Educational Concerns For Hunger Organization
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ECHO Agricultural Conference
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December 4-6, 2012 Fort Myers, Florida
Speakers will share practical solutions to agricultural challenges, personal experiences and strategies for improving the lives of millions who daily face the threat of starvation. The event offers an open exchange of information, connecting the people and ideas that can make a real and sustainable difference. Conference accommodation and meeting rooms for morning and evening sessions will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (http://www.cpfortmyers.com/) in the Bell Tower district of Fort Myers. Afternoon workshops and demonstrations will be held at the 50-acre ECHO farm in North Fort Myers, which has one of the largest collections of tropical fruits and vegetables in the Unites States. We have received many requests to have more substantial meals for lunch, and have therefore changed our meal plan. We will provide the continental breakfast buffet and a robust lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with a special closing Banquet on Thursday evening. No other meals will be provided. This means that you will have the opportunity on Tuesday and Wednesday evening to eat in one of the many eating establishments in the Fort Myers area, depending on your available transportaion. The cost of the meals provided by ECHO is included in your registration fee. Registration for EAC 2012 will open in April 2012. Dates and Cost
2011--18th Annual ECHO Agricultural Conference Dates Monday, December 5 (Conference packet pick-up 3-8 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 7 - 9 p.m. Networking time in the Hotel Ball room Tuesday, December 6 (Conference 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.) Wednesday, December 7 (Conference 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.) Thursday, December 8 (Conference 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.) Post-Conference Dates for Study or VacationFriday, December 9 (Optional study day at ECHO from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.)
Saturday, December 10 (Optional study day at ECHO from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.) Sunday, December 11 (ECHO closed all day) Resources available at ECHO include: Library of 3,300 books and periodicals covering plants, animals, appropriate technologies, and sustainable agriculture in the tropics; reference files on specific plants, technologies and resource organizations; bookstore containing several hundred titles relevant to your work and ECHO’s own publications; farm where you can see many of the techniques and plants mentioned in past issues of ECHO Development Notes. Estimated CostThe cost of the conference will vary according to options chosen. As an example the cost for an individual (regular registration) who registers before 1 October, 2011 sharing a room and not staying for the post-conference workshop or study will be US$543. This amount will cover room ($168), Breakfast and lunch meals for three days, along with a banquet on Thursday evening, and registration ($375 -- therefore $375 + $168 = $543). We will not be providing the evening meals on Tuesday and Wednesday. This will give you an opportunity to visit local eating establishments, many of which are within walking distance of the Hotel. It is $100.00 additional to include your spouse. We highly recommend that all Delegates stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel due to the conference scheduling and the opportunities for "networking" with others attending the conference. Those not staying at the Crowne Plaza Hotel must make their own arrangements for lodging and transportation. Regular Registration fee until October 15, 2011 $375.00 Missionary or Student fee until October 15, 2011 $295.00
One 6 foot Display Table $100.00 Post Conference Friday Study Only $50.00 Health Insurance for all Non US Citizens (Mandatory) $20.00 Registration will open April 2012. |
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