72nd Annual Meeting (Feb 2001)General Information |
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Location |
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The
venue for the 72nd annual meeting is the Westin Resort (Port Royal
Plantation) on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
The meeting will start on Sunday evening, February 11 and end at noon on
Thursday, February 15.
Hilton Head Island is one of the most favored resort destinations in the world with a comfortable year-round climate and extraordinary recreational amenities. The island is bordered by 12 miles of white sandy beaches on one side and the intracoastal waterway on the other. There are riding stables, nature preserves, miles of jogging and bike paths, and 30 golf courses to choose from. The Island is known for its many golf courses, excellent restaurants, beautiful waterways and island views, and ecocultural activities within an unspoiled semitropical setting. The historic cities of Savannah (GA), Buffort (SC), and Charleston (SC) are nearby. February is the start of the spring season and temperatures in the 60's (F) can usually be expected. The hotel is located
on the Atlantic Ocean with 12 miles of oceanfront accessible for walking,
running, and bicycling. There are three 18-hole PGA championship courses,
16 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools (one indoor), restaurants, lounges, and
a full health club on the property. The room
rate is $135 per night (single or multiple occupancy) plus taxes. |
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Transportation |
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Hilton
Head is accessible from either the Savannah International Airport (45 minutes by car)
in Georgia or the Hilton Head Island
Airport (5 minutes away). A number of major air carriers service Savannah
while only commuters service Hilton Head. Shuttle service can be arranged
through the hotel or directly by calling:
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Registration |
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The registration fee for SoR members is $115. The registration fee includes access to all technical sessions and the vendor display, the program and abstract booklets, three receptions, coffee breaks, and refreshments at the poster session. The registration fee does not include the Banquet, which is $45 per ticket. Please see details on meeting registration form. Registration at the meeting will take place
in the Savannah Foyer from 3:00 to 6:30 PM Sunday, February 11.
Registration for the duration of the meeting will take place from 8:00 AM
to 12:00 noon and from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on February 12 and 13 and from 9:00
AM to 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 14. |
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Welcoming Reception |
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A welcoming reception will be held on Sunday, February 11, from
6:30 to 9:00 PM in the Archer/Barnwell. The reception will consist of
heavy hors-d'oeuvres of sufficient quantity to make dinner reservations
optional. Wine, beer, and soft drinks will be included, but mixed drinks
will be a cash bar. |
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Poster Session |
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Refreshments
will be served at the Poster Session on Monday, February 12. This event will start at
approximately 5:30 PM. Posters
will be displayed in the Savannah Foyer North. This will overlap with the
Monday night reception. |
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Society Reception |
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The Society Reception will be held on Monday, February 12, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the
Pool Terrace. Mixed drinks will be a cash bar. The winner of the poster
session will be announced at the reception. It is recommended that dinner
reservations be made following the reception. |
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Society Business Meeting |
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All attendees are encouraged to attend the annual business meeting of The Society of
Rheology on Tuesday, February 13. This meeting will start at approximately 5:30 PM in
the Lady Davis/Sampson. |
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Bingham Award Banquet |
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A reception (open bar) will be held in the Savannah Foyer North beginning at 7:00 pm on
Tuesday, February 13, prior to the Bingham Award Banquet. The Banquet will be held in
the Calibogue. Dinner will be served at 8:00 PM. |
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Exhibits |
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Vendors will demonstrate their products in the Archer. Coffee and refreshments
will be served in this room. |
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