[FHB] 1ST ANNOUNCEMENT - 2017 National FHB Forum

Thu Jul 20 17:28:28 EDT 2017

1ST ANNOUNCEMENT

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2017 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum

December 3-5, 2017

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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

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FORUM SCHEDULE/PROGRAM:

The Forum will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, and end at 12:00
p.m. on Tuesday, December 5.  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 https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.scabusa.org_forum17-23program&d=DwICAg&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=k3Uhsajz4Ez8JjhXkY0sIw&m=eYrid9C67VcwZ7IaL5kjZMhHHZTxcMOs7zP0AD0dp7M&s=MEV0Fw40VYzi2gRmgt1Ft04SCaj8tGdM459Q-DnRYWE&e= .

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REGISTRATION:

On-line registration is now open.  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, 12/3 - Dinner 

Monday, 12/4 - Breakfast and Lunch 

Tuesday, 12/5 - Breakfast 

You may register for the 2017 National FHB Forum at
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.scabusa.org_forum-5Freg.php&d=DwICAg&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=k3Uhsajz4Ez8JjhXkY0sIw&m=eYrid9C67VcwZ7IaL5kjZMhHHZTxcMOs7zP0AD0dp7M&s=jKR6Tr1Q-WxYM1AvD2XoKmJcuAA1_9Fei-spAljRjcM&e= 

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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 November 20th.

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HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION:

Hotel:  The Forum will be held at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.  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 November 26 - December 9
(extra days before and after Forum).  Hotel reservations must be made by
Friday, November 17th.  After November 17th, 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.

Airport Shuttle:  We have negotiated a discounted rate of $27.00/round trip
($14.00/one-way) with GO Riteway for round-trip shuttle service to/from the
Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (MKE) and the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.
Reservations should be made at least 48 hours before travel.

Please go to https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.scabusa.org_forum17-23hotel-2Dtravel&d=DwICAg&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=k3Uhsajz4Ez8JjhXkY0sIw&m=eYrid9C67VcwZ7IaL5kjZMhHHZTxcMOs7zP0AD0dp7M&s=sCxDb4Js2J0GBVnGoFQd-0UOGsZkB8ZrJXhVJyTbt6I&e=  for more
information.

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POSTERS/PAPERS:

Forum participants can report research results in one of the following
formats: 

1) poster plus associated paper; 

2) poster with an associated abstract; or 

3) stand-alone paper.

There is no limit to the number of poster abstracts or papers submitted by
one author.  Please go to https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.scabusa.org_forum-5Fpaper&d=DwICAg&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=k3Uhsajz4Ez8JjhXkY0sIw&m=eYrid9C67VcwZ7IaL5kjZMhHHZTxcMOs7zP0AD0dp7M&s=FmLiIbvRgUbSL7pnNuXZGWr2pYeQyxl7XuRr6sQkLes&e=  for more
information on the submission of posters/papers for the 2017 National FHB
Forum.

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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 14.

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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 of the Proceedings 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
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.scabusa.org_forum17-23sponsorship&d=DwICAg&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=k3Uhsajz4Ez8JjhXkY0sIw&m=eYrid9C67VcwZ7IaL5kjZMhHHZTxcMOs7zP0AD0dp7M&s=cp-SA0VhySUKqDWQh_aYSRxEzWiOm01VhDLJfkjtOYU&e= .

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IMPORTANT DATES:

Nov. 6th:                 Deadline for registration of
Posters/Papers/Abstracts.

Deadline for the submission of abstract and paper content for the Forum
proceedings.

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. 14th:               Individuals notified of selection of Flash & Dash
Presentations

Nov. 17th:               Last day to reserve hotel room with guaranteed
availability and rate.

Nov. 20th:               On-line Registration closes.

                                  Last day to receive partial refund.

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Questions/Contact Us:

If you have any questions regarding the 2017 National Fusarium Head Blight
Forum, please contact the Networking and Facilitation Office at 517-353-0201
or nfo at scabusa.org <mailto:nfo 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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