Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers

Annual Conference 2006
Norfolk, VA
August 6-9, 2006

Entertainment Options

Sunday, August 6

Start off your conference on a straight and steady course! This year’s conference will be launched Sunday night at the Anchors Aweigh Opening Extravaganza where you’ll get to know all the fabulous folks who had a hand in leading EACE this year! Following the welcome presentation, we’ll have our own progressive dinner of sorts to keep us movin’ and shakin’ all around the room while we listen to music from all eras. After dinner will come an assortment of card and board games so bring your poker face! Catch-up with some old friends and make new ones at what promises to be a fabulous kick-off. The welcome begins at 5:30 PM.

Monday, August 7

OPTION ONE
Ambience, Art, Appetizers!

Join Norfolk Southern, our Admiral Sponsor, for a night of art, appetizers and ambience at the delightful Chrysler Museum of Art. Located near downtown Norfolk and overlooking the Hague Inlet of the Elizabeth River, the Chrysler boasts 60 galleries containing over 30,000 objects. Mingle, meet and dine with your fellow conference attendees while listening to live music in the dramatic Huber Court with its marble floors and vaulted glass ceilings. Take a stroll through the Memorial Garden, view the legendary glass artistry on display in the Tiffany gallery, or tour the rest of the renowned collection of paintings, sculptures and photographs.

The museum is a short bus ride from the hotel. Busses will run to and from the event all evening from 5:30 to 10:00 PM so you can come and go at your convenience.

This event is made possible through the generosity of Norfolk Southern. This seems only fitting since Norfolk Southern was named, in 2005, as one of the top ten companies supporting the arts in America by the Business Committee for the Arts and Forbes magazine. Norfolk Southern, the fourth-largest railroad in the country, operates over 21,000 miles of train routes in 22 states and serves all major eastern ports. Norfolk Southern is a dedicated employer and member of the Norfolk community. From the benefits they offer their employees to their commitment to workplace diversity, it’s easy to see why over 30,000 employees are all aboard with Norfolk Southern!

Cost: NO COST
BOOK NOW - Registration Deadline: July 14th

OPTION TWO
Buddies, Beach, Boardwalk!

Board the bus for an evening out at the beach with friends and colleagues! Conference attendees will be provided transportation to the Virginia Beach area where you’ll be free to seek out your own evening activities. Take a stroll along BeachstreetUSA, the famous three-mile boardwalk. Every night a diverse array of street performers from bands to jugglers to magicians perform! In addition, live concerts and theatrical productions take place on five stages along the boardwalk. During your stroll, you’ll have dozens of restaurants to choose from. Croc’s is the place to be with a deck overlooking the water and a DJ dedicated especially for EACE members. Other restaurants include: Waterman’s Beachwood Grill, Mahi Mah’s, Chick’s Oyster Bar, Catch 31 and Four Bays Ocean Grill. In addition, the boardwalk has plenty of shops to make sure you don’t forget that souvenir or two. Finish up your evening by visiting a comedy club, dance club or live music venue before heading back to the Marriott on the bus.

A bus will leave the Marriott at 4:00 and 5:30 PM to transport to Virginia Beach. The return bus will pick up at 8:30 and 10:30 PM.

Cost: $12 per person (includes transportation but dinner and entertainment are on your own)
BOOK NOW - Registration Deadline: July 14th

OPTION THREE
Spirit, Sailing, Skyline!

Head for the waterside and enjoy an evening of cruising on the Elizabeth River on the luxurious Spirit of Norfolk! This evening cruise will provide spectacular views of the downtown Norfolk skyline followed by a stunning ocean seascape dominated by the 125 ships that make up the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. The cruise will include dinner, live entertainment, and dancing with a DJ in a relaxed yet upscale setting. Whether you want to party while the sun sets or gaze in awe at the city's historic waterfront, you'll find a different experience every minute!

Pre-boarding begins at 6:30 with the cruise from 7:00 to 10:00 PM.

Cost: $50 per person (includes dinner, but does not include gratuity and drinks)
CANCELLED

Tuesday, August 8

Join us as we celebrate all the “Hidden Treasures” EACE has to offer! The Burgundy and Gold Presidential Reception will kick off with Ann Davis-Shaw, current EACE president, sharing with us words of wisdom about the EACE resource treasure chest! We’ll also be honoring those who made significant contributions to EACE this past year during an awards ceremony. Following the presentations, you will enjoy an upscale banquet followed by drinks and dancing. Enjoy dancing to music performed by a live band or simply benefit from the atmosphere with some colleagues and friends. It promises to be a night to remember. You will be surrounded by burgundy and gold, so be sure to dress in these shades as well! This will be a special evening.