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Hotel
Sept. 27-30, 2009
Dubuque, Iowa

 

Events

Included with full registration fee....

Bowling Tournament & Dinner Sponsored by:

Bowling & Beyond
7:30 - 10:30 pm, Sunday, September 27
Come out to Dubuque’s Bowling & Beyond and “compete” with your friends and colleagues in this “friendly” MABF “tournament.” Dinner is included and you’re bound to have a great time!

Welcome Reception
with Trade Show & Strolling Dinner Sponsored by Anheuser Busch
4:30 - 7:30 pm, Monday, September 28
Exhibit Hall at Grand River Center

Strolling Lunch and Trade Show
11:45 am - 1:30 pm, Tuesday, September 29
Exhibit Hall at Grand River Center

Hospitality Room
Sunday, September 27 - 10 pm - close; Hosted by Wisconsin
Monday, September 28 - 8 pm - close; Hosted by Illinois
Tuesday, September 29 - 5-6:30 pm and 10 pm - close; Hosted by Iowa & Minnesota
Fun, networking, games and refreshments!!!

QubicaAMF presents The Spirit of Dubuque Riverboat Dinner Cruise

6:30 - 10 pm, Tuesday, September 29
Sponsored by QubicaAMF Worldwide
Cap off BowlFest with a relaxing trip on “ole man river” including dinner and entertainment. The
SPIRIT of Dubuque is a replica of a century-old Mississippi River steamboat with decorative
smokestacks, a scalloped canopy over its open-air deck, Victorian red and gold decor throughout
the enclosed dining salon. The gangway and dining area are handicapped accessible for standard
wheelchairs.

The SPIRIT has been showcasing the vast history and beauty of the Dubuque area for over 20 years!

Visitors from all over the world fi nd a fascination with the workings of the Lock and Dam system in Dubuque. A typical cruise takes you both north and south of the Ice Harbor, possibly viewing:

  • River barges
  • the swing span Chicago Central Pacifi c Railroad Bridge (built in 1868)
  • the Dubuque Star Brewing Company
  • the Shot Tower
  • Lock & Dam #11
  • Julien Dubuque’s Monument

Wildlife to be seen might be turtles, seagulls, great blue herons, and America’s National bird, Bald Eagles!

(included with Full Registration; Additional tickets - $ 55 per person; indicate additional tickets on registration form)

 

Additional Events

Additional fee required for the following events:

All-Play Golf Outing - Lacoma Golf Club
8 am tee time, Wednesday, Sept. 30 (Includes breakfast @ 7:30 am at course, driving range, green fees, cart and prizes; see registration form to sign up)

Just a short ride from Dubuque, Lacoma Golf Club off ers you the best value in the county. A top notch golf course, Lacoma features 45 beautiful holes, a fully stocked golf shop, a bar and grill and over 100 covered golf carts. Lacoma is often referred to as the best-kept secret in the tri-state area.

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