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Washington, DC|The Westin Washington, DC Downtown
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Disney World should have gone nuclear
There is extra significance to the American Nuclear Society holding its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, this past week. That’s because in 1967, the state of Florida passed a law allowing Disney World to build a nuclear power plant.
August 5–8, 2012
Nuclear - Still the One! The Right Business - The Right Results - The Right Way Forward
Hollywood, FL|Westin Diplomat
Pre-registration is closed; please register onsite. The 2012 Utility Working Conference will be held at The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa, located at 3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida, 33019. The special room rate for the meeting is $149.00 per night (single/double). To take advantage of this reduced rate, reservations must be made by July 12, 2012 - 5:00 PM (EST). Reservations can be made on their website at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ans2012 To register by phone for a guest room: 888-627-9057. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the Group rate.
General Chair:
Mike Skaggs (Sr. Vice President, Nuclear Construction, Tennessee Valley Authority)
Program Chair:
Ludwig E. Thibault (GM, Performance Improvement, Tennessee Valley Authority)
