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Archive -- All Aboard Ohio 2016 Annual Meeting
Date
Saturday, May 21, 2016 10:00 AM Saturday, May 21, 2016 2:00 PM
Location
Join All Aboard Ohio (AAO), Ohio's premiere passenger rail advocacy organization, for its 2016 Annual Meeting.
Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM - Spaghetti Warehouse - 397 W Broad St, , Columbus, Ohio
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-aboard-ohio-annual-meeting-2016-tickets-21608607928?aff=fb
The event will present the latest information on the state of passenger rail in Ohio and information about local transit activities in Columbus and Central Ohio.
Doors open at 9:30 AM. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to allow for everyone to be checked-in prior to the start of the presentations and to have some time for socializing.
Starting around 10:00 AM, the presentation portion of the event will begin. Speakers will include a special guest presentation, followed by an update on the state of passenger rail in Ohio by Ken Prendergast, AAO Executive Director. Josh Lapp, the Vice-Chair of Transit Columbus will present information about Central Ohio transit activities.
Lunch (included with all tickets) will be served around 12:00 p.m. followed by a short business meeting, and the event will end around 2:00 p.m.
The event is open to the public.
(A note to AAO Board Members: The Board will meet in closed session after the event to name the officers for the upcoming term.)
All Aboard Ohio is a non-profit agency.
FAQs
What is the price of tickets?
- All Aboard Ohio members ($25)
- Guest attending with an All Aboard Ohio member ($15 -- limit one per member)
- Non-members ($35) [includes a complimentary AAO membership for 2016]
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Public transit: COTA provides bus service.
Automobile: Complimentary parking is available onsite.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (844) 464-7245
What food will be served?
Attendees will order an entrée of their choice from a special, event-specific Spaghetti Warehouse lunch menu. Options include: Spaghetti & Meatballs, 15-Layer Lasagne, Fettuccini Alfredo, Four-Cheese Manicotti, Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, and Chicken Parmigiana.
I have a special dietary requirement. Can that be accommodated?
Please query [email protected].
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes. If possible, please update your information at least 5 days prior to the event.
Can I update my registration information?
Yes. Please note: Complimentary AAO 2016 memberships (a $35 value) for persons purchasing "Regular Registration" tickets will be issued based on the information provided in the Eventbrite system.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
A printed ticket is preferred but not required.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds will be issued only if the event is cancelled.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
We will do our best to be flexible to honor all paid tickets. If possible, the ticket-holder or purchaser should email [email protected] in advance to advise us of the substitution.
WHEN
Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM (EDT) - Add to Calendar
WHERE
Spaghetti Warehouse - 397 W Broad St, , Columbus, Ohio 43215 - View Map
"I’m so proud that we came together in bipartisan fashion in the Senate to keep the Southwest Chief chugging along, and I’m grateful for this recognition from the Rail Passengers Association. This victory is a testament to what we can accomplish when we reach across the aisle and work together to advance our common interests."
Senator Tom Udall (D-NM)
April 2, 2019, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his work to protect the Southwest Chief