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AAPG International Conference and Exhibition

26-29 October 2008 • Cape Town, South Africa
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GUEST TOUR 9

Uwe Koetter Jewelry Tour

Date:
Monday, 27 October
Tuesday, 28 October
Wednesday, 29 October
Time:
11:00 – 12:30
Fee:
ZAR 50
Includes: 
Transportation, English speaking guide and Mimosa or non-alcoholic beverage

Jewelry tourUwe Koetter Jewellers is the most awarded designer jeweller in Africa.  Upon arrival at the studio, each guest will be greeted with mimosas or a non-alcoholic beverage of their choice. The tour begins with information on De Beers diamond mining. A trip inside the goldsmith’s workshop will give you the opportunity to witness the manufacturing of individual items of jewellry and stone setting. This 20-30 minute tour of the goldsmith workshop concludes with the professional polishing of guest jewellry. Browsing the showroom you will see examples of Uwe Koetter’s handmade jewelry.

Note: Convention transportation will return to the convention centre at approximately 12:30, alternate return transfers may be arranged at attendees own expense.

Please note that the Geological and Social Day Trips may be of interest to guests.

Important Notes Regarding Field Trips and Geological and Social Day Trips
  • Field trips are limited in size and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and must be accompanied by full payment.
  • If you register for a field triponly, a $30 fee will be charged in addition to the field trip fee. This fee may be applied toward registration if you decide to attend the conference.
  • A wait list is automatically created if a field trip sells out. The AAPG Convention Department will notify you if space becomes available. Undersubscribed field trips will be cancelled.
  • Before purchasing non-refundable airline tickets, confirm that the trip will take place.
  • It is important that you note your gender on your registration form for hotel room assignments.
  • Several weeks prior to the trip, you will receive an itinerary with details of meeting points, transportation within the trip, phone and fax numbers and email addresses of hotels and trip leaders, etc. Please indicate your fax and email on your registration.
  • Proper clothing and supplies are needed for the outdoors (hat, wind breaker, sturdy footware, sunscreen and rucksack).
  • If any field trips are likely to meet your needs or the needs of your staff, you are encouraged to register early.
  • To help us better anticipate the number of attendees and avoid premature cancellation of field trips, please register well before 12 August.
  • Neither AAPG, GSSA nor trip leaders maintain insurance covering illness or injury for individuals.
AAPG Convention Department ~ P.O. Box 979 ~ Tulsa, OK 74101-0979 ~ United States
Telephone: +1 918 560 2617 ~ Fax: +1 918 560 2684 ~ Email: : convene@aapg.org