the Minneapolis Hilton. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. A tour host will be on-site to announce boarding and take tickets.

 

 

“AUTISM, ANIMALS AND DESIGN”

TEMPLE GRANDIN, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

SUNDAY, JUNE 17             4:30PM-5:30PM

Location: Ballroom B

"I think in pictures," writes ASABE member Temple Grandin, and her so-called visual thinking is a tremendous advantage in her job as a livestock-equipment designer. Grandin's unique skill is a byproduct of her having autism, and she is living proof that those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders can lead highly productive lives with the proper support and understanding. Author of several books, including the revelatory Emergence: Labeled Autistic, and also Animals in Translation, Grandin has been the featured subject on National Public Radio and on such television programs as "48 Hours," "The Today Show" and "Primetime Live." Her insights on animal welfare and autism have enthralled and enlightened audiences, and you will be similarly affected when you hear her in Minneapolis.

 

 

ASABE WELCOME RECEPTION

SUNDAY, JUNE 17             6:30PM-8:00PM

Location: Exhibit Hall B

All meeting registrants are invited to attend this welcome reception. Start off the evening with a welcome from ASABE's President Charles Sukup and get acquainted with the general ASABE population in addition to networking with other attendees. Come relax and enjoy an informal evening with other ASABE members. Cash bar.

 

OPENING GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, JUNE 18            8:00AM-9:30AM

Location: Main Auditorium

The AE50 Awards will be presented recognizing cutting-edge developments in related technical fields. The keynote speaker for the General Session will be announced at a later date.

 

 

Event #15

SPOUSE/GUEST BRUNCH        

MONDAY, JUNE 18            9:30AM-11:00AM

Location: Conrad B&C - Hilton

This event is included in the Spouse/Guest Registration. Additional tickets are available.

COST:           Included with Spouse/Guest Registration

                        Additional luncheon tickets $45 per person

 

 

Event  #10

SPOUSE/GUEST TEA

TUESDAY, JUNE 19          3:00PM-4:00PM

Location: TBA

Information and site directions will be available in the Spouse/Guest Lounge.

COST:           Included with Spouse/Guest Registration

                        Additional tickets $25 per person

 

 

FELLOWS INDUCTION CEREMONY

TUESDAY, JUNE 19          6:00PM-8:00PM

Location: Ballroom B

All ASABE and CSBE/SCGAB attendees are invited to this special recognition ceremony honoring the 2007 ASABE and CSBE/SCGAB Fellows. Join us for the reception immediately following the ceremony.

 

 

Event 11

CENTENNIAL GALA DINNER

TUESDAY, JUNE 19          7:30PM-10:00PM

Location: Ballroom A

You're lucky enough to be among the few ASABE members in history to witness the Society's 100th anniversary, so don't miss out on the Centennial Gala Dinner — it's the event of the year. Invited speakers, dignitaries, and friends of the Society will be featured in a program designed to honor the profession and toast its future. We'll save a few surprises, too, for this business-formal affair, so be sure to add this event to your Minneapolis itinerary!

COST: $50 per person

 

 

Event #14

AWARDS RECOGNITION LUNCHEON

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20               12:00PM-2:30PM

Location: Ballroom A&B

Plan to attend the most important recognition event of the year. Newly elected Fellows and recipients of major awards will be honored at this luncheon. Also recognized will be preprofessionals and other individuals that have made outstanding contributions to the profession during the past year. The installation of ASABE's 2007 President, Donald Erbach, will immediately follow the awards presentation.

COST:           Included with full meeting egistration and

                        spouse/guest registration

                        Additional tickets $35 per person