The conference banquet will take place on June 23, 2009 (Tuesday), 7pm-12am in the Community Room of Craig Hall. Dinner (buffet style) will be ready to serve at 7pm.

Menu:

• Fresh Mesclun Salad (Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber Slices, Carrots and a Balsamic Vinaigrette)
• Pan Seared Herb Chicken (Pan Seared Herb Chicken and a Rosemary Brown Butter Sauce, Truffle Mashed Yukon Potatoes, Haricot Vert),
• [vegetarian option] Chevre, Orzo, and Basil Stuffed Portabello (Portabello Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Chevre Cheese, Orzo and Fresh Basil with Red Pepper Coulis)
• Espresso White Chocolate Mousse Cake

Open bar will be available 7pm - 11pm. Snacks will be available after dinner.

Tickets are $25 per person. (Only a few tickets are still available.)

The conference all-day trip to the mountains will take place on June 24, 2009 (Wednesday). We will visit the Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and the nearby resort town Estes Park.

After arriving at RMNP, we will spend three hours near Bear Lake (elevation 9000 ft), probably the most spectacular area of the park. Those who do not wish to hike can stroll around the lake and visit the nearby Alberta Falls. Most people will probably enjoy a nice hike to the Dream and Emerald Lakes. Very strong hikers can complete the loop Bear Lake, Dream Lake, Lake Haiyaha, entrance to Glacier Gorge, Alberta Falls, Bear Lake. There will likely be traces of snow on the ground near Emerald Lake and Lake Haiyaha. We strongly recommend good hiking shoes and a wind jacket.

In the early afternoon we will ride up near the continental divide and Alpine Lodge and spend some time at high elevation (12000 ft). On the way back we stop in Estes Park for two hours to eat, shop, etc.

The planned program can change due to weather conditions.

Photos:

• Bear Lake with Longs Peak (14259 ft, 4346 m) in the background
• Dream Lake
• Emerald Lake
• Alpine Lodge
• Estes Park

Tickets are $40 per person. (Tickets are still available.)