Post by Tech Support on Jun 27, 2005 0:47:09 GMT -5
For first time attendees, or for folks who have attended multiple NSS Conventions, the 2005 Convention will offer something for everyone to enjoy during his or her stay in Huntsville. Included in the price of registration will be the following events and activities to enjoy during Convention week. There are two Board of Governor’s (BOG) meetings during the convention, one on Monday, and one on Friday. If you are interested in the inner-workings of the NSS, it’s a great idea to attend these meetings. The annual rope-climbing contest will be held at Grissom High School. Convention is the only venue where you can set an official world record. There will be a variety of sessions and programs scheduled during the week of Convention. Topics include archaeology, biology, conservation, geology, geography, International exploration, paleontology, cave photography, United States exploration, and much more. There will be a full range of cave art salons. These salons draw artists and photographers from all over the world in a first class display of creativity. From the Slide and Video Salon, Print Salon, Graphic Arts Salon, to the T-Shirt Salon, Symbolic Emblem Salon, Cartographic Salon, and others. The best of the entries for each salon will be on exhibit July 4 to 8, 2005 at the NSS convention in Huntsville, Alabama.
Also provided in the price of registration will be evening events giving you an opportunity to meet and visit with NSS members from across the country. The Howdy Party will be at the NSS Campground on Monday night, July 4. We’ll quickly turn to the important part: food, a band, and friends! Kegs of beer and soft drinks will be provided. Tuesday night the annual NSS Auction will be held at the Jaycees Building at the NSS Campground. Wednesday night will be a reception at the United States Space and Rocket Center. The museum has displays and exhibits that highlight all aspects of the United States Space Program, from the early Apollo Missions, to the Space Shuttle, as well as actual rockets on the grounds. The Photo and Video Salon, always a highlight of Convention, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at the Von Braun Center’s Concert Hall. To end a week of fun and fellowship, the banquet, awards presentation, and closing ceremonies will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 8 at the Von Braun Center’s east hall. The dinner will be a buffet with a good selection to satisfy both carnivores and vegetarians. See the 2005 NSS Convention website www.nss2005.com/ for more information or details on events and activities.
For those who do not pre-register for Convention, on site registration will be at the NSS campground in an air-conditioned facility. Stop by registration first to sign in, pick up your convention materials, and get familiar with the area. The campground is conveniently located in the center of town, about 10 minutes from the high school where the sessions will be held, 10 minutes away from the banquet and photo salon facilities, and right in the middle of great restaurants, shopping, and recreational options. Convention will be held in the heart of Huntsville, and there is ample camping, RV Parks, and hotels available for those who do not wish to camp in the campground. Making reservations well in advance is highly recommended. See the 2005 Convention web site for contact information on other accommodations.
We hope to see you there!
Sharon Faulkner
Chair, 2005 NSS Convention Publicity
Also provided in the price of registration will be evening events giving you an opportunity to meet and visit with NSS members from across the country. The Howdy Party will be at the NSS Campground on Monday night, July 4. We’ll quickly turn to the important part: food, a band, and friends! Kegs of beer and soft drinks will be provided. Tuesday night the annual NSS Auction will be held at the Jaycees Building at the NSS Campground. Wednesday night will be a reception at the United States Space and Rocket Center. The museum has displays and exhibits that highlight all aspects of the United States Space Program, from the early Apollo Missions, to the Space Shuttle, as well as actual rockets on the grounds. The Photo and Video Salon, always a highlight of Convention, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at the Von Braun Center’s Concert Hall. To end a week of fun and fellowship, the banquet, awards presentation, and closing ceremonies will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 8 at the Von Braun Center’s east hall. The dinner will be a buffet with a good selection to satisfy both carnivores and vegetarians. See the 2005 NSS Convention website www.nss2005.com/ for more information or details on events and activities.
For those who do not pre-register for Convention, on site registration will be at the NSS campground in an air-conditioned facility. Stop by registration first to sign in, pick up your convention materials, and get familiar with the area. The campground is conveniently located in the center of town, about 10 minutes from the high school where the sessions will be held, 10 minutes away from the banquet and photo salon facilities, and right in the middle of great restaurants, shopping, and recreational options. Convention will be held in the heart of Huntsville, and there is ample camping, RV Parks, and hotels available for those who do not wish to camp in the campground. Making reservations well in advance is highly recommended. See the 2005 Convention web site for contact information on other accommodations.
We hope to see you there!
Sharon Faulkner
Chair, 2005 NSS Convention Publicity
. SWAYGO will provide hot dogs, munchies, beverages (non-alcoholic) and dessert. Door prizes are always a possibility too. Party and meet the folks you've been reading about. Make plans to be in the campground Sunday night, the night before convention officially starts. Everyone must wear a name tag with your screen name. No name tag, no food. If you're not a member of the NSS Forum, sign up today, so you can enjoy the party! Get your friends to sign up too and bring them to the party.