2006 Conference

Discover the Idea of America in Colonial Williamsburg

2006 Women's International Network of Utility Professionals Conference

Mark your calendars now - Colonial Williamsburg
October 9-11, 2006

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Make plans to join us in a walk through the main thoroughfares of Colonial Williamsburg, on the Virginia coast near the mouth of Chesapeake Bay. In this quiet corner of Virginia we can slip back in time to the beginning of our nation. Located between the James and York Rivers, one finds the taproot of American history. Meet us at the Woodlands Hotel and Suites there on October 9-11, 2006 for another wonderful WiNUP Annual Conference. Brenda Sandahl and Sue Mercer will be co-chairing this event. More information will follow.

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Hosted by:

Past Presidents Co-Chairs: Brenda Sandahl (North Central-Minnesota) and Sue Mercer (North Texas)

Hotel Information:

Reservation cut off: Thursday, September 9, 2006.

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Woodlands Hotel & Suites
105 Visitor Center Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23185
1-800-HISTORY (1-800-447-8679)

Rates: $110 (plus 10% taxes and $2 per room per night occupancy tax). Continental breakfast served in lobby is included in room rate. All reservations must be accompanied by one night's deposit. Deposits refundable 5 days prior to arrival.

21 rooms reserved for October 7; 41 for October 8-10. (special guest room rates agreed to apply 3 days before and after the dates of the conference. Subject to availability of rooms).

Special Information:

Sue and Brenda may be contacting you regarding serving on a committee, please help out if possible.

Since we do not have a host chapter, the past presidents will need help not only in the committee work, but finances.

You may contact Brenda at bsandahl@otpco.com Sue: SMERCER1@txued.com

Transportation Services:

AIR -
Norfolk and Richmond International Airports can be reached within 45-50 minutes, Newport News-Williamsburg Airport within 20 minutes and Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport within 5 minutes. Connections to Williamsburg hotels are available daily from all airports (except Williamsburg). Please call for details.

NEWPORT NEWS/WILLIAMSBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (757) 877-0221 www.nnwairport.com

Carriers:
AirTran Airways (800) AIRTRAN www.airtran.com
US Airways (800) 428-4322 www.usairways.com
Delta Connection (800) 221-1212 www.delta.com

Rental Cars:
Avis (800) 331-1212 www.avis.com
Budget (800) 527-0700 www.budget.com
Hertz (800) 654-3131 www.hertz.com
National (800) 328-4567 www.nationalcar.com

Ground Transportation:
Yellow Cab (757) 245-7777
Williamsburg Limo (757) 877-0279
Carey/VIP Limo (757) 220-5466

NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (757) 857-3200 www.norfolkairport.com

Carriers:
American (800) 433-7300 www.aa.com
Continental (800) 525-0280 www.continental.com
Delta (800) 221-1212 www.delta.com
Northwest (800) 225-2525 www.nwa.com
Southwest (800) 435-9792 www.southwest.com
United Express (800) 241-6522 www.ual.com
US Airways (800) 428-4322 www.usairways.com

Rental Cars:
Avis (800) 831-2847 www.avis.com
Budget (800) 527-0700 www.budget.com
Dollar (800) 800-3665 www.dollar.com
Enterprise (800) 736-8227 www.enterprise.com
Hertz (800) 654-3131 www.hertz.com
National (800) 227-7368 www.nationalcar.com
Payless (800) 274-2587 www.paylesscarrental.com
Thrifty (800) 367-2277 www.thrifty.com

Ground Transportation:
Brown Airport Svc. (757) 857-3991
Carey/VIP Limo (757) 220-5466
VIP Limo (757) 853-LIMO
Airport Express (800) 643-2197

RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (804) 226-3000 www.flyrichmond.com

Ground Transportation:
Groome Trans. (800) 552-7911
Taxis available curbside outside of Baggage Claim from first flight departure to last flight arrival.

WILLIAMSBURG - JAMESTOWN AIRPORT (Private, Air Charter and Corporate flights) (757) 229-9256 www.williamsburgairport.com

Services single-engine aircraft, small double-engine aircraft (i.e., King Air's) as well as small jets (i.e., Citation's) with thrust-reverse capabilities.

Ground Transportation:
Yellow Cab (757) 245-7777

Rental Cars: Available on the field

ALTERNATIVE MODES OF TRANSPORTATION -
The following modes of transportation are available from the Williamsburg Transportation Center:

RAIL Amtrak (800) 872-7245 or (757) 229-8750

MOTORCOACH Greyhound/Trailways (800) 231-2222 or (757) 229-1460

CAR RENTAL Colonial Rent-a-Car (757) 220-3399

TAXI SERVICE Yellow Cab (757) 722-1111

Driving Directions

Williamsburg Lodge/Conference Center, Williamsburg Inn and Colonial Houses

From the North (Washington, DC/Richmond) Take Interstate 95 South to Richmond, VA. Take left exit off 95 South to 295 South towards Norfolk and Williamsburg. Follow signs to I-64 East towards Norfolk and Williamsburg.
From I-64, take Exit 238 (Camp Peary/Colonial Williamsburg). Turn at the stop sign onto Route 143. Go through the first stop light and turn right at the second stop light onto Route 132 (becomes Henry Street). Remain on Route 132/Henry Street until reaching a stop light at the intersection with Francis Street. Turn left onto Francis; turn right at South England Street to reach the Lodge/Conference Center; to reach the Inn and Colonial Houses check-in, continue on Francis to the marked entrance on the right.
From Virginia Beach/Norfolk/Newport News Follow I-64 West. Take Exit 242A - Route 199 toward Busch Gardens. Follow Route 199 to the right exit marked "Busch Gardens and Route 60." At the bottom of the exit, turn left at the stop sign onto Route 60. Remain on Route 60 to the first stop light and turn left onto Francis Street (grazing pasture for horses on your left). The entrance to the Williamsburg Inn and check-in for Colonial Houses will be on your left about ¾ miles down Francis Street. Past the entrance to the Williamsburg Inn, you will take the next left onto South England Street. The entrance to the Lodge is on your right.

Directions to the Governor's Inn and Woodlands Hotel

From Richmond/Virginia Beach/Norfolk/Newport News From I-64, take Exit 238 (Camp Peary/Colonial Williamsburg). Turn at the stop sign onto Route 143. Go through the first stop light and turn right at the second stop light onto Route 132.
Governor's Inn Proceed approximately two miles on Route 132; the Governor's Inn is located on the right, just before the second traffic light.
Williamsburg Woodlands Follow Route 132 to Route 132Y (forks off from Route 132 to the left). The Woodlands Hotel and Suites and the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor's Center will be on your left.

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