HERDSA Conference July 2002 - Social Programme

Social Programme
HERDSA Fringe and Social Program discussion board
An innovative and creative social programme will complement the conference. Your Conference Registration includes both the Welcome Reception and The Conference Dinner. Make the most of networking opportunities and be sure to be there!
We are now working on the final details of the social program. This year is the 30th Anniversary of HERDSA, and we want to make the event a really special and memorable occasion. We have organised a series of social events, designed to ensure everyone has fun and shares Quality Conversations with others.
Some of the activities require you to undertake a small amount of preparation, particularly for the Welcome Reception (make the effort to come, the Aquarium is brilliant) and the Conference Dinner.
Sunday 7th July 2002: Welcome Reception
6.00pm - 8.00pm
AQWA (The Aquarium of Western Australia)
All delegates need to wear or carry a conversation piece. This can be any item that represents a story about yourself. During the reception, the conversation pieces will be used to introduce people to each other, and to begin the sharing of personal and professional stories, which we hope will continue throughout the conference.
Monday 8th July: Conference Dinner - All that Glitters is not Gold
7.00pm - 11.00pm
Rendezvous Observation City Hotel

Delegates are invited to:
Dress to reflect the title BUT clothes/jewels etc should be purchased from a charity shop. This way you can dress up cheaply for fun, and contribute to a charity of your choice
Bring a table decoration to reflect the title (and something of your own background), or a candle (or two) to light through dinner
Bring/wear your conversation piece to ensure you share stories with some more people
Bring a tape or CD to play and practice up a favourite dance to teach others (we'd like all countries, styles and decades represented). Prizes for effort and inventiveness will be awarded on the night
Tuesday 9th July: Wine and Cheese, and Special Interest Group dinners.
4.00pm - 6.00pm
ECU Joondalup
Wine, cheese and nibbles will be served during the poster event. Delegate groups are encouraged to share an evening meal afterwards in the nearby Joondalup City Precinct. Begin to plan a group you would like to join.
Wednesday 10th July: Conference Wine Tour
2.00pm - 6.00pm
Depart ECU Joondalup
There's nothing to prepare for this event just sign up through Debretts if you would like to come. Be quick, places are filling fast.
Conference Fringe We are also introducing a new HERDSA concept: The Conference Fringe. The fringe is a series of events and experiences (sports, music, arts and leisure as well as impromptu professional activities) running through the conference period, organised by delegates, for delegates. We are inviting anyone with gifts, talents and interests to find other people of like minds, and share an activity you will enjoy (the conference team will help by providing communication, information and resources to support activities).
All conference delegates are also invited to bring a favourite joke, quote or cartoon (relevant to the conference) for the Conference Graffiti Wall, And bring photos, mementoes and memoires (in writing or for performance) for the History of HERDSA display (30 yrs of HERDSA).
Please see the social program Discussion Board on the conference website, and take the initiative to get something going. Or email me with your ideas.
We look forward to seeing you all at the conference, Be prepared to enjoy a really special event Heather Sparrow Social Program Coordinator (08) 94005269.
DAY TOURS AROUND PERTH
Extend your stay in Perth before of after the conference. Following is a sample of the many tour options available. Contact the Conference Secretariat for further information on tours, car hire, accommodation and general information on travelling in Western Australia.
1. Conference Special Wine Tour of Swan Valley
Pick up from ECU Joondalup at 1:30pm where we will depart for the Swan Valley for a tasting from the Sandalford's premium collection. For complete indulgence we visit the Margaret River Chocolate Factory for coffee, truffles and an amusing discussion on the history of chocolate. Then onto Sittella Winery & Café, a stunning new winery, which overlooks landscaped gardens, the vineyard with the Darling Scarp as the backdrop. Then to Talijancich Winery, best known for its award winning fortifieds, and back to the hotel accommodation at 6:00pm.
2. Full Day Rottnest Island Tour with either a Tour of the Island or Bike Hire.
Cruise from Perth or Fremantle on board Boat Torque's comfortable high speed super ferries, then enjoy either a two hour coach tour of the Island or take off on a quality mountain bike and experience some of the spectacular scenery. Feast on a sumptuous lunch at the Rottnest Lodge, and enjoy some free time to explore the island or simply relax at one of the many bays and beaches.

Departs: Barrack Street Jetty, Perth at 8.45am daily, also departs from Fremantle.

Returns: 4.45pm to Fremantle & 5.45pm to Perth.

Includes: return ferry travel, morning & afternoon teas on board, sumptuous lunch, 2 hour tour of Island OR bike hire and free time to explore the Island.

Cost:
Island Tour $110.00 per adult from Perth ($97.00 from Fremantle)
Bike Hire $96.00 per adult from Perth ($86.00 from Fremantle)
3. Sandalford Cruises Luxury Day Tour
Board the Miss Sandalford - located at the Barrack Street Jetty, Miss Sandalford has been lavishly refurbished reminiscent of the Orient Express. Enjoy a delicious morning tea of freshly percolated coffee and petit fours in the comfortable lounge area.

Relax on a 2.5 hour Swan River cruise and participate in a wine appreciation session with Sandalford premium bottled wines and a selection of gourmet cheeses. Learn how to assess wine through colour, nose and palate and discover the history of the Swan River.

Follow the production trail in a unique winery tour from suspended walkways through Sandalford's operational winery and sample a fortified wine straight from the barrel.

Feast on a sumptuous three course gourmet lunch with selected premium bottled wines to complete the Epicurean experience. The restaurant has a rustic charm with vineyard views.

Return to Barrack Street Jetty.

Departs: Barrack Street Jetty, Perth at 10am daily.

Returns: 4-4.30pm to Barrack Street Jetty, Perth.

Cost: $129.00 per person
4. The “Grand Slam” - Full Day Tour of Perth & Fremantle
A visit to WA wouldn't be complete without experiencing all that Perth and Fremantle have to offer. Basking in a sunny climate, these alfresco cities are joined by the magnificent Swan River.

Spend the morning touring the must-see sights of Perth including Kings Park, the Swan Bell Tower, and the friendly black swans at Lake Monger as well as historic buildings such as Parliament House, the Perth Mint and Government House. Enjoy some time browsing the city on foot and sampling some of Perth's sensational restaurants and cafes.

We then board a Captain Cook Cruise of the Swan River to Fremantle. The leisurely journey includes tea, coffee and a full commentary. Board your coach on arrival in Fremantle for a tour of the historic port city and harbours. On our way home we take a coastal drive along Port and Cottesloe beaches.

Departs: Perth daily at 9.00am
Returns: 5.15pm to Perth

Cost: $62.00 per adult
5. Pinnacles Desert & Australian Wildlife Full Day Tour
Travel by luxury coach north through WA's golden paddocks of wheat to the fishing village of Cervantes. Here you will enjoy a light lunch in the friendly surrounds of the “Wildflower Shop”.

Following lunch drive to the desert sands of the Nambung National Park, home to the remarkable natural landscape of the Pinnacles, Experience an atmosphere of mystery as you wander through the limestone pillars which resemble the ruins of an ancient city. In season, the surrounding bushland is home to spectacular wildflowers such as kangaroo paws.

On the return journey stop at a local wildlife park to meet some of Australia's friendly marsupials. By late afternoon many of these furry creatures are just waking for the start of their day.

Departs: Perth at 9.00am (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday)
Returns: 6.30pm to Perth

Cost: $94.00 per adult
Contact the Conference Secretariat for further information on tours, car hire, accommodation and general information on travelling in Western Australia.