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     		 February 5, 1999

Dear Colleague,

This is the second announcement for the joint Meeting of the Potomac and Northeastern Divisions of APS, to be held March 10-12, 1998 at the Loews Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland. Included are:

  • a synopsis of the meeting program
  • a registration form
  • a ballot, with ballot envelopes
  • the minutes of the 1998 meeting

The full text of the program will be posted on the Potomac website (see letterhead) and will also be handed out at the meeting. The 1998 Financial and Councilor's reports are available via the website.

Hotel Reservations. A block of rooms will be held at the Loews Annapolis Hotel until February 10. Loews is a AAA Four-Diamond award-winning, full-service hotel just three blocks from historic downtown Annapolis and the City Docks. Reservations may be make by telephone (1-800-526-2593). Mention "Potomac and Northeastern Division APS meeting" for a discounted room rate as follows: $115 for a single, $125 for a double, and an additional $10.00 per person for 3 or 4 people per room.

(see webpage at http://www.loewsannapolis.com/index.html for more description of the hotel.)

Meeting registration. A registration form is enclosed. Please mail with check to:

  • Anton Baudoin, Secretary-Treasurer
    Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology and Weed Science
    Virginia Tech
    Blacksburg, VA, 24061-0331
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  • Registrations postmarked after February 17 will be $15 extra
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    Abstracts for contributed papers or posters are optional. Abstracts will be included in program information available at the meeting if submitted by February 17. They will be published on APSNet and in Phytopathology as long as they are submitted no later than at the meeting. Each abstract submitted for publication must be on a diskette, accompanied by a printout and a check for $30.00, and must conform to the instructions (available via the Potomac Website--see letterhead--or APSNet at http://www.scisoc.org/meetings/divabstr/instruct.htm; or may be obtained from Anton Baudoin (540-231-5757 or abaudoin followed by @vt.edu). Make checks payable to "Potomac Division, APS." Abstracts not accompanied by the $30.00 fee will not be published in Phytopathology.

    Send abstracts and diskettes to Anton Baudoin at the above address by Feb 17 or before the meeting OR bring to the meeting.

    Ballots: Please mark your ballot, follow instructions on the ballot (sign outer envelope!) and mail to Ethel Dutky before Feb 27, OR bring to the meeting and place in the ballot box (registration table) by Thursday March 11 before lunch.

    Memorial Fund Graduate Student Travel Grant Award (Potomac Division). The award is made from the interest generated on the Memorial Fund Account. The money is to be used to support the academic or research development of a graduate student within the Potomac Division member institutions. The award may be used, for example, to support travel to an international or national meeting, symposium, or workshop; or to support travel and lodging to gain specific research experience in a laboratory outside of the student's institution and geographic location.

    Criteria for the Memorial Fund Student Travel Grant are as follows: 1) must be a member of the Potomac Division at the time of application; 2) be officially enrolled in a Masters or Ph.D. program at a Potomac Division academic institution at time of application; 3) submit a proposal to the selection committee that demonstrates a compelling academic and/or research need by the candidate for the experience, travel, or training; 4) use the award within 12 months of receiving the money at the Potomac Division Annual Meeting. Selection of this award will be based solely on scientific merit and will be judged by a committee representing the graduate institutions and federal agencies within the Potomac Division. The value of the award will be an amount not to exceed $400. Applications must be received February 27, 1999 and be sent to:
    Nikki O'Neill, President, Potomac Division,
    USDA, ARS,
    B-009, Rm 3-1.
    Beltsville, MD 20705

    Applications for this award must include the following:

    1. A request detailing the particular meeting, symposium, workshop, etc. involved;
    2. A 1-page justification of how this travel will benefit your academic/research development;
    3. A letter of recommendation from major advisor affirming your request and detailing the benefit;
    4. A letter of recommendation from another individual with knowledge of your graduate program and abilities;
    5. A short vita detailing you academic and research experiences.

    Forest Pathology Tour (Wednesday afternoon, see program): Please notify Bill MacDonald before March 1 if you plant to participate in the Forest Pathology Tour.

    Plan to attend the meeting this year! We look forward to your participation.

    Sincerely,

    Nikki O'Neill, President Anton Baudoin, Secretary/Treasurer

    Deadline

    Send to:

    Contributed paper or poster titles

    was Jan 27

    Anton Baudoin

    Hotel Reservation

    Feb 10

    Loews Hotel

    Abstracts, for publication in abstract booklet

    Feb 17

    Anton Baudoin

    Meeting registration at the discounted rate

    Feb 17

    Anton Baudoin

    Applications for Graduate Student Travel Grant

    Feb 27

    Nikki O'Neill

    Meeting

    Mar 10-12