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Enjoy these special events during your visit to Tucson!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
AGTA's 14th Annual Coyote Classic Charity Golf Tournament
Sponsored by FedEx                          
1:00  p.m., tee time, shotgun start. Omni Tucson National Golf Course
Join the AGTA at the AGTA Coyote Classic Charity Golf Tournament. The format features a 12:30 p.m. shotgun tee-off and is open to anyone. You can register as a foursome or as an individual, and we’ll pair you up with other singles. The tournament entry fee is $150 per person or $500 per foursome. Registration includes green fee, cart, lunch, 19th hole celebration, goodie bags and assorted prizes. The tournament benefits the Special Olympics. RSVP by calling the AGTA at (800) 972-1162 or emailing shows@agta.org.
 

 Tucson

Sunday, January 31 - Monday, February 1, 2010
The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers 31st ACE©It Winter Education Conference

8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Tucson Convention Center
For more information regarding NAJA's educational conference, please contact Gail Brett Levine at (718) 896-1536 naja.appraisers@netzero.net, or www.NAJAappraisers.com.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010
The Contemporary Design Group Party 
7:00 p.m., Hotel Congress
All members, non-members and friends are invited.  For information please contact Marylouise Lugosch at info@CDGjewelers.com or 724-979-4992.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) Cocktail Reception
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Marriott University Park Hotel
ICA members welcome (by invitation only). RSVP to the ICA at (212) 620-0900.
**AGTA, ICA and GIA will host a tribute for Campbell Bridges at this event.**

Cultured Pearl Association of America
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Cushing Street Bar & Grill
By invitation only.  Call Bo Perry at 888-317-3275
for more information.

Thursday, February 4, 2010
Indian Diamond & Colorstone Association (IDCA) Reception
7:00 p.m., Marriott University Park Hotel
By invitation only.  For information call 212-921-4488.

Friday, February 5, 2010
2010 American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) Annual Membership Meeting
GemHall, Tucson Convention Center 
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

AGTA Members welcome.


Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Event
Marriott University Park Hotel 
6:30 – 11:00 p.m.
Join us in the GIA Lounge “Where Color Comes to Play!” Get ready to relive your playground days – only this time with cocktails, a silent & live auction, dinner, and more. Playtime begins at 6:30 p.m. with a silent auction, buffet dinner and dancing. Live auction, Industry Awards Presentation and announcement of the Richard T. Liddicoat Scholarship award winners begin at 8:00 p.m., followed by a 50/50 drawing and more dancing.  Attire: Casual evening or business. Shuttle from convention center to Marriott University Park Hotel courtesy of AGTA.
Admission: Before January 18, GIA Alumni and Industry Associations members pay $45. Other guests pay $55. After January 18th and at the door, tickets are $55 for everyone. To make reservations, visit http://www.gia.edu/educational-programs/alumni/gia-alumni-tucson-2010.html, call (760) 603-4100 or email events@gia.edu.

To donate auction items, download the donor form,  http://www.gia.edu/educational-programs/alumni/alumni-Endowment-Fund-auction-Donor-Form.pdf, call (760) 603-4145 or email alumni@gia.edu. All auction proceeds to benefit the GIA Alumni Endowment Fund.

Saturday, February 6, 2010
AGTA Dinner Dance and Spectrum Awards Gala
7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., Marriott University Park Hotel
This show-stopping event, celebrates the 2010 Spectrum Awards and is open to all attendees and exhibitors.   Join us for the opportunity to mix and mingle with hundreds of top designers, manufacturers, retailers and lapidary artists. The evening starts at 7:00 p.m. with an open cash bar followed by a seated dinner.  Our band will start up right after dinner, so dance shoes are recommended. The gala will honor the winners of the 2010 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ competition. Tickets are $100 per person, and black-tie attire is optional. RSVP by calling the AGTA at (800) 972-1162 or emailing shows@agta.org.