2008 Seminar Announcement

Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu, also known as the “Gathering Place”.  Oahu is the third largest island in Hawaii and is home to numerous historic landmarks, such as the Iolani Palace and USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, which shed light on the fascinating past of Hawaii.  Oahu is also known for attractions which include: the beaches of Waikiki where many learn to surf, snorkeling amongst a variety of reef fishes at Hanauma Bay and hiking to the top of Diamond Head for a panoramic view of the Southern coastline.

The newly renovated Ala Moana Hotel is just steps away from the Ala Moana Center, the largest open-air mall in America, and conveniently located near the Ala Moana Beach Park and Waikiki.  AFTE's 39th annual training seminar will be held May 18th thru the 23rd, 2008.

Location:

Ala Moana Hotel
410 Atkinson Drive
Honolulu, HI 96814

http://www.alamoanahotel.com

Room Rates:

$139 single/double occupancy and $179 triple occupancy (specify AFTE for group rate).  No charge for children under 18 when sharing a room with parents and no charge for cribs.  Rooms are subject to a general excise tax of 4.172% and a transient accommodations tax of 7.25% (subject to change).  Reservations must be received no later than April 16, 2008.  All rooms and common areas are non-smoking.  Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is noon.

Reservations:

Call 1-800-367-6025 (from US and Canada) or 808-955-4811 to make reservations. Mention that you will be making a Group Rate reservation and specify AFTE.

DO NOT reserve a room using their website because you will NOT receive the Group Rate and we will not get credit for the block of rooms we reserved for the Training Seminar.

Group rate:

Valid 3 nights prior and 3 nights after the dates of May 16-25, 2008 (subject to availability).

Cancellations:

Cancellations received within 72 hours of arrival will be charged one night’s room rate plus taxes.

Rooms include:

mini refrigerator, microwave oven (some rooms), coffee maker, hair dryer, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, air conditioning, cable TV, high-speed internet access, voice mail and AM/FM clock radio.

Guest services include:

ATM, concierge, room service, coin-operated laundry, ice machine, gift shop, fitness center and swimming pool.

Guest parking:

Currently it is $15.00 daily for hotel guests with unlimited in/out privileges.  Valet parking is $18.00 daily for hotel guests (subject to change).

Ground Transportation: 

The Honolulu International Airport (HNL) is only 7 miles away from the hotel and the approximate costs for transportation are: $10.00 one-way/$17.00 roundtrip with the airport shuttle and $30.00 one-way with a taxi.

Attractions and Activities:

• Waikiki
• Diamond Head hike
• Ala Moana Center
• USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor
• Bishop Museum
• Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
• Sea Life Park
• Polynesian Cultural Center
• Iolani Palace

For further Training Seminar information, please feel free to e-mail AFTE2008@afte.org or call:

Curtis Kubo (808) 295-1358
Cindee Saito (808) 292-1223

Host Committee:

Seminar Co-chair: Curtis Kubo (Honolulu PD)
Seminar Co-chair: Cindee Saito (Honolulu PD)
Audio-Visual: Michael Coakley (Prince George’s County PD)
Exhibitors: Bob Shem (Alaska Dept. of Public Safety)
Family and Friends: Charlie and Mino Davis (Forensic Ballistics Technology)
Golf: Mel Lorenzo (Cindee’s fiancé)
Promotions: Bill Wheatley (New Jersey State Police Technology Center)
Registration: Evelyn Pederson (Vancouver PD)
Technical Program: Jim Hamby (International Forensic Science Laboratory and Training Centre)
Workshops/Armorers Courses: Ray Kusumi (Washington State Patrol Crime Lab)