AMA Convention 2020
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Our favorite week of the year, the annual Alaska Miners Association annual convention, is here! The week has not changed — Nov. 2-5. But virtually everything else has! This will be our first virtual convention, combining our respect for member safety as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, with our dedication and commitment to connect, educate and advocate for our industry. We are dedicated to ensuring that the sessions provide value to our members. The Convention group wholeheartedly pitched into ensure continuity and member engagement at highest level possible virtually. On the following pages we have provided a basic outline of our virtual convention, with the expectation that the events will evolve and expand as we draw closer to convention week. Watch your emails and AlaskaMiners.org for daily updates. We have a great lineup scheduled. Kick off the week Nov. 2 with a short course scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Placer Mine Permitting Short Course: is intended to provide the small mines operator
with information on permitting issues that apply to the industry. This short course is designed to provide small mines operators with information to help them navigate the permitting process. Presenters will cover the gamut of federal, state, and Fairbanks North Star Borough permitting and compliance requirements for mining operations. Nov. 3-5 will include daily technical sessions from 9-11a.m. and 1-3 p.m. — see the full schedule on Page 8! Poster Sessions, Core Shack, Prospectors Tent and Claim Post will also be held virtually. Poster Session: Nov. 4 from 3:30-5 p.m.; Core Shack and Prospectors Tent: Nov. 5 from 3:30-5 p.m. There is no fee to attend the virtual convention, and registration is now open at www.alaskaminers.org. Please visit our website for the most up to date information: www.alaskaminers.org. While we will miss seeing all of your faces in person, we are excited to “see” you online. AMA’s Zoom capabilities are Powered by GCI!
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ALASKAMINERS.ORG DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE RECENTLY REDESIGNED ALASKAMINERS.ORG!
There is a lot of great mining information available such as:
• ADVOCACY: The most recent mining issues at both state and federal levels • EVENTS: Check branch meeting schedules, look for convention updates, and more! • MEMBERSHIP: Download an application or find direct links to apply and/or renew online
• PUBLICATIONS: Digital of AMA’s most recent journals and magazines are available for you to read anytime or anywhere!
QUESTIONS? Contact laci@alaskaminers.org
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