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From: Edward O. Keith <>
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Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2003 12:15:36 -0700
Subject: XV Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals
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<tt>INVITATION TO ATTEND:</tt><br>
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<tt>The Society for Marine Mammalogy is an international organization of
scientists dedicated to the study of marine mammals. There are about
2000 members from over 20 countries worldwide. The Society will be
hosting the XV Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals,
from 14-19 December in Greensboro, NC. Please check the conference
website (<a href="http://smm2003biennial.marinemammalogy.org/";
rel="nofollow">http://smm2003biennial.marinemammalogy.org/</a>) for the latest
information. The deadline for early registration is 19 September 2003.
The least expensive way to register is early registration and we
encourage everyone to register as early as possible. The deadline for
housing registration is 13 November 2003, and there is a form available
on the website for this. Everyone is strongly encouraged to make their
hotel reservations as soon as possible to avoid last minute problems
with availability. Additionally, please remember that the dates are near
the holidays, and flights might be filled, so book your flight early.
Those coming a long distance and internationally should check for
flights into both Greensboro (16 km from the hotel) and Raleigh-Durham
(111 km from the hotel), because the prices of fares varies between
these two airports, and substantial savings might be had, enough to
cover the cost of ground transportation to the hotel and convention
center from the more distant airport.</tt><br>
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<tt>SPECIAL NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS:</tt><br>
<br>
<tt>The United States has imposed stricter requirements for entry into the
country. We encourage all international visitors from countries
requiring visas to begin the process of acquiring visas as soon as
possible, and no later than 3 months before the meeting. Although the
U.S. State Department has instructed its overseas consular offices to
schedule students, professors, and researchers first for interviews, the
process is now taking several months. After identifying that a visa is
needed, foreign travelers should contact the Embassy Consular Section in
their country to determine visa processing timeframes. Travelers should
contact the Consular Section via internet at
<a href="http://travel.state.gov/links.html";
rel="nofollow">http://travel.state.gov/links.html</a> or call the Consular
Section to hear
recorded information. The National Academy of Science (USA)
International Visitors Office has established a web-resource
(<<a href="http://www7.nationalacademies.org/visas/";
rel="nofollow">http://www7.nationalacademies.org/visas/</a>>) that includes
information
and internet links to federal agencies involved in the visa process.
The U.S. State Department web page for visa services is
<a href="http://www.travel.state.gov/visa_services.html";
rel="nofollow">http://www.travel.state.gov/visa_services.html</a></tt><br>
<br>
<tt>A GENTLE REMINDER ABOUT REGISTRATION.</tt><br>
<br>
<tt>An icebreaker ticket is included in the registration fee. Don't order
one unless you plan to bring a guest. There are NO REFUNDS! The
banquet is a separate ticket. DO order one so you can join the fun.
The dance is open to any registered attendee.</tt><br>
<br>
<tt>Students must provide proof of student status. If you are using course
listings, etc., that were printed from the internet, make sure your NAME
is on it somewhere, or it will be rejected. A photo ID is preferred.
Copy it "light" so it will fax legibly.<br>
INVITATION TO EXHIBITORS:</tt><br>
<br>
<tt>We invite interested individuals and organizations to exhibit at the
conference. The exhibitor fee is $150.00 for nonprofit organizations
(i.e. public educational institutions, governmental agencies, and 501 3.
c. Corporations) and $300.00 for for-profit concerns. Those registering
to exhibit prior to 19 September 2003 will receive a $50.00 discount.
This fee will procure one booth (approx. 10 x 10 feet) on the exhibit
floor (with one draped table and two chairs), two exhibitor badges, and
two tickets to the opening icebreaker reception at the Convention
Center. Exhibitor badges will allow access to the exhibit hall and
poster area only, and will NOT allow access to conference sessions.
Exhibitors wishing to attend scientific sessions may purchase badges for
that purpose for an additional $50.00 each. These badges will provide
access to a limited number of presentations. Those wishing to attend
many sessions are encouraged to register for the full conference.
Nonprofit exhibitors wishing to attend scientific sessions will need to
register for the conference at the regular rate.</tt><br>
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<tt>WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT?</tt><br>
<br>
<tt>Companies and organizations featuring the following products and
services are urged to participate:</tt><br>
<br>
<pre style="margin: 0em;">Analytical Software
Artists
Boats, Motors, and Engines
Book and Journal Publishers
Conservation Groups
Ecological Consultants
Field Gear
Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies
GIS and GPS
Outdoor Clothing
Photographic Equipment
Remote Sensing
Time-Depth Recorders
Watercraft</pre><br>
<tt>Scientific Program Chair<br>
Aleta A. Hohn, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, National Marine
Fisheries Service<br>
101 Pivers Island Road, Beaufort, North Carolina 28516-9722 USA<br>
Phone 252-728-8797, Fax 252-728-8784<br>
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]</tt><br>
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<pre style="margin: 0em;">Conference Chair
Edward O. Keith, Oceanographic Center, Nova Southeastern University
8000 N. Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, Florida 33004 USA
Phone 954-262-8322, Fax 954-262-3931
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]</pre><br>
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