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The 4th Curators Workshop and 2012 PGOC Meetingheadline bar **The 4th Curators Workshop  June 5-6The 2012 PGOC Meeting       June 6-7Spokane, WA**
Spokane Falls in downtown Spokane, WAJoin us for the 4th Curator Workshop, to be held jointly with the 2012 Plant Germplasm Operations Committee (PGOC) meeting. Don't miss a great opportunity to exchange ideas and information with your NPGS colleagues on issues dear to our hearts, including economic efficiency, regeneration, documentation and evaluation. The organizing team at WRPIS in Pullman is putting together an educational and entertaining program and we want you involved. Have ideas for the program? Contact Clare Coyne with your suggestions or requests.
Conference ScheduleMonday, June 4 -- Arrive in Spokane         5 pm - 8 pm Conference sign-in at hotelTuesday, June 5 -- Curators Workshop schedule, updated **5/31**        8 am - 6 pm Presentations                           Poster session and reception - NEW curator event        7 pm - 9 pm GRIN-Global workshop Wednesday, June 6 -- Facilities tour for meeting participants and registered guests (optional)        Bus meets participants at hotel, leaving at 8 am            Visit Central Ferry Research Farm *and*            WRPIS at WSU, Pullman        Tour includes lunch and dinnerThursday, June 7 -- 2012 PGOC Meeting agenda, updated **5/31**         8 am - 5 pm Presentations and discussionFriday, June 8 -- Depart from Spokane

Registration and PaymentOnline conference registration ended on May 18, 2012.  Please call 509-335-4194 if you have a late registration request.

LodgingThe Red Lion Hotel at the Park has been chosen as the conference site. Located on the banks of the Spokane River and next to downtown Spokane, the Red Lion offers easy access to downtown attractions, scenic parks, and an excellent paved trail. Check out their web site for general information.  Guests receive free hotel shuttle service to and from the nearby Spokane Airport.At the hotel's discretion, you still may be able to reserve your room at the conference discount rate over the phone after the May 14, 2012 deadline.Call the Red Lion at the Park directly at 1-800-RED-LION (733-5466) to place your reservation.  Mention that you are with the Curator Workshop/PGOC.
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Conference registration: Carly Morse, 509-335-4194Curator Workshop scheduling: Clare Coyne, 509-335-3878PGOC Meeting scheduling: Gary Pederson, 770-228-7254Send Powerpoint presentations to Gwen Pentecost by **June 1**General questions: Jannis Bacani, 509-335-1502
Conference Arrangements
This event is being organized by WSU Conference Management. Primary meeting information and links are located on this page, and will be updated with the latest resources.
See you in Spokane!


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