2008 Joint Assembly: Fort Lauderdale, USA

Meeting Calendar
11 Mar	Abstract Deadline 19:59 UT
28 Apr	Housing Reservation Deadline
21 May	Registration Deadline

Visa applicants from many countries must apply at least 3 months in advance of their travel date. See Visa Information for details.

All Joint Assembly scientific sessions take place in the Broward County Convention Center.

Important Information on Traveling to the Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center

Due to Federal security requirements, you must show your government issued picture identification (ID) — PASSPORT or DRIVER'S LICENSE — at all security checkpoints to gain access to the Convention Center area of the Port of Fort Lauderdale.

Your AGU name badge is not sufficient ID for entry to the Convention Center area of the port.

Shuttle Bus: Shuttle service to/from AGU official hotels, will provide the quickest way to arrive on time for your meetings, due to separate routing into the Convention Center area of the port. ID will be checked as you enter the bus.
Pedestrians: Those walking to the Convention Center will be met at the pedestrian gate by a security agent who will require you to show your government issued picture ID.
Cars: Drivers and all passengers will be required to show a government issued picture ID to gain access to the Convention Center area of the port. This is required each time you drive to the Convention Center.
Children: All children must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or teacher who can provide a government ID at the security checkpoint.

Plan Ahead and Allow Extra Time

Check before you leave your hotel to make sure you have your government issued picture ID.
Have your government issued picture ID readily available to show before you arrive at the checkpoint.

Deadline: 28 April 2008

Note: Room rates do not include 11% state and local taxes.

Hotel Information
Hotel Name	Address	Rates
Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club	1881 Southeast 17 Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316	$179 (single/double) $199 (triple) $219 (quad)
Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center	801 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316	$145 (single/double) $165 (triple) $185 (quad)
Best Western Oceanside Inn	1180 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316	$98 (single/double) $108 (triple) $118 (quad)
Comfort Suites Airport & Cruise Port	1800 S. Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316	$91 (single/double) $101 (triple) $111 (quad)
Embassy Suites – Fort Lauderdale Hotel	1100 SE 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316	$145 (single/double) $155 (triple) $165 (quad)
Sheraton Yankee Clipper Hotel Fort Lauderdale	1140 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316	$145 (single/double) $160 (triple) $175 (quad)

Reservation Information
Online Reservations:	To make your reservations online, go to Make your reservation today

Telephone: Hours:	+1.954.765.4774 Phone reservations not accepted M-F 0830h-1730h EST

Mail or Fax:	Print the hotel reservation form [PDF, 43KB] and mail or fax it with credit card information to: AGU Housing Bureau c/o GFLCVB 100 E Broward Blvd., #200 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Fax:	+1.954.765.4414 or +1.954-765-4197

Passkey, the Housing Bureau, will require a credit card number as guarantee in order to confirm a reservation. At this time, hotels may charge credit cards the first night's room and tax deposit. Major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover) only.

The AGU Housing Bureau will acknowledge your reservation by e-mail. Review the acknowledgement for accuracy and print a copy for your records. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within 7 business days, please contact the AGU Housing Bureau. You will not receive a separate confirmation from your hotel and please do not contact your selected hotel.

All cancellations should be made through the AGU Housing Bureau. All cancellations must be made online or received in writing (e-mail, fax or mail)and will be issued a cancellation date and number by e-mail. All changes, cancellations, and requests for refunds must be received the Housing Bureau 72 hours prior to arrival in order to avoid forfeiture of your one-night’s hotel deposit.

Reference your acknowledgement number when making a reservation change. Access your reservation online or contact the AGU Housing Bureau through 21 May, 2008.