IAFP 2009 Program Book and Abstract Book - PB8

Local Arrangements Fred Reimers, Co-Chair, TAFP-LAC Toby Breland, Co-Chair, TAFP-LAC he TAFP Local Arrangements Committee welcomes you to Texas, The Lone Star State that places “Friendship before Statehood.” IAFP attendees are in for a treat, as Texas is known for its Texas-friendly hospitality. The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center and its historic downtown Grapevine are more than a destination, but a journey you’ll remember — a journey to bygone days of the Old West when neighbors would call out to each other on the street, shake hands, say “good morning” and really mean it. You’ll feel like you visited the Texas missions or walked the San Antonio Riverwalk without ever leaving the Gaylord Texan. You don’t have to be a Texan to appreciate downtown Grapevine as you explore the unique shops on Main Street or savor the grapes that gave this town its name. Check out the historic Palace Theater, featured in its pre-restoration days in the movie Tender Mercies, and now home of the renowned Grapevine Opry, or visit many of the family-style restaurants that rekindle memories of good times in a town that will remind you of times past. Explore Grapevine’s colorful history when you visit an 1800’s log cabin and the Grapevine Historical Museum. The moment you drive down Main Street and see the historic Wallis Hotel with its full-length front porch at the north end of town, you know you’re in for something special. By the time you get to the south end and see the 1896 steam engine-powered Grapevine Vintage Railroad running open-air cars on the historic Cotton Belt Route between the historic downtown and the Fort Worth Stockyards, you realize this is a special place. Spend some time before the meeting or T stay after and take advantage of this unique train ride to visit the Stockyards in downtown Fort Worth just southeast of our location. While there, grab some of that famous Texas barbeque or join us at the Monday Night Social for Texas Fun on the Ranch. Get your ticket early! Grapevine is also the ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. Lake Grapevine is located adjacent to the Gaylord Texan and offers over 8,000 acres of recreational lake for sun and fun. Take an amphibious duckboat ride tour direct from the Gaylord Texan or enjoy many other theme events. Enjoy the festivities of Summerfest on Fridays in July with fireworks over the lake viewed from the Gaylord in their 72°F giant atrium parks and walkways featuring lush gardens, shops, winding waterways, restaurants and more without ever leaving the hotel complex. Grapevine is nestled between Dallas and Fort Worth and just 6 miles from the DFW International airport. Both cities are easily reached by car and offer numerous side trip options for those coming early or staying late to make this year’s IAFP more than just a meeting. Come absorb the ambience of this destination town and one of the most impressive hotels and convention centers you’ll ever visit. Our TAFP Local Arrangements volunteers, identified by our TAFP caps and matching khaki tan shirts will be there to assist you. We will be at the welcome booth to greet you, at the tourist booth to guide you or just about anywhere you turn in the convention center to direct you to the right location. Look forward to seeing y’all during IAFP 2009 in Texas! Hometown Historic Grapevine, IAFP and the TAFP Local Arrangements Committee Welcomes You to TEXAS! 8 — Program Book

IAFP 2009 Program Book and Abstract Book

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