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APhA-ASP National Meeting 2009

“The Alamo City”

Capturing the spirit of Texas,San Antoniois a Mecca for history buffs. From its Native Americanoccupation, discovery by Spanish explorers, old missions, thebattle of theAlamo,and theOld West,the history and attractions of this beautiful city can entertain its visitors for days.When the area was first explored by Spanish expeditions in 1691 and 1709,the region was already occupied by a small Indian community established inthe San Pedro Springs area, call Yanaguana. The first Spanish explorers gavetheSan AntonioRiver its name because it was the feast day of St. Anthony.The actual founding of the city came in 1718 by Father Antonio Olivares, whenhe established MissionSan Antoniode Valero.

April 3-6, 2009 San Antonio, Texas

Meeting information

Receive reimbursement through two different options: by attending 2 primary and 2 secondary meetings

1 primary meeting and 3 secondary meetings***It is your responsibility to find the liaison for each meeting and sign in. If you do not sign in with theliaison, we cannot count you as present at the meeting.

Primary Meetings Day/time Liason(s)

APhA Opening ReceptionFriday, April 3

7:30-9:30pmScott Kershaw, Kathryn Schmid,Natalie Van Heek, David WilliamsAPhA-ASP OpeningGeneral SessionSaturday, April 4

9:00-11:00amKathryn SchmidAPhA-ASP House of Delegates First SessionSunday, April 5

3:00-5:30pmDavid WilliamsAPhA-ASP House of Delegates Final SessionMonday, April 6

8:30am-12:00pmNatalie Van Heek APhA-ASP AwardsCeremonyMonday, April 6

6:00-8:00pmScott Kershaw

Secondary Meetings Day/time Liason(s)

APhA-ASP WelcomingSocialFriday, April 3

8:30pm-11:59pmDavid WilliamsASP Committee workshopsSaturday, April 4

8:00-9:30amCommittee chairsCatholic Pharmacist MassSaturday, April 4

5:30-6:30pmNatalie Van Heek Creighton UniversityAlumni & FriendsReceptionSaturday, April 4

6:00-7:00pmKathryn SchmidAPhA-ASP Open CandidatereviewSunday, April 5

8:00-10:00amNatalie Van Heek APhA-ASP Region 5CaucusSunday, April 5

1:30-2:30pmDavid Williams

Dean’s Dinner

Sunday, April 5

6:00pm @Pico de GalloScott KershawCE Meetings Throughout the weekendShow an executive a pamphletfrom your meeting

Executive Team Member Contact Information:

Scott Kershaw

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(402) 547-0161David Williams

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(816) 853-1137Natalie Van Heek

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(605) 660-3849Kathryn Schmid

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(402) 617-886

Note: On Sunday we will be wearing our new Creighton polos!

Sites and Attractions Information

The Alamo - On the east side of Alamo Plaza is the most famous historical site in Texas where 189 defendersfell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna army. Mission San Antonio deValero (The Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city's first mission

We give history talks to visitors on thehour and the half hour except during lunch time (12pm

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1:00pm). Due to the number of visitors that visit theAlamo each year we are unable to give walking tours.Address: 300 Alamo PlazaPhone number: 210-225-1391Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Sundays 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.mAdmission price: freeBuckhorn Saloon and Museum - The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is proud to have been voted "BestAttraction" by the Downtown Alliance/San Antonio. Discover more than 120 years of history.... Texas style.Marvel at two stories of the most exotic collections you've ever seen, from our unique horn collection, tocowboy memorabilia and fish from the Seven Seas. See a two headed calf and a lamb with eight legs! Testyour hand in our authentic shooting gallery and arcade. Don't miss the world's only Wax Museum of TexasHistory. And, don't forget to swing by the Buckhorn Curio Store, where you'll find extraordinary Texascollectibles and authentic Buckhorn souvenirs for the entire family.Address: 318 E Houston St.Phone number: 210-247-4000Hours of operation: Sunday through Thursday open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridayand Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Admission price: Adults are $10.99 and special rates for groups of 10 or moreKing William historic area - A 25-block area near downtown on the south bank of the San Antonio River. Inthe late 1800's the King William District was the most elegant residential area in the city, originally settled byprominent German merchants. The sizable mansions and quaint homes built by these early elite are definitelyworth seeing. It was zoned as the state's first historic district, and has once again become a fashionableneighborhood. The Guenther House and Steves Homestead are opened for tour, but most are privateresidences.Address: 1032 South Alamo

Plaza Wax Museum and Ripley’s Believe it or Not!

- Our Plaza Wax Museum features a collection of waxfigures displayed within themed sections of Hollywood, Children's land of Make Believe, Freedom's Journey(contains a 66-foot wall mural dedicated to our country's history), Horror (optional section), History, Religion(this section contains The Passion of Christ - the Last Supper, Cruxification and Resurrection and much more!)Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Allows you to discover one-of-a-kind oddities, curiosities and illusions gatheredfrom all over the world by Robert Ripley. There are over 500 exhibits - one of the largest in the world!Address: 301 Alama PlazaPhone number: 210-224-9299Hours of operation: Open daily and closing times vary depending on season

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call aheadahead of time.Admission price: $13.95 for adult single attraction; $17.95 for adult combination ticketWitte Museum - The Witte Museum is San Antonio's premiere museum of South Texas history, culture, andnatural science. Located in Brackenridge Park, on the banks of the San Antonio River , the Witte offerspermanent exhibits that include dinosaur skeletons, cave drawings, wildlife dioramas, and even some live