AATSEEL 2002 Conference Information

Fri Sep 6 16:28:11 UTC 2002

Dear Colleagues,

Included in this message is conference registration, hotel, and
transportation information for AATSEEL 2002 in New York. This
information is also available on the conference web page at:

http://clover.slavic.pitt.edu/~djb/aatseel/registration.html

Any questions regarding the conference itself should be directed to
Kathleen E. Dillon, Executive Director of AATSEEL
(AATSEEL at Earthlink.net), rather than as a response to this message.

Best wishes,

Jonathan Z. Ludwig
____________________________________________________

American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European
Languages

New York, N.Y.
December 28-30, 2002

WELCOME TO AATSEEL 2002! Here's information about registering for
the conference, transportation, housing, and the program. If any questions
remain unanswered after you've read this information, please contact us:

Kathleen E. Dillon
Executive Director, AATSEEL
P.O. Box 7039
Berkeley CA 94707-2306
Office phone/fax/messages: 510.526.6614
Email: AATSEEL at Earthlink.net

AATSEEL home page: http://www.aatseel.org

Dear Colleague,

I am especially pleased to welcome you to this yearÕs AATSEEL
convention in New York City. In spite of the difficulties of recent times, one
can still paraphrase Gertrude Stein and reassuringly assert, "New York is
New York is New York." I urge you to take some time to savor not only the
cultural institutions and restaurants of New York, but the cityÕs vibrancy
and strength as well.

We have an excellent set of panels, thanks to the Program Committee
chaired by Karen Evans-Romaine, along with sessions sponsored by our
sister organization ACTR, and opportunities to attend events at the MLA. In
light of the problems faced by academic presses, it is particularly
important that we take the time to patronize the vendors and organizations
in the exhibit areas. And most important, our AATSEEL convention is a
good opportunity to meet new colleagues, stay connected with old ones,
and to stir up our own thinking and engagement with the field.

I look forward to seeing you in New York and wish you a pleasant and
stimulating time at the convention.

Yours,
Sarah Pratt
President, AATSEEL

PLAN TO ATTEND AATSEEL 2002; HERE'S WHAT'S IN STORE:
(Subject to change. Please revisit the web site for updated information.)

December 27
--AATSEEL Program Committee (5-7 p.m.)
--AATSEEL Executive Council (7-10 p.m.)
--Conference Registration (5-7 p.m.)

December 28
--Conference Registration (7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.)
--Conference panels
--Exhibits (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
--ACTR Board Meeting (5-7 p.m.)
--AATSEEL President's Reception/Awards Recognitions

December 29
--Slava/Olympiada Breakfast (8-10 a.m.)
--Conference Registration (7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.)
--Conference panels
--Exhibits (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
--AATSEEL Business Meeting & General Session
--ACTR General Membership Meeting

December 30
--AATSEEL Executive Council (7-10 a.m.)
--Conference panels
--Exhibits (9 a.m.-noon)
--Silent book auction pickup/claim time: 12:30 p.m.
--AATSEEL Program Committee (12-1 p.m.)

-- Scores of panels will offer hundreds of papers and presentations on
language, literature, linguistics, technology and pedagogy.
-- Some 500-600 of the most active and professional scholars in Slavic
from the USA, Canada, and a number of other countries will attend.
-- Gratis interviewing facilities will be available. Please contact the
Executive Director for details.
-- The exhibit hall will feature companies offering the newest and best in
scholarly books, textbooks, audiovisual aids, study abroad and summer
intensive programs, and more.

HOTEL: NY Marriott Marquis,1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036; phone
212-398-1900;
--ROOM RATES: $130/$140 single/double occupancy; additional $50 on
concierge floor; additional $40 for Times Square views. Additional
persons $20. Suites also available.
--Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes
(currently 8.25% New York State, 5%New York City, plus $2.00 occupancy
per room per night.
--FACILITIES: This is a first-class hotel with a business center,
complimentary fitness center/spa, concierge, shops, and more. For
complete information and a virtual video tour, see www.marriott.com
--RESERVATION DEADLINE: Reservations must be made by 27
November and must be guaranteed with a major credit card.
--RESERVATION PROCEDURE: Call 1-800-843-4898 or the Marriott
Marquis directly and register at the AATSEEL rates.

TRAVEL: United Airlines is the Official Airline for AATSEEL 2002. United is
offering a 5% discount off the lowest applicable fare travel to and from any
of the New York Metropolitan Area airports ONLY when you or your travel
agent call United's toll free number 1-800-521-4041 and refer to the
Meeting ID Number 593WB. A 10% discount off the unrestricted mid week
coach fares is available when purchased 7 days in advance. An additional
5% discount will apply when you purchase your tickets at least 60 days in
advance of your travel date. Dedicated reservationists are on duty 7 days a
week, 8:00AM to 10:00PM EST. Book early to take advantage of
promotional fares that give you the greatest discount. Mileage Plus
members receive full credit for all miles flown to AATSEEL 2002. For
extensive information from New York City Convention & Visitors Bureau
(where to dine, tours to take, how to get from the airport to the hotel,
etc.),
see www.nycvisit.com.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Registration is required of all attendees.
Current AATSEEL members qualify for reduced conference registration
(see registration form, below). Preregistration by 30 September is
required of conference presenters; preregistration for others closes 30
November. All conference presenters must be current AATSEEL
members.

CANCELLATION, REFUND POLICY: Preregistration refunds will be made
for written cancellations received up to the applicable preregistration
deadline (September 30 for program participants, November 30 for all
others), less a $10 processing fee. After that date no refunds will be
made.

MLA COURTESY RATES: MLA/AATSEEL will again offer each other's
registrants courtesy registration rates. AATSEEL registrants attending
MLA conference functions may show their AATSEEL registration badge at
the MLA conference desk to secure these rates.

THE AATSEEL NEWSLETTER will carry the preliminary conference
program. You may also check the AATSEEL Web Site for details.

AATSEEL 2002 PREREGISTRATION FORM

TO PREREGISTER, please use the form below. Complete the information
requested and return it with your check (payable to AATSEEL in US
dollars) or credit card information before 30 November (30 September for
program participants). (Please PRINT all information.)

Last name ______________________________________

First name ______________________________________

Mailing address:

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Contact info (in case we have questions):

Phone: ___________________________________________

Fax: ____________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________

Affiliation as you wish it listed on your conference badge:

_____________________________________________________

If unsure of your membership status (it's printed on each piece of mail you
receive from AATSEEL), please contact us before completing this form.

PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS FORM TO JOIN AATSEEL OR RENEW YOUR
MEMBERSHIP.

CIRCLE the appropriate registration category and amount:

PREREGISTRATION, CURRENT (2001 or later) members:

--STUDENT MEMBERS - $25.00

--ALL OTHER MEMBERS - $50.00

PREREGISTRATION, NONMEMBERS OR NON-CURRENT MEMBERS:

--STUDENTS - $40.00

--OTHERS - $75.00

PAYMENT METHOD (check one box):
[__] Check enclosed (US funds; payable to "AATSEEL, Inc.")
Credit card: [__] Visa; [__] Mastercard; [__] Am. Express; [__]
Discover

Account number: |__|__|__|__|-|__|__|__|__|-|__|__|__|__|-|__|__|__|__|

Exp. date (MM/YY): (____/____)
Signature: ________________________

Please return this entire form and your remittance to AATSEEL, P.O. Box
7039 Berkeley CA 94707-2306 If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact us. If you wish to receive a receipt please include a
stamped, self-addressed envelope. Thank you for your continued interest
in, and support of, AATSEEL!

Office use: Check # ______________, date __________, amount
$____________

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