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Bridging the World's
Borders
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ACE/NETC 2001
Agricultural Communicators
in Education (ACE) /
National Extension
Technology Conference (NETC) |
July 28-August 1, 2001
Delta Chelsea Hotel
Ryerson Polytechnic University
Downtown Toronto, Canada
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This course has concluded
-- the information is provided here to assist you
in planning for your attendance
at future courses.
The 2002 Agricultural Communicators
in Education Conference
is August 17-21, 2002 in Savannah.
http://www.aceweb.org/sav.html
In 2003 ACE/NETC again will host
a combined conference,
June 14-18, 2002 in Kansas City.
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/kc2003/
Site
Index
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| Introduction
 For the first time,
a joint meeting of Agricultural Communicators in Education and the National
Extension Technology Conference will bridge international boundaries to
meet in Toronto, Canada, in 2001.
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| About
Toronto
 Appropriately
for our purposes, the word "Toronto" is a Native American word for "meeting
place." Formally, this multicultural area boasting 80 ethnic groups speaking
100 languages calls itself "The world within a city." Informally, the area
is known as "like New York, but safer."
The 2001 ACE/NETC conference will take place in the heart of the theater
district in downtown Toronto, known for its 300 theatrical companies and
70 stages. In fact, Toronto can boast that it's the world's third-largest
theater center (after New York and London).
If you are considering a family vacation to Canada, in conjunction with
the conference, click on the photo to the right to visit a site for things
to see and do in Toronto.
You may also view a video about Toronto by clicking on the following
"TORONTO
VIDEO" link. (requires RealPlayer)
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Convention
Hotel
The convention hotel is the Delta
Chelsea. It is an AAA Four Diamond Award hotel in the center of downtown
Toronto. It's within walking distance of the city's central business district,
museums, shopping, entertainment, theaters, and restaurants.
The hotel has two restaurants and four lounges, a Family Recreation
Center which includes a pool, whirlpool, sauna, game room, and Children's
Creative Centre that provides full supervision in a fun and stimulating
environment. Deck 27 is an adult area that incorporates a pool, whirlpool,
sauna, the latest in exercise equipment, and an outdoor sundeck.
The Delta Chelsea is offering a very special guestroom rate of $155.00
Canadian
funds with one or two people in a room. This guest room rate is
subject to the current Canadian Provincial guest room tax of 5% and the
current Canadian Federal Government Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 7%.
(Taxes may be subject to change.) This rate is strictly for the ACE/NETC
conference. The deadline to make your reservation and still receive
the discounted group rate is Friday, June 15, 2001. Please be aware
that the ACE/NETC block is filling quickly. Therefore we urge you to make
your reservation today as the block could fill before the deadline."
Be sure to state one of the following when you make your reservation to
receive the reduced rate. 1) ACE/NETC; 2) Group code name GFTACE; 3) Agricultural
Communicators in Education/National Extension Technology Conference
Check-in time is 3:00pm, and checkout time is prior to 11:00am. The
group rate will be honored three days prior and three days following the
conference if requested. This rate is non-commissionable to travel agents
and Frequent Traveler Points do not apply. Visit the Delta Chelsea’s web
site to learn more about the services the hotel has available to serve
you: www.toronto.com/deltachelsea
If you are driving a vehicle, self-parking at the Delta Chelsea is $19CAN
per night with in and out privileges or valet parking at $26CAN per night
with in and out privileges. Please be aware that clearance for self-parking
is only 5’6" and therefore vans are only allowed in valet parking.
Special Instructions:
1) All confirmed reservations will be held until 4:00pm on the scheduled
arrival dates unless specifically designated as guaranteed. A guarantee
may take the form of an advance deposit for the first night’s lodging,
a valid major credit card number and expiration date, or you can make arrangements
with the Delta Chelsea’s Credit Department prior to arrival.
2) If you are a non-resident visitor, you are eligible for a refund
of the GST. Applications for the Visitor Tax Refund are available in duty-free
shops at the border and at airport departure areas from Canada.
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Those interested in sharing
a room:
Participants are responsible for all contact
and arrangements.
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If you are interested in sharing a room with another participant you
may send your email address to the Conference Coordinator to be
included in a list of those desiring roomates.
Be sure to indicate whether you are a male or a female.
Send your email request to Mandy Padgett at: mrpadgett@mail.ifas.ufl.edu
Note: This service will require that your email address
be posted on a
web page acessible to the public. |
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| Registration
Information
Participant Registration
Fees
Registration Fees: Includes conference
participation and materials, full breakfast Sunday-Tuesday, continental
breakfast on Wednesday, mid-day and afternoon refreshments, Saturday welcome
reception, and transportation and dinner at the Ontario Science Centre
on Monday.
All fees are in US dollars.
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Early Registration
(on or before June 15, 2001)
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Regular Registration
(after June 15, 2001)
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On-Site Registration
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Regular Participant
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$330
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$380
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$420
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Retiree/Student
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$200
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$250
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$300
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ACE Award Banquet*: $35
*Deadline to register for the ACE Awards Banquet is Saturday, July 28 |
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Ryerson University Workshops:
(maximum
12 people per workshop, first come, first served -FULL)
Flash Animation (FULL)
Streaming Video (FULL)
Video for the Web (FULL)
Graphics for the Web (FULL)
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$10
$10
$10
$10 |
To register,
Online registration has closed, all further
registration must take place onsite.
If you wish, you may print the PDF file below
and fill it out prior to your
arrival to expedite onsite registration. |
OR, you can --
click here to load a form that
can be printed to your printer, then return the form with payment to
the Office of Conferences. (You will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader to open and print the PDF form file.)
Refund Policy: Requests for registration
refunds will be honored if a written notification of cancellation is received
by the Office of Conferences & Institutes on or before July 13, 2001.
A $25.00 processing fee will be deducted from all registration refunds.
Sorry, no refunds will be honored for cancellations after July 13, 2001.
Guest/Spouse Registration
Fees (Meals Only)
Guest Registration Fee:
Children under 12 are free to all events except the Tuesday
Awards Banquet
All fees are in US dollars.
Saturday Welcome Reception..................................
Sunday Breakfast.....................................................
Monday Breakfast...................................................
Monday Dinner at the Ontario Science Centre......
Tuesday Breakfast...................................................
Tuesday Awards Banquet (ages 12 and older).......
Tuesday Childrens’ Awards Banquet (under 12)....
Wednesday Breakfast (continental)........................ |
$39.00
$13.00
$13.00
$25.00
$13.00
$35.00
$17.00
$9.00 |
Guest registration deadline is July 13, 2001
Advanced Registration is Required
To register,
Online registration has closed, all further
registration must take place onsite.
If you wish, you may print the PDF file below
and fill it out prior to your
arrival to expedite onsite registration. |
OR, you can --
click here to load a GUEST/SPOUSE
form that can be printed to your printer, then return the form with
payment to the Office of Conferences. (You will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader to open and print the PDF form file.)
In compliance with ADA requirements, participants
with special needs can be reasonably accommodated by contacting the Office
of Conferences and Institutes (OCI) at least 10 working days prior to the
conference. We can be reached by phone at (352) 392-5930, by fax at (352)
392-9734 or by calling (800) 955-8771 (TDD - only accessible from within
Florida).
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| Meeting
Site
Our breakout sessions and workshops have been moved to Jorgenson Hall
on the Ryerson University campus. It is located just one block from the
hotel. This is the facility Ryerson uses for Continuing Education classes.
Ten classrooms have been reserved for our use, five of the rooms will have
internet connection. We will be using two computer labs, one for some of
our members to present hands-on sessions, and the other for Ryerson faculty
to presents the four "workshops". We will still be holding our "Film Festival"
in the Eaton Theater located in the Rogers Communication Centre.
Links for more information:
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Schedule-at-a-Glance
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UPDATED
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Click here for the Schedule-at-a Glance
in PDF format.
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Click here for a detailed Schedule of
the Concurrent
Sessions in PDF format.
These PDF files can be loaded and printed to your printer.
(You will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader to open and print the PDF form file.) |
Friday, July 27, 2001
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8:00am
- 5:00pm
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ACE
Board Meeting
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Delta
Chelsea
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Saturday, July 28, 2001
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8:00am
- 12:00pm
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ACE
Board Meeting
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Delta
Chelsea
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11:00am
- 8:00pm
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Registration
open
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Delta
Chelsea
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1:00pm
- 3:00pm
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ACE
State Reps & SIG Chairs
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Delta
Chelsea
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1:00pm
- 3:00pm
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Communications
Heads
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Delta
Chelsea
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1:00pm
- 3:00pm
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Development
Fund Committee
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Delta
Chelsea
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2:00pm
- 5:00pm
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Computer
Workshop - Video & Audio for the Web
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Ryerson
University
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3:00pm
- 4:00pm
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Diversity
Committee
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Delta
Chelsea
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4:00pm
- 5:00pm
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J.A.C.
Committee
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Delta
Chelsea
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4:00pm
- 6:00pm
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First
Timer's Reception
(any first-time NETC or ACE conference participant and all new members
of ACE are welcome to attend this informal reception and introduction to
help you find your way around over the course of the next few days.)
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Delta
Chelsea
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4:00pm
- 6:00pm
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Russia
Team
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Delta
Chelsea
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5:00pm
- 6:00pm
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NETC
Steering Committee
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Delta
Chelsea
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6:00pm
- 8:00pm
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Welcome
Reception
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Delta
Chelsea
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8:00pm
- 10:00pm
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Film
Festival
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Ryerson
University
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Sunday, July 29, 2001
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8:00am
- 5:00pm
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Registration
open
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Delta
Chelsea
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8:00am
- 8:45am
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Breakfast
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Delta
Chelsea
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8:45am
- 9:45am
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General
Session
Gary
Hermance Speaker, Mary Maloney - The Livingstone Experience
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Delta
Chelsea
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10:15am
- 3:00pm
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Breakout
Sessions (see detailed schedule for breakdown)
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Ryerson
University
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10:15am
- 3:00pm
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Computer
Workshop - Graphics for the Web
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Ryerson
University
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12:00pm
- 1:30pm
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Lunch
on your own
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2:30pm
- 4:30pm
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Development
Fund Auction
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Delta
Chelsea
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3:00pm
- 4:00pm
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IT
Heads Meeting
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Delta
Chelsea
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4:00pm
- 10:00pm
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Evening
own on - complimentary shuttle transportation provided to the Harbourfront
from the Delta Chelsea
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Monday, July 30, 2001
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8:00am
- 4:00pm
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Registration
open
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Delta
Chelsea
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8:00am
- 8:45am
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Breakfast
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Delta
Chelsea
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8:45am
- 9:00am
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Reuben
Brigham Award
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Delta
Chelsea
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9:00am
- 10:00am
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General
Session
Doug
Powell
- Reclaiming Dinner
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Delta
Chelsea
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10:15am
- 5:00pm
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Breakout
Sessions (see detailed schedule for breakdown)
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Ryerson
University
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10:15am
- 3:00pm
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Computer
Workshop - Streaming Audio & Video for the Web
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Ryerson
University
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12:00pm
- 1:30pm
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Lunch
on your own
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6:00pm
- 10:00pm
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“Taste
of Ontario”
Transportation
and dinner provided
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Ontario
Science Centre
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Tuesday, July 31, 2001
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8:00am
- 5:00pm
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Registration
open
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Delta
Chelsea
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8:00am-
9:00am
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Breakfast
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Delta
Chelsea
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9:00am
- 10:00am
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ACE
General Session
Members
of Russia Summit Team - The ACE Summit in Russia
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Delta
Chelsea
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9:00am
- 10:00am
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NETC
General Session
Kevin
Gamble
- You Can’t Get There with Coconuts and Bananas
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Delta
Chelsea
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10:15am
- 5:00pm
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Breakout
Sessions (see detailed schedule for breakdown)
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Ryerson
University
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10:15am
- 3:00pm
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Computer
Workshop - Flash 5
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Ryerson
University
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12:00pm
- 1:30pm
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Lunch
on your own
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1:30pm
- 3:30pm
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Tour
of “Hard Drive” Design (Graphic Design SIG)
Transportation
to site cost approx. $5
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Hard
Drive Design Studios
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6:00pm
- 9:00pm
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ACE
C&A Awards Banquet
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Delta
Chelsea
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Wednesday, August 1, 2001
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8:00am
- 9:00am
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Continental
Breakfast
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Delta
Chelsea
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9:00am
- 10:00am
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ACE
Business Meeting
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Delta
Chelsea
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10:15am
- 12:00pm
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Breakout
Sessions
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Ryerson
University
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12:00pm
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Conference
concluded
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Optional Group Events
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General
Sessions, Workshops & Breakout Sessions Descriptions
Click here for a detailed Schedule
of the Concurrent Sessions
in PDF format that can be load and printed to your printer.
(You will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader to open and print the PDF form file.) |
General Sessions
(listed alphabetically by title; click on title for session description;
use browser "back button" to return to this listing)
3-Hour, Hands-On Workshops
(Limited attendance, registration is first come, first served)
(listed alphabetically by title; click on title for session description;
use browser "back button" to return to this listing)
Breakout Sessions
(listed alphabetically by title; click on title for session description;
use browser "back button" to return to this listing)
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| Important
Travel Information
Passport/Visa Requirements
Visitors from the United States need proof of U.S. citizenship (passports
or birth certificates for you and your children, together with photo ID).
U.S. citizens not yet age 18 must present a letter from their parents giving
permission to enter Canada. U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third
country must have a valid passport.
Australians and citizens of the U.K. need a passport and proof of onward
passage. No visa needed for up to six months.
Citizens of other countries must have a valid passport, and a visa may
be required. Direct questions about entry into Canada to your local Canadian
Embassy/Consulate.
If you need a passport, you are urged to start the process soon.
 Canadian Custom
Information
Canadian Customs would like your visit to Canada to be a wonderful and
memorable experience. To help with your travel arrangements, please visit
the Canadian Customs web site. The site contains information on Personal
Baggage and Entitlements, Gifts, travel from other countries besides the
US, and much more.
Getting There by Air
A listing of airlines that service the Pearson Airport can be found
at the Airport Webport site below. Once you have selected an airline, be
sure to ask that carrier's baggage weight and size limitations. Each carrier
has different limits and may charge a hefty fee for anything over sized.
Transportation in Canada
Travel time from the Pearson International Airport to the Delta Chelsea
is approximately 45 minutes. The Airport Express offers shuttle transportation
to the Delta Chelsea leaving every 30 minutes. The Airport Express can
be found in each of the three terminals at the airport. One way fare is
currently $13.75CAN, round-trip $23.65CAN (prices subject to change). No
advance reservation is needed.
Toronto has a wonderful public transportation system. The Toronto Transit
Commission (TTC) provides mass transit for the entire Metro area. Regular
TTC service runs every day 6 a.m. (9 a.m. on Sundays) until 1:30 a.m. Tokens
and tickets are available at the stations and at select retail outlets
around the city. Single trips or cash fare is $2 and discounts are offered
for children, students and seniors. For more information about TTC services,
including bus routes and streetcars, pick up a Ride Guide at any subway
ticket booth or visit their website: http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/ttc/
Budget Car Rental is offering a ACE/NETC participants a special conference
rate for those who are interested in renting a vehicle. The base weekly
cost for a mid size car will be $264CAN with unlimited mileage. (Taxes,
insurance, surcharges will be additional.) Budget Car Rental has locations
in each of the terminals at the Pearson International Airport and also
with walking distance of the Delta Chelsea. All ACE/NETC conference participants
will be sent a Budget Car Rental voucher with their registration confirmation.
Voltage Requirements
Voltage is 110 volts. U.S. appliances can be used without converters;
visitors from other countries will probably need to bring an adapter.
 Tax
Sales or Use Tax Provincial sales tax (8%) and federal goods and services
tax (7%) apply to most goods and services. Rebates of the 7% GST are available
for those visiting less than a month (get forms from duty-free shops at
the border and at airports offering departures from Canada).
Time Zone
Toronto is in the Eastern Standard Time zone. Daylight Savings Time
is observed during the summer months.
Currency
One- and two-dollar bills have been replaced by coins. The brass-colored
one-dollar coin is known affectionately as "the loonie" because of the
loon depicted on it. More irreverently, the two-toned two-dollar coin is
known as "the toonie."
Canadian currency is not at par with that of the U.S. At press time,
the exchange rate was Can $0.95 for one Australian dollar, Can $2.44 for
one British pound sterling, and Can $1.49 for one U.S. dollar.
Currency Exchange: It's economically advantageous to convert U.S. dollars
to Canadian dollars. Plus, U.S. dollars are not generally accepted except
for restaurant or taxi tips. Exchange rates are better away from the airport;
banks generally offer the best rates. ATMs are the most convenient and
best way to get smaller amounts of cash. They are widely available in the
downtown core. ATMs accept some major foreign bank cards (and credit cards
if you obtain a PIN prior to travel). Canadian dollars are dispensed at
the going rate of exchange. Using a debit card, your financial institution
will charge a small ATM fee, but you avoid paying the larger commissions
charged by Bureaux de Change. However, don't rely on just one debit or
credit card to obtain cash. Sometimes a card, inexplicably, won't work
in an ATM.
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| For
More Information
Mandy Padgett, Conference Coordinator
University of Florida/IFAS
Office of Conferences and Institutes (OCI)
Building 639, Mowry Road
PO Box 110750 / Gainesville, FL 32611-0750
PH: 1-352-392-5930 / FAX: 1-352-392-9734
EMAIL: mrp@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu
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