RRS19 Registration Rates Registration Type Early- Until August 9, 2019 Advanced- Until September 13, 2019 Late- Until October 25, 2019 Onsite- Begins November 2, 2019 RRS Full Member $595 $715 $845 $925 RRS Emeritus Member $420 $530 $725 $805 Non-Member $960 $1125 $1275 $1359 Accompanying Guest $89 $89 $89 $89 Scholar-in-Training Rates Registration Type Early- Until August 9 Advanced- Until Sept. 13 Late- Oct. 25 Onsite- Begins Nov. 2 RRS SIT Member $385 $515 $625 $655 RRS SIT Member presenting abstract RRS Member, Emeritus & Non-Member Rates *Rates are subject to change *Rates are subject to change $285 $415 $525 $555 Student Non-Member $650 $750 $850 $925 Accompanying Guest $89 $89 $89 $89 REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY: Requests for cancellations must be received by October 1, 2019; a $25 cancellation fee will apply. Cancellations after this date are non-refundable. HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY: All hotel reservations require a one night deposit to be days before the conference. All cancellations requested prior to October 1, 2019 will receive a refund for the one night deposit. Cancellation after this date are non-refundable. A Meeting by Design strongly recommends the purchase of Travel Guard International Travel Insurance. ACCOMPANYING GUEST: The accompanying guest fee allows attendance at the Welcome Reception. Please note: children 12 and over need to be registered and will be charged accordingly. Children under 12 are free and do not need to be registered.
Traveling to San Diego, CA Round Trip Airfare Estimates - Tokyo $1330 - UK $1260 - New York $275 - Atlanta $416 - Boston $295 - Los Angeles $201 - Houston $268 Airport: San Diego International Airport 3.6 miles/15 minutes from Westin San Diego Hotel Public Transportation from San Diego International Airport Super Shuttle: $31 Taxi: $50 Rental Car: Book your rental car through RRS preferred travel agency, The Travel Station. Call 800-522-8747. Parking Economy: $13/day, Valet: $40/day Area Fun Facts The first drive-in Restaurant was opened in San Diego around 1951 Ronald Reagan was the first person to drive across the Coronado Bridge when it opened in 1969. San Diego is home to the largest oceanographic museum in the US. Birch Aquarium at Scripps. San Diego produces the most avocado s in the US. The Hotel Del Coronado is not only the oldest wooden structure in the US, it was the first to feature an electric lit outdoor Christmas Tree in 1904
Autumn in San Diego The month of November makes a gradual shift to slightly cooler, wetter weather in San Diego, yet this is San Diego s sunniest month of the year. Daily highs average from 70 F to 77 F over the course of the month, exceeding 85 F or dropping below 60 F only one day in ten days. Daily low temperatures range from 53 F to 59 F. The probability that some form of precipitation will be observed on a given day very low, as the average precipitation for the month is 1. We suggest bringing a light jacket to account for the breeze off the ocean. Winds typically average 5.9 mph, but November is one of the less windy months. November is a great time to visit San Diego, this is the time they have multiple culinary events in the area for all you Foodies.
America s Finest City San Diego has 70 miles of sun drenched coast, and a year-round average forecast of 70 F, and you will understand why this southernmost stretch of the state is all about outdoor fun. Enjoy culture and diversity, all at the edge of a sparkling blue sea. Balboa Park - Old Globe Theatre - Spreckels Organ Pavilion - San Diego Air and Space Museum - San Diego Museum of art - Museum of Photographic Arts - Mingei International Museum Maritime Museum San Diego Zoo and Safari Park Boat Tours Coronado Island USS Midway Museum
The Westin Gaslamp Optimally situated in the heart of downtown, The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is a revitalizing urban escape. Our AAA Four Diamond hotel features intuitively designed guestrooms and suites, replete with our award-winning Westin Heavenly BedR, eco-friendly amenities and personalized touches. Awaken refreshed and ready to explore the bounty of attractions just outside of our hotel's doors; Little Italy, the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Convention Center and the shops, bars and restaurants of the Gaslamp Quarter are all at your fingertips..
Facility Details Meeting Facilities in San Diego From events for up to 950 guests, you ll find the perfect meeting space at The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Over 34,333 sq.ft. of flexible meeting space California Ballroom: featuring a capacity of 950 people and 8,874 sq.ft. Clutter-Free Meetings to maximize productivity Vibrant Venues- Ballrooms, Meeting rooms, and Outdoor Terraces This Meeting Space is strategically located to improve event flow.
Group Rates Room People Net Rate Tax (12.77%) Resort Fee ($20 plus 7.75% tax) Total King or 2 Queen King or 2 Queen King or 2 Queen 1-2 $209 $26.69 $21.55 $257.24 3 $229 $29.24 $21.55 $279.79 4 $249 $31.80 $21.55 $302.35
Onsite Dining Pinzimini Savor refreshing all-day dining in downtown San Diego at Pinzimini. Featuring farm-fresh breakfasts, light lunches and delicious dinners, this Tuscan-inspired restaurant is the perfect destination to refuel in the Gaslamp Quarter. Ingredients Grab N Go Cafe Begin your morning in downtown San Diego at Ingredients Grab 'N' Go Café. Restaurant offerings include StarbucksR coffee, breakfast pastries, fresh fruits, juices and more. Nearby Dining Cafe 21 Tapas and Beer Panera Dobson s Bar and Restaurant Rei do Gado Gaslamp Fish House Grand Grill and Lounge The Local Eatery and Drinking Hole Sushi 2 on Broadway Burgerim Garage Kitchen + Bar Athens Market Taverna And Many More!
How Far to Fun? The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is within walking or short uber distance of many of the town s top tourist destinations: Balboa Park 1.6 miles San Diego Air and Space Museum 2 Miles San Diego Zoo 3.2 miles Little Italy 1.2 Miles Maritime Museum of San Diego 1 Mile Coronado Island 5.5 Miles Old Town 4.5 Miles Point Loma Pier 8 miles SeaWorld 7 miles Belmont Park 8 Miles Birch Aquarium 13 Miles Area Activities
RRS19 Program Committee Susan Bailey, Chair: Colorado State University David Kirsch: Duke University Don Jones: University of Leicester Sally Amundson: Columbia University John Boice: NCRP Keara Boss: CSU Animal Cancer Center Michael Cornforth: University of Texas, Medical Branch Randy Kimple: University of Wisconsin Chiara La Tessa: University of Trento Evagelia Laikakis: Georgetown University John Murnane: University of California, San Francisco Jan Schuemann: Massachusetts General Hospital Julie Schwarz: Washington University, St. Louis Steve Simon: National Cancer Institute Brock Sishc: University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center Steven Swarts: University of Florida Claudia Weise: CSU Henning Willers: Massachusetts General Hospital Fen Xia: UAMS Audrey Rinehart: RRS-AMBD Veronica Haynes: RRS-AMBD
SAVE THE DATE November 3-6, 2019 Registration Opens March 2019