[FHB] 2015 National FHB Forum - Early Registration ends tomorrow!

[Sue Canty, USWBSI-NFO]

REMINDER - Early registration ends Tuesday - 11/10/15

 

We apologize if you receive this message more than once as it is being sent
to several distribution lists.

 

2015 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum

December 6-8, 2015

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

http://www.scabusa.org/forum15

 

This December, the USWBSI will hold its annual conference the National
Fusarium Head Blight Forum.  It will be held at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis
at the Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.  The Forum is an integral component of
the U.S. Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative.  Growers and grower group
representatives, millers and other food processors, consumers, and
scientists (public and private) are all encouraged to attend.

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FORUM SCHEDULE/PROGRAM:

 

The Forum will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, and end at 12:00
p.m. on Tuesday, December 8.  The program will consist of oral and poster
presentations, and focused group discussions.  A draft of the full program
should be available in late August or early September.  To see the schedule
for the general program, go to http://www.scabusa.org/forum15#program

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REGISTRATION:

 

The registration fee (US$155.00; US$190.00 after November 10th) is handled
in conjunction with the on-line registration process (i.e. not through the
hotel).  Advanced registration is REQUIRED.  The registration fee includes
the following:

 

Forum materials including an electronic copy of the Forum proceedings,
refreshment breaks and the following meals: 

 

Sunday, 12/6 - Dinner 

Monday, 12/7 - Breakfast and Lunch 

Tuesday, 12/8 - Breakfast 

 

You may register for the 2015 National FHB Forum at
http://www.scabusa.org/forum_reg.php

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CANCELLATION POLICY:

 

Cancellations made on or before November 10th will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made after November 10th will receive a partial refund
(Registration fee -$25.00 USD).  No refunds will be issued for cancellations
made after November21st.

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HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION:

 

The Forum will be held at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch in St.
Louis, Missouri.  Participants are responsible for making (and paying for)
their own reservations directly with the hotel using a credit card, and are
guaranteed special room rates between the dates of December 2 - December 11
(extra days before and after Forum).  Hotel reservations must be made by
Monday, November 16th.  After November 16th, the rooms that have been held
for the Forum participants will be released (including special rate), and
sold on a first come first serve basis.

 

Please go to http://www.scabusa.org/forum15#hotel-travel for more
information.

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FLASH & DASH PRESENTATIONS (associated with a Poster):

 

Flash & Dash (F&D) Presentations are for graduate students, post-docs and
early career professionals.  Presenters will give a short (5 minute) 'flash
and dash' presentation of the work highlighted in their poster prior to the
poster session.  This exercise is expected to increase the visibility of
your research, and attract interest to your poster during the poster
session.  To be considered for a Flash & Dash presentation, check the
appropriate box when completing the poster registration form.  Selection of
Flash & Dash Presenters will be based on review of associated abstract or
paper.  Individuals who indicated interest in giving a F&D Presentations
will be notified no later than November 21.

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FORUM PROCEEDINGS:

 

The Proceedings, which will be available prior to the start of the Forum in
electronic format, are not meant to act as a formal scientific reference but
rather as a means of increasing communication both during and after the
Forum.  Readers will be informed that reproduction or referencing of reports
can only occur with the author's permission.  

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SPONSORSHIP:

 

If your company or organization is interested in sponsoring a portion of the
Forum (i.e. Proceedings, Conference Materials, Reception, Meals, etc.),
please contact the USWBSI's Networking & Facilitation Office (contact
information listed below).  Recognition will be given both during the Forum
and in the Forum proceedings.  To see a list of current sponsors, go to
http://www.scabusa.org/forum15#sponsorship

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IMPORTANT DATES:

 

Nov. 10th:           Deadline for Early Registration (Fee: US$155.00)

                                Last day to receive full refund.

Nov. 11th:           Late registration begins (Fee: US$190.00)

Nov. 16th:           Last day to reserve hotel room with guaranteed
availability and rate.

Nov. 21st:            Last day to receive partial refund.

                                Individuals notified of selection of Flash &
Dash Presentations

Nov. 30th:           On-line Registration closes.

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Questions/Contact Us:

 

If you have any questions regarding the 2015 National Fusarium Head Blight
Forum, please contact the Networking and Facilitation Office at 517-353-0201
or scabusa at scabusa.org <mailto:scabusa at scabusa.org> .   

Mailing address listed below:

 

    ATTN: Susan Canty

    USWBSI Networking & Facilitation Office

    Plant and Soil Sciences Building

    1066 Bogue St., RM 372

    East Lansing, MI 48824

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