National G&T Managers' Conference June 19-21, 2016

We’re glad you’ve chosen Alaska as the site for your spring conference and Chugach is pleased to be serving as the host utility for the event.   Welcome letter.

Hotel Information:

The Hotel Alyeska, Alaska’s premier year-round resort is nestled in a lush valley surrounded by mountain peaks, hanging glaciers and spectacular water views. The chateau-style hotel makes the perfect base camp for your Alaskan vacation. During your stay, you’ll experience supreme comfort with modern touches and rich native influences, bringing the natural beauty of Alaska’s great outdoors inside.

The Hotel Alyeska's phone number is 1-800-880-3880 and the link to their website is www.alyeskaresort.com. The group rate is: $255 - $295 per night.  The group code for making reservations for the G&T Managers' conference is GTF19C. The hotel will honor guest room rates three days before and three days after the conference based on availability. There will be a cruise ship in port during this time so demand for rooms will be high.  If you are interested in extending your stay we encourage you to book your reservation early. The cutoff date for all room reservations is May 20, 2016.

Transportation:

While Girdwood is within the Municipality of Anchorage, it is a distinct community of its own about 40 miles from the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. You’ll want to rent a car if you haven’t made other transportation arrangements.

Dress Code/Weather:

The dress code for this conference is business casual. Be prepared for temperatures in June to range from the 50’s – 70’s during the day and evening lows in the 40’s-50’s. What to pack and wear on your Alaska vacation is pretty simple: dress is casual, but dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Connie Owens at connie_owens@chugachelectric.com or 907-762-4747.

Special Events:

Alaska Railroad Coastal Train to Seward with Kenai Fjords Resurrection Bay Tour - Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 7:00 a.m.

On Sunday, June 19, 2016, you’ll have an opportunity for an optional tour to ride the Alaska Railroad Coastal Train to Seward which will include breakfast, soft beverages and two adult beverages.  The Coastal Train winds through beautiful Alaska terrain offering amazing views of mountains, glaciers and the Placer River Valley.

Once in Seward, the group will board a boat and tour Resurrection Bay, stopping at Fox Island for lunch. The fully narrated Resurrection Bay Tour offers spectacular views of jagged cliffs, seabirds, marine wildlife and alpine glaciers. Enjoy a buffet-style lunch on Fox Island – freshly grilled Wild Alaska Salmon or prime rib, served with ½ lb. of Alaska King Crab, vegetable, potatoe, green salad, dinner rolls and a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. Upon completion of the Resurrection Bay Tour, the group will board buses and return to The Hotel Alyeska for the welcome reception. Cutoff date to register for this event is May 20, 2016 and is limited to 120 people. For more information check the link to the left.

Welcome Reception at Glacier Express - Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

The welcome reception will be held at Glacier Express on the mountainside above the hotel.  The location offers panoramic views of Turnagain Arm, the Chugach Mountain Range, and seven "hanging" glaciers.   Glacier Express is only accessible by tram from The Hotel Alyeska.  Tram cars will depart the platform every 15 minutes beginning at 7:15 p.m.

Dinner in the Kahiltna Court Ballroom at the Alyeska Hotel - Monday, June 20, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

The reception begins at 6:00 p.m.  Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.  Please indicate on the reservation form how many plan to attend.

Registration:

Registration is now closed!    Please contact Connie Owens at connie_owens@chugachelectric.com or 907-762-4747 if you have any questions.