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Introduction: The Florida Chapter of the American Fisheries Society will hold its 19^th annual meeting from 9 March to 11 March, 1999 at the Withlacoochee Training Center near Brooksville, Florida. The Florida Chapter was organized in 1980 to promote the wise use of Florida's aquatic resources. Membership in the Chapter and participation in the annual meeting is open to anyone with an interest in the fish and aquatic resources of Florida.

Meeting: The theme of this year's meeting is FISHERIES ECONOMICS, MARKETING AND EDUCATION. Declining fishing license sales and angling participation (as a percentage of the population) have led to significant concerns about future funding for fisheries management activities. As a direct result, several major new national initiatives are underway. Invited speakers will present an overview on these topics from both a freshwater and saltwater perspective and include industry representatives as well as agency and university personnel. In addition to these topics, there will be a variety of contributed papers and posters on traditional fisheries topics.

The Chapter's annual business meeting will also be held during this time period. This is an opportunity to help decide the future of the Chapter and to get updated on happenings at the Division and International level, such as the retirement of Executive Director Paul Brouha, the search for his replacement and the status of the AFS Strategic Plan.

There will be bonfire socials Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and the Florida Chapter raffle Wednesday night. The meeting provides an excellent opportunity to renew old acquaintances, meet other individuals who are interested in Florida's fisheries and exchange information. Come on out and enjoy the best camaraderie our profession and avocation has to offer.

Location: [For an interactive map click here, or for a simple map click here] The 600-acre Withlacoochee Training Center is approximately 10 miles north of Brooksville on US Highway 41. The Training Center has heated and air conditioned, dormitory-style accommodations for 96. There are motels available in Brooksville and Floral City in case of overflow. The Training Center kitchen will again provide cafeteria-style meals. The kitchen staff will make every effort to accommodate special diets, so if you have a preference for vegetarian meals or require some other diet, please indicate it on the registration form.

The Training Center has a recreation building available for use after the meeting. McKethan Lake recreational area is within walking distance and features boating, picnicking, hiking, fishing, and self-guided nature trails.

Student Travel Grants: The Florida Chapter has a limited number of student travel grants available to assist students attending the meeting. These grants cover the cost of room and board. The student is responsible for the registration fee. The Florida Chapter gives preference to students who are presenting papers or posters at the meeting, but a presentation is not required. Apply to Chuck Cichra, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, University of Florida, 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653, (352/392-9617).

More Information: Contact Bob Wattendorf, President Elect Florida Chapter AFS, if you need more information. He can be reached at the Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399; phone: 850/488-0520; fax: 850/413-0381; email: watt@mail-me.com.

There are no public campgrounds associated with state parks, forests, recreational areas, etc. in the general area. There are a number of private campgrounds/RV parks in the area. Most of these appear to cater to the residential RV crowd. One possibility is Brentwood Lake Camping (796-5760) located approximately 6 miles south of the Training Center.

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Please select one of the following Registration Fees:

Member One-day Registration. If you have already paid 1999 FL Chapter dues, your registration fee is: ($17.00)

Non-member One-day Registration. If you have not paid 1999 FL Chapter dues, your registration fee is: ($27.00)

Member Full Registration. If you have already paid 1999 FL Chapter dues your registration fee is: ($25.00)

Non-member Full Registration. If you have not paid your 1999 Chapter dues your registration fee is: ($35.00)

Partial Meals and Lodging

Tuesday: 9 March 1999

Lunch ($6.00)

Dinner ($8.00)

Lodging ($21.00)

Wednesday: 10 March 1999

Breakfast ($4.00)

Lunch ($6.00)

Dinner ($8.00)

Lodging ($21.00)

Thursday: 11 March 1999

Breakfast ($4.00)

Lunch ($6.00)

Full Meals and Lodging: ($84.00)

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Total Enclosed: (Minimum $10.00 Deposit)

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Please Make Checks Payable to: Florida Chapter, AFS

Return to: Doug Haymans Phone: (850) 488-6058

Florida Department of Environmental Protection Email:

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3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 210

Tallahassee, FL 32399

19TH ANNUAL MEETING: 9-11 March 1999

WITHLACOOCHEE STATE FOREST TRAINING CENTER,

BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA

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