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September 14-17, 2008 Theme: Growing Radon Leaders Tuscany Suites and Casino 255 East Flamingo Road Las Vegas, Nevada 877/887-2261 [Page updated 9/09/08] |
![]() The National Radon Training Conference will run concurrently with the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) 2007 International Radon Symposium. Registration for either meeting will allow you to attend the plenary sessions of both organizations. |
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The final Agenda is now
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The Conference of Radiation Control
Program Directors, Inc. (CRCPD) is sponsoring this conference with financial assistance from
the Environmental Protection Agency.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
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Sunday, September 14, 2008 |
>>Special Interest and Continuing
Education Training (8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) |
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Monday, September 15, 2008 |
>>Opening Joint Session with the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) >>Luncheon – joint with AARST (11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.) |
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008 |
>>Technology
Update Session (8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) |
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008 |
>>Mitigation and New Construction Session (8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon) >>EPA Initiatives/Tools Follow-up Session) (1:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) |
The meeting is at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Government (GSA) special room rate is $108.00 single/double, plus 9% sales tax per room per night. These rates are also available three days prior to and three days after the 17th National Radon Conference, based on availability.
A block of rooms has been reserved in the name of the "CRCPD" at the Tuscany Suites and Casino. You must call the hotel directly at 877/887-2261 to make a reservation. You must guarantee your reservation with either a credit card or one night’s deposit. If you need to cancel your reservation, you must call and cancel at least 24 hours prior to your arrival date or your deposit will be forfeited/credit card charged. NOTE: Guaranteed reservations are held for one night only – not for the entire stay. Cut-off date for making hotel reservations is August 12, 2008.
The hotel
does not offer complimentary transportation to and from Las Vegas
International Airport. You may either take a shuttle or taxi.
Self-parking is complimentary.
There will be a training session Sunday morning from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. The agenda will be posted when it becomes available. This session will offer information that will help you develop a quality program. You are encouraged to attend.
State Radon Coordinators are encouraged to bring an exhibit, poster, or information regarding your program or activities you would like to share with the attendees. If you are going to need a table for your display (at no charge), please contact Curt Hopkins prior to the meeting. Call Curt at 502/227-4543 Ext. 2233 or email at chopkins@crcpd.org.

There is no charge
for you to attend the social events if you are registered for the entire
National Radon Training Conference. If you register for one or two days,
your
registration fee includes attendance to one of the social events.
You will need to select your preference on the registration form. (Note:
Registration for “Monday Only” includes attendance to the reception and the
luncheon.) Your guest is welcome to attend the social events – the guest
information section on the registration form needs to be completed and the
appropriate guest fee(s) paid.
CANCELLATION POLICY:Reception
Sunday, September 14, 2008. (Guest fee: $35.00)
There will be a joint reception Sunday evening with AARST from 6:30-8:30 P.M. in the exhibit area to allow you to visit with colleagues and industry.
Luncheon
Monday, September 15, 2008. (Guest fee: $35.00)
Note: Attendance to the luncheon is for attendees that are registered for the entire conference or registered for “Monday Only.” Guests are required to pay the guest fee.
Night Out
Tuesday, September 16, 2008. (Guest fee: $65.00)
The Night Out is a casual event that will be held at the Imperial Palace Hotel Car Collection.

If conference registration cancellation becomes necessary, CRCPD will refund the fee paid less a $25.00 administrative fee if CRCPD receives written notice of cancellation by September 5, 2008. If CRCPD receives notice of cancellation after September 5, 2008, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. CRCPD will be unable to issue guest fee refunds for the Reception, Luncheon, and Night Out after September 5, 2008.
QUESTIONS:
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Registration: |
Sharon Bowen, 502/227-4543, Ext. 2229 sbowen@crcpd.org |
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General Information, Special Needs & Hotel Logistics: |
Sue Smith, 502/227-4543, Ext. 2228 ssmith@crcpd.org |
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Exhibiting & Technical Agenda |
Curt Hopkins, 502/227-4543, Ext.
2233 chopkins@crcpd.org |