28th Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology

28 April – 2 May 2008
Orlando, FL

General Information (PDF)

Sponsorship/Organizers
28th Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology sponsored by the American Meteorological Society and organized by the AMS Committee on Tropical Meteorology and Tropical Cyclones will be held 28 April – 2 May 2008 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive Orlando, Florida 32819

Accommodations
All meeting sessions for the conferences will be held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive Orlando, Florida 32819.  A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel for meeting attendees at a special rate of:$119.00 for non-government employees and a rate of $99 for government employees.

To receive these special rates, attendees must request a room under the American Meteorological Society room block.

Reservations must be made prior to 28 March 2007 and be accompanied by a one-night deposit. Reservations made after that date are on a space available basis. Subject to room availability, these special rates will be available the weekends before and after the conference. We urge you to make reservations early since space is limited. For reservations, call the hotel directly at 1-800-421-8001 or On-line at
http://www.wyndham.com/groupeventsnew/mcowdmeteorologicalsociety/main.wnt

Registration
There are now several ways to register for this conference.
1) On-line Registration . This option is available to AMS Members and nonmembers who are paying by credit card or purchase order.  Please see the AMS homepage, Web address http://www.ametsoc.org/AMS. From there select Conferences. Then select the Online Conference Registration and follow the instructions.

2) Download the registration form from AMS homepage. Refer to Web address http://www.ametsoc.org/AMS and follow these steps: a) Select from the pull-down menu on the left hand side: Conferences b) Select AMS Upcoming Meetings; c) Choose the Hurricane and Tropical Meteorology Conference; d) Download and print the registration form; and e) Return the completed registration form by fax (617-742-8718) or mail to: AMS, Hurricane Conf. Reg, 45 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108.

3) On-site registration. The AMS registration desk at the Radisson Deauville Resort  will be open for registration on Sunday, 2  May 5:00–7:00 p.m., and Monday through Friday during the hours of the  conference.

We urge you to preregister. If you do not have Web access, contact the AMS Meetings Dept. 617-227-2426, ext. 226 or 305 for a registration form. Completed forms must be faxed or mailed to AMS, we do not accept registration over the phone.

Conference Registration rates
                                                                                  
                             Before March 17     After March 17 and on-site
           
 AMS Full Member;                         $395               $435              
 Speaker; Poster Presenter;
 Program/Session Chair

 AMS Associate Member;               $435                $475              
 Cosponsoring Member

 Nonmember                                  $480               $520              

 Retired Member                            $190               $230

 AMS Student Member                   $165               $205  
           
 Student Nonmember                     $195              $235  

One Day Registration                     $240              $280
           

REGISTRATION includes: your badge, a program, admission to all sessions, receptions and one ticket to Wednesday Evenings Conference Banquet
*One-Day Registration includes your badge, a program , and admission to all sessions for one calendar day.

Confirmation of registration will be sent once the registration form has been processed at AMS Headquarters. REGISTRATION WILL NOT PROCESSED WITHOUT PAYMENT. Payment may be made with check, money order, purchase order, or credit card (MasterCard/VISA/American Express). Checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank and payable in U.S. dollars. Refunds (less a $25 processing fee) will be granted only for cancellations received before Monday April 21 2008.           

Icebreaker Reception /Formal Poster Viewing
An Ice Breaker reception will be held Monday 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Wyndham Orlando Resort

Formal Poster Viewings will be held Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Getting There
From Orlando International Airport
Distance : 16 miles 
 
 Directions
When leaving the airport, take the "Bee Line Expressway" (also know as State Road 528) going west. Once on the expressway, go through two toll booths. After the second toll booth, take the International Drive Exit (exit 1). Turn right onto I Drive. Resort is located 1-1/2 miles on the right side.  
 
 Transportation Costs:
 Type  Cost (One Way)  Cost (Round Trip)
Limo  $135.00 
Shuttle  $18.00  $30.00
Taxi  $31.00
 
Parking
Parking at the hotel in complimentary

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.

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