Greetings from Iowa! The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Bureau, is looking forward to hosting the 2006 ANRET Conference here in Des Moines (Clive) on June 18-21.

We have put together a very dynamic agenda that we feel you will enjoy and benefit from. We have also allotted time for “round table discussions” among our members. This is always time well spent. We have tried to provide the training that YOU have requested.

 ANRET 2006 REGISTRATION FORM                ANRET 2006 AGENDA

 ROOM RESERVATIONS AND TRAVEL INFORMATION

This 21^st annual conference will be held at:

The Wildwood Lodge
11431 Forest Avenue
Clive, Iowa  50325   (Clive is a suburb of Des Moines)
Phone: 1-800-728-1223  or  515-222-9876

We have established an ANRET Conference room rate of $ 70.00. When making your reservation, BE SURE TO MENTION YOU ARE WITH THE ANRET CONFERENCE. Room rate is daily, single or double occupancy and is subject to prevailing taxes, currently 10% and $2.00 per room per night occupancy tax. This room rate will be available until JUNE 2^nd. Reservations may be charged to Discover, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diner's Club.

The special conference room rates will apply three (2) days before and (2) days after the dates of the Conference.  We have reserved a block of 50 rooms at this rate.  Check-in time is after 4:00 pm. Check-out time is noon.

PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT THE HOTEL WEBSITE AT: http://www.hoari.com/wildwood/html/desmoines/index.htm

On the bottom of their webpage they list a wide variety of local attractions and activities that will be great for the family, including the brand new Jordan Creek Town Center Mall, Adventureland, the new Des Moines Science Center, the Des Moines Zoo, Living History Farms, and lots of golfing opportunities!

SPOUSE AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Additionally we also have a number of spouse (and family) events planned. There will be NO CHARGE for the spouse events and transportation will be provided.  Tentatively, the spouse events will include a trip to the new Jordan Creek Town Center Mall and to Valley Junction (an “artsy/craftsy/antique” shopping area).  A trip to the State Capitol and State Historical Museum is also tentatively on their agenda. The spouse events will be hosted and led personally by expert shopper and tour guide, Sue Edwards (Randy’s wife!). Other activities will be planned as the spouses get an opportunity to meet and to discuss their options and preferences.

DOOR PRIZES, SILENT AUCTION, AGENCY ITEMS

Please remember to bring items for door prizes and the silent auction! We are going to have some GREAT prizes! (Also be sure to bring along agency related items and materials for trade or give away!)

OTHER ACTIVITIES

We also have a sporting clays shooting event planned for late afternoon on Tuesday (weather permitting) for those who may be interested. The other alternative will be a trip to a great local Des Moines sporting goods store (Scheels). Afterward, we will all be meeting at a local county park for an Iowa cookout!

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at your convenience:

Randy Edwards, Assistant Chief, Law Enforcement Bureau:

Office: 515-281-6154
Cell: 515-238-4954
Home: 515:961-2160
e-mail: randy.edwards@dnr.state.ia.us

Joli Vollers, Training Coordinator:

Office: 515-281-4075
Cell: 515-238-2047
e-mail: joli.vollers@dnr.state.ia.us

To find out more about Iowa, visit these websites: 

• http://www.traveliowa.com/ 

• http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/visiting.html

• http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/facts.html

 To request and receive travel / tourist information about Iowa, visit this website:

• http://www.traveliowa.com/travelapp/publications/publications.asp?strNav=travelnav.html

To find out more about recreation opportunities in Iowa – and about the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, visit our website at   www.iowadnr.com

2006 CONFERENCE INFORMATION DOWNLOADS

• ANRET 2006 LETTER

• ANRET 2006 REGISTRATION FORM

• ANRET 2006 AGENDA

• ANRET 2006 AREA ATTRACTIONS

• ANRET 2006 RESTAURANT LIST

We look forward to seeing you in June!