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National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks

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Previous Conferences

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 4-10, 2007 at the Wyndham New Orleans at Canal Place, jointly hosted by the Clerks of Louisiana appellate courts

THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING, July 30-August 4, 2006 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas, hosted by Stephanie Lavake, Clerk, Texas Court of Appeals, Second District

THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL MEETING, August 7-12, 2005, in Key West Florida, hosted by Tom Hall, Clerk of the Florida Supreme Court

THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING, August 8-13, 2004, at the Hilton Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, hosted by Marilyn May, Clerk of the Appellate Courts for the State of Alaska

THIRTIETH ANNUAL MEETING, August 2-8, 2003, at the Holiday Inn Sunspree, Asheville, North Carolina, hosted by Christie S. Cameron, Clerk, North Carolina Supreme Court

TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 4-8, 2002, at the Airport Hilton, Bloomington, Minnesota, hosted by Frederick K. Gritter, Clerk of the Appellate Courts and Supreme Court Administrator

TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 5-10, 2001, at the Hyatt Newporter, Newport Beach, California, hosted by Joseph A. Lane, Clerk, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Daniel P. Potter, Chief Depoty Clerk, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, and Paul T. McGill, Assistant Clerk/Administrator, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District

TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 6-11, 2000, at the Savannah DeSota Hilton Hotel, Savannah, Georgia, hosted by Sherie M. Welch, Clerk, Supreme Court of Georgia and Kennth J. DeBlanc, Clerk, Court of Appeal, Third Circuit. Louisiana

TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 8-13, 1999, at the Sheraton Hotel, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, hosted by Howie Zibel, New Hampshire Supreme Court

TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 8-14, 1998, at the Skamania Lodge in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, hosted by Scott Crampton, Director of Management Services, Oregon Supreme Court

TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 3-7, 1997, at the Grand Hotel, Point Clear, Alabama, hosted by Louise B. Livingston, Assistant Clerk, Alabama Supreme Court

TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING, August 4-9, 1996, at the Embassy Suites, Des Moines, Iowa, hosted by R. Keith Richardson, Clerk, Iowa Supreme Court

TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL MEETING,

TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING, August 6-13, 1994 at the Sheraton Harbor Island, San Diego, California, hosted by Spehen M. Kelly, California Court of Appeal, Fourth District

TWENTIETH ANNUAL MEETING, August 1-6, 1993, at the Sheraton Music City Hotel, Nashville, tennessee, hosted by A.B. Neil, Jr., Tenessee Supreme Court

NINETEENTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 2-7, 1992, at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., hosted by William S. Fulton, J.R., U.S. Army Court of Military Review

EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 4-9, 1991, at the Marriott Pavilion Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, hosted by Dierdre O'Meara Ahr Smith, Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District

SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 5-10, 1990, at the Sheraton Tuscon, El Conquistador resort, Tuscon, Arizona, hosted by Joyce A. Goldsmith, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two

SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 6-11, 1989, at the Mills House, Charleston, South carolina, hosted by Reba D. Mims, South Carolina Court of Appeals

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 7-12, 1988, at the Colonial Inn, Helena Montana, hosted by Ethel M. Harrison, Montana Supreme Court

FOURTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 2-7, 1987, at the Parkview Hilton, Hartford, Connecticut, hosted by Frank Drumm and Susan Cormier

THIRTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 3-8, 1986, at the Hyatt regency, Austin, Texas, hosted by Tommy and Sharon Lowe, George and Mary Miller, and Troy Bennett

TWELFTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 4-9, 1985 at the Marriott's Griffin Gate, Lexington, Kentucky, hosted by John and Carla Scott, Supreme Court and Court of Appeals of Kentucky

ELEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 5-10, 1984 at the Marriott Airport, Seattle, Washington, hosted by John and Francine Champagne and Dick and Mary Lou Taylor

TENTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 7-12, 1983 at the International Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, hosted by Frans Labranche, Jr., Supreme Court of Louisiana

NINTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 1-6, 1982 at the Copley Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts, hosted by Jean M. Kennet, Supreme Judcial Court, Massachusetts

EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 2-7, 1981 at the Americana Snow King, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, hosted by Rita White, Wyoming Supreme Court

SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 24-28, 1980, at Disney World, Orlando, Florida, hosted by Raymond E. Rhodes, First District Court of Appeals, Florida

SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING, July 29-August 2, 1979 at the Doubletree Inn, Monterey, California hosted by Kevin Swanson, California Court of Appeal, Fifth District

FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING, August 13-17, 1978 at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan, hosted by Ronald L. Dzierbicki, Michigan Court of Appeals

FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING, July 31-August4, 1977 at the North Shore Hotel, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, hosted by Bill Young, Idaho Supreme Court

THIRD ANNUAL MEETING, August 1-5, 1976 at the Tarrytown Hilton, Tarrytown, New York, hosted by Hyman W. Gamso, New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department

SECOND ANNUAL MEETING, July 16-19 1975 at the Little America, Flagstaff, Arizona, hosted by Mayann Hopkins, Supreme Court of Arizona

FIRST ANNUAL MEETING, July 16-20, 1974 at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky, hosted by J.O. Sentell, Supreme Court of Alabama

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, August 2-4, 1973 at the Executive House and Dolly Madison House in Washington, D.C., hosted by Alexander L. Stevas and Claire M. Whitaker

A view of the Renaissance Pittsbugh hotel 35th Annual Conference
August 3-8, 2008
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

(The 2008 conference was a great success. This page will be preserved as is for future reference.)
See you in Sacramento in 2009!

President Steve Lancaster will soon issue the official call to attend the 35th Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks. So that members may begin to plan, here are some basics about the arrangements. This page will be updated as new information is added. Check the updates section for what's new.

Online Conference Registration

Online Conference Registration is no longer available.

Accommodations

The 2008 annual meeting was held at the historic four diamond Renaissance Pittsburgh hotel. Accommodations were offered at the rate of $109.00. The hotel faces the Allegheny River. In addition to an onsite restaurant, there is a wine bar and traditional bar. The hotel recently became non-smoking. The conference rate will be offered Friday August 1st and Saturday August 2nd as well as the Friday August 8th depending on availability. When registering, use the following codes: NCANCAA for one bed (King or Queeen); NCANCAH for 2 Queen beds. Hotel Reservations must be made by July 1, 2008. For more information, inlcuding online hotel reservations, visit the hotel website, or call the hotel directly at 1-800-468-3571.

Getting There

Pittsburgh National Airport is located 16 miles northwest of downtown Pittsburgh in Findley Township. Taxi and shuttle bus service connect the airport to downtown and suburban hotels. It is approximately a twenty-minute ride to the hotel. There are several shuttles and taxis listed on the airport website; however, there is one that has regularly scheduled runs to our hotel, Express Shuttle Services Pittsburgh Transportation Group.

Taxi Service

Taxi service is available in the Greater Pittsburgh area. The area's two largest cab companies are Yellow Cab (412-665-8100) and People's Cab (412-681-3131). As a warning for visitors from other cities, don't expect to be able to hail a cab anytime you want. Cabs in Pittsburgh generally require a phone call to arrange for a pickup, or a walk to the nearest hotel cab stand. Cabs are also available at the Pittsburgh International Airport.

Public Transportation

  • Subway - The 'T' - Pittsburgh's small but clean and safe 25.2-mile subway and light rail system, the 'T' serves downtown Pittsburgh with a four-stop loop including stops at Steel Plaza at Grant Street, Gateway Center Plaza (Liberty Avenue and Stanwix Street), Wood Street, and the First Avenue Parking Garage. Underground, the music is classical, the art whimsical and travel within downtown Pittsburgh is free. The subway will also deliver you across the river to Station Square on the South Side for a minimal fare. After traveling under the Monongahela River, the 'T' runs above ground along three different light rail lines into Pittsburgh's south suburbs.
  • Public Bus - Multiple bus routes connect downtown Pittsburgh to cultural and other attractions on the North Side and Oakland as well as to the majority of the neighborhoods surrounding Pittsburgh. The Port Authority also sponsors the ACCESS program, the nation’s largest paratransit program of its kind for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
  • Duquesne & Monongahela Inclines - Thousands of visitors each year marvel at the breathtaking view of the city of Pittsburgh while riding two of only a few remaining inclines in the country, the Monongahela ('Mon') & Duquesne Inclines -- which run up and down Mt. Washington just across the Monongahela River from downtown Pittsburgh. Many residents also use the inclines on a daily basis to get down to the base of Mt. Washington where they can hop a bus or the 'T' over to downtown Pittsburgh.
  • The Port Authority of Allegheny County operates its buses, light rail cars, and inclines under a zone fare structure where the amount of fare is based on trip length from Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle or Central Business District. Higher fares are paid for trips crossing more than one zone. Fares are collected as the rider boards on an inbound, or downtown-bound trip and as the rider exits the outbound or suburban-bound trip, with some exceptions. Since Port Authority operators neither carry change nor make change, riders must be prepared to pay exact fare or pay an amount in excess of the prevailing fare. Check out the Port Authority of Allegheny County Web site for zone maps, an interactive bus schedule locater, fare information, bus routes, disability access and to purchase bus tickets and passes. You can also use Google Transit to search for Pittsburgh public transportation routes using interactive Google Maps technology.

Packing

Summer in Pittsburgh is hot, but fun. Average highs are in the low-to-mid 80s.

Kennywood Amusement Park

One of the little-known gems of the Steel City is Kennywood Amusement Park, located on bluffs above the Monongahela River about 10 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh. Kennywood is one of the last remaining "traditional" trolley parks, which once existed in or near every city of any size through the country. For those with children (and those who are simply "young at heart"), Kennywood should not be missed. Early discounted tickets are available if purchased before May 9. PLease contact John Moyer to reserve tickets. More information is available on this flyer.

All Things Pittsburgh

A view of the point in PittsburghSo, you think you know Pittsburgh? See if you really do by taking the Pittsburgh Trivia Quiz. If you are unfamiliar with the Pittsburgh area, the Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a wealth of information aboput America's most livable city. You may also want to check out the top ten Pittsburgh sites as compiled by local residents Kimberly & Albrecht Powell, who maintain a great blog devoted to all things Pittsburgh:

  1. Mt. Washington and the Inclines. No visit to Pittsburgh is complete without a ride on one of the restored 1800s inclines to the top of Mt. Washington - just across the river from downtown Pittsburgh. There are plenty of great restaurants to choose from on top of this former "Coal Hill," and the stunning view of downtown (especially beautiful at night) was ranked by USA Today as the second best beautiful place in America.
  2. Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center. This former ice house has been reborn as a seven-story museum, with interactive exhibits that bring more than 250 years of Western Pennsylvania history to life. Discover how immigrants shaped the region, uncover the myths of the Underground Railroad or climb aboard a 1940s Pittsburgh trolley. Two floors are dedicated to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. After all, what's the history of Pittsburgh without Franco Harris, Mario Lemieux, Roberto Clemente, Arnold Palmer and the gang?
  3. The National Aviary. Just across the Allegheny River from the History Center is the National Aviary, where over 600 of the world's most incredible birds are displayed in naturalistic exhibits and walk-through habitats. Marvel at hummingbirds the size of a thumb or Andean Condors with giant 10-foot wingspans at the nation's premiere bird zoo!
  4. The Strip. Join locals for a Saturday tour in Pittsburgh's popular warehouse district. Grab a great cup of coffee and a fresh biscotti, before taking a stroll through this combination farmer's market/street fair. Vendors, shops and exotic grocery stores offer everything from kitchenware to costumes and Steelers merchandise to fresh flowers and fish.
  5. Andy Warhol Museum. Campbells soup cans anyone? Continue your exploration of Pittsburgh at the Andy Warhol Museum, an ultramodern tribute to the founder of pop art. The most comprehensive single artist museum in the world houses more than 4,000 works of art, including paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, films, and videos, from this native Pittsburgh artist. While dedicated to Andy Warhol, the museum also hosts rotating exhibits by artists who push the boundaries of art, just as Warhol did.
  6. Carnegie Museums of Art & Natural History. The Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History combine two world renowned museums in one unforgettable visit. Same day admission to both museums provides a wide variety of things to explore, and many sections include hands-on activities where children are encouraged to touch as well as look. Enjoy one of the best dinosaur exhibits in the world, breathtaking gems and minerals, an extensive Native American gallery, plus the museum ranked by Child Magazine among the "10 Best Art Museums for Kids."
  7. Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Stroll through one of the largest Victorian "glass houses" in the country to see towering tropical plants that were the original seedlings at the 1890 Exposition, beautiful orchids, indoor and outdoor gardens, and a fabulous bonsai collection. Children will revel in the Discovery Garden, where they are invited to exercise their green thumbs and explore the world of plants and flowers, worms and all. Seasonal exhibits include a butterfly garden, flower shows, and a miniature railroad display.
  8. Carnegie Science Center & UPMC Sportsworks. It's an "amusement park for the mind" at this large science museum, where more than 250 hands-on, interactive exhibits bring together science and fun for all ages. Tour a WWII submarine, marvel at a four-story Omnimax film, or tour Southwestern Pennsylvania via miniature railroad - all under one roof. Then, race against an Olympic sprinter, try out your fastball, or climb a rock wall, all at the place where science and sports comes together - UPMC SportsWorks next door!
  9. The Mattress Factory. Get into art - literally! The beds are gone, and this former mattress factory is now home to a one of a kind arts experience. The Mattress Factory museum of contemporary art is the best facility for installation art in the United States, all created by in-residence artists. From floors made of green-apple candy to a frozen room full of Victorian furniture, the avant-garde art is sometimes a bit bewildering, but always fun.
  10. Nationality Classrooms at the Cathedral of Learning. Located in the inspiring Cathedral of Learning on the University of Pittsburgh campus, each of the 24 classrooms reflects the culture and heritage of one of the area's diverse ethnic groups, and represents that nationality's contribution to the fabric of Pittsburgh. Visit the classroom that represents your heritage and establish your own emotional bond with the peoples of Pittsburgh! An interesting attraction that defies description!

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Upcoming Conferences

THIRTY-SIXTH: 2009 - Sacramento, California
THIRTY-SEVENTH: 2010 - Whitefish, Montana