Sponsored in part by Double Diamond Construction Co., Inc.,HDR Engineering andUSDA Forest Service-Northern Region
PRELIMINARY GUEST AGENDA
ACE HOMEAGENDA CONFERENCE HOME REGISTRATION & LODGING SPONSORSHIP/EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

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Jim Kozik
USDA FS - Southern Region
Room 716
1720 Peachtree Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
jkozik@fs.fed.us

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Alice Anderson
Alice@dallas42.com

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Jim Kozik
USDA FS - Southern Region
Room 716
1720 Peachtree Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
jkozik@fs.fed.us

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Travel Helps Conference Facility Chattanooga Visitors Bureau Map of Chattanooga

Local Area Links Bluff View Art District Buttonwillow Church Civil War Dinner TheaterChattanooga Choo ChooCumberland Caverns, Inc.Lookout Mountain Incline RailwayRuby Falls

 

Activities. Visitors to Chattanooga will enjoy shopping, art, unique historical attractions, and fine dining. Add to that outdoor recreational opportunities and you won't want to miss Chattanooga!

The Guest Agenda listed below is tentative. Changes and updates will be posted to this page. You can also download the pdf version of the agenda (for printing) by clicking here.

Sunday, October 25, 2010
8:00 am - 5:00 pm OPTIONAL PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES (for attendees and guests - further information can be found at www.DiscoverScenicCity.com and www.ChattanoogaFun.com)
Option A - Exploring the Tennessee River Waterfront (biking or walking on your own)
Option B - Whitewater Rafing on the Ocoee River (on your own)
Option C - Rock City (on your own)
Option D - Chickamauga Battlefield (on your own)
12:00 pm LUNCH (on your own)
1:00 pm TOUR Tennessee Aquarium
1:30 pm Optional Behind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tour (limited to first 15 to sign up)
Exhibitors to Date 4:00 pm EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING at Hotel
Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. 6:00 - 8:00 pm WELCOME RECEPTION at Hotel
Gannett Fleming, Inc. Monday, October 25, 2010
HDR Engineering, Inc. 7:30 am REGISTRATION

IronWolfLake Rip Rap, Inc.

8:00 am

WELCOME & CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Welcome to 2010 ACE Conference - Randy Knott, President

Thompson Engineering

Sponsored in part by

8:15 AM Greetings from Hosts - USDA Forest Service - Southern Region and Alabama Department of Natural Resources
CDG Engineers & Associates, Inc.Crowder GulfDouble Diamond ConstructionEngineered Textile ProductsHDR Engineering, Inc.J&W Marine Enterprises, Inc. 8:30 am Legacy Issues for the State of Tennessee - Paul Sloan, Executive Director, TN DEC
9:00 am The Engineering Role in Chattanooga's Renaissance - Jim Frierson, VIce Chair, Chattanooga Green Comm.
9:30 am Group Photo
9:45 am BREAK
10:00 am

Tour grounds of Chattanooga Choo Choo: Antique trolley; gardens; model railroad museum

Krebs Architecture & Engineering, Inc. 11:30 am LUNCH (provided) with attendees, spouses and guests

Ladd Environmental Consultants, Inc.

1:00 pm CARL V. ANDERSON PROJECT AWARD WINNERS
Lake Rip Rap, Inc. 1:30 pm

Trolley to explore Riverfront & Bluff View Art District

L C I, Inc. 6:00 PM Dinner on your own
M&N of Alabama, LLC Tuesday, October 26, 2010
MACTEC Engineering & Consulting 7:30 am REGISTRATION
TAG/The Architects Group, Inc. 8:00 am ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thompson Engineering 8:15 am On your own explore Choo Choo
USDA Forest Service Northern Region 11:30 am Lunch (provided) with attendees, spouses and guests at Choo Choo
Volkert, Inc. 1:00 pm Depart for Ocoee River Gorge
    TECHNICAL PRESENTATION (on the road)
   
  • US Hwy 64/Ocoee River Gorge: Historic Uses and Economic Impacts - Doug Byerley, USDA FS
    Tour of Ocoee River Gorge and White Water Visitor Center
  5:00 pm Barbecue Dinner and Bluegrass music in the Gorge
  9:00 pm Arrive back at Hotel
  Wednesday, October 27, 2010
  7:30 am REGISTRATION
  8:00 am ANNOUNCEMENTS
  9:00 am Depart for bus tour of Chattanooga area:
   
  • Ruby Falls;
  • Lookout Mountain Incline Railroad;
  • Arts tour includes local metal artisan, wood craftsman, chocolate artisan;
  • Additional attractions as time permits.

LUNCH included at Mt. Vernon Restaurant

  3:00-3:30 pm Return to Hotel
  5:00 pm DEPART for Riverboat Social, Dinner, and Cuirse on the Tennessee River (business casual)
  5:30 pm BOARD Southern Belle for Social
  6:00 pm Southern Belle Departs
  9:00 pm Arrive back at Hotel (trolley on your own)
  Thursday, October 28, 2010 (optional)
  8:00 am Depart for Tour of NE Alabama State Parks
  10:00 am Arrive at Cathedral Caverns (break provided)
  10:30 am CATHEDRAL CAVE STATE PARK TOUR
  1:00 pm Arrive at Guntersville State Park for lunch on terrace
  2:00 pm GUNTERSVILLE STATE PARK TOUR
  3:00 pm Arrive at Guntersville TVA Museum
  4:30 pm Visit to "Lodge" Cast Iron FAcility (optional depends on schedule)
  6:00 pm

Arrive back at Hotel

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