Event Calendar

Founded in 1639, Newport is a treasure trove of historical sites to include hundreds of preserved colonial homes and buildings. In the late 1800's, America's wealthiest families chose Newport as their premiere resort destination. Today, visitors marvel at the magnificent Gilded Age mansion "Summer Cottages" they built before personal income tax was instituted in America. Many of these 40,000+ sq. ft. mansions are open for tours and are quite impressive. The most notable, Rough Point, was built by Doris Duke, the tobacco heiress.

A longtime home for the America's Cup and labeled as a "sailing capital of the world," Newport offers water activities along with numerous museums, galleries, festivals, historical sites and tours, cobblestone wharves, unique shops and the Tennis Hall of Fame. A "must do" activity is the Cliff Walk, a 3.2-mile walking path that winds between the sprawling lawns of the Newport mansions and the pounding surf of the Atlantic.

Tentative Agenda (Click and then Scroll Down): http://www.wmmpa.com/NewsEvents/events_info.aspx?eventID=12

Online Meeting Registration: http://www.wmmpa.com/NewsEvents/events_reg.aspx?eventID=12

Accommodations: The Hyatt Regency Newport is offering WM® attendees Waterview Rooms. Be sure to request your Waterview Room when making your reservations (401) 851-1234. Discounted room rate ends June 14, 2008.

Transportation Information: Nearest airport is T.F.Green Airport (PVD) in Providence, 30 minutes away. Cozy Cab offers a scheduled van shuttle service from the airport for $20.00 one way (401) 846-2500 and reservations are highly recommended.

   The Gulf Coast is picture postcard perfect when standing on the sunny shores of Naples, Florida in front of the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. Southwest Florida offers everything one could desire in a beach destination, and the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort delivers a dream getaway tucked right on the sand overlookings the clear blue waters of the Gulf. Imagine, you're flying to Florida to attend an action-packed business meeting and during your off hours you get to explore a top-ranked resort that has been featured on The Travel Channel, and in Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines. Take one extra day on the front or back end of the WMMPA meeting to head to the Florida Everglades or kick around Naples' eclectic downtown. Whatever you do, just make sure you have enough time to take in the meeting and adventure about the Naples area.

   For room reservations, call 800.237.6883 and ask for the Wood Moulding Association discount. Room rate is $149.00 per night without resort fees and taxes. Rates are based on single or double occupancy. Each additional person is $30.00 per evening. Children under 16 years of age are complimentary. The discounted room rate is available until Sunday, June 28, 2009. Reservations will be accepted at the prevailing rate after this date if there is availability.