Dear Colleagues, Sirenian International will host a Participating Membership Meeting during the SMM Conference on Thursday, December 17th, from 7 - 9:30 PM in Room 'Elizabeth A'. This time slot is currently on the SMM Program as "OPEN NIGHT". Ellen Hines, one of SI's Directors will lead the meeting. If you have anything you would like discussed, please send an email to caryn@sirenian.org before December 6th and I will get it on the agenda. This is an excellent opportunity for networking with sirenian specialists from around the world. An agenda for the Participating Membership Meeting will be posted to the Sirenian Listserv on December 7th. Registration is free and the meeting is open to all persons interested in sirenian research, education, and conservation. Please register online at so that we make sure you receive an agenda and we know how many folks to prepare for: http://www.sirenian.org/membership.html You may also use the comments section of this form to put items on the meeting agenda. Once you register, I will subscribe you to the Sirenian Listserv (if you are not already subscribed) so that you will receive the meeting agenda and any updates prior to the meeting. Just FYI, there is also an International Sirenian Workshop, hosted by the USFWS and the USGS Sirenia Project on Sunday morning, prior to the SMM Conference. More information on this workshop can be found at http://www.marinemammalogy.org/conference2005/Workshops.htm Cheers, Caryn ========================================== Caryn Self-Sullivan, President & Co-founder Sirenian International, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit 200 Stonewall Drive, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401-2110 Phones: 540.373.8205 HM; 540.287.8207 CELL URL: http://www.sirenian.org; Email: caryn@sirenian.org ========================================== "The mission of Sirenian International is to promote the long-term conservation of manatee and dugong populations around the world through research, education, and inter-cultural collaboration." Please remember us when budgeting for your charitable donations. Donate online at http://www.sirenian.org.