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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>HOTEL RESERVATIONS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Reminder - If you are attending the 2014 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum and have not yet made your hotel reservations, please do so by Monday, November 17th. After Monday, the block of rooms will be released, and we can no longer guarantee the special rate or availability.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>$94.00+tax/night for Singles and Doubles<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>$119+tax/night for Triple Occupancy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>$144+tax/night for Quadruple Occupancy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in'>NOTE: All rooms can be upgraded to the Regency Club level for an additional $50/day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>For more information on room types and amenities, go here <a href="http://stlouisarch.hyatt.com/en/hotel/rooms.html">http://stlouisarch.hyatt.com/en/hotel/rooms.html</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><u>Making Reservations<o:p></o:p></u></b></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Via Web (recommended method):</span></strong> To make your reservations on-line go to <a href="https://aws.passkey.com/event/10921333/owner/988/home">https://aws.passkey.com/event/10921333/owner/988/home</a>. Select 'Attendee' from drop down menu on the left and enter your arrival and departure dates, etc. and then click 'Search'.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Via Phone:</span></strong> Call the hotel at 1-888-421-1442. Inform the reservations agent that you wish to make the reservation under the 'USWBSI' group for the '2014 National FHB Forum' (the 'event'). This will ensure that your reservation is booked under our group with the special room rate.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>NOTE</span></u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>: If you are quoted a different rate please the us at <a href="mailto:scabusa@scabusa.org">scabusa@scabusa.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>TRAVELING TO THE FORUM</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><u>Air Travel<br></u></b>The Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch is approximately 15 miles from the Lambert - St. Louis International Airport (STL). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Airport Shuttle:</b> We have negotiated a discounted rate of $34.00/round trip ($18.00/one-way) with GO BEST Express (<a href="http://www.gobestexpress.com/" target=new>www.gobestexpress.com</a>) for round-trip shuttle service to/from the Lambert - St. Louis International Airport (STL) and the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. However, reservations MUST be made online before 11:59 p.m. on December 1, 2014 Walk-ups will not be eligible for convention rate. Go to <a href="http://besttransportation.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=FHB&LOGON=GO">http://besttransportation.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=FHB&LOGON=GO</a> to make your shuttle reservation. Under 'Arrivals', select 'ONE WAY' or 'ROUND TRIP' to begin making your reservation. The discounted convention rate of $18 one way per person or $34 roundtrip per person is offered only if booked at the same time before reservation cutoff (Dec. 1, 11:59 pm CT). Credit cards are required and charged at the time of reservation. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Metro Link</span></strong>: St. Louis has a train (MetroLink) that runs from the Airport to downtown St. Louis. The fare is only $2.25 (one way) and has a stop at 8th & Pine (see <a href="http://www.metrostlouis.org/Libraries/System_Map_PDFs/Metrolink_Schematic_Map.pdf" target="_blank">MetroLink map</a>) four blocks from the hotel. Upon exiting the metro stop at 8th and Pine, head south (towards the Arch) on N. 8th St. Turn left onto Pine St., then right on N. 4th St., and finally left on Chestnut St. The Hyatt Regency at the Arch is at 315 N. Chestnut St.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>By Car</span></strong>: The Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch is located downtown at 315 Chestnut Street. To obtain driving directions using Google Maps, go to <a href="http://stlouisarch.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/map-and-directions.html?icamp=propMapDirections">http://stlouisarch.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/map-and-directions.html?icamp=propMapDirections</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>IMPORTANT DATES:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Nov. 12th: Late registration begins (Fee: US$175.00)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Nov. 17th: Last day to reserve hotel room with guaranteed availability and rate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Nov. 21st: Last day to receive partial refund.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Individuals notified of selection of Flash & Dash Presentations<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Nov. 24th: On-line Registration closes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Questions/Contact Us:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>If you have any questions regarding the 2014 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, please contact the Networking and Facilitation Office at 517-355-0271 ext. 1183 or <a href="mailto:scabusa@scabusa.org">scabusa@scabusa.org</a>. Mailing address listed below:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> ATTN: Susan Canty<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> USWBSI Networking & Facilitation Office<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Plant and Soil Sciences Building<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 1066 Bogue St., RM 380<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> East Lansing, MI 48824<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>NOTE: We apologize if you receive this message more than once as it is being sent to several distribution lists.<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>