NEMO 22nd Annual Meeting, June 5-6, 2008: Landlocked but Far from At Sea
Thursday kicks off with an hour-long tour of Newsbank digital production facilities as the prelude to welcoming remarks & presentations. The rest of the day includes:
- Boston Public Library map cataloger Stephanie Lewis will provide an overview of pre-revolutionary maps of Boston & the way in which a formerly unidentified state of the Bonner Price first published in 1722 fits into previously identified editions.
- Ronald Grim, Curator of Maps at the Boston Public Library, will present an overview of the Leventhal Center’s new “Boston & Beyond” exhibit and introduce the virtual tour of these New England bird’s eye views.
- Joel W. Grossman, author of two articles in the recently published Encyclopedia of Archaeology, will speak on geospatial strategies for reconstructing mid-17th century Dutch New Amsterdam.
- TerraGo Technologies & PenBay Media reps will be on hand to present recent developments in information visualization. – Fletcher House (472 Main Street)
- Our featured after-dinner speaker is David Cobb, Curator of Maps & Head of the Harvard Map collection. David will address The Modern Map Library. Not too long ago, he edited a well-respected “cartobibliography” that serves as the checklist for maps at the Vermont Historical Society. The NEMO crew looks to David for things future as well as past: we trust he will touch on digital imaging efforts integral to Harvard’s Geospatial Library as well as maps prior to 1900.
Friday dawns with additional presentations, the traditional map swap & a poster session. NEMO’s annual business meeting will be held over brunch.
Friday afternoon’s activities will be determined by critical mass for Vintage Train Tour & Clambake ($75 per person) - interest is currently being polled at Newsbank as well as the local Chamber of Commerce to assure the minimum of 50 participants necessary for Green Mountain Railroad to run a pre-season premiere that coincides with NEMO shore leave at Chester Depot. <
Yes, I’m interested in the train excursion with meal on Friday______
I’m staying over – Saturday is a better day for this trip_______
I love trains, either Friday afternoon or Sat midday is good________>>
Friday’s fallback excursion is a late lunch/early supper at the Curtis All American BBQ nearby on Rte 103 South. “Curtis' famous ribs, chicken, and beef brisket are slow-cooked over hard wood, served with Curtis' signature barbeque sauce, and homemade sides. Beer and wine available.” http://jschumacher.typepad.com/joe/2007/12/curtis-all-amer.html
Newsbank is hosting our two-day gathering at their Chester, Vermont facilities. Walks-in are possible but likely not practical given the location. Events will be held at the Conference Center (352 Main Street) unless otherwise noted.
Registration fee: $140 individual; $180 couple; $60 student (limited space) – this includes: Thursday breakfast/Friday brunch, Thursday Dinner Event as well as “coffee &….” at breaks both days.
Advance “dinner event only” registration is available for $60, this includes a buffet with vegetarian choices as well as beer &/or wine.
Questions/Comments? Please contact: Dorothy (Dore) Nash – 781.422.8933 or via email: dnash@oem.nyc.gov
** Newsbank has extended the use of several houses on their property, with the option of staying over until Sunday June 8. There are a limited number of “no frills” shared rooms available to fully paid registrants on a first come, first serve basis. These have kitchen facilities and shared baths – most suitable for a group of good friends &/or easygoing acquaintances.
House #1: accommodates 10 people in 5 bedrooms – 3 with 2 twins; 1 with 3 twins, 1 with one twin (access thru a twin shared room), both up & down stairs with shared baths
House #2: accommodates 10 people in 5 bedrooms/each with two twins, both up & downstairs <<2>>
House #3 Up: accommodates up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms – 2 with 2 twins, 1 with 1 double, all share baths House #3 Down: accommodates up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms – 3 with 2 twins, 1 with 1 double/noted as small room, all share baths
One private apartment is also available – this third floor unit has a large front room with 2 twin beds, a small living room & a private kitchen. Charge will be $100 per night, with preference given to 3-night (Wed/Thurs/Fri) stay.
All other accommodations are $40 per person per night, please feel free to call & reserve one of the houses for a group. Contact: Dorothy (Dore) Nash at 718/422-8933 – you may also call/email dnash@oem.nyc.gov to express interest & be paired with potential housemates.
My NEMO mates & I want a house to ourselves! We need: ___ beds Wed 6/4; ___ beds Thurs 6/5; ___beds Fri 6/6; ___beds Sat 6/7
I want to stay with the cool crew, put me in touch with housemates! ___ Wed 6/4; ___ Thurs 6/5; ___ Fri 6/6; ___ Sat 6/7
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