FOURTEENTH ANNUAL IRIS WORKSHOP
13-16 JUNE, 2002
WAIKOLOA BEACH, HAWAII

IRIS SUPPORT

Full Committee Members and Speakers
IRIS will cover airfare (up to the negotiated zone fare available through Garber Travel), shuttle bus transportation, and lodging for all IRIS committee members and speakers.

This support applies for the nights of June 12 through and including June 15. 

IRIS Member Institutions Representatives
IRIS will cover lodging expenses for a representative from an IRIS member institution if that institution is not otherwise represented by a committee member or a speaker.  This support will be master-billed for the nights of June 12 through June 15.

Students/Postdoctoral Fellows
One student or Postdoctoral Fellow from IRIS member institutions may request support of up to $1000 to cover costs of  lodging and airfare.  Limited funding is available.  Applications must be approved by institutional board member and will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.  

Registration
All participants are required to register for the workshop and pay a registration fee of $130. Payment may be made to IRIS by check, Master Card or VISA.  Registration /payment due  April 11, 2002.

ABSTRACTS/POSTERS

All participants are encouraged to bring posters. Space allocation is 4' x 4' per poster.  One page abstracts for posters must be submitted to IRIS by April 30.

HOTEL/TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

!! All travel and hotel arrangements are the responsibility of individual participant !!

Hotel
Attendees must make their hotel reservations directly with the Outrigger. Please see hotel registration form. Room and tax for IRIS supported participants will be billed directly to IRIS.  Scholarship applicants need not make reservation - double rooms will be assigned.  Space in the hotel is guaranteed until April 11.  Any reservations received after this date will be accepted at the group rate on a space available basis.

Air Travel
Zone fares to Kona, Hawaii are available through American and United Airlines.  IRIS-supported participants must make their travel arrangements through Garber Travel (800.816.8747 or 703.807.0300).  Other participants may make arrangements through Garber Travel at IRIS zone fare rates, or, depending upon varying fares, you may be able to obtain better fares through you own institution.

Ground Transportation
Call Speedi-Shuttle at  808.329.5433 for  shuttle reservations. The cost for airport transfer one way is $16 per person, based on two-person minimum.  Car rentals will not be reimbursed.

CHILD CARE

Child care is available at the hotel, through Guest Services.

The Kid's Club takes children from 5-13 years from 10a-6p daily.

Baby-sitting referral is available for children under 5 years old at $14/hr with 3 hour minimum.

The Outriggers strongly suggests that each parent call 808-886-6789, Guest Services, to work out each arrangement individually.