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Special Events

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2007 Winter Meeting—Seattle, WA
Joint Meeting with AAS
Jan. 5-10, 2007

All Special Events take place at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. Sign-up for any of these events when you register for the meeting.

First Timers' Orientation
Sunday, January 8
7 a.m. - 8 a.m.

If this will be the first time you have had the opportunity to attend an AAPT National meeting and would like to have an "inside" track on where to start to gain the most from the experience, join forces with AAPT member meeting veterans who will be happy to show you the ropes. Sign-up for this event (no fee) and come on by for coffee and pastries. At this gathering you'll feel right at home and wonder why you haven't attended before!
No fee, but registration is required.


Multicultural Luncheon
Sunday, January 7
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Enjoy a buffet of multicultural foods and hear a guest speaker: Ben Franklin. Now that his 300th birthday celebration is now over, he has some time to spend with us!
Tickets: $35


Retirees’ Breakfast
Monday, January 8
7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Retired, or considering retirement? Come join others and share stories, ask questions, or discuss issues and concerns at this informal breakfast of peers.
Tickets: $20


Breakfast for Two-Year College Faculty & Friends
Monday, January 8
7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

This breakfast is a get-together for Two-Year College (TYC) Physics Teachers. Come interact, debate, and discuss any and all matters concerning TYC faculty. Also, get to know the TYC Committee members.
Tickets: $20

Joint Banquet
Tuesday, January 9
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Food choices are beef, chicken, or vegetarian. More details on this event to come.
Tickets: $55