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GSA 2017 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION

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Space Request community.geosociety.org/gsa2017/roommates. Make sure that
you put GSA2017 in the subject line. Confirm your plans for
18 September is the LAST day to submit a request for the event Seattle now.
space and event listing. GSA will not assign any additional meet-
ing space after this date and cannot guarantee to list your event on Saturday Seattle Icebreaker
the website or the mobile app. Don’t miss out. Go to community
.geosociety.org/gsa2017/spacerequest to register your space Washington State Convention Center, Ballroom 6E, 5–7 p.m.
request today. The most popular event at the Annual Meeting is the

Critical Housing Dates Icebreaker. Join thousands of industry professionals, students,
academics, Divisions, and Associated Societies to kick off the
18 Sept.: Last day to cancel rooms without a penalty. Annual Meeting in Seattle with beer and great company.

27 Sept.: Room rates are guaranteed as long as there are rooms Coffee
available in the GSA room block.
Sun.–Wed., 10–10:30 a.m.
After 28 Sept., hotel room rates and/or availability cannot be
guaranteed. Your caffeine fix is complimentary in the mornings (while it
lasts!) in the Washington State Convention Center Exhibit Hall.
13 Oct.: All changes, cancellations, and name substitutions must Coffee will also be available for purchase on the sixth floor.
be finalized through Orchid Events by this date.
Libations and Collaborations
14 Oct.: Beginning on this date, you must contact the hotel
directly for all changes, cancellations, and new reservations. Mon.–Wed., 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Once you receive your hotel acknowledgment and have booked Be a part of the conversations! Posters, beer, and your choice of
your travel, please review your hotel arrival/departure dates for non-alcoholic beverages will be available at each afternoon recep-
accuracy. If you do not show up on the date of your scheduled tion in the Exhibit Hall (this is a great time to meet with poster
arrival, the hotel will release your room and you will be charged presenters).
for one night’s room and tax. If you have travel delays and cannot
arrive on your scheduled arrival date, contact the hotel directly to
make them aware of your new arrival date.

Child Care

Kiddie Corp is providing child care services for GSA attendees
on Sat.–Wed., 7 a.m.–6 p.m. NEW: ONLY A ONE-HOUR mini-
mum! The program is open to children six months to 12 years and
the cost is US$9 per hour per child. The advance registration
deadline is 22 September. Register now at community.geosociety
.org/gsa2017/attendeeinfo/needs/family because availability is
limited and handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accommodations & Services MENTORS NEEDED

GSA strives to create a pleasant and rewarding experience for GSA is looking for mentors to help students
every attendee. Let us know in advance of the meeting if you have understand the breadth of careers available to them
needs that require further attention. Most dietary considerations and to provide advice as they navigate their next
can be met without any extra charge. Be sure to check the appro- steps, academically and professionally. Mentoring
priate box when registering online, and a GSA staff member will opportunities range from one-on-one pairings
contact you. GSA will also have a self-care room on-site for to 30-minute consultations. Learn more about
nursing mothers and other needs. Learn more at community becoming a mentor and the range of mentoring
.geosociety.org/gsa2017/attendeeinfo/needs. opportunities available at the GSA Annual Meeting
by going to bit.ly/2r3mW7Z.
Visit the Meeting Bulletin Board

Here you’ll have a chance to meet other meeting attendees and
talk about whatever you want, whenever you want. Meet new peo-
ple, coordinate your schedules, and plan activities while in Seattle.
You can even save money by sharing travel and lodging expenses.
It’s easy and it’s free! To access the secure Bulletin Board, go to

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