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The 17th Annual National AAW Symposium
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The 2003 Seventeenth Annual AAW National Symposium is open to anyone with an interest in woodturning. With nearly 1,000 attendees at last year's 2002 Symposium, this makes the AAW Symposium the world's largest woodturning event of the year! There are four ways to register:
- Register on-line.
- Registration form in the Spring edition of the American Woodturner.
- Register by phone at the AAW office: 651-484-9094
- Register at the door, any day of the Symposium.
Directions to the Pasadena Hotels and the Pasadena Conference Center will be sent with your registration confirmation package. An up-to-date detailed demonstration schedule for all three days will be included with the registration packet you will receive on-site at the Pasadena Conference Center.
Friday morning will start with opening remarks at 8:00 a.m., followed by demonstrations given on a rotational basis for three days by international, national, regional, and local talent. Demonstrations end at 3:15 p.m. Sunday.
Special presentations at the symposium will include:
- David Ellsworth and Stephen Hogbin, Design Influences, discussion session with Q&A on design influences.
Leading manufacturers and suppliers will display tools, equipment, and supplies of particular interest to woodturners. The Trade Show is open to the public at no charge.
Photos from 2003 Instant Gallery are here
2003 Exhibition pictures from "Put A Lid On It"
This wonderful tradition of past symposiums is open to all attendees. Please bring up to three of your own turned creations to share with others. The gallery will be open to the public and the community, as well as to the symposium participants displaying more than 900 pieces.
A bulletin board is available for people to post messages. Also a photo wall-anyone is welcome to bring pictures of interesting or humorous lathes, jigs, tips, or turnings. Also, bring copies of your chapter newsletter to share.
- Annual Banquet and Auction. Raised over $32,000 for the educational fund last year.
- Chapter Collaborative Challenge
- Return to the Community Project: An important part of each AAW Symposium is our "Return to the Community" program which benefits a worthy charity in the city that host's our annual meeting. This year the topic is balls-any size, any purpose-from games to massage rollers, hanging curtains to wheels for funky vehicles,decorative objects, spheres, globes, anything. Let your imagination roll away with you. A local charity will benefit from the efforts of the AAW members, most likely a group helping children. If you decide that balls aren't your thing, then make a top or three, a wooden toy, anything that would make a good item for a fund-raiser. Please consider donating one or more items to help someone less fortunate. If you are unable to attend the symposium and would like to donate an object, please send it to the national office by June 17th -
- American Association of Woodturners
- 222 Landmark Center
- 75 West Fifth St.
- St. Paul, MN 55102
Spouse Attendance: Special spouse rate of $125 allows spouses to attend the conference at a reduced rate. NOTE: Spouse registration is required only if your spouse wishes to attend the demonstrations.
Spouse/Family Activities: Several daily chartered tours have been scheduled for "non-turners":
- Friday: Miracle Mile Journey; seven hours, ($49/person).
- Saturday: The Getty Center; seven hours, ($38/person).
- Sunday: City of Roses/Pasadena; six hours, ($43/person).
A detailed registration form for the chartered tours is mailed with the symposium registration.
- Thursday, June 26, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Registration/Check in at the Pasadena Conference Center. (Registration also on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 7:45 am)
- Saturday, June 28,5:30 pm to 6:30 PM-Social Hour, followed by the Banquet/Auction at 7:00 PM on the Plaza.
- Rotational Demonstrations: Three full days: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday until 3:15 p.m.
Air Travel: Discounted fares are available through the airlines listed below. Reservations must be made during business hours. Please contact your travel agent for information and ticket purchases. (Be sure to mention the airline ID number so AAW will be properly credited.) Reservations may also be made through Verene Travel, the official travel agent for AAW, at 651-481-4970
American Airlines: A8663AP
Northwest Airlines: NWZND
Ground Transportation: Avis Rent A Car Systems has again extended a discounted rate for those who want to utilize a rental car. Call 800-331-1600 and use AWD number J867085 to receive the discount. For transportation from the airports, you may either call Prime Time Shuttle at 800-473-3743 or go on line at www.primetimeshuttle.com for reservations.
Amtrak: Train service is available to Pasadena, California. For details call: 1-800-872-7245.
- Hotels: (Mention the AAW to receive special rates; 100 rooms blocked for each hotel. Each hotel is about a block from the Conference Center.)
- Sheraton Pasadena Hotel (Host Hotel)
- 303 E. Cordova St.
- Phone: 626-449-400
- $105.00 single/double
- Hilton Pasadena Hotel
- 168 S. Los Robles Ave.
- Phone: 626-577-1000
- $109.00 single/double
- Campgrounds:
- East Shore RV Park
- San Dimas, California
- esrv@pacbell.com
- 800-809-3778
Meals: A concession stand will be open daily for your convenience in the Trade Show in the Pasadena Conference Center. Also, there are restaurants in the shopping mall across the street from the Center.
Demonstrations Rotation Grid
( 58K) Adobe Acrobat PDF 
"Miracle Mile Journey"
Friday, June 27, 2003
9:00 am Departure / 4:30 pm ReturnThis 7-hour journey takes you to the famous La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum where you can view prehistoric mastodons and saber-toothed tigers trapped in tar. A stop at the Los Angeles Farmer’s Market and Grove Shopping Center follows for souvenir shopping and lunch. The prestigious Los Angeles County Museum of Art finishes the day. Tour Minimum is 40 Guests and Maximum is 100 Guests.
"The Getty Center"
Saturday, June 28, 2003
9:00 am Departure / 4:30 pm ReturnJohn Paul Getty’s world-renowned art collection hangs in this architectural wonder situated on top of the Santa Monica Mountains with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and all of Los Angeles. Famous artists like Rembrandt and Picasso grace the five galleries that make up the complex. The Getty Center also offers a fine dining restaurant as well as two cafés with wonderful cuisine. Tour Minimum is 40 Guests and Maximum is 100 Guests.
"City of Roses - Pasadena"
Sunday, June 29, 2003 9:00 am Departure / 3:00 pm Return
A scenic drive along the tree-shaded streets of the City of Roses, culminates in the exploration of the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, where 150 acres of California’s most beautiful estate and galleries reside. The Huntington features a self-service café and afternoon tea buffet. Tour Minimum is 40 Guests and Maximum is 100 Guests.