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Annual Meeting 2009
Greetings! The WRP 200 annual meeting scheduled for September 8-10, 2009, in Seattle, Washington is approaching. The focus this year is on early detection and rapid response for aquatic invasives and we will be looking through this lens during presentations of member activities, and quagga and zebra mussels in the west.
This year we are offering three field trip options (on Tuesday, Sept. 8th) so if you want to attend all three days, plan your schedule accordingly. The WRP meeting will be all day Wednesday, Sept. 9 th , a Shellfish Bake (sponsored by Taylor Shellfish) for dinner that evening, then from 8 am on Thursday, Sept. 10 to 3:00 pm.
MEETING REGISTRATION and DRAFT AGENDA:
Below is the registration form for the meeting so we can plan for the Shellfish Bake (sponsored by Taylor Shellfish) and other meeting items. Please register for the meeting by August 31, 2009.
Below is the draft agenda which may change somewhat before September, but will give you an idea of major topics.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
We will have an election for five Executive Committee members. Please let me know if you are interested in serving on this committee. We can always use new faces (and brains)!
SELECTION OF 2009-2013 TRIBAL AND OTHER INTEREST MEMBERSHIP POSITIONS:
We will also be electing our “Tribal,” and “Other Interest” membership positions for the next four years. If a nomination is not submitted for a position that currently is held, that position could be removed by a Panel vote at the annual meeting. Please submit nominations (see attached form) by August 7, 2009.
TRAVEL ASSISTANCE:
If you are a voting member and need funding for travel. Please send Erin Williams an e-mail following the guidelines by July 27th (or earlier if possible).
HOTEL INFORMATION :
The meeting will be held at the beautiful Edgewater Hotel located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle. For hotel information, please visit their website at www.edgewaterhotel.com.
The group rate for a single/double occupancy room is the federal rate of $158/night plus 15.6% tax for a single/double City-side room. If you choose, you may upgrade to a Waterside room at the rate of $208/night plus tax.
The cut-off date for reservations is August 3, 2009.
You can cancel your reservation without penalty up to 48 hours prior to arrival, so I encourage you to make a reservation even if your meeting attendance is uncertain at this time. The room rate is available from Monday, September 7 (Labor Day holiday) to Friday, September 11, 2009.
The Edgewater Hotel
2411 Alaskan Way, Pier 67
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone Number : 800-624-0670
Booking Code : U.S. Fish and Wildlife
TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT:
The hotel is about 15 miles from the airport.
Shared-Ride Shuttle:
You may take the Shuttle Express from Seattle’s International Airport to the Edgewater Hotel for $29.00/person one-way (discount for round-trip). Reservations can be made on their website at http://www.shuttleexpress.com/ShareRide.html
or by calling ( 425) 981-7000.
Taxi:
A taxi from the airport to the hotel will be approximately $35-40 (possibly more if heavy traffic).
