Sunday, September 14, 2008:
Golf Outing (Sponsored by 
)- Sign up for the IHEEP golf outing, a great time for fresh air and fun. This year’s event will be held at the Sandia Golf Course, Albuquerque, NM, one of New Mexico’s premier courses. The format is four person scramble so don’t worry about those special shots we all hit once in a while. Relax and bask in the shadow of the majestic Sandia Mountain. Enjoy the Par 72 7,785 yards (from the black tees) desert links course. We will all enjoy a delicious meal at the conclusion of play to relive the day’s most memorable shots and drown our sorrows.
Roundtable Discussion:
Engineering Document Management Systems in a DOT environment:
Choosing the right Engineering Document Management system for your DOT environment is an extremely important one. Many factors impact this decision such as functionality, dynamics of implementation, scalability, support efforts, and obviously costs. This roundtable is intended to discuss lessons learned from each represented DOT’s members on their experiences implementing their Engineering Document Management System. Focus will be to discuss lessons learned on factors involved in software decisions, implementation efforts, and investment returns (assumed or real). The overall emphasis will be to disseminate information to those DOT’s that have not implemented an EDMS system and are interested in doing so, and for those who have begun the task of implementing their own.
Who should attend?
- Attendees should be Involved in Document Management in their respective organizations
- Engineering Support Managers
- IT Managers
- Decision makers
Moderated by Dan Belcher (Michigan DOT); Technology Partner Kevin Fern (KnowledgeBase Consulting Group). Time and Room# TBD.
Ice Breaker BBQ by the Pool - An Ice Breaker Reception will be held Sunday Evening by the outdoor pool of the Marriott. The covered Patio will serve as an excellent back drop for the BBQ and live music. The outdoor pool is heated year round. Get ready for a great time with good music, good food and great company.
Monday, September 15, 2008:
Breakfast will be served from 7:00am to 8:30am. The menu will be a Southwestern Buffet.
Guest Activity: Sandia Peak Tram - A trip on the world’s longest aerial tramway transports you above deep canyons and breathtaking terrain a distance of 2.7 miles. See some of nature’s more dramatic beauty unfold before you. At sunset the desert skies produce a spectacular array of color, and your vantage point from the observation deck atop 10,378 foot Sandia Peak in the Cibola National Forest affords an 11,000 square-mile panoramic view of the Rio Grande Valley and the Land of Enchantment. Located on the eastern edge of Albuquerque in the Sandia Foothills at the end of Tramway Road. If you have respiratory problems please be advised that there will be no medical staff on board the Tram.
Lunch will be served from 12:00pm - 1:00pm for delegates not attending the activity to Sandia Peak Tram.
Dinner will be a Vendor sponsored reception served from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Menu will include Steamship Round of Beef, Whole Carved Tom Turkey, Pasta and Oriental dishes. There will also be a fine assortment of Cheeses and desserts.
Technology Partners Hospitality Room will be open from 8:30pm-11:00am.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008:
Breakfast will be served from 6:30am - 8:00am and the menu will be a Southeastern Buffet.
Guest Activity: Old Town Albuquerque - On Monday we will be taking a walk through history around Albuquerque's Old Town Plaza, the serene village that has been the focal point of community life since 1706. Quiet hidden patios, winding brick paths, gardens and balconies are waiting to be discovered. wrought iron and adobe benches beckon you to rest in the shade and watch people stroll by. Visit historic San Felipe de Neri Church and relax in the Rose Garden. Shopping in Old town is a truly delightful experience. Unique items from around the world, as well as those that are distinctly Southwestern, can be found in more than 100 shops, boutiques and galleries. When in New Mexico - Eat like New Mexicans! Try delightful chile dishes which evolved from a combination of Indian and Spanish recipes, or enjoy one of the many restaurants featuring everything from the All-American hamburger to fine Continental cuisine. For almost three centuries Old Town has been the crossroads of the Southwest, now it is a Historical Zone of the City of Albuquerque and home for many families whose ancestors founded the town.
Executive Board Dinner (Board only) will be at High Finance. Located at the top of Sandia Peak, only the High Finance Restaurant and Tavern offers the chance to enjoy both the breathtaking beauty of the Land of Enchantment and top notch cuisine. After traveling 2.7 miles above the Cibola National Forest aboard the world's longest tramway, marvel at panoramic views of a splendid sunset or the magnificence of the great Southwest. Enjoy the spectacular city lights of Albuquerque with one of the award winning handcrafted microbrewed ales, or sip the essence from any of the flavorful wines from an extensive and quality selection.
Technology Partners Hospitality Room will be open from 8:30pm-11:00am.
Wednesday, September 17, 2007:
Breakfast will be a Traditional Breakfast served from 7:00am - 8:30am.
Guest Activity: On Wednesday, September 17, 2008, we will be driving north to the oldest Capital City in the United States, Santa Fe. We will have guided tours of downtown Santa Fe and we will be having lunch at the Palace of the Governors, in their court yard. We will be going up to Museum Hill at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, where you can visit the different museums which make up the different cultures of Santa Fe.
Santa Fe is a world-renowned travel destination unparalleled in richness of history, heritage, arts and culture. You'll be nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the foothills of the Rockies, immersed in natural beauty, with sunshine and blue sky. Come and prepare for your perfect day in Santa Fe.
Today, Santa Fe is recognized as one of the most intriguing urban environments in the nation, due largely to the city's preservation of historic buildings and a modern zoning code, passed in 1958, that mandates the city's distinctive Spanish-Pueblo style of architecture, based on the adobe (mud and straw) and wood construction of the past. Also preserved are the traditions of the city's rich cultural heritage which helps make Santa Fe one of the country's most diverse and fascinating places to visit.
Dinner- Wednesday evening we will be spending the evening at The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is the world's premiere facility dedicated to the art, culture, science, history, sport and spectacle of ballooning. It features one of the finest collections of ballooning equipment and memorabilia in the world. We will be having a Spanish Buffett, Mariachi Music, by Mariachi Tenampa and Spanish Dancers throughout the evening. There will be balloon rides up to 75 feet in the air.
Technology Partners Hospitality Room will be open from 9:30pm-12:00am.
Thursday, September 18, 2007
Breakfast will be served at 7:00am - 8:30am.
Day Activity: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - Thursday, September 18, 2008 we will be touring the Indian Cultural Center in Albuquerque. We will be entertained by Native American dancers and have a Traditional Native American lunch and a tour of the museum. Were we will learn about the history of the different pueblo’s in New Mexico and what each of their customs an dances mean to each of the pueblos.
Conference Banquet - The closing banquet will be held Thursday evening in the Ballroom of the Thursday evening in the ballroom of the Marriott Uptown from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. A fitting end to a week of education and excitement.
Technology Partners Hospitality Room will be open from 9:30pm-12:00am.
Additional Information:
Our conference staff will be ready to help. If you have any questions or needs, please visit the registration area or ask any conference staff member for assistance. The Hospitality Room will have snack foods and beverages available throughout the conference. Please see the agenda for location and times of operation.
***For Delegates wishing to stay and enjoy Santa Fe after the conference, arrangements have been made at Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort and Spa. Please mention that you are with the IHEEP/NMDOT Conference to receive a special price.
For booking information please contact:
The Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa
P.O. Box 2367
Bishop's Lodge Road,
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Tel: (505) 983 6377
Toll free: (800) 419 0492
http://www.bishopslodge.com/