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MSAA 2008 Summer Meetings & Trade Show at

Boyne Mountain Resort, MI August 10 - 13, 2008     BE THERE!!!

August is a great time to be at beautiful Boyne Mountain Resort... partly because the ski industry is gathering there and you need to be there too. It's also fun to play some golf, bring your family for an end of summer break, and visit near-by attractions.

  • It is the best opportunity to talk shop with friends and colleagues.
  • It is the best chance to gather up new ideas that can make your operations better and your business more profitable.
  • It is the best way to learn more about the issues that face us all.
  • It is the best time to meet with suppliers--people who have invested in their businesses to help make yours stronger.
  • It is fun to be together.

So make your plans now to come to Boyne Mountain Resort, August 10 -13, 2008 . You won't want to miss a great time and a terrific opportunity to learn, share ideas and have fun with those few people who really understand what we do.

Check out Boyne Mountain Resort's website for lots of ideas and driving directions and local attractions.

MSAA's Summer Meeting Seminar Topics and Scheduleis available for your review. It will be updated periodically before the Summer Meetings.

The Ski Area Staff Registration form can be downloaded and mailed to MSAA with the appropriate fees. You can also use your credit card to pay on-line. Go here.

MSAA's lodging registration form for the conference is available - click here.

The resort has many lodging choices. It is a beautiful setting and we will enjoy having the MSAA meetings and trade show there.

BRING YOUR FAMILY. You can register and pay for a single room of any size using the MSAA package rates and can bring your family at no additional cost. They can eat in the restaurants and participate in the resort and local activities (at cost).MSAA registration is not included, nor are meals which are part of they MSAA events.

 

YOU'RE INVITED!

You're invited to the Great Midwest Ski Areas Get-Together. It's the best chance you'll have to meet up with friends and colleagues and to get updates in our field from innovative ski area operators and suppliers.

Bring your team of managers and key employees--because it is the best way to help them become more professional and it's a great reward in itself. Oh, and have some fun, bring your golf clubs.

Ski Area Operations Summer School - Participants who attend seven sessions from the Summer School program choices, and have their attendance cards validated by their instructors, will receive a Certificate of Attendance for the Summer School. The certificate will be issued by the Midwest Ski Areas Association as recognition of your on-going training in the field of Ski Area management and Operations. This can be a significant risk management tool as evidence of your team's continuing education.

 

Schedule and Agenda

THIS IS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION and will be updated during the period leading to the event.

Schedule of MSAA Events at Boyne Mountain Resort

Sunday, August 10, 2008

  • Arrival day

  • MSAA Conference Registration opens at 4:00 PM

  • Dinner at your convenience at Boyne Mountain Resort (included in lodging packages)

  • Welcome party begins at 7:00 PM

 

Monday, August 11, 2008

  • All meals and breaks are included in lodging packages

  • 8:30 - 10:00           Session 1 Seminars

  • 10:00                       Refreshment Break

  • 10:30 -11:45          Session 2 Seminars

  • 1:30 - 3:00             Session 3 Seminars

  • 3:00                        Refreshment Break

  • 3:00 - 7:00             Trade Show Open

  • 5:00                         Bar opens in the Trade Show, hoers de oeuvres are served

  • 7:00                         Dinner and Short Program

 Tuesday, August 12, 2008

  • All meals and breaks are included in lodging packages

  • 8:00 - 10:00           Trade Show Open

  • 8:00 - 9:30             Breakfast in the Trade Show Hall

  • 10:00                      Refreshment Break

  • 10:30 - 11:45         Session 4

  • 1:30 - 2:45             Session 5

  • 3:00                        Refreshment Break

  • 3:00                        Golf Scramble for those who have signed up

  • 3:15                        Resort activities available- waterpark, etc.

  • 6:30 -                      Barbecue outside. Come whenever you finish your activities.

  • Chairlift ride to summit

  • Evening free time

 

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

  • All meals and breaks are included in lodging packages

  • 8:30 - 10:00          Session 6

  • 10:00                     Refreshment Break

  • 10:30 - 12:00        Session 7

  • Noon                      Depart Boyne Mountain Resort with your bag lunch