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<p class="MsoNormal">Good Afternoon – <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We have some great news! The Caribbean Bee College (CBC) has been gaining much support from the wider beekeeping community, and because of some generous donations, we are now able to lower the cost of registration! We have also secured
low- cost accommodations for CBC participants! Please click the following link for the full-color announcement with schedule
<a href="http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/honeybee/extension/Caribbean%20Bee%20College/CBC_FINAL.pdf">
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/honeybee/extension/Caribbean%20Bee%20College/CBC_FINAL.pdf</a> .<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">There are <i>two</i> new registration prices: Just <i>$150 USD</i> per person for the entire event (2.5 days) and
<i>$125USD</i> for Grenada residents (with valid photo ID). You can find these new registration prices open today at
<a href="http://caribbeanbeecollege.eventbrite.com">http://caribbeanbeecollege.eventbrite.com</a> .
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<p class="MsoNormal">Did you know that you can pay by check? Did you know that you can pay at the door? It’s easy! Just go
<a href="http://caribbeanbeecollege.eventbrite.com/">http://caribbeanbeecollege.eventbrite.com/</a> and enter the number of registrations you would like to purchase (skip the register button). Next choose ‘SHOW OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS’ (below the REGISTER button).
Then, click ‘PAY OFFLINE’. Here you will add your personal information to register for the event. You will then print your completed registration form and bring it to CBC registration at the door with your registration fee. Alternatively, you may mail your
registration fee ahead of time. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We have secured <i>discounted rates at various hotels in Grenada</i>. When registering, please remember to indicate that your reservation is part of the “Caribbean Bee College”. You can find each hotel’s booking information at
<a href="http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/honeybee/extension/Caribbean%20Bee%20College/caribbean_bee_college.html">
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/honeybee/extension/Caribbean%20Bee%20College/caribbean_bee_college.html</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Additionally, we have just <i>secured low-cost accommodations at the Grande Anse dormitories</i> of St. George’s University (SGU). These are only
<i>$30USD/night per person</i> in a <i>double occupancy room</i> (aka with a roommate) or
<i>$60USD/night </i>in a<i> single occupancy room</i>. Transportation to/from the dormitories to the Caribbean Bee College will be provided daily by SGU. Amenities: There is a community kitchen area on the ground floor of the dorms. The location is on the Grand
Anse Beach front with a gated access point to the beach. All rooms come with two twin beds, air conditioning, and an in suite bathroom with linen service. You may register for a dormitory room where you register for the event, and the cost will be added to
your total <a href="http://caribbeanbeecollege.eventbrite.com/">http://caribbeanbeecollege.eventbrite.com/</a>. The dormitories are available from January 2<sup>nd</sup> until January 7<sup>th</sup> 2013. Dormitory registration is listed per night. Please
be sure to reserve the number of nights you need when registering. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We truly hope that you will join us for this unique training opportunity, developed especially for the Caribbean. This event is made possible by partnership with St. George’s University, University of Florida, Association of Caribbean Beekeepers’
Organizations, and the Grenada Association of Beekeepers. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have any questions regarding the Caribbean Bee College, please contact me at
<a href="mailto:jklopchin@ufl.edu">jklopchin@ufl.edu</a>. We welcome the use of social media, message forwarding, and copying to send the message of Caribbean Bee College to your friends and colleagues.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:Amienne;color:#943634">Jeanette Klopchin
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Laboratory Manager/Extension Technician<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Department of Entomology and Nematology</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">University of Florida</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Bldg 970 Natural Area Drive</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">PO Box 110620 </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Gainesville, FL 32611-0620</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Phone (352) 273-3932</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Fax (352) 392 0190 </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.ufhoneybee.com/"><span style="color:blue">www.ufhoneybee.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.afbee.com/"><span style="color:blue">www.afbee.com</span></a>
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