Agricultural Media Summit Preview

Registration materials will be coming out soon. But in the meantime, here are a few notes about our 2008 "Family Reunion" in Florida -- the 10th anniversary of AMS!

July 27-30, 2008 (tours on the 26th)

Saddlebrook Resort

Wesley Chapel, Florida (near Tampa)

Check out the great Web site for our resort, www.saddlebrook.com, complete with an aerial photo of the beautiful, expansive, four-leaf-clover style massive outdoor swimming pool! And as some of you may remember from the last time we visited this resort, watch out for alligators on the grounds!

Here's our general, tentative schedule:

SATURDAY, JULY 26
Florida ag tours

SUNDAY, JULY 27
LPC and AAEA board meetings
1 p.m. Photo / design workshops
6 p.m. Welcome party, featuring Quasimojo

MONDAY, JULY 28
Golf outing
Breakout sessions throughout the day
Luncheon featuring student awards
2-3 p.m. LPC Awards Program
3-6 p.m. InfoExpo grand opening
6-7 p.m. AAEA Awards Program

TUESDAY, JULY 29
8 a.m. LPC and AAEA annual meetings
9 a.m. InfoExpo breakfast and networking
Breakouts in morning and afternoon
Luncheon followed by dessert in InfoExpo
3 p.m. InfoExpo closes
6 p.m. Joint awards ceremonies and 10th anniversary celebration

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
No official AMS functions planned
IFAJ 2009 special planning meeting, open to everyone

EARLY REGISTRATION FEES (ON/BEFORE JUNE 30)
Member - $299
Non-member - $499
Student - $165
One day - $ 200

INFOEXPO BOOTH SPACE
$1,175

HOTEL RATES
$129/room/1-2 people
Two bedroom suites: $199 (one queen and two twin beds with full kitchen/living area, 2 bathrooms; sleeps 4)