26th Annual American Society of Mining and Reclamation Meeting and 11th Billing Land Reclamation Symposium

May 30, 2009 to June 5, 2009
Billings, MT

Revitalizing the Environment: Proven Solutions and Innovative Approaches

 
     

     

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES


Sunday Evening Welcome Reception

The Joint Conference Welcome Reception will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, May 31 in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Ballroom for all attendees. Items donated for the ASMR Silent Auction will be accepted and will be on display. Light appetizers and refreshments as well as an open bar will be available. Renew old acquaintances and meet new people that share mutual professional interests.

Evening Social

An evening social for attendees is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3. Buses will provide transportation to Pompeys Pillar east of Billings. Located along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, Pompey’s Pillar was proclaimed a national monument in January 2001. During his return trip to St. Louis, Captain William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition climbed the Pillar and carved his signature and the date in the sandstone. Clark wrote, “This rock I ascended and from it’s top had a most extensive view in every direction on the Northerly Side of the river high romantic Clifts approach & jut over the water for Some distance both above and below...I marked my name and the day of the month and year." A western style BBQ will include dinner, beer, wine and soft drinks. Special entertainment will feature Crow Tribe Native Dancers and the Black Whistle Drum Group. A bluegrass band will provide musical additional entertainment. This Joint Conference event is not to be missed. Cost is $40.



 
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