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Tentatively PlannedFUTURE MEETINGS

• Spring 2007 - Brazil ?
• Summer 2007 - Portugal
• Fall 2007 - USA ?
• Fall 2008 - Korea

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SUGGESTION

• THERE SEEM TO BE A GAP FOR A MEETING IN SUMMER
  NEXT YEAR
• WE CAN OFFER TO HOST IT IN SA
• TWO REGIONS ARE POSSIBLE NORTH OR SOUTH (CAPE
  TOWN)
• IT IS WINTER AND WE THEREFOR SUGGEST NORTH
• AVERAGE MIN 7 C TO MAX 22 C

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CONFERENCE POSSIBLY AT SUN CITY SOUTH
AFRICA22 27 JUNE 2008
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Sun City
Southern Africa is a rare find. Its sophisticated
infrastructure, rich heritage of wildlife,
dramatic landscapes, nature's richest chest of
gold, platinum and diamonds, vibrant city life,
and a kaleidoscope of exotic, sun-blessed people
adds up to the most desirable travel destination
on earth.
Sun City, Africas Kingdom of pleasure, is an
architectural miracle, situated in an extinct
volcano, embodying an African fantasy world. It
incorporates many attractions, including
world-class golf courses, an adjacent game
reserve, a casino, an inland sea, a cultural
village, adventure activities and many more. One
can participate in the many entertainment options
or just marvel of one mans vision that came
true.
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Sun City
Here, at Sun City life moves with the rhythms of
the ancient continent, while new African nobility
take their ease amid sumptuous luxury. At the
Palace, you will encounter the Africa of today,
and hear the echoes of an Africa long past
Sun City is the perfect place for the
international business traveler who wants to get
a taste of Africa while conducting his/her
business in modern state-of-the art conference
and accommodation facilities
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PILANESBERG GAME RESERVE
Southern Africa is famous for its wildlife, the
thousands of species of animals, birds, insects,
marine life, trees and plants. The many excellent
game reserves offer close encounters with
elephants, lions, crocodiles, vultures,
butterflies, and all other weird and wonderful
living beings that inhabit our subcontinent. The
Pilanesberg National Park is one of the prominent
game reserves in South Africa, situated alongside
the ridge of an ancient volcano. A circular
mountainous mass rises abruptly 300 metres above
the floor of the plain and in this extraordinary
exposure of alkaline rock, the park provides a
sanctuary for many of the species of wild animals
which once roamed this area.
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PILANESBERG GAME RESERVE
There are few pleasures in life which can beat
the thrill of a game drive in an open vehicle
guided by a knowledgeable ranger. Share your
wildlife encounters at the campfire dinner under
the starry skies while the night settles in on
the darkening veld!
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ELEPHANT INTERACTION
Elephants are probably the closest to humans and
therefore probably hold the greatest fascination
of all animals. These giants of the forests have
an intricate social structure and one can watch
for hours how they interact with one another.
They are known to mourn their dead, fiercely
protect their wounded, and can develop a trust
relationship with humans. A meeting with these
amazing creatures is a moving experience. Shake
hands (trunks), feed them some delicacies and go
on an elephant-back game-walk!
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CRADLE OF HUMANKIND
Why did we as humans survive while other species
did not? Find the answers and much more in the
Cradle of Humankind where the first humans roamed
the rolling plains. 40 of the worlds hominid
fossils were found at this World Heritage Site,
the findings of which rewrote the textbooks on
the origins of humankind. Visit this place with
expert geologist guide for a gripping
experience! Maropeng is a state-of-the-art
exhibition which portrays the evolution of
humans in an ever-changing environment. The
Sterkfontein Caves was the place where many
important fossils were found. Excavations are
still in process. The Origins Centre at Wits
University gives an excellent overview of the
first humans who inhabited South Africa. It
specializes in the San, their rock art and
spiritual lives.
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CULTURAL VILLAGE MEET THE RAINBOW NATION
An introduction presentation The people of South
Africa will provide indispensable insight in the
country and its people, and specifically the
dynamic between Western and African traditions. A
traditional dance show will absorb you into the
ancient African rhythm. A sumptuous African meal
rounds off this pleasant acquaintance with the
warm, vibrant people of South Africa.
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Soweto
Soweto is one of the famous cities in the world.
It played a very important role in the struggle
against apartheid which eventually led to our new
democracy. The peaceful transition is regarded as
one of the greatest achievements of humankind in
the 20th century! Meet the ingenuitive, vibrant
and warm residents.
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HARTBEESPOORTDAM
Cradled by the ancient Magaliesberg-mountains,
the Hartebeespoortdam is one of the most
beautiful man-made lakes in the world. It is not
far from the main cities, and oozes a holiday
atmosphere. There are many varied attractions in
and around the dam.
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  TO SECRETARIAT?