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Auburn University Physicians Executive MBA Program

7-Day REUNION CME CRUISE to ALASKA

July 23-30, 2017

Aboard Holland America Lines ms Oosterdam

Join Auburn for this exciting

Reunion CME Cruise Adventure! Gather your family and friends and escape with us to explore the beauty of Alaska with this Alaskan

cruise spotlighting forested isles, icy-blue glaciers and charming frontier ports. Spend a day

immersed in magnificent Glacier Bay. Discover the charm of Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and

Victoria. You are sure to come away with unforgettable images – an experience of nature at

its most pristine and shipboard life at its finest.

For More Information or To Register

Call SMA Tours at 800.239.7444 or visit www.sma.org/au-pemba

CONFERENCE DETAILS

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE: $750

ACCREDITATION / CME CREDIT

Southern Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM available.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE All education sessions will be held on board the ship during times “at sea” in order to avoid conflicts with shore activities. The final program and faculty are still under development, however, the tentative conference schedule at this time is: Monday, July 24: 8:30 am-12:00 pm Wednesday, July 26: 8:30 am-12:00 pm Friday, July 28: 2:00-5:00 pm Saturday, July 29: 8:30 am-12:30 pm REGISTRATION CANCELLATION

Conferences are subject to cancellation. Travel costs for the reunion will not be refunded if the conference is cancelled. Registration fee refund requests must be in writing. A refund of your registration fee, minus a $50 administration processing fee, will be granted if notice is received by 30 days prior to the conference date. After this time, no refunds will be granted.

CRUISE TOURING

Auburn University’s PEMBA program is pleased to present this unique reunion opportunity designed to allow alumni medical professionals to obtain required educational course credits, while at the same time enjoying an exciting family adventure.

PERSONAL TOUR PLANNER The official travel agency for this program is SMA Tours, a full-service travel agency which has provided customized and group travel for healthcare professionals for more than 30 years. An SMA Tours representative will work with you on an individual basis to answer any questions you may have, confirm your cruise arrangements, and provide assistance with travel arrangements to Seattle, airport transfers, rental cars, or other arrangements as desired. To speak with an SMA Personal Tour Planner, call (800) 239-7444 or (205) 421-4109 or email [email protected]

ITINERARY

Day Date Port Arrive Depart

0 23 Jul 2017 Seattle, Washington, US

04:00 PM

0 23 Jul 2017 Puget Sound CO

1 24 Jul 2017 At Sea

2 25 Jul 2017 Scenic cruising Stephens Passage CO

2 25 Jul 2017 Juneau, Alaska, US 01:00 PM 09:00 PM

3 26 Jul 2017 Hubbard Glacier CO 02:00 PM 06:00 PM

4 27 Jul 2017 Sitka, Alaska, US 08:00 AM 04:00 PM

5 28 Jul 2017 Ketchikan, Alaska, US 07:00 AM 01:00 PM

6 29 Jul 2017 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 06:00 PM 11:59 PM

7 30 Jul 2017 Seattle, Washington, US 07:00 AM

PORTS OF CALL

Seattle, Washington Puget Sound (Cruising Only) Stephens Passage (Cruising Only) Juneau, Alaska Hubbard Glacier (Cruising Only) Sitka, Alaska Ketchikan, Alaska Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

CRUISE PRICING

Prices listed below are CRUISE ONLY, and PER PERSON based on single or double occupancy, in US$, and are subject to change. Alternate cabin categories (inside rooms, suites, etc.) may be booked, subject to availability. Call SMA Tours to inquire.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION CRUISE RATE PER PERSON, based on single or double occupancy

VA

Verandah Stateroom 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approx. 212-359 sq ft., including verandah

$1,989 Double / $3,978 Single

VB



VC



VD



D

Large or Standard Ocean-View Stateroom 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, full ocean view. Approx. 174-180 sq ft.


DD

Large or Standard Ocean-View Stateroom 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, full ocean view. Approx. 174-180 sq ft.


All Prices are Per Person, Double Occupancy, in $US, Subject to Change Rates Quoted DO NOT Include Port Charges, Taxes & Fees (currently approx. $213.08 pp)

Additional charges will apply for Single Occupancy 3rd/4th Person in Cabin Rates also Available upon Request

Quoted prices do not include possible Fuel Supplements which may be imposed in the future

VA, VB, VC, VD D, DD RESERVATION DEADLINE: February 23, 2017 After this date, group rates may no longer be available.

PORTS OF CALL

All sightseeing excursions are optional and at the individual attendees’ expense. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON The Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is known for its stunning waterfront. "Catch" a salmon at Pike Place Market, ride to the top of the Space Needle, sample a local microbrew in funky Fremont, or down a cup of java in the coffee capital of the world. PUGET SOUND The Puget Sound, known more formally as the Salish Sea, stretches up into the San Juan Islands and British Columbia’s neighboring Gulf Islands. With luck, visitors will see pods of endangered orcas here—pods that have been enjoying a 2015–16 baby boom. Also keep an eye out for humpback whales bubble-net feeding: Teams of whales spiral upward around prey, blowing cyclones of air. When the panicked fish crowd into a column, the predators launch toward the surface en masse—pleated throats wide open—to suck in as many as possible. STEPHENS PASSAGE Stephens Passage cuts a straight line through Southeast Alaska in a landscape that comes with very few straight lines. Concentrated in and around its waters is a greatest hits of Alaskan wildlife, from humpback whales, the whoosh of their breath loud enough to be heard almost a kilometer away, to giant sea lions. The southern reaches of Stephens Passage start at the edges of Frederick Sound, one of the best whale-watching areas in the state. The sound narrows and the mountains come right down into the sea, high tide licking the roots of spruce and hemlock. In tiny bays, guillemots and gulls gather; when they take off at the ship’s wake, the noise is like applause. The water here is ridiculously deep, well over 1,000 feet in places. But in this landscape cut by the last ice age, you really have to measure to the mountain peaks for true scale: They climb to summits at 5,000 feet, their slopes covered with forests, meadows that turn sunset into alpenglow, and best of all, by the purple tinge of glaciers that form the passage’s crown.

JUNEAU, ALASKA Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest or climb aboard the Mt. Roberts Tramway for a great spot to hike. Visit the rustic shops in town. Or kayak, dogsled, raft, whale watch, flightsee or fish.

HUBBARD GLACIER This glacier stands 50 meters tall and up to 65 meters wide at its face, but that’s only the tiniest piece of the ice: The main channel of this frozen river begins 122 kilometers back, pouring down from around the 3,400-meter mark off the shoulder of Mt. Walsh. Hubbard is the longest tidewater glacier (meaning it ends at the ocean) in North America. But unlike nearly every other tidewater glacier on the continent, Hubbard is advancing, not retreating; it’s forever pushing a little further into the bay. Chunks of ice that break off become floaties for seals, who like the bergs because orca sonar doesn’t work well among them. The deep blue of the face of the glacier on a sunny day—the color made by compression of ice crystals that can be a foot or more long—is the blue of the furthest stars. This glacier is on the move.

SITKA, ALASKA The onion domes of St. Michael's Cathedral are your first clue that Sitka was once a Russian settlement - the colonial headquarters of Count Baranof, no less. Discover the echoes of its

heyday at a performance by the New Archangel Dancers. Be greeted by Tlingit native people, then stand on the spot where the U.S. took possession of Alaska in 1867 for $7.2 million, less than two cents per acre. The dramatic setting in the shadow of Mt. Edgecumbe is one of the loveliest in the Great Land. Take a stroll through old growth forest in Sitka National Historical Park, shop the downtown district, or poke around the Sheldon Jackson Museum for a close-up look at some of the city's most prized arts, crafts and Russian relics.

KETCHIKAN, ALASKA Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a cheerful air. Besides the main attractions - Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village, try a flightseeing trip to breathtaking Misty Fjords National Monument--a transformational adventure not to be missed. These deep water fjords left by retreating glaciers left granite cliffs towering thousands of feet above the sea and countless waterfalls cascading into placid waters. VICTORIA, CANADA Here, a touch of Great Britain awaits. Between sipping afternoon tea, visiting flower gardens and castles and stopping in at pubs, one could easily forget about the Pacific Ocean lapping at the other side of Vancouver Island. The influence of the First Nations culture is also strong here in Victoria, with totem poles taking a front-and-center position on the Inner Harbour and in Beacon Hill Park. Extensive galleries are devoted to the history of the First People at the Royal British Columbia Museum, too, one of Victoria's top tourist attractions. Just around the point, Fisherman’s Wharf offers a lively contrast with working fishing boats, barking harbor seals and busy seafood restaurants serving up the catch of the day. Take time for a jaunt to the famous Butchart Gardens, a truly stunning show garden developed on the site of a depleted quarry. Enjoy afternoon tea, a walk in the park or a shopping trip to Market Square or along Government Street.

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE and the ms Oosterdam

Holland America Line’s fleet of five-star, premium ships offers cruise options that span the globe and satisfy every traveler’s appetite for exploration. With luxury ships sailing to more than 280 ports of call, Holland America Line’s commitment to providing the best in cruise vacations is confirmed by its numerous awards and accolades. In 2016, as part of a $300 million brand enhancement initiative, the ms Oosterdam received a host of exciting updates, including new lounge, dining and entertainment venues, and completely refreshed suites.

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Cruise Brochure DRAFT - sma.org · Microsoft Word - Cruise_Brochure_DRAFT Author: nmullins Created Date: 11/21/2016 8:26:45 AM