JUNE 8-13, 2014 • DENVER, COLORADO
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SOCIAL PROGRAM
SOCIAL PROGRAM
My name is Hala King and I
am delighted to be your Social
Program Chair for the 40th
PVSC to be held in Denver,
Colorado. With so much to do
in Denver, it’s hard to choose
where to start. From the natural
beauty of Red Rocks to the
striking modern architecture of
the Denver Art Museum, there
is something for everyone in this
vibrant Mile-High City.
Wearepleased tooffer four organizedcompanion tours through
Operation Altitude: the US Mint and Botanical Gardens tour,
Red Rocks and Coors Brewery tour, Butterfly Pavilion and
Pearl Street tour, and a unique painting experience to bring
out the inner artist in you. There will also be hiking excursions
lead by the fearless and hospitable NREL naturalists (who
also do research on the side). Additional information about
each tour offering is available online at
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org under “Events”.
In addition to the Companions’ Program, we will be holding
our traditional Conference Dinner and Cherry Award
Reception. The Conference Dinner will be held at the
Denver Art Museum. Do not miss this incredible opportunity
to enjoy fabulous food catered by world-renowned Kevin
Taylor, while being captivated by the art around you and by
the entertainment chosen for the evening. This year’s Cherry
Award Reception will take place on the balcony area of the
Colorado Convention Center right before the evening poster
session, a new event at this conference.
As has been the practice over the past few conferences, we
are asking all the companions to register for the conference.
This will make signing up for the various activities easier,
ensure that you will receive email regarding any changes
and other special events/opportunities, and will provide you
with access to the companions’ room at the Hyatt Regency
Denver (which includes complimentary continental breakfast
each morning).
We look forward to seeing you in the Queen City of the Plains!
Hala K. King
PVSC-40 Social Chair
Fun facts: The number 40 is the atomic number of
zirconium; negative 40 is the unique temperature
at which the Fahrenheit and Celsius scale
correspond; the Tessarakonteres, or 40, was the
largest ship of antiquity, constructed by Ptolemy IV; “40” is the
title of songs by U2, Franz Ferdinand, and the Dave Matthews
Band; forty is the number of spaces in a standard Monopoly
game board; 40 is the code for direct dial international phone
calls to Romania; 40 was the first jersey number to be retired
by the Denver Nuggets, in honor of Byron Beck; and oh yeah,
is the number of your favorite conference this year ☺☺.
