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Annual Meeting Registration Information

Early Registration

On-line and early registration is strongly encouraged. The Annual Meeting Early Registration deadline is January 25, 2008. The registration fee for the SOT Annual Meeting includes admission to all scientific sessions, Awards Presentation, ToxExpo™, a copy of the Program, The Toxicologist on CD-ROM (abstracts), and the ToxExpo™ Directory.

Registration Materials

Register before January 25, 2008, and your badge, Program and The Toxicologist on CD-ROM will be sent to you prior to the Annual Meeting. Your 2008 Annual Meeting Registration badge must be presented to obtain access to SOT functions.

When you arrive at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, please go to the registration area on the 4th floor to pick up your ToxExpo™ Directory and registration badge. If you already have your registration badge and CE course tickets, there is no need to stand in a registration line. Simply stop by the handout table in the registration area and present your badge to obtain the other registration materials (i.e., The Toxicologist on CD-ROM, the ToxExpo™ Directory and other supplementary materials).

On-Line Registration

SOT members and non-members are invited to register for the 2008 SOT Annual Meeting using SOT’s On-Line Registration System. The system is designed for those who will be paying their registration fee by credit card and who have access to the Internet.

• Guest Registration
• Continuing Education Course Registration
• Exhibitor Registration

* After February 22, Final Registration rates apply. No substitutions after January 25, 2008. SOT will accept faxed Registration Forms until March 11. On-line registration will be open throughout the Annual Meeting until March 20. On-Site Registration Forms will be available at the Annual Meeting Registration Desk.
** Special offer to non-member 2008 Annual Meeting attendees: apply for membership by May 1, 2008, and if accepted, SOT will waive your 2008 dues.

SOT Membership Application On-line

Mail or Fax Registration

Alternatively, Registrants paying by check or those not utilizing the Internet may submit their Registration Form by fax or mail.

Mail or Fax Registration Form

Please print clearly or type.

* Non-SOT members consider applying for membership by the January 1st 2008 application deadline.

Take note, if you are not currently a member of the Society, you could enjoy discounted registration rates by applying on-line for membership.

Registration: No phone registrations will be accepted.

Please send Registration Forms to:

SOT Registration
P.O. Box 91895
Washington, DC 20090-1895

or

SOT Headquarters
1821 Michael Faraday Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190-5348

USPS Express packages may only be mailed to:

SOT Headquarters
1821 Michael Faraday Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190

Forms will be date-stamped as they arrive. This is your date of registration. Faxes will be accepted by SOT Headquarters only if a credit card number is clearly listed in the appropriate area.

NOTE: To prevent double-billing, if you are registering by fax, DO NOT mail your original registration form. SOT needs only one copy for processing. All mailed and faxed registration forms will be processed on-line by SOT staff.

On-site Registration

Registration Desk will be located on the Level 4, South Lobby.

Registration Desk Hours:

Registration Guidelines

Payment: Registration Forms will be returned if not accompanied by one of the following methods of payment:

• Check (company or personal); U.S. Currency only. Please list all registrants on check memo or check stub.
• Money Orders.
• Government Purchase Orders. (Check must be drawn from the U.S. Department of Treasury)
• Visa, MasterCard, Diner's Club, or American Express.

Registration Deadlines:

• Early Bird Registration until January 25, 2008
• Standard Registration until February 22, 2008
• Final Registration is after February 22, 2008

DO NOT mail your Registration Form to SOT if it will arrive after March 11, 2008. SOT will accept faxed and mailed Annual Meeting Registrations until March 11. After March 11, 2008 you must either register online and pick up your badge on-site or register on-site at the Annual Meeting.

One-day Registration:

There is no reduced fee for one-day registration.

Tickets:

You must register for the meeting in order to participate in a Continuing Education course or a special event.

Confirmation:

You will receive a registration confirmation, name badge and Continuing Education and/or event ticket(s) before the meeting if your Registration Form is received by February 22, 2008. If registration is required after February 22, you can pick up your badge and tickets at the Registration desk on-site.

CANCELLATION REFUND POLICY:

All requests for cancellations and/or refunds must be received in writing to SOT Headquarters by February 22, 2008. These refunds will be processed, less a $50 fee, following the Annual Meeting. Refund requests received after February 22, 2008, will not be processed.

Annual Meeting Registration Includes:

• Awards Ceremony, Sunday, March 16 from 5:15 PM–6:30 PM.
• Welcoming Reception, Sunday, March 16 from 6:30 PM–7:30 PM.
• Plenary Opening Lecture, Monday, March 17 from 8:15 AM–9:15 AM.
• All Scientific Sessions (see program descriptions beginning on page 85) 9:30 AM, Monday, March 17 through 11:45 AM, Thursday, March 20.
• ToxExpo™ Exhibit Hall, 9:15 AM–4:30 PM Monday, March 17; 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19.

Participants are also encouraged to register for the Continuing Education Courses. These are available during three time intervals on Sunday, March 16: the Sunrise Mini-Course is from 7:00 AM–7:45 AM, morning courses are 8:15 AM–12:00 NOON, and afternoon courses are from 1:15 PM –5:00 PM.

Guest Registration

Guest (non-scientist) registration is not available on-line. Guests must register by mail or fax on the same form as the person they are accompanying. If the person they are accompanying is already registered, they must use the Guest Registration Form and mail or fax it to SOT HQ along with a copy of the confirmation of the person they are accompanying. Guests are welcome to attend the Welcoming Reception, but will not have access to the scientific sessions or the Exhibit Hall. Reminder: Children under the age of 15 are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall.

The SOT Guest Hospitality Center provides guest participants with a place to meet and socialize with other guests. The Center will be open Sunday through Thursday and information on local attractions, rental cars, and tours will be available there.

Guests must be registered for the Annual Meeting to access the Hospitality Center.

Continuing Education Course Registration

For your convenience, you can register for Continuing Education Courses at the same time as registering for the Annual Meeting. If you have already registered for the Annual Meeting you will have to use the Mail or Fax Registration Form to registered for Continuing Education Courses.

Exhibitors

Please go to Exhibitor Services to register.

If your company would like more information on exhibit opportunities, go to ToxExpo.com, select the ToxExpo™ option on the home page, and follow the instructions from the invitation to exhibit selection or please contact Liz Kasabian at SOT Headquarters,Tel: (703) 438–3115, Fax: (703) 438–3113, or E-mail: Liz@toxicology.org.

American Disability Act (ADA)

The Washington State Convention & Trade Center is a fully accessible to persons with special needs. Please check the special accessibility requirement box. If you are in need of special attention, please contact Heidi Prange at SOT Headquarters: (703) 438–3115 Ext. 1424 or e-mail Heidi@toxicology.org.