Grand
Canyon
Historical
Society

2012 Grand Canyon
History Symposium

January 26-29, 2012

Symposium Detailed Schedule

Below is the detailed schedule of activities for the 2012 Symposium. For a printable version, click here.


THURSDAY - January 26

9:00 AM

Noon to
6:00 PM

3:00 and
4:00		 FIELD TRIPS:

3:00 to
5:00

Thursday dinner is on your own. For restaurants, National park Service interpretive programs and other activities and information, please refer to The Guide, Grand Canyon National Park's newspaper. The Guide is available at Grand Canyon's South Entrance and East Entrance, in your welcome packet and at outlets through Grand Canyon Village.


FRIDAY - January 27

7:00 to
8:30 AM		 • Breakfast is on your own. The Canyon Café at Yavapai Lodge will be open.
• Check-in continues. 		  7:00 AM to 6:00 PM:
BOOK BOOTH
• Browse and purchase Grand Canyon titles available from the Grand Canyon Association.

8:30 to
9:45		 SYMPOSIUM INTRODUCTION, SUPERINTENDENT'S WELCOME, AND ORIENTATION
Symposium Introduction by Xxxxx
Superintendent's Welcome by Supt. Xxxx, Grand Canyon National Park
Conference Orientation by Lee Albertson

9:45 to 10:00 BREAK

10:00 to 11:45 Selection of presentation in progress.

Noon to
1:15 PM		 YAVAPAI LODGE CANYON CAFÉ -- Pre-registration required: $____
BUFFET LUNCH WITH KEYNOTE ADDRESS by XXXXX -- Master of Ceremonies: Xxxx
Menu:   Ham, turkey and roast beef deli-sliced meats; assorted sliced cheeses; tossed salad; assorted breads; assorted big cookies, coffee and iced tea.
Speaker:  XXXXX: TITLE. bio. more->

1:30 to
3:15		 Selection of presentation in progress.

3:15 to 3:30 BREAK

3:30 to
5:15		 Selection of presentations in progress.

7:00 to
8:30 PM		 YAVAPAI LODGE CANYON CAFÉ -- Pre-registration required: $____
OPENING NIGHT BANQUET AND ADDRESS featuring XXXXX -- Master of Ceremonies: Xxxxx
Menu:   Chef's choice of beef, chicken, and fish entrée; pasta du jour, tossed green salad; assorted cold salads; soup of the day; chef's choice of potato and rice dishes; vegetable of the day; assorted cakes; and coffee, hot or iced tea, lemonade and soft drinks. Cash Bar.
Speaker:  XXXXX: Title. bio more->


SATURDAY - January 28

7:00 to
8:30 AM		 • Breakfast is on your own. The Canyon Café at Yavapai Lodge will be open.
• Check-in continues. 		  8:00 AM to 6:00 PM:
BOOK BOOTH
• Browse and purchase Grand Canyon titles available from Grand Canyon Association.

8:30 to
10:15		 selection of presentations in progress.

10:15 to 10:30 BREAK

10:30 to
11:45		 Selection of presentations in progress.

Noon to
1:15 PM		 YAVAPAI LODGE CANYON CAFÉ -- Pre-registration required: $____
LUNCH AND CANYON STORIES -- Master of Ceremonies: Xxxxx
Menu:   Baked penne with broccoli and ricotta; stuffed shells marinara; meatballs; tossed green salad; garden vegetables tossed in olive oil; sliced Italian bread, assorted cakes; coffee, hot and iced tea, lemonade and soft drinks.
Panel:  TITLE moderated by Xxxx. Panel members: Xxxx, Xxxx and Xxxx.

1:30 to
3:15

3:15 to 3:30 BREAK

3:30 to
5:15

7:00 to
8:30 PM		 YAVAPAI LODGE CANYON CAFÉ -- Pre-registration required: $_____
2012 SYMPOSIUM BANQUET with XXXXX -- Master of Ceremonies: Xxxxx
Menu:   Choice of entrée (picante beef tips, herbed chicken or chef's choice of vegetarian); tossed green salad; rice and vegetable du jour; assorted cakes; and coffee, hot or iced tea, lemonade and soft drinks. Cash Bar.
Speakers:  XXXXX: TITLE. bio. more->
                  XXXXXXX: TITLE. bio more->


SUNDAY - January 29

7:00 to 8:30 AM • Breakfast is on your own. The Canyon Café at Yavapai Lodge will be open.

8:30 to 9:30 • Orientation for the day's Field Trips.
FIELD TRIPS: Reservations are required. Please visit the Field Trips table at the Shrine to sign up for tours. Tour group size is limited to 15 people. Cost is included in the symposium fee. Meeting places and directions will be provided during check-in.

10:00 XXXXX TOUR
description

10:00 XXXX TOUR
description

10:00 and
11:00		 XXXX TOUR
description

11:00 XXXX TOUR
description

3:00 PM • Train departs Grand Canyon Village; arrives Williams at 5:45 PM


Note: Coffee and other snacks or refreshments may be purchased throughout the day at the nearby Yavapai Lodge Canyon Café or Babbitt's Store.

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