Propeller Club of the United States

The Propeller Club of the United States

80th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND CONVENTION

“BUILDING MARITIME MOMENTUM:

A Rich Tradition, Moving Ahead”

October 10-13, 2006 Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel Norfolk, VA

* Convention Special – Local Maritime Community Only *

The Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Norfolk is pleased to announce special pricing and selections to make your Convention experience one to remember. Review our schedules, then look for the per event pricing that follows on the next page to register. We look forward to seeing you in October!

CONVENTION SCHEDULE

TUESDAY 10/10/06 - FRIDAY 10/13/06

8:00am – 5:00pm Daily Registration

TUESDAY OCTOBER 10, 2006

9:00am – 5:00pm Golf Outing

2:00pm – 3:00pm All Members Special Session

3:00pm – 5:00pm1st Business Meeting, All Members Attend

5:00pm – 8:00pm Early Bird Welcome Reception:

Chesapeake Bay Feast, Norfolk Yacht & Country Club

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11, 2006

7:00am – 1:30pm Speaker Hospitality Room

7:30am – 9:00am Breakfast Buffet

9:00am – 11:30am Women’s Propeller Club Meeting

9:00am – 10:30am First Panel, Session A

10:30am – 11:00am Coffee Break

11:00am – 12: 30pm Second Panel, Session B

12:30pm – 1:00pm Break – Cocktails

1:00pm – 2:00pm Luncheon & Opening Ceremonies

2:00pm – 3:00pm Break Out Session: Membership Registry Book

2:00pm – 5:00pm Break Out Sessions #1 - 4

6:30pm – 9:30pm President’s Reception at Nauticus

THURSDAY OCTOBER 12, 2006

7:00am – 1:30pm Speaker Hospitality Room

7:30am – 9:00am Breakfast Buffet

9:00am – 11:30am Women’s Propeller Club Meeting

9:00am – 10:30am First Panel, Session A

10:30am – 11:00am Coffee Break

11:00am – 12:30pm Second Panel, Session B

12:30pm – 1:00pm Break – Cocktails

1:00pm – 2:00pm Luncheon at the Mariners’ Museum

2:00pm – 5:00pm Afternoon Tour of Mariners’ Museum

6:30pm – 10:00pm Spirit of Norfolk Cruise

FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2006

7:00am – 1:30pm Speaker Hospitality room

7:30am – 9:00am Breakfast Buffet

9:00am – 11:30am Women’s Propeller Club, Last Meeting

9:00am – 10:30am First Panel, Session A

10:30am – 11:00am Coffee Break

11:00am – 12:30pm Second Panel, Session B

12:30pm – 1:00pm Break – Cocktails

1:00pm – 2:00pm American Merchant Marine & MaritimeIndustry Conference Luncheon

2:00pm – 5:00pm Last Business Meeting

7:00pm – 7:30pm Formal Cocktail Reception

7:30pm – Until…Formal Gala Dinner

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2006:

MOMENTUM IN WORLD TRADE

Momentum in the Container Trades: Session A

9:10am: Container Trades -- The Shipper's Perspective

9:30am: What’s in the Future for Container Shipping?

9:50am:What’s the Outlook for Terminal Operators?

Momentum in Intermodal and Inland Transport: Session B

11:10am: Intermodal Operations at the Railroads

11:30am: The Future of Container on Barge Movement

11:50am: Getting the Box to the Customer: Trends in Trucking

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2006:

MOMENTUM IN AMERICAN SHIPPING

Momentum in Shipbuilding and Repair: Session A

9:10am: Domestic Shipbuilding

9:30am: New Thing – Fast Ferries or what?

9:50am:Government Ship Repair

Momentum in U.S. Flag Shipping: Session B

11:10am: Government/Military Cargo Shipping

11:30am: Commercial Shipping

11:50am: Towing Industry Developments

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2006:

MOMENTUM IN LOGISTICS & MARITIME EDUCATION

Momentum in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

9:10am: Advances in Military Logistics

9:30am:In Transit Visibility: What’s in the Future

9:50am:Transportation Security – The first word is“Transportation”

Momentum in Maritime Education & Training

11:10am: Maritime Programs at TexasA&MUniversityGalveston

11:30am:Maritime Management Programs, OldDominionUniversity

11:50am: Maritime Management Education in Europe

* For Additional Information, please visit our web site at:

The Propeller Club of the United States

80th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND CONVENTION

“BUILDING MARITIME MOMENTUM:

A Rich Tradition, Moving Ahead”

October 10-13, 2006 Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel Norfolk, VA

* Convention Special – Local Maritime Community Only *

Full Registration PackagesSingle Event Registration – Begins 8/14/06

Member Package $550  Conference Registration (All 3 Days)$275

Spouse Package $500  Momentum in World Trade (Day 1)$100

Women’s Propeller Club$500  Momentum in American Shipping (Day 2)$100

StudentPort Member $150  Momentum in Logistics & Maritime Education (Day 3)$100

Chesapeake BayFeast – October 10$ 65

President’s Receptionat Nauticus – October 11$ 75

Mariners’ Museum Lunch/Tour – October12$ 50

Spirit of Norfolk Cruise – October 12$ 75

Gala Dinner – October 13$ 95

Golf Outing (10/10/06) $125 In conjunction with the Hampton Roads Maritime Association's MIC Golf Classic.

*NOTE: Golf outing is only available with a full registration package.

(The Maritime Issues Council (MIC) is a Political Action Committee established by the Board of Directors of the Hampton Roads Maritime Association. MIC operates on behalf of the maritime industry in Richmond with the Virginia General Assembly to address issues impacting international trade and Virginia’s maritime industry.)

REGISTRATION FORM

*** Events details and Online Registration(limited) now available on the Web: ***

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Name on Badge:

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Attending Spouse

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Method of Payment: Check - Payment enclosed  American Express  MasterCard  Visa  Discover

* Important Notice: For your own protection please do not submit payment information of any type via email.

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Hotel Information

All attendees are encouraged to stay at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. All conference attendees are eligible for a considerable discount off of the regular rates at the hotel. The Propeller Club International Conference room rate will be $114, plus tax. To make reservations, contact Marriott Hotels at (800) 874-0264 or visit the Marriott Convention web site at NOTE: In order to get the discount room rate, please specify group code PPCA. You must book your room by September 8, 2006.