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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:14.0pt'>1ST ANNOUNCEMENT<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><i>We apologize if you receive this message more than once as it is being sent to several distribution lists.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>2017 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>December 3-5, 2017<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Hyatt Regency Milwaukee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Milwaukee, Wisconsin<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.scabusa.org_forum17&d=DwMFAg&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=k3Uhsajz4Ez8JjhXkY0sIw&m=eYrid9C67VcwZ7IaL5kjZMhHHZTxcMOs7zP0AD0dp7M&s=Bo9EbP4rFciya5CFtcT9P_8jKZ7DqYsltcsKnxn7TRU&e=">https://www.scabusa.org/forum17</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>FORUM SCHEDULE/PROGRAM:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>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 <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.scabusa.org_forum17-23program&d=DwMFAg&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=k3Uhsajz4Ez8JjhXkY0sIw&m=eYrid9C67VcwZ7IaL5kjZMhHHZTxcMOs7zP0AD0dp7M&s=MEV0Fw40VYzi2gRmgt1Ft04SCaj8tGdM459Q-DnRYWE&e=">https://www.scabusa.org/forum17#program</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>REGISTRATION:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>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:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Forum materials including an electronic copy of the Forum proceedings, refreshment breaks and the following meals: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Sunday, 12/3 - Dinner <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Monday, 12/4 - Breakfast and Lunch <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Tuesday, 12/5 - Breakfast <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>You may register for the 2017 National FHB Forum at <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.scabusa.org_forum-5Freg.php&d=DwMFAg&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=k3Uhsajz4Ez8JjhXkY0sIw&m=eYrid9C67VcwZ7IaL5kjZMhHHZTxcMOs7zP0AD0dp7M&s=jKR6Tr1Q-WxYM1AvD2XoKmJcuAA1_9Fei-spAljRjcM&e=">https://www.scabusa.org/forum_reg.php</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>CANCELLATION POLICY:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Hotel:</b> 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Airport Shuttle</span></strong>: 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Please go to <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.scabusa.org_forum17-23hotel-2Dtravel&d=DwMFAg&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=k3Uhsajz4Ez8JjhXkY0sIw&m=eYrid9C67VcwZ7IaL5kjZMhHHZTxcMOs7zP0AD0dp7M&s=sCxDb4Js2J0GBVnGoFQd-0UOGsZkB8ZrJXhVJyTbt6I&e=">https://www.scabusa.org/forum17#hotel-travel</a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>POSTERS/PAPERS:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Forum participants can report research results in one of the following formats: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>1) poster plus associated paper; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>2) poster with an associated abstract; or <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>3) stand-alone paper.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>There is no limit to the number of poster abstracts or papers submitted by one author. Please go to <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.scabusa.org_forum-5Fpaper&d=DwMFAg&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=k3Uhsajz4Ez8JjhXkY0sIw&m=eYrid9C67VcwZ7IaL5kjZMhHHZTxcMOs7zP0AD0dp7M&s=FmLiIbvRgUbSL7pnNuXZGWr2pYeQyxl7XuRr6sQkLes&e=">https://www.scabusa.org/forum_paper</a> for more information on the submission of posters/papers for the 2017 National FHB Forum.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>FLASH & DASH PRESENTATIONS (associated with a Poster):<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>FORUM PROCEEDINGS:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>SPONSORSHIP:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>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 <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.scabusa.org_forum17-23sponsorship&d=DwMFAg&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=k3Uhsajz4Ez8JjhXkY0sIw&m=eYrid9C67VcwZ7IaL5kjZMhHHZTxcMOs7zP0AD0dp7M&s=cp-SA0VhySUKqDWQh_aYSRxEzWiOm01VhDLJfkjtOYU&e=">https://www.scabusa.org/forum17#sponsorship</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><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. 6<sup>th</sup>: Deadline for registration of Posters/Papers/Abstracts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:40.5pt'>Deadline for the submission of abstract and paper content for the Forum proceedings.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Nov. 10<sup>th</sup>: Deadline for Early Registration (Fee: US$155.00)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Last day to receive full refund.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Nov. 11<sup>th</sup>: Late registration begins (Fee: US$190.00)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Nov. 14<sup>th</sup>: Individuals notified of selection of Flash & Dash Presentations<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Nov. 17<sup>th</sup>: Last day to reserve hotel room with guaranteed availability and rate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Nov. 20<sup>th</sup>: On-line Registration closes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Last day to receive partial refund.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Questions/Contact Us:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>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 <a href="mailto:nfo@scabusa.org">nfo@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 372<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> East Lansing, MI 48824<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>