ENTERTAINMENT
What could be better than to visit the “Sweetest Place on Earth” for a taste of some real summer fun? ASHE 2008 in Hershey, PA will be packed full of events sure to be crowd pleasers as we celebrate 50 years of ASHE. With local attractions like Hersheypark, Hershey Chocolate World, ZooAmerica, Hershey Gardens, the Chocolate Spa, the Hershey Country Club, the Hershey Museum, the Hershey Theatre and the Outlets at Hershey, the whole family can join in on the fun. Visit www.hersheypa.com for more info on all the Hershey area attractions.
For those roller coaster fans out there…a news flash. In May of 2008 Hersheypark will debut it’s newest roller coaster, “Fahrenheit”. Fahrenheit, the 11th roller coaster in the park, is a vertical lift, inverted loop coaster and will ascend 121 feet before plummeting down a 97degree drop, the steepest drop in the US. See the Hersheypark web site (www.hersheypark.com) for more information on this coaster and all the other Hersheypark attractions.
If relaxation is your thing or if you just wish to pamper yourself, then you’ll need to sign up early to visit the Hershey Spa at the Hotel Hershey. The Spa is well known for its sweet treat to their guests needs and for making the outer body feel as good as the chocolate does for one’s inner self. Whatever you do, don’t wait to make an appointment for this special treat, space is limited and goes fast! Go to www.hersheypa.com and click on the link to the “Chocolate Spa”.
So, what are you waiting for, plan to be part of an educational, fun-filled, chocolate covered experience in the lush green rolling hills of Central Pennsylvania, in a town where streetlights are shaped like Hershey’s Kisses and the air is filled with the aroma of chocolate. Bring the whole family!
In keeping with our theme, “Looking Back, Moving Forward”, we will be celebrating the best of the past and present with our specially selected Theme ASHE events listed below.
Remember, the hospitality suite will be known as the "Welcome Center" located in room 1466.
| Icebreaker Reception with Exhibitors |
| Thursday, June 12th - Chocolate Lobby, Aztec / Nigerian Ballrooms |
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
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ASHE had its humble beginnings right here in central Pennsylvania 50 years ago. So after you’ve spent the afternoon golfing at the Hershey Country Club, join us at the Icebreaker Reception to help us celebrate ASHE’s Golden Anniversary. The celebration will be complete with cake and ice cream so come prepared to mingle with our Exhibitors and catch up with old friends and meet new ones.
When the Icebreaker Reception winds down, join us in the Welcome Suite (Room 1466) to continue catching up with friends.
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| Past President's Luncheon |
| Friday, June 13th - Red Room |
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
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Join us as we honor our Past National Presidents and the presenting of the Robert E. Pearson Award to the ASHE Person of the Year. In addition, hear the charity selected to receive the Russell Horn Grant as chosen by this year’s Person of the Year
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| Cruise Through Time Dinner |
| Friday, June 13th - Antique Auto Museum at Hershey (Buses leave at 5:45 from the Lodge) |
6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. |
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| Friday evening will feature a trip down Memory Lane as we “Cruise Through Time” at the Antique Auto Museum at Hershey. Relax while you enjoy over 8 decades of beautifully restored and original antique cars, buses and other memorabilia while you enjoy dinner stations spread throughout the museum at specially themed displays. Once dinner is finished you’ll want to be sure to have your picture taken in a vintage car, indulge in some special desserts (including a chocolate fondue…what else?!) and dance to the sounds of the Fabulous Greaseband, who will lead us through the different decades of ASHE with their musical selections. |
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A special exhibit at the Auto Museum starting
in May will display “The Rise and Fall of the Tail
Fin in American Automotive Design”. This exhibit
will showcase the “Fin” in all of its forms, from
mild to wild. You won’t want to miss it, Fins to the left and Fins to the right!
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| Red Carpet Revue Reception & Dinner Gala |
Saturday, June 14th - Chocolate Lobby, Aztec / Nigerian / Trinidad Ballrooms |
5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
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Once the technical sessions and tours have wrapped up, join us for the Red Carpet Revue Reception
and Gala. This event is sure to be the highlight of your trip to Hershey. Joan
Rivers will be greeting you on the “Red Carpet” as you enter the reception with an interview of our very
own ASHE “celebrities”. Following dinner, we will be entertained and mesmerized by Keith Matheny,
a mentalist and motivating entertainer. Keith combines audience participation with fun demonstrations
of the power and abilities of the mind. He will read your thoughts and predict answers to questions
before they’re even asked!! He is truly an engaging and amazing speaker. To wrap up our conference,
we’ll be enjoying some music and dancing with Mr. G, a local DJ. You’re sure to be entertained as we
end the conference with a night to remember.
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