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The AAPM 5K Run/Walk, scheduled for Tuesday,
August 12, will again be sponsored by GAMMEX RMI this year. Registration
for the run will be included as part of the meeting registration
process. Please include your
T-shirt size when you register. Race registration will close
with
the close of meeting registration on July 23, 2003. There is
no registration fee for the run.
Registered participants must come by the AAPM
meeting registration area in the convention center on Monday,
August 11, between 10 am and 2 pm, to sign a waiver and pick up
T-shirts and numbers. Since the race course is in close proximity
to the convention center hotels, no transportation to or from
the race location will be provided.
The course will start behind the convention center,
just a short walk from the meeting hotels. From the start you
will head south to Embarcadero Park South, loop around the park,
then turn north past the starting area, turning left for a loop
around Embarcadero Park North. You will continue north on the
sidewalk to the turn around point near G Street, then retrace
the route to the starting area. The route is all paved sidewalk
and travels through picturesque Sea Port Village, with a breathtaking
view of San Diego Bay, Coronado Island and North Island Naval
Station. Water and refreshments will be available near the start/finish
area.
Thanks again to GAMMEX RMI for continuing to sponsor this fun
event.
for 2003! The Welcome Center |
At this year’s Annual Meeting, we are introducing
The Welcome Center. This will replace the Companions Suite/Hospitality
Suite of prior years. The Welcome Center is designed to be a more
open and accessible area where you can meet other attendees, spouses
and companions. This area will also offer Internet access. The
Welcome Center will be located in the convention center near registration
and food and beverage concessions.
Several tours, organized by The Meeting
Manager, will be available to AAPM attendees. Purchases must be
made by July 23, 2003. Tickets may be available for purchase on
site, but there are no guarantees!
All tours will start and finish at the
San Diego Convention Center at the times indicated.
Children are welcome on all tours, as
long as they are accompanied by an adult.
Waterways and Highways - A Tour of San
Diego
$37 per person
Sunday, August 10, 2003
5 Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
San Diego’s majestic beauty is unparalleled. With
a multitude of unique and wonderful attractions and communities,
this is truly ‘America’s Finest City.’ Guests
may visit charming Seaport Village, chic La Jolla – known
locally as the ‘jewel’ of San Diego, Historic Old
Town, or beautiful Balboa Park. This tour will continue to enthrall
guests as they embark upon a cruise on San Diego Bay, one of the
most beautiful natural harbors in the world. From the water, visitors
will view picturesque Harbor and Shelter Islands, Point Loma,
which is home of the Cabrillo Monument, the magnificent Coronado
Bay Bridge and the U.S. Pacific Naval Fleet.
Splash Zone – A Day at SeaWorld
$81 per person
Children age 3 and under are free (if riding on parent's lap)
Monday, August 11, 2003
5 Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Some of the exciting Behind-the-Scenes possibilities
include petting a baby penguin or one of the flying stars of the
Bird Show; discovering how whales are cared for; handling shark
specimens; visiting the sea lions; and, learning the nuances of
marine mammal training. Guests will also be invited to feed the
animals at one of the feeder attractions: Rocky Point Preserve,
Forbidden Reef, Beached Animals, or Seal and Sea Lion. Additionally,
they will be treated like VIPs with front-of-the-line privileges
at Shipwreck Rapids and Wild Arctic. This tour is truly a unique
way to explore one of the finest aquatic parks in the world.
Old Town Discoveries
$20 per person
Monday, August 11, 2003
4 Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Welcome to San Diego’s birthplace! Old Town is
where Father Serra came more than 225 years ago to establish the
very first mission in a chain of 21 missions that were to be the
cornerstones of California’s colonization. The central six
blocks of Old Town is now a historic park, where original adobe
‘casas’ still line the streets. Guests will enjoy
walking through this charming park, visiting the numerous artisans
in the living history program, and experiencing the varied historic
sites and museums. When guests have soaked up enough history,
they will find treasures bright, bold and beautiful awaiting them
in the boutiques of Bazaar Del Mundo, which offers international
crafts, clothing, delicious ethnic foods and colorful tropical
gardens.
Cultural and Natural Wonders –
Experience Balboa Park
$63 per person
Tuesday, August 12, 2003
5 Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
This 1,400-acre park provides the setting for fourteen
museums and art galleries, all within walking distance of each
other. Among them are the Aerospace Museum, the Museum of Art,
the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, the Natural History Museum,
the Mingei International Museum of Folk Art, the Hall of Champions,
the Museum of Man, and the Museum of Photographic Arts. Guests
may also stroll through the Botanical Gardens or the Horticultural
Building and enjoy the pleasant environs.
Animal Explorations at the San Diego
Zoo
$62 per person
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
4 Hours: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
By special arrangement, your guests will have the opportunity
to observe the Zoo from Behind-the-Scenes, where they may learn
about the accomplishments and development of ongoing projects
of the San Diego Zoo. The breeding of endangered species, food
warehouses, animal bedrooms, elephant or rhino barns, and animal
nurseries are some of the features regularly included in these
special tours.
Coronado Charm
$30 per person
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
4 Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Guests will enjoy Coronado’s beautiful architecture
and colorful history during a narrated walking tour. Depending
on your guests’ interests, they may take advantage of quaint
shops, cafes and galleries within easy walking distance along
Orange Avenue, or they may decide to stroll along the sandy beach,
the best seashell beach in San Diego. The final stop will be the
picturesque Coronado Ferry Landing full of boutique stores ready
to explore. Coronado is filled with more than 100 years of history,
romance and charm.
Lifestyle La Jolla
$20 per person
Thursday, August 14, 2003
4 Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
La Jolla’s Prospect Street is known locally for
its upscale boutiques, brimming with designer clothing, jewelry,
art and antiques. Chic cafes and elegant restaurants feature delicious
menus to complement the legendary sunsets over the sparkling Pacific
Ocean. This seaside town is home to the UCSD-Scripps Institution
of Oceanography, Stephen Birch Aquarium & Museum, Torrey Pines
State Park, Torrey Pines Golf Course, the San Diego Museum of
Contemporary Art and the Tony-Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse.
| Awards and Ceremony
Reception |
The American Association of Physicists in Medicine
will honor AAPM award winners during a ceremony followed by a
wine and cheese reception on Monday, August 11 from 6:00 PM -
8:30 PM. The ceremony will take place in the Marriott Hall and
the reception will follow immediately in the San Diego Ballroom
of the Marriott.
The Night Out will be held Tuesday, August 12
from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Embarcadero Park North. Embarcadero
Park North is One of two green "arms" that reach into
the San Diego Bay and wrap around the Embarcadero Marina, just
a short walk from the AAPM hotels. With its rolling landscape
and trees this is an incredible place to view activity in the
largest natural harbor in the world. Passing by the park may be
Navy ships, tuna seiners and pleasure boats. Roaming magicians
and entertainers will perform on a specially constructed stage.
Food and libations will be served from stations at various spots
throughout the park. Don't miss the gorgeous sunset over the water!
Please Note: Each adult Night Out ticket will include 1 beer
ticket. Once your ticket is used, a cash bar will be available.
Nonalcoholic drinks will not require a ticket.
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