Annual Banquet
& Conference
February 26, 2011 in Platteville, Wisconsin
Our 2011 Annual Conference and Banquet is being co-hosted by the Southwest Chapter of The Prairie Enthusiasts and the Harry and Laura Nohr Chapter of Trout Unlimited. The theme for
our 23rd Annual Conference is “Conservation in a Working Landscape.”
TPE meetings associated with the Conference
TPE Corporate Board meeting (Board meetings are open to all TPE members)
When: 7:00 p.m. to about 9:00 p.m., Friday, February 25, 2011
Where: Country Inn conference room, Platteville.
TPE Corporate Board retreat
When: 9:00 a.m. to noon, Sunday, February 27, 2011
Where: Cooper Living and Learning Retreat Center, 29510 College Farm Road, Platteville.
Registration
Walk-ins accepted the day of the conference.
Conference Highlights
The TPE Conference Announcement
Venue
The prairie conference will be held in Ullsvik Hall, UW-Platteville Campus, Platteville, WI. Campus map
The doors open at 8:00 a.m. for check-in and continental breakfast.
Agenda
The conference begins at 9:00 with a general session in the morning, followed by concurrent sessions.
Lunch from 12:00 – 1:30 (included in conference fee).
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions from 1:30 – 3:15 pm
A general session from 3:45 - 4:45 pm
Social Mixer (Cash Bar) 5:00 – 6:00 pm
A tentative detailed agenda
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Banquet Highlights
The annual Prairie Enthusiasts all-chapter banquet will be held after the conference on Saturday.
Please review the menu choices below before completing the registration form.
You will have a choice of 3 entrees:
Apple Walnut Stuffed Breast of Chicken Served with Apple Waldorf Salad, Herb Roasted Baby Red Potatoes, and Green Beans Almondine
Slice Roast Beef with Mushroom Sauce Served with Apple Waldorf Salad, Herb Roasted Baby Red Potatoes, and Green Beans Almondine
Vegetarian meal (Chef's choice).
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Schedule
6:00 pm Welcome from Evanne Hunt, TPE President
6:05 – 7:15 pm Banquet
7:15 – 7:45 pm Announcements, Awards
7:45 – 8:30 pm Banquet Speaker: Michael Forsberg, Conservation Photographer.
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Other conference/banquet components
Auction and Raffle
Help your chapter raise money! The raffle and auction items are an important
source of money for the chapters. Please be generous.
Vendors and displays
Exhibits on prairie services from vendors and informational displays can be visited throughout the day.
Sales table
TPE will have items for sale, such as books, clothing, and tools. Preview of TPE merchandise
Photo contest
Finalist photos from the TPE Photo Contest will be on display during the conference and banquet. Attendees will vote for their favorite photo and the winner will be used for the cover of the next annual report.
Exhibitors and sponsorships
If interested in having an exhiibit or help sponsor this event, please contact Carol Winge, TPE
Business Manager, at 608-577-0584 or by email
Lodging
A block of rooms has been reserved at two motels near the UW-Platteville campus under the name THE PRAIRIE ENTHUSIASTS for Friday and Saturday, February 25-26. Hotel block release date is January 25, 2011.
Country Inn & Suites Platteville
630 S. Water Street
Platteville, WI 53818
608-348-7373
TPE rate: $70 plus tax/night/single/double/king
Super 8 Platteville
100 Hwy 80-81 South
Platteville, WI 53818
608-348-8800
TPE rate: $63 plus tax/night/single/double/king
Information on these lodging options and directions
Other lodgings options:
The Dorsey Bed & Breakfast
130 N Hickory Street
Platteville, WI 53818
608-348-9229 for reservations
* Within walking distance of the conference center
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