The 2009 Symposium of the AAW

The 23rd Annual National AAW Symposium
Date: Friday June 26 - Sunday June 28, 2009
Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd Street NW

• Online registration for the 2009 symposium is available through the Members Only area by clicking here. After logging on, click on the button labeled "AAW Symposium 2009 Registration" on the left-hand side of the page. If you are not a current member of the AAW, and would like to participate in the symposium, just follow this link to join the AAW, and then log-on as a member.
• The symposium is open to anyone with an interest in woodturning. The full registration fee includes demonstrations, Instant Gallery, trade show and auction. For cancellation through May 15, 2009, a $30 processing fee will be deducted. After May 15, the registration fee is non-refundable.
• Technical and Vocational Ed teacher's symposium registration fee (not including banquet ticket) will be waived upon request. A Technical and Vocational Ed teacher is defined as: one who works in these fields full-time, and in an accredited public or private grade school, jr high/high school, technical school or college. If you qualify, give the AAW office a call at 651-484-9094 to register.
• For those wanting to register for the 2009 symposium through the mail, please note that the registration form found in the winter American Woodturner Journal indicated that the Food Affair (banquet) price was still being negotiated. The Food Affair/Auction Gala price is now finalized - please include $40.00 per person for the Food Affair/Auction Gala, if registering by May 15, 2009. Food Affair/Auction Gala fees after May 15, but before 2 June, will increase to $45.00 per person.

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• Click on this link for Youth Workshop details and free registration information

• AAW local chapter, New Mexico Woodturners, who will be hosting the 2009 Symposium, have selected the Holland’s Rose organization as recipient of Return To The Community gifts this year. Holland’s Rose is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing affordable housing and other services to patients and families who must travel to Albuquerque for medical care. Click on this link for more information on Holland's Rose.
• Your donation of a toy that kids can play with, and other family oriented items, turned or otherwise, will be gratefully appreciated. Suggestions include finger tops, pull string tops, toy cars and trucks, baby rattles, utilitarian bowls and ornaments. Donated items may be sold during symposium and money donated to the Holland's Rose charity.
• The New Mexico Woodturners chapter wishes to thank all AAW members in advance for the toys and other items that will be donated to Holland's Rose.

• The Spindle - This special gallery, organized by the Professional Outreach Program (POP), will represent the work of more than 50 invited woodturners. These spindles will be auctioned at the symposium.
• Resident Artists - The resident artist program is in its second year. For details about the work of Jean-François Escoulen, see page 16 of the winter AW.
• Spirit of the Southwest" exhibition - click here for details
• Chapter Collaborative Challenge - click here for details

• Click on this link for a complete line-up of the demonstrators for 2009
• A comprehensive demonstration rotation "grid" will be published in February or March

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• Thursday June 25, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Registration/Check-in (registration also on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 7:45 am).
• Saturday June 27, 5:30 pm to 6:00 PM - Social Hour, followed by the Food Affair/Auction Gala at 7:30 PM
• Friday-Sunday: Rotational Demonstrations, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

• Ask for the AAW discount to receive our special rates. Be sure to reserve your room early as rooms are limited and available is on a first-come, first-served basis. Need a roommate? See the AAW on-line forums.
• Host Hotel: Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, 330 Tijeras NW
  (505) 842-1234 - Local, (800) 233-1234 - Reservations, Group Code: G-AAWT
  Rate is $135 for a Single or Double
• Alternate Hotel: Doubletree Hotel Albuquerque, 201 Marquette Avenue NW
  (505) 247-3344 - Local, Ask for Reservations, Group Code: ACO Woodturners Conference
  Rate is $139 Single, $149 Double
• Alternate Hotel : Plaza Inn Downtown Albuquerque, 900 Medical Arts Ave
  (505) 243-5693 - Local, Ask for Reservations, Group Code: American Association of Woodturners
  Rate is $99 for a Single or Double
• Local Campgrounds:
  - Albuquerque West RV Park, 5739 Ouray Rd NW, (505) 831-1912
  (5.1 miles from the Albuquerque Convention Center)
  - El Rancho Mobile Home Park, 201 Wyoming Blvd SE, (505)266-1455
  (8.6 miles form the Albuquerque Convention Center)
  - KOA Campground, 12400 Skyline Road NE, (505) 296-2729
  (10.2 miles from the Albuquerque Convention Center)
  - Enchanted Trails Camping Resort, 14305 Central Ave NW, (505) 831-6317
  (11.7 miles form the Albuquerque Convention Center)
  

• TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT TO HOTELS:
  - Transportation from airport to hotel and convention center runs about 20 minutes.
  - SUNPORT SHUTTLE is about $11.00 one-way first person, $5.00 second person. ($20.00 Round Trip, $5.00 second person each way), (505) 883-4966
  - ALBUQUERQUE CAB CO. approximately costs $18.00 to $20.00 one-way from the airport. (505) 883-4888
  - YELLOW CAB CO. approximately costs $18.00 to $20.00 one-way from the airport. (505) 247-8888 or (505) 243-7777

• The City of Albuquerque operates a transit system to help visitors and citizens get to their destination all over town. The Rapid Ride buses provide quick and easy access to major business centers, attractions, dining, shopping, hotels and special events. A trolley car service operates between Downtown and Old Town. Please call (505) 243-RIDE for updated schedules and rates or visit http://www.cabq.gov/transit.

• AMTRAK: Amtrak Albuquerque, New Mexico, Alvarado Transportation Center
  320 1st Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, (505) 842-9650
  For rate and route info visit: www.amtrak.com

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• A bulletin board is available to post messages. Also a photo wall - everyone is welcome to bring pictures of interesting or humorous lathes, jigs, tips, or turnings. Also, bring copies of your chapter newsletter to share.

• Photo and video galleries
• List of volunteers (thank you!)
• 1,591 attendance
• $69,555 collected through the EOG auction
• Over $80,000 raised through the POP sponsored Sphere auction