Regional Aquatics Workshop 2008 Newport, KY

Where? Northern Kentucky is in the heart of the United States. It is located in the tri-state region of Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, just across the river from downtown Cincinnati.

Why? Big city size, small town hospitality Something to do or see for everyone Big fish in a little Bowl - Preferable conference treatment - Area wide influence / connections Area incentives:

When? Monday: Travel / Registration Tuesday:Sea Turtle Symposium Wednesday:TAGs, CAPs and Icebreaker Thursday:Paper Sessions Friday:Paper Sessions: Trip to Columbus Saturday:Paper Sessions Post Conference Sunday:Full Day Trip --- TBD Monday:Return Home Travel Day Regional Aquatics Workshop - 2 nd or 3 rd week of June 2008:

Over 60% of the U.S. population is within a day’s drive, or a 2 hour flight Prime, Central Meeting Location! Three major interstates converge on Northern Kentucky: I-75, I-71 & I-74

Voted best airport in North and South America, and second in the world! 580 daily departures to over 114 cities non stop Delta’s 2 nd largest hub Comair’s home operations 11 International gates Airport Report:

Departure ArrivalPrice* ATL CVG$ DEN CVG$ DFW CVG$ JFK CVG$ LAX CVG$ MCO CVG$ ORD CVG$ SEA CVG$ SLC CVG$ International LHR CVG$1, CDG CVG$ AMS CVG$ FRA CVG$ Transportation Cost : Domestic Average = $ International Average = $ * Prices from Travelocity.com 05/26/06

Travel Options a Plenty! (3) Additional airports within two hours drive (2) other major airports within an hour drive

Transportation Easy to use Shuttle pick up/ drop off close to hotel Access to all of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati’s major attractions Efficient & Punctual, to and from all destinations Economical, The tank is $1.25 or (1) token per ride Environmental, tank is one of only a few public transit authorities utilizing bio-diesel NKYCVB will be supplying (1) round trip voucher for all RAW convention attendees Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, or (TANK):

Accommodations Prime riverfront location, minutes walk or shuttle from all Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky entertainment & dining. Warm hospitality, inviting atmosphere and topnotch services. Spacious rooms and suites, many with balconies overlooking downtown Cincinnati. Riverview Revolving Restaurant -- (A Zagat’s Top 100) State of the Art meeting facility Conference Complimentary Amenity - Free Transportation to & from the CVG Airport. The Radisson Hotel: Cincinnati Riverfront: Guaranteed 2008 $109 per night

Conference events Icebreaker on the River, a sunset cruise down the banks of the Ohio River! Trip to the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium as well as their Freshwater Mussel Research Station! RAW attendee’s night at Great American Ballpark (Cincinnati Reds)! Deeply discounted admission to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens! Discount specials at all participating venues at Newport on the Levee. Events:

Entertainment Mainstrasse Village Newport on the Levee Mount Adams Mount Lookout Main Street Covington Landing Places to converse & exchange ideas

Attractions Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens Cincinnati Reds Krohn Conservatory Cincinnati Museum Center National Underground Railroad Freedom Center CincyArt Museum & Contemporary Art Center Playhouse in the Park Jim Beam Distillery Hofbrauhaus Turfway Park Riverboat Cruises Things to do:

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