The conference theme is reflective of a number of changes since the previous conference in 2003, such as:

• Replacement of the MCS with a ship of opportunity (LHA/LHD/LPD)

• Transformation to the Expeditionary Strike Force construct

• Increasing definition of the seabasing concept and associated force protection requirements

• Delivery of USS SWIFT (HSV-2) to the mine warfare force

• The aggressive development of the Littoral Combat Ship and associated mine warfare mission modules

• Updated organic MCM performance data and delivery plans

• Updated environmental knowledge in theaters of potential conflict

• Potential alterations to current mine warfare force structure

• Emerging CONOPS for organic MCM, LCS, and future mine warfare

• Continuing development efforts for assault breaching systems

These changes provide a robust menu of presentation topics and issues for discussion at the conference. The new theme is a natural continuation of previous conference themes on Mainstreaming Mine Warfare.

• Sponsorship Program

• Meeting Dates

• Meeting Location

• Reservations

• Cancellations

• Attire

• Golf Tournament

• Agenda

Corporations and agencies are invited to participate as partners in presenting MINWARA’s Spring 2005 Regional Conference. Historically, this conference has been an excellent opportunity to get to know potential clients and new markets, and an exceptional venue to highlight your services, products and capabilities. As with previous MINWARA conferences and workshops, this conference underscores the need for a much higher level of communication, integration, and shared information between users and producers of systems associated with all aspects of the mine warfare program.

For a one-time fee of $1,500.00 US paid in advance of May 1, 2005 sponsors will receive:

1. Prominent listing on the conference web site.

2. Recognition from the podium.

3. Exhibit space: one 6-foot dressed table for tabletop exhibit.

4. One individual registration to the conference including lunches and dinners.

5. Face-to-face interaction with attendees during all meeting breaks.

6. Your promotional item included in the attendance packets.

For more information, please contact John Pearson, President jdpearson@msn.com

MEETING DATES

MEETING LOCATION

Marriott Bay Point Resort Village
4200 Marriott Drive
Panama City Beach, Florida 32408

Reservations Phone: 1-800-644-2650
Group Name: MINWARA

OR

Click here to download the hotel registration form and fax to 1-850-236-6150

All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.  The hotel will not hold any reservation unless secured by one of the above methods.

Must be received by the hotel more than 3 days prior to arrival to avoid a charge of one night’s room and tax.

• Check-in: 4:00PM

• Check-out: 11:00AM

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Date:	Monday, 23 May 2005 at 10:00 AM
Location:	Bay Point Meadows, Bay Point Road, Bay Point Resort Village
Time:	10:00 AM
Cost:	$75 per person (lunch not included)
Contact:	Mike Plitman
Register:	Include the fee with your meeting registration. If you have put together a foursome, please send a note with your registration telling us the name of all players.
Play:	Mike Plitman will have pairings at 9:30 am at the Bay Point Meadows Clubhouse.