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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText>REMINDER - Early registration ends Friday - 11/10/17<i><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://www.scabusa.org/forum17">https://www.scabusa.org/forum17</a><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://www.scabusa.org/forum_reg.php">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 <b>Friday, November 17th</b>. 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://www.scabusa.org/forum17#hotel-travel">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>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. <b><span style='color:red'>CLOSED</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 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>