Saturday, January 4
Orlando Science Center Tour
10 a.m–2 p.m. Saturday offsite
Exploration and discovery await within the Orlando Science
Center’s hundreds of exhibits, programs and labs, giant screen
films, and planetarium shows. The science center provides
educational opportunities both within and outside the center’s
walls. Cost includes transportation and admission to the Sci-
ence Center.
Fee: $35
Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall and
Opening Reception Grand Ballroom A
8–10 p.m. Saturday
Sunday, January 5
Spouse/Guest Scenic Boat Tour
of Winter Park, FL
9 a.m.–2 p.m. Sunday offsite
Enjoy a relaxing, narrated, cruise through the lakes and canals
of historic Winter Park, including Rollins College, Kraft Azalea
Gardens, and the Isle of Sicily. View mansions and wildlife.
Enjoy lunch on your own and shopping in the historic city of
Winter Park.
Fee: $45
First Timers’ Gathering
12–1 p.m. Sunday
Salon 4
Are you new to an AAPT National Meeting? If so, this is the
best time to learn about AAPT and the Winter Meeting, as well
as meet fellow attendees. AAPT leadership will be represented
to discuss ways to get more involved with AAPT. You are also
welcome to participate in any of AAPT’s Area Committee
meetings.
H.S. Physics Teachers Day Luncheon
1–2 p.m. Sunday
Salon 14
Special luncheon for high school teachers attending conference
for the first time. Open to all.
Ticket required. Fee: $35
Early Career Professionals Speed
Networking Event
12:30–2 p.m. Sunday
Salon 10
Speed-networking provides the opportunity to discuss career
goals and challenges with a new contact for five minutes,
exchange information, and then move on to the next person.
Exhibit Hall Kindle Drawing
– 10:15 a.m. Sunday
Exhibit Hall $75 Gift Card Drawing
– 4:15 p.m. Sunday
Tickets $1 apiece, buy at Registration. You must be present to
win!
Monday, January 6
Two-Year College Breakfast
7–8 a.m. Monday
Salon 12
Pre-register and enjoy your time and breakfast with like-mind-
ed attendees.
Fee: $30
AAPT Fun Run / Walk
12–2 p.m. Monday
Join us for the 5th Annual AAPT Fun Run/Walk – Run for
Melba! Fundraiser for Melba Newell Phillips endowment fund.
(Location offsite, please meet in front of hotel.)
Fee: $20
Retired Physicists Luncheon
12–1 p.m. Monday
Salon 18
Exchange ideas with our long served and deserving supporters
of AAPT.
Ticket required. Fee: $39
Multicultural Luncheon
12:30–1:30 p.m. Monday
Salon 14
Increase awareness and understanding while sharing and cel-
ebrating unique perspectives.
Ticket required. Fee: $39
Exhibit Hall $75 Gift Card Drawing
– 10:45 a.m. Monday
Exhibit Hall Kindle Drawing
– 3:15 p.m. Monday
Tickets $1; buy at Registration. Must be present to win!
Tuesday, January 7
Great Book Giveaway
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Tuesday
Grand Ballroom Foyer
Get your raffle ticket from the AAPT booth and attend this
popular event to claim your book.
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