Welcome	Program	Registration	Venue	Accommodations
Transportation	Activities and Field Trips	Concurrent Sessions	Speakers	About NAME

 

Program
	Urban Waters Conference  July 19-22, 2009 Educators from British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska coming together to share ideas, network, and learn the latest in conservation and research.
	Sunday, July 19 1:00-4:00 PM 4:00-7:00 PM 7:00-8:00 PM 8:00-9:00 PM	Description NAME Board Meeting (board members only) Free time Registration, Appetizers, and Icebreaker Plenary session with David Zandvliet
	Monday, July 20 7:30-10:00 AM 8:30-9:00 AM        9:00-9:45 AM 9:45-10:15 AM 10:15-12:00 PM 12:00-1:30 PM 12:15-1:00 PM 1:00-	Registration Welcome Plenary session with Mike McDermid Break Concurrent sessions Lunch State/Province Chapter meetings TIME CHANGE Field trips TIME CHANGE
	Tuesday, July 21 8:00-9:30 AM 8:30-8:45 AM 8:45-9:45 AM 9:45-10:15 AM 10:15-12:00 AM 12:00-12:45 PM 12:45-1:45 PM 1:45- 6:00-8:00 PM 7:00-11:00 PM	Registration Welcome Plenary session with Bobs & Lolo Break Concurrent sessions Lunch NAME AGM Field trips Sea Faire Buffet style dinner w/cash bar and Live and Silent Auctions*
	Wednesday, July 22 8:00-9:30 AM 8:30-8:45 AM 8:45-9:45 AM 9:45-10:15 AM 10:15-12:00 PM 12:00-1:00 PM 1:00-2:00 PM	Registration Welcome Plenary session with Dr. Andrew Trites Break Concurrent sessions Lunch Closing remarks and presentation by next year’s committee
	Conference events will be held at the Vancouver Aquarium (except field trips).
	*Live and Silent Auctions: Funds raised during the auction will go towards mini-grants and scholarships for NAME members. We encourage you to donate auction items by contacting NAME2009@vanaqua.org with a description of the item and its approximate retail value. You can either mail the items in advance or bring it to the conference with you.

 

NAME Conference – Food Menus

 

Sunday night appetizers  Back to Top

• Cold appetizers
• Smoked Wild Salmon on a Herb Blini with Cream Fraiche
• Mini Roast Beef Yorkshire Puddings with Horseradish and Mustard Crème Fraiche
• Hot appetizers
• Vegetarian Spring Rolls with a Szechuan Plum Sauce
• West Coast Dungeness Crab Cakes with Chipotle Aioli
• Herb Marinated Char-grilled Lamb Brochettes with Tzatziki
• Cash bar

Monday break  Back to Top

• Assorted Fresh Baked Muffins
• Danishes
• Coffee & Tea

Monday lunch  Back to Top

• Artesian Sandwiches
• Soup of the Day
• Desserts
• Coffee & Tea
• Soft drinks, Juice, Water

Tuesday break  Back to Top

• Assorted Fresh Baked Muffins
• Danishes
• Coffee & Tea

Tuesday lunch  Back to Top

• Boxed lunches
• Soft drinks, Juice, Water

Tuesday evening dinner  Back to Top

• Fraser River Buffet
• Mixed baby lettuce with assorted freshly made dressings
• Roasted Artichoke, Red Pepper and Spinach Salad dressed in a chipotle aioli
• Traditional Caesar Salad with herbed Focaccia Croutons
• Salad of Thai Noodles tossed in Peanuts, Peppers, Cilantro and a Sesame, Ginger and Lime Dressing
• Imported and Domestic Cheeses
• Deluxe Deli Platter served with an Assortment of Mustards and Chutneys
• Wild Chinook Salmon, baked with a Pistachio Crust, Lime Caper Beurre Blanc tarragon Chicken, White Wine and Mushroom Sauce
• Basmati Rice Pilaf
• Selection of Caramelized Season Root Vegetables scented with Rosemary and Roast Garlic
• Freshly Steamed Vegetables tossed in Lemon Herb Butter
• Mediterranean Vegetarian Lasagna
• Carved Baron of Beef with Red Wine Jus and Assorted Mustards
• Assorted Gourmet Cakes and Petit Fours
• Coffee & Tea
• Cash Bar

Wednesday break  Back to Top

• Assorted Fresh Baked Muffins
• Danishes
• Coffee & Tea

Wednesday lunch  Back to Top

• Italian Pasta Lunch Buffet

 

Menus subject to change. All menu items are Ocean Wise.