2001 Spring Meeting
John B. Hynes Convention Center
Boston, Massachusetts
29 May - 2 June 2001
(Tuesday through Saturday)
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2001 Spring Meeting John B. Hynes Convention Center Boston, Massachusetts 29 May - 2 June 2001 (Tuesday through Saturday) |
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Registration and Housing Information |
Meeting registrants: You can pre-order abstracts for pick up at the
meeting in either CD-ROM or printed formats. Printed paper
abstract volumes are $15 each; CD-ROM abstract volumes are $8 each. There is no
advance shipping of either version of the abstracts. In order to ensure your
copy of the abstract volume, your order must have been received by 20 April.
A limited quantity of volumes will be available for sale at the meeting. Refunds
are not given for the purchase of Spring Meeting abstracts.
On-Site Registration Hours
The registration desk will be open during the following hours:
Monday, 28 May
Guests who wish to attend a section event or the Honors Banquet must purchase tickets in advance.
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After 30 April 2001 |
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| Regular Member | |||
| (More than 1-Day) | $ 245.00 | $ 280.00 | |
| (1-Day) | $ 122.50 | $ 157.50 | |
| Student Member | |||
| (More than 1-Day) | $ 105.00 | $ 140.00 | |
| (1-Day) | $ 52.50 | $ 87.50 | |
| Undergraduate Member* | |||
| (More than 1-Day) | $ 30.00 | $ 35.00 | |
| (1-Day) | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 | |
| Retired Senior Member** | |||
| (More than 1-Day) | $ 105.00 | $ 140.00 | |
| (1-Day) | $ 52.50 | $ 87.50 | |
| Nonmember | |||
| (More than 1-Day) | $ 285.00 | $ 320.00 | |
| (1-Day) | $ 142.50 | $ 177.50 | |
| Student Nonmember | |||
| (More than 1-Day) | $ 145.00 | $ 180.00 | |
| (1-Day) | $ 72.50 | $ 107.50 | |
Top of PageUnited Airlines United is offering a 10% discount off the unrestricted mid-week coach fare or 5% discount off the lowest applicable fares, including First Class. An additional 5% discount will apply when tickets are purchased at least 60 days in advance of your travel date. Discounts also apply on United Express and Shuttle by United flights. Mileage Plus members receive full credit for all miles flown to this meeting. To obtain these special discount fares, you or your travel agent must call United's toll-free number, 1-800-521-4041 and refer to the Meeting ID Number 549TP. Dedicated reservationists are on duty 7 days a week from 7:00 A.M.-12:00 midnight Eastern Standard Time.
US Airways US Airways Group and Meeting Reservations staff can assist
you in obtaining flight, fare or availability information. Call toll-free at
1-877-874-7687 and refer to AGU's US Airways Gold File Number 30641711.
Travel Insurance
Participants traveling from outside the United States may wish to purchase
accident and medical insurance protection during their visit to Boston. Seabury
and Smith, an association service organization, offers coverage through their
Gateway USA program. Insurance must be purchased for a minimum of 15 days, up to
a maximum of 60 days. Prices will vary depending upon the individual's age and
choice of benefit package. For more information, please contact Seabury and
Smith at +1-202-457-6842.
Hotel Accommodations
A map of the area showing hotel locations is available at http://www.bostonusa.com/visitor/maps.htm. View a list of the meeting hotels. In addition to the meeting hotels, some registrants will be housed at Simmons College, 300 The Fenway, Smith Hall; Tel: +617-521-1096.
It's not too late to reserve a hotel room in Boston! The housing deadline has passed. Contact the hotels directly to make reservations. For all hotels listed, check-in time is 3:00 P.M. and checkout time is 12:00 P.M. Room rates shown were valid until 16 May. These rates do not include a 12.45% state and local taxes.
In Boston, MA, all hotels require a room reservation deposit of $150.00 US per room. Deposits are required for all reservations. Major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover and Diners Club) are accepted and will be charged by your assigned hotel. Credit Cards must be valid through June 2001 in order to be considered a valid deposit. Cash, purchase orders, and wire transfers are not accepted .
Confirmations
The AGU Housing Bureau will send you a confirmation. Please review it
carefully for accuracy as this is the only confirmation you will receive.
Room confirmation will only be sent to the primary person requesting the
reservation. If you do not receive a confirmation via e-mail, fax, or mail
within 14 days after sending the request, please contact the AGU Housing Bureau
toll-free at 1-888-433-0210.
Changes/Cancellations/Refund Policy
All reservation transactions must have been made by 8:00 P.M. EDT on 16 May.
Reservations secured by a credit card will be assessed a $15.00 processing fee
for cancellations after 9 April. Reservations secured by a check deposit
will be assessed a $15.00 processing fee if cancelled at any time through 16
May. Any cancellations made on/after 17 May 2001 will result in forfeiture of
the entire $150.00 deposit. If you fail to cancel your confirmed reservation
entirely, the hotel will charge a penalty equal to one night of room and tax.
Student Housing at Simmons College
AGU has blocked rooms at the Simmons College to offer a discount housing option
for students. The deadline for making reservations for these rooms has passed.
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