NCTA Operations & Maintenance Committee is pleased to announce that the Committee will conduct its annual conference June 15-17, 2009 at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel in Jekyll Island, Georgia. The Jekyll Island Club promises an experience that is unequaled, unsurpassed, and unforgettable. The hotel is located on a barrier island off the Georgia coast, halfway between Savannah to the north and Jacksonville to the south. The original membership roles of the Jekyll Island Club included names such as Morgan, Rockefeller, Astor, Pulitzer, Macy, Goodyear, and Vanderbilt. Jekyll Island is a National Historic Landmark and the completely restored hotel has been designated as a Historic Hotel of America.

The conference will have nearly 10 hours of plenary sessions dedicated to covering the technology, design, maintenance, operations, and repair of railcars in unit train service. We will continue our longstanding tradition of hosting a private car owner roundtable discussion. The conference will feature its focused 101 segment and will conclude with the annual golf event. It promises to leave you educated, energized and eager to come back in 2010.

Registration is required for each attendee at the O&M conference. The conference is open to all NCTA members regardless of whether you have participated actively in the ongoing work of the O&M committee. The conference fee is $350.00 for each attendee representing a member company ($400 after May 29) and $500.00 for each attendee representing nonmember companies ($550 after May 29). The registration fee covers the registration packet of information, admission to all Meeting proceedings, the welcoming reception on Monday evening, continental breakfast on Tuesday and Wednesday, dinner and entertainment on Tuesday night, and all refreshment breaks. There will be an additional fee of $75.00 for each guest ($25 for children 12 and under) of a registrant that participates in the Tuesday dinner.

Please use the online link below for quick and easy registration. Make all checks payable to the National Coal Transportation Association or pay via credit card.

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Sponsorships

All conference sponsorship opportunities are available at three levels of support - Platinum $2500, Gold $1500, and Silver $1000. Please contact Tom Canter at 303-979-2798 or by email at tom@nationalcoaltransportation.org for additional details on sponsorship and company recognition. Sponsors will be recognized both at the conference and in the Coal Transporter magazine. You will also be able to pay for your sponsorship during the conference registration process.

Accommodations

The Jekyll Island Club Hotel in Jekyll Island, Georgia is the venue for this year’s O&M Conference. Nestled among live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, this historic Victorian landmark enjoys of miles of unspoiled beach and natural beauty. The hotel has 157 rooms and suites with all the modern amenities and four-star service. There are numerous recreational opportunities on the island including croquet and bicycling on the resort grounds, horseback rides on the beach, championship golf and charter fishing. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is just out the back door and provides a captivating and educational experience for young and old alike.

Room rates for this event are $189.00 Single/Double. The cutoff date for the NCTA room block is May 23, 2009. The guaranteed check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 noon. The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is located at 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527.

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How To Get There

The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is located on Jekyll Island, Georgia, off I-95 (Exit 29) approximately midway between Savannah, GA and Jacksonville, FL. On I-95 take Exit 29 onto Highway 17/82 North for 6 miles to the Jekyll Island Causeway (State Road 520). Proceed on the Causeway East 6 miles to the Jekyll Island collection station ($3 park entry fee). Make the first left (U-turn) and move to the far right lane. This is Riverview Drive and takes you directly to the front of the hotel.

Cancellations

The NCTA cancellation policy requests that all cancellations be in writing (fax or email is acceptable). All cancellations will be subject to a cancellation fee of $100.00. There will be no refunds for cancellations made after Friday, May 29 or for registrants who fail to attend the conference. NCTA recognizes that there may be exceptions to this policy caused by special circumstances or events. Registrants are most welcome and encouraged to send a substitute attendee in lieu of cancellation.

Questions?

Thomas C. Canter
Executive Director
National Coal Transportation Association
4 W. Meadow Lark Lane, Suite 100
Littleton, CO 80127-5718
Telephone: 303-979-2798
Facsimile: 303-973-1848
Email: tom@nationalcoaltransportation.org

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