Training Workshop is Oct 16-18

The Northern Arizona University Chapter of EWB-USA would like to invite you to attend the 2009 Mountain Regional Workshop in Flagstaff, AZ, October 16-18, 2009. Register today at http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=763017 to get the early bird discount. Today is also the last day to reserve discounted hotel rooms by calling Quality Inn at 928-774-8771 and asking for the Engineers Without Borders rate for the 16th and 17th.

Event Details
Dates – October 16 – 18, 2009
Location – Flagstaff, AZ
Host chapter – Northern Arizona University

Registration prices
Professional member – $100/$120 after September 13, 2009
Professional non-member – $130/$150 after September 13, 2009
Student member – $65/$75 after September 13, 2009
Student non-member – $75/$85 after September 13, 2009
Volunteer prices – $45

2009 Workshop Agenda —– NEW! —– Updated Information
2009 Speaker and Session Information —– NEW! —– Updated Information

Registration Link
Travel Logistics – Mountain Region Workshop

Hotel Information and how to reserve a room – 20 rooms have been blocked at the Quality Inn, 2000 S. Milton Rd. This hotel is very conveniently located near the workshop site. They will offer workshop participants a 15% discount for Friday, Oct 16th and Saturday, Oct. 17th. Attendees must book their own room. Rates are $76.49/night plus tax for 1-2 adults. All rooms have 2 Queen beds and are non-smoking. Rooms must be booked by October 1st for the discounted rate. To reserve a room, call the hotel at 928-774-8771 and ask for the Engineers Without Borders rate.

Traveling Directions To Flagstaff
Traveling to Flagstaff by car:  Located at the intersection of Interstate-17 and Interstate-40, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix, AZ; 250 miles east of Las Vegas, NV; and 325 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.
When approaching from the south (e.g., Phoenix) via I-17, follow the interstate just past the I-40 interchange. Take exit 341 for NAU and McConnell Dr. Turn right on McConnell. Take the next right, Pine Knoll Dr. Follow Pine Knoll for about ¼ mile. At the next stop sign, turn left and park in lot P47, next to the Engineering Building.
When approaching from the east or west via I-40, follow I-40 to its intersection with I-17, exit 195 northbound. Immediately take exit 341 for NAU and McConnell Dr. Turn right on McConnell. Take the next right, Pine Knoll Dr. Follow Pine Knoll to the parking lots for the Engineering Building.
When approaching from the north via U.S. Hwy 89, continue into the city until just past the Flagstaff Mall. Turn left on Country Club Dr. and then take the right hand exit for I-40 westbound. Follow I-40 to its intersection with I-17, exit 195 northbound. Immediately take exit 341 for NAU and McConnell Dr. Turn right on McConnell. Take the next right, Pine Knoll Dr. Follow Pine Knoll to the parking lots for the Engineering Building.
Traveling Directly to Flagstaff by Air: Pulliam Airport (airport code FLG) is located 5 miles south of Flagstaff on Interstate-17. U.S. Airways (www.usairways.com) has 6 daily flights between FLG and Phoenix (PHX). Horizon Air (www.alaskaair.com/) has 2 daily flights between FLG and Los Angeles (LAX). Rental cars are available at the Flagstaff airport, and in the city. Several taxi companies can provide transportation to NAU and to the hotels.
Directions to NAU from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport: Upon leaving the airport, take I-17 north towards Flagstaff and then follow the directions for approaching Flagstaff from the south.
Traveling to Flagstaff via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport:  Because of limited air service into Flagstaff Pulliam airport, it may be more convenient to fly into Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport (airport code PHX), and then rent a car, take a shuttle, or a bus to Flagstaff. All major airlines provide regular service into Sky Harbor Airport.
Renting a car: Given the extensive, and geographically diverse, opportunities for sight-seeing in Northern Arizona (e.g., the Grand Canyon is 85 miles north of Flagstaff), renting a car in Phoenix and driving to Flagstaff is an ideal choice if you wish to take full advantage of what the area has to offer. All major car rental companies provide service from Sky Harbor Airport.
Shuttle: Open Road Tours (www.openroadtours.com/shuttles/pf.htm) provides shuttle service 5 times per day from Sky Harbor Airport to the Flagstaff Amtrak station (1 mile north of the NAU campus). Advance reservation is required. Flagstaff Express Shuttle Services (http://flagstaffexpress.com/times.html) provides shuttle service 6 times per day from Sky Harbor Airport to NAU and the Flagstaff Amtrak station.
Bus service: Greyhound (www.greyhound.com/home/) operates a bus service 5 times per day from Sky Harbor Airport to their Flagstaff bus station (less than half a mile west of the NAU campus).
By Train: Amtrak (www.Amtrak.com) comes through Flagstaff once daily Westbound and once daily Eastbound on the Southwest Chief.