Exciting Changes for WIC 2010
Offers Designed to Create an Accessible Conference for the Times
March 22, 2010 – Philadelphia, PA – As business activity picks up, organizers of the Woodworking Industry Conference 2010, to be held April 21 -24, 2010, in Monterey, CA, today announced changes designed to encourage attendance at the industry's foremost meeting. Leaders of the three sponsoring associations, the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®), the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association® (WMIA®) and the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America® (WMMA®), have enhanced the conference schedule, its affordability and accessibility.
Early Registration Extended to March 26
Registration fees will remain at their early registration levels until March 26, 2010. Registration fees are as follows:
Monterey Bay Aquarium Social
Delegate $595 Spouse/Companion $395 Children ages 12-18 $395
Now Complimentary! This optional dinner and tour at the spectacular Monterey Bay Aquarium on Thursday evening, April 22, is now free. WIC registrants will be able to wander freely throughout the aquarium to experience the many aquatic exhibits, learn about the many species on display and network with industry colleagues. Transportation is included. You must be preregistered — use the Registration Form.
Golf Opportunities
The WIC Golf Tournament, scheduled for Wednesday, April 21 at the Del Monte Golf Course, is cancelled. Individual tee times without the tournament will be available for $135.
Set amid stands of Monterey pine and live oak, the Del Monte Golf Course opened in 1897. Its small, well maintained greens and narrow, tree lined fairways ensures that no golfer leaves the course unsatisfied. Contact association headquarters at AWFS, WMIA, or WMMA for details.
Schedule of Events
The schedule of events has been modified to allow for more flexible arrivals and departures while encouraging members to benefit from new joint association committee meetings, a revamped one-day only Contact Table Program, and expanded forums which include the Green User Forum, two End User Forums, Distributors Forum, Manufacturers Forum, the Public Policy Forum and Economic Outlook, and the Industry Roundtable Discussion.
Hotel Reservations
Set on 22 tree-lined acres in the heart of the Monterey Peninsula, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa offers beautiful newly renovated surroundings, exceptional dining, and upscale amenities throughout. Hotel registrations must be made by March 26, 2010 to receive the group rate.
Additional Incentives
Each association may be offering additional incentives. Contact association headquarters at AWFS, WMIA, or WMMA for details.
Refunds
For those members who have paid for golf and/or the Aquarium social, refunds from your association will be issued after May 31, 2010 combined with any other incentive.
WIC 2010 will be held April 21-24, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey in Monterey, CA.
WIC is sponsored by the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®), the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association® (WMIA®) and the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America® (WMMA®). Contact the associations for more information.
