2010 Sportfishing Summit Heads to
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Thank You 2010 Sportfishing Summit Sponsors!
This year, the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) annual Sportfishing Summit will be held October 26-28, 2010, at the Westin Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Sportfishing Summit is the association’s premier networking and business management event.
The Westin Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale is a great venue for our meeting. In addition to the outstanding opportunities networking, as well as fishing and boating, the International Game Fish Association and its Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum welcome visitors year-round at its location in Dania Beach. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the world, will be held at various locations throughout the city from October 28 through November 1.
This year’s Summit will focus on the domestic and international economic markets, fisheries resource management, advocacy and the political forces impacting the industry.
The deadline for Summit pre-registration rates and housing group rates is October 1, 2010. Don’t delay. Please make your reservations now.
For More Information
Information about the Summit can also be found on ASA’s website at www.asafishing.org/Summit. For information regarding registration, contact ICAST Coordinator Melissa Woolley, at mwoolley@asafishing.org.
Please direct all questions about housing reservations to the Westin Beach Resort at 954-467-1111.
For information about the Sportfishing Summit program or sessions, contact Communications Director Mary Jane Williamson, at mjwilliamson@asafishing.org.
For information about sponsorships, Please contact Membership Director Jill Calabria or call 703-519-9691, x234.
2010 Sportfishing Summit Agenda
The agenda is current as of August 17, 2010, and is subject to change. Please check back for updates. The Schedule-at-a-Glance is also posted below.
2010 Summit Meeting Registration
The deadline for pre-registration is October 1. After October 1, on-site rates apply. Please take advantage of the pre-registration rates. Summit registrations may be faxed or mailed to ASA. Please see the instructions on the reservations form. For more information about Summit registration, please contact ICAST Coordinator Melissa Woolley, 703-519-9691, x241.
2010 Summit Housing Reservations
Reservations at the Westin Beach Resort should be made no later than 1:00 p.m. EST, on October 1, 2010. Request the group rate for the American Sportfishing Association Summit. Rates are guaranteed until October 1, 2010. Housing requests received after the deadline will be assigned based upon room and rate availability.
You may fax the reservation form to the resort at 954-524-0777 or use the personalized website for the Sportfishing Summit 2010 at ASA Sportfishing Summit 2010 OR copy and paste the following link into a web browser -
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1003024568&key=711D3
Summit attendees can access the site to learn more about the event and to book,
modify or cancel a reservation. Please contact the hotel directly at 954-467-1111.
2010 Sportfishing Summit Sponsorship Opportunities
Build name recognition and make a statement to the leaders of the sportfishing industry by sponsoring an event at ASA’s premier business and networking event. Please e-mail Membership Director Jill Calabria for more information or call 703-519-9691, x234.
Fishing and Boating Opportunities
Florida is the number one fishing state. The Fort Lauderdale area is home to numerous fishing, golf and other recreational activities. This is just a small listing of resources for your reference.
Norville Prosser and Future of Fishing Award Nomination Form
The American Sportfishing Association has two awards - the Norville Prosser Lifetime Achievement Award and the Future of Fishing Award - to recognize significant contributions to sportfishing. Nominations are due by October 1, to Policy Fellow Alyssa Hausman, x230.
Traveling to the Summit – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
If you are traveling to the Summit by air, the nearest airport is the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The airport is approximately 15 minutes from the resort.
2010 Sportfishing Summit Schedule at a Glance
The schedule and sponsorships are current as of August 16, 2010 and are subject to change.
Agenda Overview
We have an exciting agenda planned for the 2010 Sportfishing Summit. We have invited the Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to be our keynote speaker to address participation and access issues.
Eric Schwaab, Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will provide an update on the administration’s polices regarding saltwater recreational fishing.
Peter Morici, Ph.D., economist, author and professor at The Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, is an expert on the global economy, state of the U.S. economy, economic policy and has a peerless track record as an economic forecaster.
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF), under President and CEO Frank Peterson’s leadership, has significantly expanded the foundation’s impact on fishing and boating participation numbers. Hear about RBFF’s efforts on the local, state, regional and national levels.
And much more…
Monday, October 25
Noon – 5:00 p.m. – Registration and Hospitality Suite
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – ASA Board of Directors Meeting
All ASA members are invited to attend
Tuesday, October 26
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Registration and Hospitality Suite
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – 2010 Sportfishing Summit Welcome Breakfast
Attendees, spouses and guests are welcome to attend
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - ASA Committee Meetings
Government Affairs includes Trade and Commerce, Saltwater and Freshwater subcommittees.
9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – ASA Committee Meetings
Government Affairs, Membership, Communications and Finance
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. - Morning Break
With support from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)
Noon – 1:30 p.m. – Summit Networking Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – ASA Committee Meetings
Government Affairs, Show, Data and Statistics, Consumer Shows and the FishAmerica Foundation
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. - Afternoon Break
With support from AFWA
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. - Welcome to the 2010 Sportfishing Summit
With support from NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service
Wednesday, October 27
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Registration and Hospitality
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – 2010 Sportfishing Summit Breakfast
Attendees, spouses and guests are welcome to attend
9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – Welcoming Remarks and Morning Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. – Morning Break
With support from AFWA
Noon – 1:00 p.m. – Summit Networking Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 pm. – Afternoon Program Sessions
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. - Afternoon Break
With support from AFWA
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – An Evening with Colleagues and Friends
With support from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Thursday, October 28
7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – ASA Board of Directors Meeting
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Closing Session: General Membership Meeting
The Registration and Hospitality Suite are closed on Thursday.
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