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June 18, 2004
FTA
MOTOR FUEL TAX SECTION ANNUAL MEETING
Marriott Boston Quincy
Quincy, Massachusetts (Boston Area)
October 3-6, 2004
To State Tax Administrators:
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FTA Motor Fuel Tax Section Chair Robynn Wilson of the Alaska Department
of Revenue, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, and the FTA Board
of Trustees extend a cordial invitation to you to attend the 2004 Annual
Meeting of the FTA Motor Fuel Tax Section. The meeting will be held at
the Marriott
Boston Quincy, Quincy, Massachusetts, October 3-6, 2004.
The FTA Uniformity Committee will meet on Saturday, October 2, and subcommittees
will meet on Friday, October 1.
The conference will begin with registration and an opening reception on
Sunday, October 3. Monday and Tuesday will be devoted to general sessions
in the morning and breakout sessions in the afternoon. Wednesday morning
will include a general session with various topics of interest to motor
fuel tax administrators. Regional meetings will be held Monday afternoon,
and the Annual Business Meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon. The annual
banquet will be held Tuesday evening, October 5.
Conference Program
The conference program consists of a mix of general session and concurrent
breakout sessions presenting different topics of interest to state motor
fuel tax administrators. Topics include Policy/Legislation Tools, Alternative
Fuels, National Fuel Diversion Registry and Collection Tools. (See the
attached final agenda.)
Registration
The registration fee for the conference is $380 per delegate. Please complete
the attached delegate registration form and, if applicable, the guest
registration form. To avoid a late fee of $50.00, we recommend you register
by September 27, 2004. Registration fees will not be refunded for cancellations
received after September 30, 2004. Make checks payable to the FTA Motor
Fuel Conference 2004 and send it with your completed registration form
to:
FTA Conference
Massachusetts Department of Revenue
40 Southbridge Street, 3rd Floor
Worcester, MA 01608
Attention: Gail Cullen
If payment is to be made by credit card, please include the pertinent
information on the registration form. Registrations may also be faxed
to Gail Cullen at (508) 421-2366.
Questions regarding the conference or registration can be directed to
either Gail Cullen at (508) 792-7300 ext. 22223, e-mail culleng@dor.state.ma.us
or Tammy Gaskell at (508) 792-7300 ext. 22263, e-mail gaskellt@dor.state.ma.us.
Hotel Registration
The conference will be held at the Marriott
Boston Quincy at 1000 Marriott
Drive, Quincy, MA 02169. Make your reservations directly with the hotel
by calling (800) 228-9290 or (617) 472-1000. Delegates must identify themselves
as being with the FTA group to receive the conference room rate of $129.00
per night. Hotel reservations must be made prior to September
9, 2004.
Social Events
The conference will begin with a Sunday reception featuring hors d’oeuvres
and beverages in the Dorothy Quincy Suite at the Marriott Boston
Quincy Hotel. A conference banquet will be hosted in the hotel ballroom
on Tuesday night featuring a delicious dinner and entertainment.
Optional Activities Planned
Enjoy a lovely dinner cruise along Boston Harbor. Buses will
depart the hotel on Monday at 6:00 p.m. for Boston’s Waterfront
where you will board the James Doherty Cruise Ship for a pleasant
cruise along scenic Boston Harbor while enjoying dinner and
the music provided by a disc jockey.
Guest Program
On Monday, you will be given a tour of the John F. Kennedy
Library and Museum. From there, a stop by the oldest commissioned
warship afloat –
the USS Constitution. Lunch on your own at Faneuil Hall Marketplace and
shop in the afternoon at Boston’s Downtown Crossing, which includes
famous stores such as Filene’s Basement. On Tuesday, guests can
join us for a walk on the Freedom Trail and pass by the Old North Church
and the home of Paul Revere. Take a ride to Cambridge, Massachusetts,
and visit Harvard University and Harvard Square. Enjoy lunch at Boston’s
famous Prudential Center and walk/shop along Newbury Street
in the afternoon. Transportation and a tour guide are provided.
Transportation
Marriott hotel is providing a free shuttle on Saturday from
noon to 8:00 p.m. from Logan Airport to the hotel. The shuttle
will be marked “FTA
Motor Fuel Tax Conference” and will be outside each terminal
at ground transportation. The hotel will also offer this service
from the hotel to the airport on Wednesday starting from 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If your schedule does not correspond with
the hotel shuttle times, the Logan
Express Shuttle is another
option for which a schedule is attached.
Additional Transportation
For all attendees arriving on Saturday and Sunday, free bus service will
be available from the Marriott Hotel to downtown Boston for limited hours
on both days. See the attachment for this service.
Climate
October is one of the best times of the year to visit the Boston area.
The temperature is comfortable and usually averages 70-75 degrees during
the day and the lower 50’s at night.
Dress
The dress for the conference is business casual except for the banquet
on Tuesday night, which will be semi-formal.
The
2004 Motor Fuel Tax Section Annual meeting promises to be an educational
and enjoyable one. Please feel free to contact Cindy Anders-Robb if
you have any questions at (307) 632-4144 or via e-mail
Sincerely,
Harley
T. Duncan
Executive Director