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Publicity Updates for the CFCS 2008 Meeting
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update! 44th Annual Caribbean Food Crops Society Meeting “Repositioning Caribbean Agriculture: Challenges & Opportunities for Sustainability” July 13-17, 2008 Miami, Florida, USA ***contact information for principal program organizers can be found at the end of this message*** Greetings: We have two important news updates to share with you about the 44th Annual CFCS meeting: 1. New Field Trip Information: How do I prepare for the field trips?
2. Updated Overflow Hotel Information: Alexander’s
Regular Suites Full—See Below 1. New Field Trip Information: How do I prepare for the field trips? There will be 4 professional field trips available for meeting participants. All field trips will occur on Thursday, July 17, 2008 and the cost will be $50. Please study the various available field trip options BEFORE registering for the conference. Details for each trip are below. We've put together field trips that appeal to a wide range of interests! When will we leave? Field trip buses load at 7:15 am in front of the hotel. When will we return? We plan for the buses to return by 5:00 pm, but delays are possible, so be prepared to return as late as 6:00 pm. What should I wear? All tours are outdoors, so be prepared for hot weather. You will need to dress casually (shorts or casual slacks) and you should bring plenty of sunscreen. What else should I know? Water will be provided on the buses. Field trip 2 will involve riding in an open-air trailer, so dress casually and be prepared for a bumpy ride. Field Trip 1: Fairchild Tropical ; Tropical Research and Education Center Field Trip 2: Production Nurseries; Ornamentals Field Trip 3: Production Farm; Irrigation; Packing House Operations; Nursery Field Trip 4: Adams Ranch (Ft. Pierce, FL) (maximum of 20) 2. Updated Overflow Hotel Information: Alexander’s Regular Suites Full The Alexander Hotel in Miami Beach is the official overflow hotel for CFCS. The Alexander Hotel is a beautiful ocean front, all suite resort. At this time, we have filled our block of regular suites, and only premium suites are available. The special group rate for premium suites is $179.00 (per suite, per night) plus applicable taxes and fees. The special rate of $179.00 is not for an ordinary room, but for a suite that is fully equipped with kitchen, living room, dining room, master bedroom, convertible room (with two twin beds), two full bathrooms, and balconies with views of Miami Beach and the Intra-coastal Waterway. When contacting the hotel, under “Group Name” be sure to specify you are with the Caribbean Food Crop Society. The Alexander is four (4) blocks north of the Miami Beach Resort. (Approx. 5-10 minutes walking distance.) Here is the contact information for the official overflow hotel:
The Alexander Other fees: Parking fee: $23.00 per day, valet service only. Additional fees: -$11.00 Resort fee (includes admission to the Fitness Center, unlimited local calls, toll free access, and daily newspaper). -$5.00 Bellman Gratuity (round trip). Individual discretion. -$4.00 Maid Gratuity (per suite, per day). Individual responsibility. -Taxes Restaurants: -Shulas Steakhouse - famous for their excellent steaks and great service! Has a view to the pool and ocean. Breakfast - 7:00am-11:00am Lunch - 11:00am - 5:30pm Dinner - 6:00pm - 11:00pm -Top of the Falls - Al fresco dining and bar service located next to the upper pool with views of the beach. Hours: 11:00am-6:00pm. To make a reservation, call the Alexander's toll free number: 1-800-327-6121 or email: reservations@alexanderhotel.com. We look forward to seeing you in Miami! About CFCS: The CFCS organization attracts experts from a variety of disciplines, including horticulture, agricultural and biological engineering, marine science, natural resources, and animal science among other areas that pertain to agriculture and food resources in the greater Caribbean basin. A very exciting, engaging, and timely program has been planned. We invite your attendance and ask you to share this message with faculty, graduate students, and others whom we know will be interested in participating. Scholarships for students are available on a limited basis. ********************************************************************************************* For more information about the CFCS meeting, please contact Marti Dettman-Kruse, Linda Evans, or Mark Trujillo. We look forward to seeing you in Miami. ********************************************************************************************* For more information about the CFCS meeting, please contact Marti Dettman-Kruse, Linda Evans, or Mark Trujillo. We look forward to seeing you in Miami. Marti Dettman-Kruse Linda Evans
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