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<DIV>Dear Pollinator LISTSERV:</DIV>
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<DIV>The information below is from the organizers of <STRONG>Pollinator
Conference: Information in Action</STRONG> which is designed for the
general public and interested stakeholders, focuses on pollinator information
and action on the East Coast and is to be held in October 3 and 4 at the
UMASS Center (<A
href="http://www.millersriver.net/pollen/">http://www.millersriver.net/pollen/</A>).
The organizers wish to send a request to the LISTSERV for input.</DIV>
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<DIV>To avoid any confusion we wish to clarify that THIS IS NOT THE SAME
CONFERENCE as the <STRONG>8th Annual NAPPC International Pollinator
Conference</STRONG> to be held in Washington a the US Department of State on
October 22-24. the NAPPC Conference is our annual session for NAPCP
partners and invited guests, and focuses on pollinator issues across the
US, Mexico and Canada, and in the Americas.</DIV>
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<DIV><EM>Thanks. Please let us know if this is still unclear.</EM></DIV>
<DIV><EM>Laurie</EM></DIV>
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color=#000000>Greetings,<BR><BR>We are looking for input from our planning
group on both topics and speakers by August 20. Please email us your
input to enable us to firm up the conference agenda and confirm with speakers.
<BR><BR>The topics below were developed from our stated objectives for the
Conference: <BR><BR> Current status of pollinators and the best
information about reasons for being concerned<BR><BR> Current
research methods, including existing protocols and tools such as field guides
and keys<BR><BR> Ongoing research and research
results<BR><BR> Land management and landscaping practices
that will sustain pollinators, based on the most current
knowledge<BR><BR> A presentation on outreach tools currently
available, future plans and avenues for outreach and education <BR><BR>
The next steps in pollinator conservation<BR><BR>We need your
assistance in finding additional speakers who will help us achieve these
conference objectives. <BR><BR>The attached Word document contains a
summary of speakers who have volunteered and their topics. Please fill
in the gaps by presenting your own work or by suggesting other speakers with
their topics and contact information. <BR><BR>The attached document also has
the agenda with numbered time slots for the two days of the conference. As you
make your suggestions, please note your preferred time to present (topic and
speaker slot number). If you have suggestions for changes in the agenda
format, please let us know.<BR><BR>Of Special Note:<BR><BR> We
have room for many more posters that can improve our chances of providing
current information on work with pollinator research and conservation.
<BR><BR> We would also like authors to come forward who would be
willing to do a book signing on Friday.<BR><BR>Also, please check out the
conference website at www.millersriver.net/pollen<BR>The web site contains a
link to the online registration page. <BR><BR>Hotel rooms are being held until
August 15. <BR><BR>Your suggestions are eagerly anticipated!
<BR><BR><STRONG>Please email Sue at cloutier@tiac.net
<BR></STRONG><BR>Thank you,<BR>Sue Cloutier and Shelley Small, Conference
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<DIV><BR>Laurie Davies Adams<BR>Executive Director<BR><B>Pollinator Partnership
</B><BR>423 Washington Street, 5th floor<BR>San Francisco, CA
94111<BR>415-362-1137<BR>LDA@pollinator.org</FONT><FONT lang=0 face=Arial
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