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12 Where to stay? We know that for many attendees fi nding the lowest possible hotel rate is paramount, and we are aware that often people choose to stay on the outskirts of town and then drive to the conference each day. However, before you book your hotel room for the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) Annual Conference, please consider the following . . . . Facilities Usage Fee ($250) The American Society for Horticultural Science continues to make every effort to keep costs at a minimum for those attending the ASHS Annual Conference. One way this is done is to make a commitment to the host hotel (for 2005, the Riviera Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nev.) that a specifi ed number of hotel rooms will be occupied by our conference attendees. In exchange for the hotel room occupation, the property provides ASHS with complimentary meeting space. Over the last several years, many unsuccessful attempts have been made to explain this process to conference delegates. In 2004, ASHS did not fi ll its committed number of sleeping rooms, and, as a result, faced hefty penalty fees. Individuals who choose to stay at the nonhost hotel receive the benefi ts of the facilities, but do not contribute to the necessary commitments that allow the Society to use meeting space on a complimentary basis. Therefore, the ASHS Board of Directors has instituted a “Facilities Usage Fee” for those who are attending the conference, but have cho- sen not to stay in the conference hotel. This is the only way that we can continue to run the conference without raising registration fees. The $250 Facilities Usage Fee will apply only to those who register (including exhibitors, speakers, students, one-day attendees, etc.) for Discounted Airfare the conference (with the exception of guests) but choose not to stay at the Riviera Hotel and Casino. Therefore, we encourage all conference attendees to avoid this Facilities Usage Fee and stay at the host hotel at a rate of $88/night, plus tax [please be aware that if you are sharing with another delegate, the best way to register is to call 1-(800) 634-6753—both names must appear on the room reservation by the 18 June hotel reservation cut-off date, otherwise you will be assessed this fee and obligated to pay it in order to pick up your registration credentials]. In addition, please be aware that this fee is currently below the government per diem for Las Vegas. Staying at the host hotel makes it easy to enjoy the the comaraderie of fellow ASHS members inside and outside of scheduled activities. Just imagine—no commuting time to conference activities; additional networking time with colleagues; and amenities, such as room service, safes, exercise facilities, and restaurants/ shops—everything in one convenient location. It certainly is your choice as to where you stay during the conference, but please understand that ASHS does have contractual commitments that we must honor, and we must do all we can to assure that there are no negative financial implications to the Society and the ASHS Membership. America West Airlines is offering a discount of up to 10% on airfare, plus other travel discount options to and from the ASHS-2005 Annual Conference. There are three options for making your discounted reservations: 1) Online: Use the Convention and Meeting Services (CAMS) Code at americawest.com in the eCertifi cate area of the Air Reservations page. CAMS Code = AP6717T (ticket purchased 60 days or more prior to travel) CAMS Code = AP6717 (ticket purchased less than 60 days prior to travel) Your discount will be outlined in detail on the Purchase page. 2) Call the America West Group & Specialty Travel Department directly at 800-548-7575 Monday through Friday from 6 am–6 pm. 3) Contact your preferred travel agent and reference your CAMS Code. Host Hotel for ASHS-2005 Bureau/LVCVA Riviera Hotel News and Casino Vegas Las rivierahotel.com Photo: Riviera Hotel and Casino Conference Facility All conference activities will be held at this full-service hotel. Rates: $88 = Single/Double $175 = Petite Suite To obtain this rate you must identify affiliation with the American Society for Horticultural Science. Reservations: Online: go to ashs.org/ a n n u a l m e e t i n g / arrangements and follow instructions. Phone: (800) 634-6753 or (702) 734-5110 Fax: (702) 694-9451 To secure a reservation, you must provide a credit card number or send a check equal to one nightʼs deposit, plus Clark County Room Tax. The hotel must receive the check payment within 14 days of making the reservation or it will be canceled. All reservations will be confi rmed by the hotel directly to the guest. ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005
Continued from page 11 Fla. [Richard Litz, Univ. of Fla./IFAS, tel. 304- 725-3451; fax 304-728-2340; rscorza@aafrs. usda.gov; conference.ifas.ufl .edu/ishscrops]. *21–23 Oct. Charleston Garden Festival. Middleton Place, Charleston, S.C. Sponsored by the Charleston Horticultural Society and Middleton Place Foundation. [Nancy Abercrombie, tel. 843- 556-6020]. November 2005 *15–16 Nov.—National Soybean Rust Symposium. Renaissance Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. [American Phytopathological Society; www.apsnet.org/online/sbr/]. December 2005 5–8 Dec.—First International Guava Symposium. Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture, Lucknow, India. [www.intguavasymp.net]. 2006 5–6 Jan. 2006—The Mid-States Horticultural Expo. Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center (commonly known as the Kentucky Fairgrounds). [Southern Nursery Association, 1827 Powers Luau in Vegas? Extension & Industry Dinner Bring your tiki torch! Horticultural Science Calendar Ferry Rd. SE, Ste. 4-100, Atlanta, GA 30339- 8422, tel. 770.953.3311; fax: 770.953.4411, e-mail: MidStates2006@sna.org; web sna.org]. 5–7 Jan.—Northeast Region–ASHS Annual Meeting. Cornell Univ., Ithaca, N.Y. 22–25 Jan.—U.S. Composting Council Annual Conference and Tradeshow. Park Plaza Hotel, New Orleans. [tel.; 631.737.4931; www.compostingcouncil.org]. 4–8 Feb. ASHS Southern Region Annual Meeting. Orlando, Fla. 6–10 Feb.—6th International Cool Climate Symposium for Viticulture & Oenology. Christ Church, New Zealand. Theme: Winegrowing for the Future. [www.iccs2006.org.nz]. 14–16 Mar.—Western Society of Weed Science Annual Conference. Reno, Nev. [Wanda Graves, 510.790.1252]. 27–30 July—ASHS Annual Conference. Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, La. 13–19 Aug.—XXVIIth International Horticultural Congress. COEX Convention Center, Seoul, South Korea. [www.ishs.org/calendar/ index.htm]. *17–21 Sept.—Cucurbitaceae 2006. Asheville, N.C., [Info: Dr. Gerald Holmes, Department of Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7616; tel. 919-515-9779; gerald_holmes@ncsu.edu; www.ncsu.edu/cucurbit2006]. *3–7 Oct.—First International Symposium: Contribution of African Botanica to Humanity. NʼZérékoré, Guinea. Sponsored by the International Society for Horticultural Science in collaboration with the Université pour le Développment Communautaire and Le Groupe Lyceum. Sessions conducted in English and French. [Nianga Nicephore Malo; udecom@viola.fr or malo@ccophymed.com; Kenneth E. Keirstead, k keirstead@lyceumresearch.com; Lyle E. Craker, craker@pssci.umass.edu]. Hosted by the Industry and Extension Division Vice Presidents Wednesday, 20 July 6:30–10:00 p.m. Sign up ffor t when you register for the ASHS Annual Conference: ing/registration.html Cost: $49 ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005 13 2007 January—Northeast Region–ASHS Annual Meeting. Univ. of Maryland, College Park. (More information as available.) 3–7 Feb. ASHS Southern Region Annual Meeting. Mobile, Ala. 16–19 July—ASHS Annual Conference. Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona.
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