AUBER 2005: Missoula

AUBER's annual fall meeting will be held in Missoula, Montana, October 8-11. I know. I know. Your first thoughts of Montana in October are of icicles, budget-busting plane fares, and stuffy motel rooms.

Let's talk about the last worry. The conference hotel is the Holiday Inn-Parkside. It is located on the bank of the Columbia River's Clark Fork. It is probably one of the few luxury hotels in North America where you can fly-fish for 18-inch rainbow trout right out the back door. But you'll want to be sure to explore the historic downtown area's shops and restaurants.

Second, Missoula is not served by Southwest. But if you buy your ticket early, prices are reasonable. For example, as of the end of May, online roundtrip fares were $339 from San Francisco, $358 from Dallas-Fort Worth, and $369 from Detroit. These prices are certain to go up, so book early.

Finally, about those icicles. The National Weather Service reports the average highs for early October to be in the mid-sixties. Bring a coat, but you can leave your parka at home.

Conference program planners Jerry Conover and Stephen Smith are putting together an exciting array of topics and sessions. The conference will run from Sunday to Tuesday noon. Those attendees traveling to the East Coast can leave Missoula early Tuesday afternoon and be home that evening.

Plan now to attend this conference! A registration form is inserted in this newsletter.

Watch your mailboxes for additional conference information, and be sure to visit the AUBER web site for the latest conference updates. Join us in Missoula!

Paul Polzin
Fall Conference Host
University of Montana

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