Below, I copied a file sent by AAAPF conference chair re: the
upcoming October conference which will be held again north of
Marquette, Michigan. The pasted file is a bit awkward, so please
phone or email Judy Johnson to have file w/reservation forms and map
sent directly to you.
Susan
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SECOND ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON ANCIENT AMERICA
Sponsored by AAAPF/Ancient American Artifact Preservation Foundation
...'Where enquiring minds and varied evidence of ancient American
visitation are pieced together creating a clearer picture of our
true history'...
October 6, 7, 8, 2006
Bay Cliff Health Camp, Big Bay, Michigan, on Gorgeous bluff with
Fabulous views of Lake Superior
Registration Friday 12:00-3:30 PM, EST. Ends Sunday @ 4:00 PM.
Friday- Reg. 1:00-3:30. Programs 3:30-5:00, Dinner 5:45-6:45,
Programs 7:00-11:00 PM
Sat- Bkfst 8:00-9:00 AM, Programs 9:15-12:30, Lunch 12:30-1:30,
Programs 1:45-6:15 PM
Sat. Dinner 6:30- 7:45, Programs 8:00-10:30, Drumming-Dancing 10:45-
12:00
Sunday- Bkfst 8:30-9:30, Networking 9:30-10, Programs 10:00-4:00 PM
Thank you for your interest in this fine gathering of ancient
American enthusiasts. New facilities at Bay Cliff house and feed up
to 150 people for very reasonable rates, as well as provide beautiful
auditorium room for speeches and presentations seating up to 225
people. Anyone showing artifacts during Friday evening's program will
be responsible for hosting (guarding) their own table. If they are
speaking/presenting, a committee person will watch their display.
Speakers and Topics to Date:
Lee Pennington: The Serpent Fort- Solving the Mystery of Fort
Mountain, Georgia
David Richarde: The Holy Grail and How it Ties in with the Nova
Scotia Early Americans
Jay Wakefield: Megalithic Picture Writing 3200 BC- Early
explorations of Atlantic
Myron Paine: The Many Model-People in Ancient America from many
places, at many times
Jim Michael: The Decalogue Stone-Fact or Forgery
Ida Jane Gallagher:
Contact with Ancient America (from her book with Warren Dexter, by
same title)
William Smith: The Ohio Rock, Chapter Two- Navigation tools used by
the Ancients
Fred Rydholm: More old World Connections to the UP copper trade.
Based on his book "Michigan Copper, the Untold Story."
Frank Joseph: Topics to be announced
David Hoffman: Ancient Waterways and their links to the Midwest from
Ancient ports
Wayne May: Updates on various cave discoveries
Glenn DeVlaminck: Basic Archaeological Field Techniques to make
amateurs credible
Robert Wright: Oneness of Humanity/Human Migration out of Africa
Scott Wolter: New Data on the Kensington and Spirit Pond Runestones
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We may have a few spots open for 15, 30 minute presentations. Please
call for availability.
Most on-site lodging is in a beautiful new building, with lovely
natural wood walls, large stone fireplace in common lounge area. Some
double rooms are in another building behind the main lodge. All beds
are single. Fees include 2 nights lodging, 6 meals, and conference
registration.
Saturday night the indoor pool and sauna will be available for full
registrants at no extra charge. Details/ breakdown of fees below.
NOTICE: Bay Cliff is a non-smoking, no alcohol campus. Thank you for
honoring the rules and protecting the well-being of the children who
live here in the summer.
FEES and Registration-
Registration Fees: Please circle your registration level and note
total paid below.
You may like to bring your own soft bedding. Donated mixed bedding is
on site.
Level 1- Two nights lodging in double room onsite, 6 delicious meals,
membership in AAAPF (2006-07), and all programs. $210 one person.
$290 for two. (Only 13 doubles available)
Level 2- Two nights lodging in camp-style bunk room onsite, 6 meals,
AAAPF membership, all programs- $180 per person (Available: 5 rooms
with 4 twin sized beds; 2 rooms with 6 twin sized beds
These rooms are all served by large bathrooms with several showers
and sinks- one for women, and one for men.
Level 3- Conference, all 6 meals, AAAPF membership, (if you stay at
local motel) - $130 per person
Level 4- Registration for entire conf. with NO meals - $80
Extra Dinner Tickets - $12 ea. Lunch Tickets - $10 ea. All 6
Meals - $50 Sales Table $25
Duplicate for your records.
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Cut here to mail below portion. Save top portion for your own records.
Level 1- Two nights lodging in double room onsite, 6 delicious meals,
membership in AAAPF (2006-07), and all programs. $210 one person.
$290 for two. (Only 13 doubles available)
Level 2- Two nights lodging in camp-style bunk room onsite, 6 meals,
AAAPF membership, all programs- $180 per person (Available: 5 rooms
with 4 twin sized beds; 2 rooms with 6 twin sized beds
These rooms are all served by large bathrooms with several showers
and sinks- one for women, and one for men.
Level 3- Conference, all 6 meals, AAAPF membership, (if you stay at
local motel) - $130 per person
Level 4- Registration for entire conf. with NO meals - $80
Extra Dinner Tickets - $12 ea. Lunch Tickets - $10 ea. All 6
Meals - $50 Sales Table $25
Name(s)______________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
City _________________________________
State_____ ZIP _____________Phone ________________
Email _____________________________
Total enclosed $___________________________
Please Send to:
Judy M Johnson, Secretary AAAPF, Conf. Coordinator
PO Box 216, Skandia MI 49885 Ph 906-942-7865
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Alternate Big Bay, Michigan Lodging
Big Bay Motel, 96 Bensinger St., ph 906-345-9444 (close to
conference)
Big Bay Depot, 310 Depot Rd. ph 906-345-9350
Big Bay Point Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast, on the shore of Lake
Superior-ph 906-345-9957
Picture Bay Motel, 3540 CR 550, ph 906-345-9820
Little Tree Cabins, ph 906-345-9535
Thunder Bay Inn, 400 Bensinger, phone 906-345-9376 (Closest to
conference. Also has restaurant) Where parts of the film "Anatomy of
a Murder" were shot. Nearby bar is where the actual murder took place.
Perkins Park- for campsites and motor homes, on the shore of Lake
Independence County Rd 550, PO Box 31, Big Bay, MI ph 906-345-9353
Big Bay is about 30 miles north of Marquette. 45 miles north of "MQT"
International Airport.
Head straight north through town, turn left at bend, see sign for Bay
Cliff Health Camp.
Turn Right (north) follow road past new construction, across small
bridge, and park where indicated. Walk in to second large building on
right for registration, or to first large building on right
if you are coming just for Friday night program.
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