ASHE 2001 National Conference
Legendary Highways in the Laurel Highlands
June 7 through June 9 at the Seven Springs Mountain Resort
in Western Pennsylvania

www.ashe-southwestpa.org

The Southwest Penn Chapter is inviting all ASHE members to the ASHE 2001 National Conference from June 7 through June 9. The conference will take place at the Seven Springs Mountain Resort in the majestic Laurel Highlands of Western Pennsylvania. Seven Springs is located one hour east of Downtown Pittsburgh and just fifteen minutes off exit 9 or exit 10 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) in Champion, Pennsylvania. Visit our website at www.ashe-southwestpa.org for conference and accommodations information.

The Conference schedule is full of activities for members and their families. Industry experts will present technical sessions discussing a variety of informative topics. Exhibitors from various companies and organizations will be on hand to make presentations and answer questions regarding their products and services. Mr. Michael M. Ryan, P.E., PaDOT Deputy Secretary of Highway Administration, will be the keynote speaker at the Annual Meeting.

Guest and family activities will focus on nearby destinations that truly showcase the beauty of the Laurel Highlands. Trips to Ohiopyle State Park offer thrilling whitewater rafting or leisurely biking on the park's riverfront trail. If you and your spouse prefer a more leisurely pace, The Mountain Playhouse and Green Gables presents a summer stock theater production in the charming playhouse preceded by lunch at the historic Green Gables restaurant. One of Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous works, Fallingwater, is the third destination planned for the Conference. This architectural marvel nestled in the Laurel Highlands was designed as a private residence for department store magnate Edgar J. Kaufmann. The group will enjoy lunch and gift shopping at the Summit Inn with a spectacular view overlooking a ten county area. Log on to www.ashe-southwestpa.org for more exciting activities to be announced in the upcoming months.

All three nights at the Conference promise a sensational finish to the day's activities. Thursday night will feature the Icebreaker Reception including a complimentary full course barbecue dinner and entertainment by members of the band Deja-vu. Friday night features the famous Seven Springs seafood buffet dinner followed by Las Vegas style entertainment. The ASHE 2001 Annual Banquet will be held on Saturday, followed by the live entertainment of The Fabulous Hubcaps, recognized as one of the greatest "oldies" bands in the country.

The Seven Springs resort offers tennis, golf, nature walks and hiking, mountain biking, swimming, horseback riding, alpine slide, beach volleyball and many other resort activities. And of course, the annual ASHE golf outing will be held on the resort's picturesque 18-hole golf course.

For the most up to date conference information visit our website at www.ashe-southwestpa.org. Registration packets will be mailed to all members in April.

The ASHE 2001 National Conference is the perfect place to get away for a long weekend of fun and relaxation. The Southwest Penn Chapter hopes to see you and your family June 7 through June 9!