Good Morning!
Be sure to register by this Friday, October 29 to
lock in the regular registration rate and avoid late fees. Don't
forget that the hotel is taking reservations now. Don't wait until
the last minute or they may be sold out!
For additional information about conference details please visit
the conference website at www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/aces.
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Announcing
the ACES 2010 Plenaries
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ACES 2010 will host four, dynamic
plenary sessions throughout the conference. Plenary sessions will
feature the following speakers on topics such as; US Ocean Policy;
Status and Progress; and Successes, Challenges and Visions for the
Future of Ecosystem Services.
Here
are some of the ACES 2010 Plenary Presenters:
- Greg Biddinger, Environmental Program Coordinator
for ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Inc.
- John
Chrosniak,Regional Business Director, North
America DuPont Crop Protection
- Bob Costanza, Director, Institute for Sustainable
Solutions, Portland State University
- Laura Davis, AssociateDeputy Secretary, Department of the
Interior
- Amanda DeSantis, Leader - Sustainability
Initiatives, DuPont
- David Hayes,Deputy Secretary of the
Interior
- Suzette
Kimball,Deputy Director, Office of the
Director, USGS
- Rick Linthurst, National Program Director for
Ecology, EPA
- Marina Moses, Director Roundtable on Science and
Technology for Sustainability, The National
Academies
- Mark Nechodom, Deputy Director for Carbon Markets,
USFS
- Lydia Olander, Nicholas Institute, Duke
University
- Kameran Onley, Director, U.S. Marine Policy,
TNC
- Mark Schaefer, Deputy Executive Director of
Environmental Conflict Resolution, Morris K. Udall
Foundation
- Sally Yozell,Director of Policy,
NOAA
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Call
for Sponsors and Exhibitors!
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We
still have a few sponsor opportunities left for ACES 2010! Contact
Jhanna Gilbert at jhanna@ufl.edu or 352-392-5930 ASAP to lock in
your contribution for ACES 2010!
Looking for a way to boost your organization's presence in
ecosystem services? Become a sponsor or exhibitor today!
This
innovative conference was first held December, 2008 in Naples, FL
and attracted more than 350 attendees from 38 states, 13 nations
and 6 continents. We look forward to growing our attendance this
year and hope that you will join us in promoting ecosystem services
around the globe.
Aligning your organization with ACES 2010 provides you with the
opportunity to strengthen industry relationships, interact with key
decision makers, and reinforce your continued commitment to
ecosystem services. Take advantage of this occasion to promote your
organization with items that will be carried home and provide a
standing presence before attendees from governmental, private,
non-profit, and contracting organizations.
For more information visit the Sponsor/ Exhibit portion of the
website.
Sponsor
Information
Exhibitor
Information
Sponsor/Exhibitor
Options
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Pre-Conference
Workshops
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Make
sure you pre-register for one of the 6 outstanding ACES
Pre-Conference Workshops taking place December 6th. Space is
limited and is not guaranteed if you register on-site.
Already registered but still want to attend? Just email Jhanna
Gilbert at jhanna@ufl.edu with your workshop preferences to update
your registration. *You may attend one morning and one
afternoon workshop which includes breakfast, lunch and breaks for
only $50- this deal is too good to pass up!
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Need
a Ride to the Conference?
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ACES 2010 has partnered with Super Shuttle and Hertz rental car to provide
discounted conference transportation for ACES participants. Super
Shuttle services the Phoenix Airport and Hertz has a rental car
kiosk located in the host hotel. For more information about making
reservations visit the travel information portion of the
website.
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Should you have any questions about the
upcoming conference please do not hesitate to call on me.
Sincerely,
Jhanna
Gilbert, CMP
Conference Coordinator | University of Florida | IFAS
UF
Leadership & Education Foundation, Inc.
Office of Conferences & Institutes
PO
Box 110750 | Bldg. 639 Mowry Rd.
Gainesville,
FL 32611-0750| USA
PH
352-392-5930 | FAX 352-392-9734
jhanna@ufl.edu | www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/aces
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Regular Registration Deadline
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Be
sure to register before October
29th lock-in the regular fee and save $50.
Regular Registration Fee:
$400
Regular Student Fee: $300
Optional Workshops: $50
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ACES 2010 Agenda
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Please note that the conference will now be extending until
Thursday afternoon. Please adjust your travel plans
accordingly.
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Meeting
Site & Hotel
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RATE
UPDATE!
Federal Per Diems have
lowered in Phoenix, the group rate has dropped from $120/night to
$106! All reservations made in the group block will automatically
be adjusted. Make your reservations soon, availability won't last
at these rates!
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Sheraton Wild Horse Pass
5594 West Wild Horse Pass Blvd
Chandler, AZ, USA 85226
PH: 602-225-0100
FAX: 602-225-0300
WEB:www.wildhorsepassresort.com
Located only 15 minutes from Phoenix
Sky Harbor International Airport on the Gila River Indian
Community, the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass showcases a different part
of Arizona while being convenient to travelers from all over the
globe.
Block cut-off date:
November 12, 2010
Reduced ACES Rate:
$106 per night sgl/dbl
- plus 12% applicable
taxes
- $30 nightly charge for
third or fourth person sharing room.
To
make your reservation at the reduced rate, please call 602-225-0100
and mention that you are an ACES 2010
participant. You may also make your reservation online by clicking
here.
For more information about
the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass, click here. |
| Looking to Explore
Phoenix? |
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Take
advantage of your time in the Phoenix area to explore some of the
local landmarks and ecosystem services projects. For a list of self
guided tours click
here.
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