WEFMAX
Biltmore
Asheville, NC
February 21-23, 2008
(Hosted by the North Carolina WEA)

                                                    
WEFMAX is unlike any other meeting providing the members of the House of Delegates, MA Leaders, and WEF Staff an opportunity to meet, discuss challenges, and share successes.  This Asheville WEFMAX meeting is unique in that it is being held concurrent with AWWA’s regional meeting. 

Meet WEF Vice President Paul Freedman and WEF House of Delegates Speaker Deborah Houdeshell at this meeting.  Please take a moment to get to know your WEF Leadership prior to attending.

Registration is complimentary for all attendees.  The meeting schedule and information on hotel accommodations, airport transfers and points of interest are provided below.

Meeting Registration Options:
Register now online
Print/Fax registration form to WEF
 (fill form out and fax to Dianne Crilley 703. 684.2475)

Should you have any questions or comments, please contact:
WEF Staff, Dianne Crilley, t: (703) 684-2445, dcrilley@wef.org
North Carolina WEA Host Coordinator, Pam Moss pmoss@ncsafewater.org 

Meeting Schedule – Joint WEF/AWWA meeting
*** The Friday meeting will open as a joint WEF/AWWA session to allow everyone time to get acquainted, followed by scheduled time for each organization to conduct separate business sessions.   The Welcome Reception, Friday and Saturday Breakfast, Friday Lunch, Social Event, Friday Group Dinner, and the Saturday meeting will be joint events. 

Hotel Reservations:  T: (800) 411-2529
The NCWEA has blocked a limited number of hotel rooms at the Biltmore Hotel with a special rate per night of $189 single/double.

This rate is only available until 5:00 PM local time on Thursday, January 18, 2008.  Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations by contacting the hotel directly.  When making a reservation, please advise the hotel you are attending the “WEF/AWWA Regional Meeting”. 

Hotel Contact Information
The Inn on Biltmore Estate
1 Approach Road
Asheville, NC 28803
T: (800)411-2529
Web: Biltmore

All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. Guaranteed reservations must be cancelled by 7 days in advance of your arrival in order to avoid a no-show penalty of one night’s room/tax charge.  For guest who would like to stay at the Hotel longer, this rate will be honored through Saturday, February 24.  Credit identification will be required from each individual at check-in, in order that these charges may be billed to the individual’s account. All rates are subject to state and local taxes currently at 10.75%.  Check-in time is 4:00 pm | Check-out time is 11:00 Noon.

Early Departure Fee: Strict Room Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel your hotel room reservation, you must call the hotel no later than 8 days prior to your date of arrival.  If the room is cancelled within 7 days of your arrival, your deposit (one-night stay) is forfeited.  Also, if the room is cancelled outside of 7 days prior to your arrival, the hotel may charge you $50 (cancellation fee). 

Parking: Self parking is free.  Valet parking is offered at $15 per day.

Weather: Temperature averages in March range from a daytime high of 42, to a night low of 27 degrees with an average of .14 “ of precipitation.

Hotel Amenities

• General Room Amenities -Alarm, Hair Dryer, Coffee Maker, Iron/ Ironing Board 
• Custom robes and slipper
• Complimentary shoe shine
• Flat Screen Color TV – Cable Channel 
• Complimentary Fitness Center
• Outdoor pool and hot tube
• Complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Biltmore House, Gardens, Winery, and River Bend Farm
• Inn Library – Check out and enjoy a good book

Airport / Transportation

• Asheville Regional Airport – offers jet and commuter service on US Airways, Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, Chautauqua Airlines, and Northwest Airlines with daily nonstop service to Atlanta; Charlotte; Cincinnati; Detroit; Houston; Minneapolis/St. Paul; Newark, NJ; and Orlando; and with connecting service worldwide. Ground transportation and major rental car companies are available at the airport terminal. Biltmore is located approximately 15 minutes from the airport.  Take a shuttle, taxi or rent a car.
• Driving Directions

Points of Interest

• Asheville Historic Trolley Tour - Enjoy the sights of Asheville aboard a vintage trolley covering a major interest of Asheville, Grove Park Inn, Biltmore Village, Montford Historic District, Asheville Museum, Art Gallery district, and much more.

Visit the North Carolina WEA Web Site