Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers

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

DAILY EXCURSIONS
While the conference is underway your family can go and play in Norfolk, VA

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

GOLF OUTING
Golf anyone?
Bring your golf clubs for a round of golf on one of the outstanding golf courses in Norfolk. Join your EACE friends for a friendly, noncompetitive afternoon of golf on the afternoon of Sunday, August 6th. Tee times will begin around 11:30 am. ALL levels invited! Networking at its best! Interested? Contact David Ong at davidong@maximus.com.

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG TOUR - CANCELLED
Maximum Number of Spaces Available: 48
Departure Time: 10:00 am; Return Time:3:00 pm

The world’s largest living history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia. Costumed interpreters tell the stories of the men and women of the 18th-century city—Black, White, and Native American, slave, indentured, and free—and the challenges they faced. In this historic place, we help the future learn from the past. Come take a tour. Dining and shopping are available on site.

MONDAY, AUGUST 7
Consider one of these local destinations for your free time on Monday before the conference activity start. All are within walking distance.

NORFOLK TREASURES
Nauticus is a spectacular maritime-themed science center featuring hands-on exhibits, interactive theaters, aquaria, digital high-definition films, and an extensive variety of educational programs. A gift shop and restaurant complement the experience.

Berthed at Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore its deck through a self-guided or audio tour that will take you back in time to experience this majestic ship that earned five battle stars during World War II. http://www.thenmc.org/

NO REGISTRATION OR FEE IS REQUIRED FOR THESE 2 ACTIVITIES

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8

VIRGINIA BEACH EXCURSION
Maximum Number of Spaces Available: 24
Departure Time: 10:00 am; Return Time: 3:00 pm

VIRGINIA MARINE SCIENCE MUSEUM
Sharks and stingrays, a 70,000 gallon sea turtle aquarium, sea turtle hatchling laboratory, and hands-on ocean exploration exhibits are all here! Also check out the Owls Creek March Pavilion, which tells the story of life in Owls Creek salt marsh, the waterway on which the museum is located. Exhibits include dozens of aquariums and terrariums featuring river otters, sea horses, fiddler crabs and a macro-marsh where animals and plants are magnified ten times their normal size. Visitors can also enjoy a one-of-a-kind interactive theater and a walk on the wild side with a 1/3 mile nature trail. Entrance fees for the science museum are roughly $12 for adults and $8 for children (ages 3-11). Check out the Virginia Marine Science Museum website at www.vmsm.com for more ticket information.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER, AUGUST 3
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OCEAN BREEZE WATERPARK
Visit Virginia Beach's ONLY water park, offering 16 waterslides, the 1 million gallon Runaway Bay wave pool, the Buccaneer Bay children's area and other fantastic attractions. Entrance fees for the water park are roughly $17 for adults and $13 for children (ages 3-11) with printable coupon from water park’s website. Check out the website at www.oceanbreezewaterpark.com for more ticket information.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER, AUGUST 3
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TRIP TO FIRST LANDING STATE PARK AND VIRGINIA BEACH
Maximum Number of Spaces Available: 24 (10 of these spaces are reserved for those participating in the kayaking adventure)
Departure Time: 10:00 am; Return Time: 3:00 pm

Come explore the Virginia Tidewater by kayak. For those who want to stay dry, there are also hiking and biking trails available. The park offers 19 miles of hiking, while there is one longer trail that allows biking. Bike rentals are available in town. Please check out the park’s website at www.state.va.us/dcr/parks/1stland.htm for more information.

KAYAKING ADVENTURE (LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS)
We will launch from a beautiful beach shaded by Maritime Forest deep in the First Landing State Park. We paddle above the sand flats of Broad Bay which are the Southeast border of the Park. We often see Egrets, Heron's, Red Winged Black Birds and occasionally one of the nesting pair of Bald Eagles. Dolphins can sometimes be seen. Seeing Dolphins or Eagles is only occasional but there are 8 to 12 Osprey nests along the 3-mile route we take, some are easily visible. The shoreline is alternating salt marsh and small sand beaches where at one point the remains of a once primary dune still reach 40 feet tall. If the tides are right we can paddle into White Hill Lake where we can see 4 to 6 Osprey nests around the Lake. User friendly sit on top kayaks, no experience necessary! You will get wet! It will be hot so it is nice to have this option, as you can easily get on and off the boat for swimming. Kayaking trips are 2.5 hours long. For more information on kayaking tours, check out www.tidewateradventures.com
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS, JULY 24 - REGISTRATION CLOSED!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

LAST MINUTE SHOPPING SPREE
Prior to leaving Norfolk, pick up those gifts or knick-knacks for your co-workers, friends, and loved ones.

MacArthur Center Shopping - Located in the heart of downtown Norfolk, and just a few blocks from the waterfront, MacArthur Center is the only place in Southeastern Virginia where you can experience World Class Shopping in a world class environment. Nordstrom, Dillard's, and 140 extraordinary stores, along with an 18-screen theater surround a beautiful 70-foot atrium.
http://www.shopmacarthur.com/infodesk/index.html

EACE EARLY MORNING ACTIVITIES

Get your day off to an energetic start with exciting morning workouts that will surely shake away the morning drag.

MONDAY:
Belly Dance
6:30-7:30am
Awaken yourself with one of the oldest dance forms in the world. Following a warm-up, learn the core movements of belly dance (also known as danse orientale). This session is open to both men and women. No shoes needed!

TUESDAY:
Yoga
6:30-7:30am
Start your day with the fluid movements of a basic vinyasa class. This method of Yoga involves synchronizing the breath with progressive series of postures—a process producing intense internal heat, resulting in improved circulation and a calm mind. Please bring a mat or towel with you.

WEDNESDAY:
Low-impact aerobics
6:30-7:30am
Come to this low-impact class to keep your blood flowing and stay focused and energized for the duration of the conference.