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28th Conference on Agricultural and Forest Meteorology
28 April – 2 May 2008
Orlando, FL
SPONSORSHIP/ORGANIZERS
The 28th Conference on Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, sponsored by the
American Meteorological Society and organized by the AMS Committee on Agricultural
and Forest Meteorology. The 18th Conference on Atmospheric Biogeosciences (formerly
known as the 18th Conference on Biometeorology and Aerobiology), sponsored
by the American Meteorological Society and organized by the AMS Committee on
Atmospheric Biogsciences. Both conferences will be held 28 April - 2 May 2008, in
Orlando, FL. The conferences will be held concurrently with the 28th Conference on
Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology Conference, convening 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.
2)Download the registration form. Download and print the registration form; and e)
Return the completed registration form by fax (617-249-0272) or mail to: AMS,
28AgForest/18AtmoBiogeo Reg, 45 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108.
3) On-site registration. The AMS registration desk will be open for registration on
Sunday, 27 April 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 227 for a registration form. Completed forms must be
faxed or mailed to AMS, we do not accept registration over the phone.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION RATES
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March 17 |
3/18 & ON SITE |
AMS MEMBER OR SPEAKER |
$395.00 |
$435.00 |
AMS ASSOCIATE MEMBER |
$435.00 |
$475.00 |
NON-MEMBER |
$480.00 |
$520.00 |
AMS STUDENT MEMBER |
$165.00 |
$205.00 |
STUDENT NON-MEMBER |
$195.00 |
$235.00 |
RETIRED MEMBER |
$190.00 |
$230.00 |
ONE-DAY REGISTRATION* |
$240.00 |
$280.00 |
REGISTRATION includes: your badge, a program, admission to all sessions, receptions,
and one ticket to Wednesday Luncheon.
*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.
FORMAL POSTER VIEWING (CASH BAR)
A Formal Poster Viewing is scheduled for Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 3:15 PM-6:00 PM
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)
Limo $135.00
Shuttle $18.00 or $30.00 round trip
Taxi $31.00
Rental Cars
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
ccount” then “Make a reservation”. Then you simply enter this account number
10AT034 and thefirst 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 number.
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
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