SARA Annual Conference and Radio Jove Conference June 29 to July 4, 2014

Registration and Lodging Information

 

REGISTRATION FEES (Lodging is NOT included)

 

SARA Conference- Sunday June 29 thru Wednesday July 2, 2014

$165.00       Includes 8 meals beginning Sunday dinner through Wednesday breakfast, morning coffee breaks, afternoon snack breaks, snacks in the Drake Lounge, membership dues to June 2015, printed and electronic copy of 2014 Proceedings

$85.00        Spouse or non-participating guest for 8 meals and Drake Lounge only.

 

Radio Jove Conference- Wednesday July 2 thru Friday July 4, 2014

$75.00        Includes 6 meals beginning with lunch Wednesday through Friday breakfast, morning coffee breaks, afternoon snack breaks and snacks in the Drake Lounge

$75.00        Spouse or non-participating guest for 6 meals and Drake Lounge only.

 

Radio Jove- Early arrival on Tuesday July 1, 2014 to participate in SARA High Tech Tour

$40.00        Includes High Tech tour (after lunch), 3 meals beginning with lunch Tuesday through Wednesday breakfast and snacks in the Drake Lounge

$40.00        Spouse or non-participating guest for 3 meals and Drake Lounge only.

 

SARA Membership Dues June 30, 2014 to June 30, 2015

$20.00 Individual

$  5.00 Student

 

Because the SARA/Radio Jove Conferences require quite a bit of advance planning, early registration is encouraged. Please register by May 31, 2014.  All registrations received after that date, or walk-in registrations, will be assessed an additional 15% late registration fee.

 

Payment of Conference Fees:

 

Complete Registration form and submit payment by check, money order, PayPal or credit card.

 

Special Dietary Needs

 

If you need a special diet; i.e. diabetic, gluten free, food allergies, etc. please include this information in an e-mail to treasurer_at_radio-astronomy_dot_org.

 

LODGING

 

 NRAO Dorm Rooms:

 We have reserved 16 dorm rooms at NRAO Residence Hall which are assigned in the following priority: 

  1. Attendees with disabilities / special circumstances
  2. Conference Speakers
  3. Conference Organizers
  4. SARA Officers and Board Members
  5. All others

Dorm room rates as of July 2013 are single $53.50, double $67.00 plus 6% sales tax. These rooms are on the second floor accessed by stairs (no elevator.) Dorm rooms have hard wire internet access in each room.

Making Reservations for NRAO Lodging

The SARA Treasurer makes the room assignments. So do not call NRAO asking about these rooms.  If you would like to book a room, email our Treasurer at treasurer_at_radio-astronomy_dot_org.

 

 Other Lodging Options

·         Boyer Motel: (304)456-4667 (5 miles) Boyer is "adequate" to "very basic", more of a mom and pop's local motel.

·         Snowshoe: 304-572-6520 The Inn at Snowshoe offers economy hotel rooms, one bedroom, and two bedroom units located at the base of Snowshoe Mountain.877-441-4386

A good new website about the area is http://www.naturesmountainplayground.com//

There are a few Bed & Breakfasts within reasonable driving distance:

 

Jim Sky and Andrea Peace have stayed a couple times at:

 

Buffalo Run Lodge
HC 63, Box 38C
Arbovale, West Virginia 24915
(304) 456-3036
Toll Free: (800) CALL WVA (225-5982)
Email: buffalorunlodge@yahoo.com
Hosts: Bruce and Carol Stewart

 

It's a bit off the road, so Jim suggests calling first for directions. They called it "rustic but fun".

 

Camping:

There is a campground beside the Boyer Motel for those wanting to make it a family camping vacation. (304)456-4667I (Note: NRAO policy does not allow overnight "parking lot camping" in RVs on their facility.)

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