SAAS Convention Information


Welcome to SAAS 2012
Birmingham, AL, SAAS 2012 - Board Meeting Minutes The 2012 SAAS Convention will be held in Birmingham, Alabama, February 4-7. The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel will be the site for lodging. Meetings will be held in the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. The complex includes the hotel, the Medical Forum Building, and various other meeting room and entertainment facilities.
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 324-5000 Toll Free: 1-800-325-3535
The cut-off date for reservations at the group rate is 5:00 pm (CST) on Friday, January 20, 2012. Click HERE to make reservations online.
NOTE: The group block at The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel has been fulfilled. However, the hotel will continue to take reservations at the group rate as long as rooms are available. The hotel is completely booked for Saturday, Feb. 4. If you have tried to register using the above link and could not get a room, please call the hotel at the numbers listed above and they will work with you. Rates: $149/night for Single or Double $159/night for Triple and $169/night for Quad
Cancellation policy: Cancellations will be accepted up to 72 hours prior to arrival date.
A $50 fee will be charged for early departure if you do not advise the hotel at or before check-in.
Group rates will be available 3 days prior to and subsequent to meeting dates, and includes access to 3rd floor health club, pool access, in-room coffee and tea, and daily newspaper. Also, no resort or service fees will be charged. Complimentary Hotel Airport Shuttle: In airport go o to "Buses and Limos Pickup" - Upper Level Door 3 in Airport. If not there, call Hotel at 205-324-5000. Hotel Parking - Hotel parking $12/night; Hotel valet parking $20 Check in: 3:00 pm Check out: Noon
MEETING SITE INFORMATION
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC)
Our meetings will be held in the Hotel, Medical Forum, and East Meeting Room Building. See diagram (which also has driving directions) and/or the printable map.

GENERAL SESSION - Mark your calendar to attend this important, historic and reflective panel discussion. 50 Years After Birmingham: Reflections on the Changes in the Conditions of People Especially in Rural Alabama A distinguished panel, including State Senator Hank Sanders, all of whom have rich experience with the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement, will reflect on the history, the progress that has been made, and the on-going challenges and work that still needs to be done. For a full description of the session, click here.
Pre-registration for Academic Department Heads, Administrative Heads of Agriculture, Ag Communications, and Biochemistry only. (Only Visa and MasterCard accepted.) NOTE: If you do not have one, you must establish an account and login before you can enter. Other participants should check with their association website or officers (see sidebar) for pre-registration and registration information.
MEETING ROOMS SCHEDULE Revised: 1-10-2012

PROGRAMS

ANNOUNCEMENTS, EMAILS, CALL FOR PAPERS, ETC.

AIRPORT
The BJCC is located 10 minutes from the Birmingham International Airport (BHM).

MISCELLANEOUS Weather, Area Attractions, Restaurants, etc.

NEWS RELEASE regarding April 2011 tornadoes. The Conference is still on!

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