Southeastern Phycological Colloquy

[Dennis Hanisak]

24th Annual
Southeastern Phycological Colloquy
November 1-3, 2002

J. Seward Johnson Marine Education and Conference Center
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
Fort Pierce, Florida

        It's that time of the year -- colloquy time!  For twenty-four years,
professionals and students who study algae (freshwater or marine),
seagrasses, or other marine plants have gathered together, from all over the
southeastern United States (and beyond), to share their research activities
and ideas.

        According to Webster, a colloquy is "a high-level serious
discussion".  Don't let the name fool you!  We'll have plenty of serious
discussion at this year's colloquy, but we plan to have some fun, too.  The
meeting is open to anyone interested; student contributions are especially
encouraged.  So bring all your colleagues, students, and friends!

        Contributed paper and poster sessions are planned for the full day
of Saturday, November 2.  Film/video presentations will also be welcomed.
If participants wish, tours of Harbor Branch and/or field trips to local
habitats will be held.

Pre-Registration

        A registration fee of $40 for students and $75 for other
participants will cover the cost of the meeting.  Payment includes a Friday
night cook-out and buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner, and coffee breaks on
Saturday.  Tickets for Saturday's dinner can be purchased separately for
accompanying (unregistered) spouses or guests.

Airports and Accommodations

        Harbor Branch is centrally located between the cities of Fort Pierce
and Vero Beach, a 1-2-hour drive from 3 national airports (Melbourne, 45
miles; West Palm Beach, 75 miles; and Orlando, 110 miles).  The best fares
are most often into Orlando.

        There is a wide choice of hotels within 10 miles of the Conference
Center.  Hotel rooms may be reserved at a conference rate of $79 at the
Radisson Beach Resort North Hutchinson Island on the ocean in Fort Pierce.
Participants should book hotel rooms directly with the Radisson at (800)
333-3333 or (772) 465-5544 and reference the "Harbor Branch corporate rate".

        Dorm rooms are available adjacent to the Conference Center at $30
per night (students will have first priority for dorm rooms, through October
1).  Dorm rooms may be reserved on the registration form.

        Additional details on the meeting schedule will be sent to all who
send in the registration form.  Please reply by October 1 to: M. Dennis
Hanisak, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, 5600 U.S. 1 North, Fort
Pierce, FL 34946; Tel: (772) 465-2400, x306; e-mail: hanisak at hboi.edu.

MEETING REGISTRATION FORM
Return by October 1, 2002

NAME:


ADDRESS:





PHONE:  (      )                                     E-MAIL:

TITLE OF TALK (  ) OR POSTER (  ):



AUTHOR(S):

PRESENTER:
(  ) STUDENT?

REGISTRATION PAYMENT (Payment includes the Friday night cook-out and buffet
breakfast, lunch, dinner, and coffee breaks on Saturday):

             PARTICIPANT ($75.00)
             STUDENT ($40.00)

             DORM BED FOR FRIDAY NIGHT ($30.00 PER PERSON, all taxes
included)
             DORM BED FOR SATURDAY NIGHT ($30.00 PER PERSON, all taxes
included)

             SATURDAY DINNER FOR ACCOMPANYING PERSONS ($25.00 PER PERSON)
          Name(s) of accompanying persons:

             TOTAL REMITTED

Send your check, payable to Harbor Branch Institution, with this form to: M.
Dennis Hanisak, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, 5600 U.S. 1 North,
Fort Pierce, FL 34946.

Make hotel reservations directly with the Radisson Beach Resort North
Hutchinson Island (2600 North A-1A, Fort Pierce) at (800) 333-3333 or (772)
465-5544.  Reference the "Harbor Branch corporate rate".

A limited number of dorm rooms (bunk beds) are available at $30.00/night
(all taxes included).  If interested, please reserve a bed above.

A Quick Poll (Optional)

I will be arriving at the Colloquy (please check one):

                        On Friday in time for the cook-out (by 7:00 p.m.)

                        On Friday night after the cook-out

                        On Saturday

I am interested in (please check any that apply):


WHEN?

                                                Friday
Sunday
                                                 p.m.                   a.m.
p.m.

        A tour of Harbor Branch

        Collections from local habitats

OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS:
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