Registration is closed. Enjoy the conference.

All other registration is closed for KOD Pre-Conference events, June 27-29, 2011, prior to and during the RWA Conference in New York, New York:

Tour

First Coast Guard District

USCG Station New York

Monday, June 27, 2011

For over two centuries the U.S. Coast Guard has safeguarded our Nation’s maritime interests in the heartland, in the ports, at sea, and around the globe and is now our Number One coast defense within Homeland Security. They protect the maritime economy and the environment, defend the country’s maritime borders, and save those in peril. This history has forged the character and purpose of the U.S. Coast Guard as America’s Maritime Guardian - as their motto states, Always Ready for all hazards and all threats. USCG Station New York Unit’s Mission is as follows: Homeland Security / Law Enforcement and Search and Rescue and has within its jurisdiction the Atlantic Strike Team (AST) which is one of three Special Teams that make up the National Strike Force. It is a vital national asset comprised of a unique, highly trained cadre of Coast Guard professionals who maintain and rapidly deploy with specialized equipment and incident management skills any time to any place or hazard.

The AST is recognized worldwide as an expert authority in the preparation for and response to the effects resulting from oil discharges, hazardous substance releases, weapons of mass destruction events, and other emergencies on behalf of the American public.

Our group will be split up with half going to the New York Unit's main headquarters on Staten Island for a round of briefings on what the USCG does and how they do it. The areas of emphasis will include but will not be limited to: law enforcement, pollution response and Homeland Security.

The other half will go to the small boat station on Staten Island for a round of briefings on the most common operations: Search and Rescue and Incident Response, with an introduction to the small boats and the men and women who operate them.

After lunch, the groups will switch places.

Final details have yet to be determined but will be sent to all tour participants as finalized.

Cost of tour: $30 (Cost of lunch not included)

The Tour will be limited to KOD members only to a maximum of 50 participants.

Annual General Meeting

Monday, June 27, 2011

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

16 th Floor Sky Lobby

The Annual General Meeting will begin with a light meal before the actual business meeting is called to order. All members who choose not to dine before the meeting will be greeted at the door around 7:00 p.m. and there will be no charge to attend.

Cost of meal: $15. The business meeting is open to members only.

Death by Chocolate Party

and

The Daphne du Maurier Awards

for

Excellence in Mystery/Romantic Suspense

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

8:00 - 10:30 p.m.

Astor Ballroom

KOD members and their guest(s) are cordially invited to the Annual Death by Chocolate Party and The Daphne du Maurier Awards for Excellence in Mystery/Romantic Suspense Ceremony.

The awards ceremony for the Daphne du Maurier Finalists and the Daphne du Maurier Award for the Overall winner of both the Published and Pre-Published categories will begin at 9:00 p.m.

It is IMPERATIVE we have the name of your guest(s) for their name badges. Please do not bring an unregistered guest with you to the check-in desk. It is embarrassing for all concerned, as they cannot be accommodated at that point.

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Cost for members: $20. Cost for guest: $60. 140 paying members and guests maximum.

ONLY Agents and Editors come as the guests of KOD.

Changes in 2011

• The Tour and AGM will be held on Monday this year instead of Tuesday; the Death by Chocolate Party and Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence in Mystery/Romantic Suspense Ceremony will be held on Wednesday night instead of Thursday night.
• The Tour will be limited to KOD members only to a maximum of 50 participants.
• Registration includes a check-off that you have read the various details about the events.
• Registrants will need to indicate if they are paying through PayPal or by check through the U.S. Mail.
• Registration includes indication of special food needs for the AGM dinner.
• Fees for the DBC have increased to $20 for members and $60 for non-members.