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Each conference will have a theme identified by the applicant and agreed upon by the WCCSC.
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The conference will occur annually, ideally alternating between the Americas and Eurasia.
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The conference location will be associated with an historic canal(s) of importance and of interest to conference delegates.
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The conference location will be accessible to most potential delegates.
The conference cost will be affordable to most potential delegates.
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All costs for the conference is the responsibility of the conference host.
Written proposals should be limited to two well-organized pages using the standard pro-forma application form (See attached) and including the following information.
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The host canal, organization and other participants
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The location of the proposed conference
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The dates of the proposed conference
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The theme of the proposed conference
Other considerations, such as links to special events/anniversaries
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Additional material such as informational pamphlets, photographs, maps, etc., that further explore the resources and merit of the proposed site are welcome.
When possible please forward, to the address below, six copies of these materials for distribution to the Site Selection Working Group.
Cut-off date for proposals for the 2015 conference is the first of September 2012.
The proposal will be forwarded to the World Canal Conference Steering Committee before their meeting at the current year’s conference.
A recommendation from the Steering Committe of a site to host the conference will be submitted to Inland Waterways International Council for approval when they meet at the current year’s conference (e.g.. the conference site for 2015 will be chosen at the 2012 conference.)
Should there not be any proposals put forward or the proposal(s) for the year being considered does not meet the criteria, the Steering Committee will solicit for a host site as directed by the Council of Inland Waterways International
Additional materials for the 2015 World Canals Conference should be sent to the World Canals Conference Steering Committee Chair at the following address:
Rory Robinson
National Park Service,
RTCA2179 Everett Road,
Peninsula, OH 44264
(330) 657-2951, FAX 2955 e-mail at rory_robinson@nps.gov
The World Canals Conference Steering Committee assumes no responsibility for any debts incurred or claims against the host/organizing committee of the particular event, as we are only an advisory group loosely established to ensure the continuance of the World Canals Conference
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