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ABOUT BUFFALO The city is located at the eastern end of Lake Erie with summer temperatures averaging 82 degrees. Buffalo goes beyond chicken wings, snow and sports teams with the charm of a small town and excitement of a big city. From more than 1,000 acres of a beautiful park system created by Frederick Law Olmstead, renowned architectural treasurers by E.B. Greene, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Louis Sullivan, Art and History Museums, performing arts and of course Niagara Falls!
Information on attractions in the Buffalo area: www.visitbuffaloniagara.com
AIRPORT INFORMATION Information for the Buffalo Niagara International Airport is available at either (716) 630-6000 or www.buffaloairport.com. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Most events for the 2009 CSTE Annual Conference will take place in the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. CSTE has contracted with two hotels for sleeping rooms, the Hyatt Regency Buffalo and the Adam’s Mark Buffalo.
Hyatt Regency Buffalo Two Fountain Plaza Buffalo, New York 14202 Tel: (716) 856-1234 Fax: (716) 855-4958
Hyatt Regency Buffalo is connected to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center in the heart of the downtown theatre district. For reservations contact the hotel directly at the telephone number provided and identify yourself as part of the CSTE Annual Conference.
The deadline for reservations at the group rate is May 9, 2009. If the group block or rates sell out for any or all nights of the conference prior to the deadline then the group rate will no longer be available. The group rates are not per diem nor is it available at this hotel.
CSTE Group Rates: $109 per night plus tax, single or double occupancy (small block) $129 per night plus tax, single or double occupancy
Website: http://buffalo.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Adam’s Mark Buffalo 120 Church Street Buffalo, New York 14202 Tel: (716) 845-5100 Fax: (716) 845-5116
The Adam’s Mark Buffalo is located at the Waterfront in the heart of the Buffalo downtown business district within walking distance of the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. For reservations contact the hotel directly at the telephone number provided and identify yourself as part of the CSTE Annual Conference.
The deadline for reservations at the group rate is May 22, 2009. If the group block or rates sell out for any or all nights of the conference prior to the deadline then the group rate will no longer be available. The group rates are not per diem nor is it available at this hotel.
Website: http://adamsmark.com/adamsmark/hotels/buffalo/index.html
MEETING LOCATION Most conference activities, including: exhibit hall, pre-conference workshops/meetings, plenary sessions, breakout sessions, posters and roundtables will occur at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center Convention Center Plaza Buffalo, New York 14202 Tel: (716) 855-5555 Website: www.buffaloconvention.com
PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE
*Membership Only Preliminary program as of August 2008
PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE CSTE is in the process of inviting members to participate as part of the Planning Committee for the 2009 Annual Conference. The CSTE President-Elect and Program Chair is Dr. Melvin Kohn, State Epidemiologist for Oregon.
REGISTRATION FEES Online registration for the 2009 CSTE Annual Conference will open on Monday, January 5, 2009. Remember to register before April 10, 2009 to take advantage of our Early-Bird discounted rates.
$44
$54
All attendees, including speakers and moderators are required to pay applicable registration fees.
IMPORTANT DATES
CALL FOR TOPICS CSTE Members and non-members are invited to suggest topics for the 2009 Annual Conference. This is a format for submitting suggested topic areas of interest for presentation/discussion. Suggestions will be review by the Program Planning Committee to assist with the development of topic areas for program development and use during the abstract submission phase of planning. Submission of a suggested topic does not guarantee selection of the Program Planning Committee. Topics must be received on or before Friday, September 12, 2008 at 11:59 PM EST.
Topic Suggestion Form: http://www.cste.org/dnn/AnnualConference/CallForTopics/tabid/243/Default.aspx
This is not the forum for submission of a formal abstract for presentation.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS You are cordially invited to submit an abstract for presentation at the 2009 CSTE Annual Conference in Buffalo, New York at http://www.cste.org/AnnualConference/Abstracts/Abstract.asp . The deadline for submission is Friday, December 5, 2008 by 11:59 PM EST. The process has new features, including: the ability to interrupt, resume and revise the abstract until the deadline, view an abstract submission at anytime, and review the acceptance status.
We look forward to receiving your thought provoking abstract that will generate great discussion.
Shundra Clinton Member Services Coordinator