Posted on August 11, 2009 by Rachael Bunday
Portland, Maine – October 1-3, 2009
****THIS MEETING OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY****
It’s finally that time of year! The American College of Environmental Lawyers is having its Annual Meeting in Portland, Maine, October 1-3, 2009 at The Portland Regency http://www.theregency.com. Conference fees may be paid online below. Please note that dress attire is business casual. The agenda is as follows:
THURSDAY
6 PM: Welcome Reception hosted by Bernstein Shur at the Portland Museum of
Art. Open to College members and their spouses/significant others.
FRIDAY
7:30-9:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel (For members and spouses/significant others, in a large room)
9:00 – 9:15: Presidential Welcome and other announcements
9:15 – 10:30: Round the room member introductions: a quick 20 seconds of info and humor to introduce yourself and describe what you do in the area of environmental law.
10:30 – 10:45: Break
10:45 – 11:50: Business Meeting: 1) Election and Induction of New Fellows (5 minutes); 2) Discussion and Vote on by-law changes (5-10 minutes); 3) Election of Officers and Board of Regents (5 minutes); 4) Plans for 2009-10 from incoming President (15 minutes); 5) Announcement of Committee Chairs and Duties of Committees—Nominating and Membership, Program and Education, Website, and Policy Committees; (5 minutes); 4) Committees each break into separate rooms have a preliminary meeting; those who have not previously selected a Committee can sit in on any meeting (45-50 minutes)
12:00 PM: College lunch at the hotel, guest speaker former Maine Governor Angus King
1:30-4:30: College member presentations/program
Session 1:
Climate Change Legislation and Regulation
Panelists:
Carol Dinkins – Vinson & Elkins, LLP
Bradley Marten – Marten Law Group PLLC
Stephen Ramsey – Yale Law School and Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
Moderator:
David Farer – Farer Fersko
Session 2:
Climate Change Litigation
Panelists:
Linda Bullen – Lionel Sawyer & Collins
John Cruden – U.S. Department of Justice
Michael Gerrard – Columbia University Center for Climate Change Law
Jeffrey Thaler – Bernstein Shur
Moderator:
Karen Crawford –Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Friday Excursion to Freeport
For those not attending the conference, enjoy a half-day trip to Freeport, Maine. Freeport is home to L.L. Bean’s famous flagship store, several dozen designer factory stores (Burberry, Coach, and Cole Haan to name a few), cafes, and a quaint historic district. Also nearby is Wolfe’s Neck State Park for anyone wanting to hike mild trails and enjoy the foliage, or possibly a stop in at the Delorme Map Store and visit “Eartha” the world’s largest to-scale and revolving globe
Cost $40 per person, minimum of 8 people needed
Saturday Lobster Bake
Take a short scenic ferry trip across Casco Bay to Peak’s Island. Once there, you will take a short walk to the historic Fifth Maine Regiment for a classic New England Lobster Bake, including fresh Maine lobsters, steamers, corn on the cob, blueberry cake, and more. The Fifth Maine Regiment sits atop Peak’s rocky coast, overlooking Cushing Island, with quaint garden featuring breathtaking views, and a wraparound porch (weather permitting) or dining hall. After the lobster bake, you can explore the island and return to Portland at your convenience (or come early and explore!); ferries run hourly through the evening. The bake will start at 12:30, so you’ll want to make the 11:15 (or earlier) ferry from the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal.
Cost $75 per person, minimum of 25 people needed
HOTEL
We have reserved a block of rooms at The Portland Regency, http://www.theregency.com, (207) 774-4200. There are a limited number of rooms still available. Please make sure to mention you are with the American College of Environmental Lawyers to get our discounted rate.
REGISTER HERE – http://acoel.eroievent.com/
PAY HERE –
To add multiple items you will need to select one item at a time, add to your cart, then select “Continue Shopping”.
| ACOEL Meeting Fee and Optional Additions |
| ACOEL Meeting Fee $275.00 Friday Excursion to Freeport $40.00 Saturday Lobster Bake $75.00 |
Friday and Saturday Night Dinner Options
Portland is Bon Appetit’s 2010 Foodiest Small Town (article here), and Food & Wine’s Kate Krader has written that Portland’s culinary scene is “all-around terrific.” While there is no shortage of great restaurants in Portland, most of the dining venues are small and intimate. For Friday night’s No Host Dinner, we have secured reservations at the most talked (and written) about restaurants in Portland that are within walking distance of The Portland Regency (the conference hotel). Please e-mail acoel@bernsteinshur.com with your first and second choices for Friday (and Saturday, if applicable) night’s dinner. Please have your selection in no later than September 23.
555
Five Fifty-Five classifies its cuisine as modern American and New England fare. Chef Steve Corry changes the menu frequently, but keeps some signature dishes on the menu year-round, such as truffled lobster mac n’ cheese, pepper crusted diver scallops with butter and vanilla emulsion, and Bangs Island mussels.
Reservations: Availability for 30 at 8:00
Hugos
Hugo’s chef/owner Rob Evans is this year’s recipient of the prestigious James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef Northeast. Hugo’s passion lies in its love for creative food, good wine and wholesome Maine ingredients. The culinary team at Hugo’s, under Rob’s direction, delivers regional cuisine that is both unexpected yet ultimately familiar. The menu will be a blind tasting menu (prix fixe, $85 per person).
Reservations: 2 tables of 4 at 6:15
1 table of 4, 1 table of 6 at 6:30
Fore Street Grill
Fore Street’s menu changes daily is founded upon the very best raw materials from a community of Maine farmers, fishermen, foragers, and cheesemakers, who are also our friends and neighbors. Most of these Maine foods are organically grown or harvested wild, each brought to us at the peak of its season. Fore Street was one of five national finalists for the James Beard Outstanding Restaurant category.
Reservations: 2 tables of 10 at 6:00; 1 table of 10 at 9:00
Street & Company
Street & Company specializes in fresh, local seafood dishes and is considered by many to be Portland’s best seafood restaurant. In fact, they serve only seafood based dishes. It is a local’s favorite that is in its 20th year of operation. Like most of the menus on this list, it changes daily, but there are a few specialty items that are always available.
Reservations: 2 tables of 6 at 8:00
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre serves “old school” Northern Italian cuisine, using produce grown on its owners’ farm. They were named in the “Top Ten Farm-to-Table Restaurants in the U.S.” by epicurious.com.
Reservations: 2 tables of 10 at 6:30
Vignola
Vignola is the sister restaurant to Cinque Terre, and also serves Italian cuisine, in a more relaxed and casual atmosphere. It has an extensive beer and wine menu. Like Cinque Terre, the produce is grown by the owners for farm-to-table freshness.
Reservations: 2 tables of 10 at 6:30
Emilitsa
Emilitsa boasts a contemporary and casual atmosphere and brings a wide array of Mezethes (small plates), Megala Piata (large plates), and pristinely fresh seafood to the seacoast area. They take pride in honoring the breadth of traditional cuisine from all regions of Greece and prepare their dishes with as many local, fresh, organic, and natural ingredients as are available.
Reservations: 16 seats at 7:00
Grace
Portland’s newest fine dining establishment is housed in a breathtaking restored church. The eclectic menu draws inspiration from all parts of the globe, using seasonal local ingredients.
Reservations: 1 table for 10 at 7:00
For those of you staying for the weekend, also have the following reservations for Saturday night. Please note Saturday and your first and second choices in your response.
Fore Street Table for 10 at 6:00
Hugo’s Table for 6 at 8:30
Grace Table for 10 at 6:30
555 Table for 10 at 6:00
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