40th Anniversary 2006 Annual ISDRA Meeting,
Seminars, and Awards Banquet
June 23rd - 25th
"Reflecting on the past - Planning for the future"
Holiday Inn, Grand Island, NY - just minutes from Niagara Falls
100 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY USA
Registration Form:
Registration form is available HERE.
More information on how to view any forms is on the "Documents and Forms" page under "Resources" on the left side of the page.
Location:
The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Grand Island Resort and Conference Center at 100 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY USA 14072. Reservations can be made at 1-800-465-4329. Mention ISDRA for special room rate of $92.00 per night.
The hotel features onsite restaurant and cafe, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, whirlpool, sauna and fitness center. Hotel guests are welcome at the adjacent River Oaks Gulf Course. Guest rooms feature coffee makers, two line phones with data port hookups and free wireless internet access. You can visit the hotel at : http://www.holiday-inn.com/grandislandny
Airports:
The Grand Island is centrally located between the Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls International Airports. Taxi fare from the Buffalo airport usually costs approx $45. The Holiday Inn shuttle may be used for a cost of $20 per person. RESERVATIONS for the shuttle must be made in advance. To schedule a shuttle bus for your arrival, please telephone 716- 773-1111 with your flight information.
Driving Directions:
From Canada: Via Toronto, take the Queen Elizabeth Highway south to the Queenston-Lewistown Bridge. Take 190 South. Cross over the Grand Island Bridge. staying on 190. Take Exit 19, turning left onto Whitehaven Road. Follow Whitehaven Road for 4.5 miles until it ends at the Holiday Inn.
From East/West: Get to 190 North near Buffalo, New York. Follow 190 north towards Niagara Falls. Cross over bridge onto Grand Island, staying on 190. Take exit 19. Turn right onto Whitehaven Road. Follow Whitehaven Road for 4.5 miles until it ends at the Holiday Inn.
Area Attractions:
Besides the world famous Niagara Falls, there are museums, an aquarium, casinos, amusement parks, shopping, and walking and boat tours nearby. Check out http://www.niagara-usa.com. Or call the Niagara Tourism Corporation at 716-282-8992.
Meeting Schedule
Friday, June 23
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM - 3:30PM | Board of Director's Meeting |
| 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Registration |
| 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Fantasy Cruise |
Saturday, June 24
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Registration |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show & Silent Auction |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Board Meeting |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Seminar- The Technology of Sleds by Edgar Morey/ Outlaw Sleds |
| 9:00AM - 11:00 AM | Junior Seminar - Junior Jeopardy by Christina Gates |
| 10:30AM - 11:30 AM | Seminar - Hereditary Components of
Performance in Sled Dogs by Leigh Gilchrist |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Seminar - How to Win by Lou Serre |
| 3:00PM - 4:00 PM | Seminar - Dryland 101 by Heather Brannen & Amy Cooper |
| 3:00PM - 4:00 PM | Seminar - ISDRA Race Works by Margaret Harvey |
| 6:00 PM | Social Hour |
| 7:00 PM | Awards Banquet Keynote Speaker Harris Dunlap |
Sunday June 25
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Registration |
| 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | ISDRA General Membership Meeting |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Seminar - Waxing by Jason Sperry |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Seminar - Medallist Panel # 1 moderated by Rob Downey |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Seminar - Medallist Panel # 2 moderated by Rob Downey |
THE ISDRA FRIDAY NIGHT "FANTASY CRUISE"
As explained in the style of Dr. Seuss
Apparently it's just too confusing.
Everyone is wondering and musing.
I will tell you exactly what is true.
Hiring a boat was impossible to do.
There is no boat.
You will not float.
No boat, no floating, you say?
What is going to happen that day?
We'll gather together and party.
Dance, talk, socialize and drink hardy.
There will be no boat.
You will not float.
The "cruise" is just a fantasy.
A real party on a pretend blue sea.
It's free - what do you have to lose?
Come join us on a fantasy cruise.