2009 Annual Conference

Scaling the Heights

Tours and Special Events

Post-Conference Tours

Portland Classical Chinese Garden
Saturday, April 25, 2009, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
http://www.portlandchinesegarden.org/

Located in the heart of Portland’s Chinatown, the garden is a classic example of Chinese culture and represents a living collection of rare plant species indigenous to China. Stroll around the city block–sized garden and find hidden delights of beauty and serenity in the middle of your host city. Visit the tea house and enjoy a moon cake while gazing over the still waters of Lake Zither. A docent will guide tour attendees through the garden and explain some of the rich culture and traditions of China.

Portland Underground Tour
Saturday, April 25, 2009, 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Portland, despite a respectable Victorian face, had a shocking underbelly. From 1850 to 1941, underground tunnels linking the city’s basements allowed “shanghaiing”—the kidnapping and sale of able-bodied men to sea captains, who forced them to work aboard their ships for no pay. Trap doors (known as “deadfalls”) were used to drop the unsuspecting victims into the “Portland Underground,” where they were forcibly held in cells until the ship was ready to set sail. These same tunnels provided access to underground saloons during Prohibition, a hideout and meeting place for early members of the labor movement, and a haven for “white slavers” who grabbed women and sold them into prostitution, sometimes overseas. The “Portland Underground” Tours, operated by the Cascade Geographic Society (CGS), provide a unique glimpse back into the literally buried past of the “City of Roses.” The tour takes approximately an hour and a half, and participants are with a guide at all times. Tour participants must be able to handle stairs; in addition, there will be dust, dirt, musty smells, and anything else that would be associated with this type of environment. Come prepared for a unique glimpse into the past!

Attendees must sign a waiver and non-compete clause in order to participate in this tour. The waiver will be available for signing at conference registration. View the waiver here: http://cgsstore.tripod.com/id23.html

Special Events

New Members/First-Time Attendees Welcome/Orientation
New ASI members and first-time conference attendees are cordially invited to attend an introductory session on Thursday, April 23, 5:30pm–6:30pm, to meet with ASI’s officers, board members, and committee chairs and learn about ASI’s programs and services. Here you can also team up with a conference Buddy who will help you get the most out of your conference experience. Buddies are experienced conference-goers who will contact you prior to the conference, spend one-on-one time with you, and introduce you to other conference attendees. Buddies are assigned based on geographic location and indexing interests. For more information about ASI’s buddy program (or to volunteer to be a Buddy), please contact Richard Shrout, Buddy Program Coordinator, at richard.shrout@potomacindexing.com.

Reception and Awards
A Welcome Reception starts our conference on Thursday, April 23, at Powell’s City of Books. ASI’s annual awards will be presented at receptions, meals, functions and other times during the conference. The receptions, breakfasts, and lunches are all included for those who have registered for the full conference. Workshop attendees and one-day registrants may purchase additional meal tickets.

Annual Business Meeting
The bylaws require that ASI hold an annual business meeting, at which reports of the Board of Directors, auditor, and treasurer are made, the election results are announced, and the floor open for the general business of ASI. This year the business meeting will be during Saturday’s breakfast, April 25, 7:00am–8:00am.

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