Season's Greetings To All Prospective PFT Attendees:
There are now fewer than 90 days until the 2005 meeting in February, so it's time to plan your attendance and register for the conference... Also, please ensure to download the latest registration form as adjustments have had to be made to reflect changes in the exchange rate...
If you haven't submitted the title of the paper you wish to present, there is still time, but don't delay... We want to hear from you, so email that paper title now!
Check the PFT website at www.PFT2005.org for the latest updates regarding the conference program and related activities...
A special invitation to a "Taste of the Orient" Seafood Dinner has been extended to conference attendees, and details can be found at this link: http://www.pft2005.org/docs/dinner.pdf
Details regarding the Wednesday afternoon Plant Tour of the Ball Packaging Products can manufacturing facilities in Richmond, BC, are available at the following link: http://www.pft2005.org/docs/tour.pdf
A third student award has now been sponsored, so check this link: http://www.pft2005.org/docs/awards.pdf and pass along this information to prospective student presenters...
See you in Vancouver in the new year!!!
Happy Holidays to all...
Ralph Drew, 2004-2005 President
Pacific Fisheries Technologists'
email: ralph.drew@PFT2005.org
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Vancouver 2005
Weaving the Net of Sustainability -
How Do We Flourish & Nourish?
PFT Conference
February 20 - 23, 2005 ( Mark your calendar ! )
Vancouver, BC, Canada
More <http://www.pft2005.org/docs/letter.pdf> Information Registration Form <http://www.pft2005.org/docs/register.pdf>
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Location
Marriott Pinnacle Hotel
1128 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
Reservations: 1-800-228-9290
www.vancouvermarriottpinnacle.com See Map <http://www.pft2005.org/docs/location.pdf>
PFT Conference Room Rates
(GROUP CODE: fshfsha):
$114 CDN per night (City View Room) <https://marriott.com/reservation/availability.mi?propertyCode=YVRDT&gc=fshfsha>
$144 CDN per night (Harbour View Room) <https://marriott.com/reservation/availability.mi?propertyCode=YVRDT&gc=fshfshb>
$164 CDN per night (Concierge Suite) <https://marriott.com/reservation/availability.mi?propertyCode=YVRDT&gc=fshfshc>
Goverment rates also available - contact conference
registrar Kate Abraham <mailto:kate.abraham@pft2005.org> for more information.
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<http://www.pft2005.org/sponsors.htm> See a List of Our Sponsers
What is Sustainability?
Although this term can have different interpretations depending on the stakeholders' interest the ultimate goal of a sustainable framework is the same. That is to establish equity within the community so all the capital that is needed to establish that community is maintained.
In order to achieve sustainability the ecology, economy and society must be viewed as individual pieces of twine that are woven together to make a tight and complex net. When looking at the net it is not possible to see the beginning or end of any particular twine as they are all integral parts of the final mesh. Likewise it is difficult to touch one twine within the net without vibrating others.
Whether you are attending this conference from an academia, processing, harvesting, environmental or governmental agenda all of the topics covered will be of relevance. Our goal is simple, to ensure the fishing industry continues to FLOURISH, so that all of us are NOURISHED!
We're planning a program to cover seafood quality, contaminant issues, nutrition & health benefits, regulations and marketing issues.
Call For <http://www.pft2005.org/docs/papers.pdf> Papers Program <http://www.pft2005.org/docs/program.pdf>
Two graduate student awards <http://www.pft2005.org/docs/awards.pdf> will be presented at the conference for presentations focused on areas of food safety or seafood processing technology issues.
Registration information & form available here <http://www.pft2005.org/docs/register.pdf>
Program details coming soon.
For more information, please contact Ralph Drew <mailto:ralph.drew@pft2005.org> .
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Monday Night
"Taste of the Orient" Seafood <http://www.pft2005.org/docs/dinner.pdf> Dinner
Tuesday Night
Banquet at the
Vancouver <http://www.vanaqua.org>
Aquarium
Wednesday Afternoon
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<http://www.pft2005.org/sponsors.htm> 2005 PFT
Sponsers
<http://www.geocities.com/pft_representatives/> Pacific Fisheries
Technologists
Website
<http://www.pft2005.org/docs/board.pdf> PFT Board
Members
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<http://www.pft2005.org/docs/communittee.pdf> Organizing Committee
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