29th Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology
10–14 May 2010, Tucson, Arizona
General Information (PDF)
ORGANIZERS
The 29th Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology, sponsored by the American Meteorological Society and organized by the AMS Committee on Tropical Meteorology will be held 10–14 May 2010, Tucson, Arizona.
Important Dates
Abstract Deadline: 1 December 2009
Acceptance E-mails Sent Out & Registration Opens: late January 2010
Manuscript Deadline 6 May 2010
ACCOMMODATIONS
All meeting sessions for the conferences will be held at The JW
Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa Tucson, 3800 W.Starr Pass Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85745. A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel for
meeting attendees at a special rate of: $169 single/Double. The current
government rate of $124.00 single/double and is available for
government employees with proper ID. Room rates are quoted exclusive of
state and local taxes. These special rates will also be honored three
days before and after based on availability.
To receive these special rates, attendees must reserve rooms using the
following links
Regular Meeting Attendees: http://marriott.com/tussp?groupCode=metmeta&app=resvlink
Government Meeting Attendees: http://marriott.com/tussp?groupCode=metmetg&app=resvlink
Reservations must be made prior to Monday, 19
April 2010, and may be required to provide a
credit card for guestroom guarantee. All credit cards used to guarantee
will be charged one nights stay if reservation is canceled within 72
hours of arrival or is a no show.
We urge you to make reservations early since space is limited. For
reservations please call (800) 228-9290 or (520) 792-3500.
REGISTRATION
1) On-line Registration. This option is available to AMS Members and nonmembers
who are paying by credit card or purchase order. You can register online
between now and 5 May 2010.
2) Download the registration form. Return the completed registration form by fax: 617-249-0272 or mail
to: AMS, Hurricane Conf. Reg, 45 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108.
REGISTRATION
FORMS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR FAX THROUGH 17 APRIL. AFTER
THIS DATE YOU MUST REGISTER ON-LINE OR ON- SITE.
Last day to cancel registration for a full refund was April 26.
RATES
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After April 5
and on-site |
One Day
Registration |
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ATTENDEE TYPE |
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Before 10 May |
Before 10 May |
AMS Full Member; Poster Presenter;
Program/Session Chair |
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$490 |
$305 |
AMS
Associate Member;
Cosponsoring Society Member |
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$530 |
$305 |
Nonmember |
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$575 |
$305 |
Retired Member |
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$260 |
$145 |
AMS Student Member |
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$235 |
$115 |
Student Nonmember |
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$265 |
$145 |
Icebreaker Reception/Formal Poster Viewing
An Ice Breaker reception will be held Monday 6:00–8:00 P.M. at the JW Marriott Starr
Pass Resort and Spa
Posters
There are 2 formal poster viewings Tuesday and Thursday 3:30–5:00 P.M.
Poster Session 1 (Tuesday):
Set-up: Monday starting at 10:00 a.m.
Tear Down: Wednesday by 10:00 a.m.
Poster Session 2 (Thursday):
Set-up: Wednesday starting at 3:00 p.m.
Tear Down: Friday by 9:00 a.m.
GETTING THERE
Shuttle Transportation:
Discounted transportation has been arranged with Arizona Stage coach. AMS negotiated rates to and from the Tucson Airport are $25 one way and $48 Round trip. You
may make reservations online at www.azstagecoach.com Be sure to enter the group Id
AMS10 on the very first page in order to receive the discounted rate. Please keep in
mind the code is case sensitive.
You make also make reservations over the phone locally at 520-889-100 or
toll free 1-877-782-4355 Be sure to mention your group id at the beginning of the call
when making your reservation with one of our reservationists.
Car Rental
Enterprise is the official rental car agency for this meeting and special rates are
available. Advance reservations may be made on-line at Enterprise.com. Select "Corporate
Account" then "Make a reservation". Then you simply enter this account #10ATO34 and the first three letters of the account name (AME) or by calling Enterprise
at 1-800-593-0505. When making a reservation, please mention the AMS Corporate
account #10AT034.
Parking
Self Parking: $10 per day
Valet Parking: $15 per day
Evening Shuttle
Free shuttle transportation will be provided Tuesday and Tuesday to off site restaurant
locations between 6:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday shuttles will run to the Downtown area and
Thursday to the University area.
Special Needs
It is our sincere desire to comply fully with both the letter and the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Attendees with special needs should call the AMS
Meetings Department at (617) 227-2426 ext. 226, 4–6 weeks prior to the meeting to
request special arrangements. Special housing needs should be requested when making
hotel reservations.
Downtown Area Attractions
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