AKOA Conference Sponsors

Summer Conference 2010
Alaska Optometric Association

March 25-28, 2010
Juneau, AK

The Alaska Optometric Association (AKOA) would like to invite you to attend the 2010 AKOA Annual Education Conference in Juneau, AK. Juneau is a thriving city offering a great blend of city amenities and small-town hospitality, all in the heart of Alaska's majestic mountains, rivers, glaciers, and forests.

EDUCATION
The 2010 Conference will offer 20+ hours of continuing education with top-notch optometry and ophthalmology faculty. Even if you attend only a day or two you still can obtain a substantial number of credits.

2010 HIGHLIGHTS
Conference highlights include:

• 20+ hours of continuing education
• Exhibits with our ophthalmic product sponsors
• Legislative Reception with our Alaska legislators
• A day at Eaglecrest Ski Area (weather permitting)

DRESS
Business Casual is encouraged for all events.

WEATHER & DAYLIGHT
The weather in Alaska is unpredictable and the average temperature for Juneau during this time is 30-40 degrees. At the end of March, the sun rises at about 6 am and goes down about 7:30 pm.

ACCOMODATIONS
Goldbelt Hotel

The Goldbelt Hotel is located directly across from Centennial Hall Convention Center and a short walk to the capitol building. Juneau’s historic shopping district and a wide choice of restaurants are only minutes away. The Goldbelt Hotel offers free Wifi and a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport.
For reservations call 888-478-6909 and make sure and tell them you are part of the Alaska Optometric Association Group to get the discounted rate of $119/night for a Mountain View or $129/night for a Water View. For more information on the Goldbelt Hotel visit www.goldbelthotel.com.

The Westmark Baranof

Located downtown within walking distance of the Centennial Hall convention center, capitol, cruise ship docks, shops and state offices, the nine-story "Jewel of Juneau" offers guests elegant, art-deco public areas and comfortable accommodations.

For reservations call 800-544-0970 and mention group code AKAK032410. The group rate is $109 for a standard room and $129-$139 for suites. For more information on the Baranof Hotel visit www.westmarkhotel.com

TRAVEL
Travel by air is recommended. Daily jet service offers the quickest, easiest access to Juneau. Alaska Airlines is the only jet service provider to Juneau and offers daily connections north from Seattle and south from Anchorage.

Alaska Air is offering a group discount off all published fairs (exclusions apply). Visit www.alaskaair.com and enter code ECCMB1264 in the discount code box.

Technically, you can't drive to Juneau - but you can put your car on a ferry. The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is our floating roadway that serves as Southeast Alaska's main marine transportation system. You can depart north through Bellingham, Washington or Prince Rupert, British Columbia. To learn more, visit www.ferryalaska.com or call 800-642-0066.

JUNEAU IN THE SPRINGTIME
For more information on Juneau in the Springtime, visit www.traveljuneau.com for details. Endless opportunities await you in the state we call home.
Click here to have a FREE Juneau Visitors Guide mailed to you.