The AAPG 2005 Annual Conference held in Calgary June 19-22 was an exciting and successful meeting thanks to participation by AAPG members through attendance and paper presentations, fantastic sponsorships and incredible exhibits.
Abstracts
The online abstracts can be found in the Search & Discovery Web site.
Revisit selected forums, special lectures, and selected sessions presented in a video format on S&D.
Attendance
7,335 people attended this year's convention. Of that number, here were some of the classifications:
- 4,467 professionals
- 469 guests
- 471 students
Oral and Poster Award Winners
Some pictures from various events at the convention from both the Stampede Park and the Hyatt Regency Calgary Hotel
Sponsors
Thank you to the following companies and individuals for graciously contributing to the 2005 Annual Convention.
GST Reimbursement
There is no rebate on consumable items such as meals, liquor, tobacco, transportation costs, and gasoline. To claim the refund of GST you must have your goods inspected and receipts validated by Canada customs before departure. The kiosk for this inspection is located on the departure level of Calgary International Airport. For more information, including procedures to follow if the customs office is closed, please visit http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/nonresidents/visitors/export-e.html.
Guest Tour Cancellation
A Tour of the Royal Tyrrell Museum, which was to take place on Tuesday, June 21, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. was cancelled due to flooding. The fee of $75 plus GST will be refunded after the convention. Registration will process the refund through the same means as the ticket was purchased. If you purchased with a credit card, the card will receive a credit for the amount. If you purchased with a check, the amount will be refunded in a check. If you have not received the refund by August 31, 2005, please contact the convention department at 918-560-2617 or
email
(convene@aapg.org).
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