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NIFS Conference and Annual Meeting
June 20-24, 2004
Keystone Resort Colorado
| Presented by | National Institute for Farm Safety NIOSH Agricultural Safety and Health Centers - link to homepage North American Agromedicine Consortium - link to homepage
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“Promote Agricultural Safety and Health in America by Creating Partnerships Among Multiple Organizations”
Dear NIFS Member:
The 2004 NIFS
Conference and Annual meeting will offer exciting opportunities as well
as unique challenges because our organization is teaming up with the
NIOSH Agricultural Health & Safety Centers and the North American
Agromedicine Consortium. All three organizations will come together
at this conference under the theme of creating partnerships across multiple
disciplines.
The board of
directors for the National Institute for Farm Safety and our NIFS conference
chair Steve Freeman are partnering with the conference host, the High
Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety to make
this conference special. Our goal is to provide the usual NIFS conference
experiences plus the added bonus of interaction with the membership
of these other related organizations. As you look over the preliminary
agenda, you should see the similar events from past NIFS conferences
like the Professional Improvement session, Issue committee meetings,
banquet, and others. Then there are new activities that are available
to our members along with the opportunity to converse with other professionals.
Take advantage of all these conference features.
As you
prepare for this conference please make your participation as a NIFS
member known. Be sure to register to the conference as a NIFS
member and make your hotel reservations the same way by using the NIFS
room code CQOCNIF. It is important for our organization that our members
are clearly identified. Some activities like family or spouse programs
will be handled after everyone one is on site. Check for more information
after arriving. There will be plenty of choices for things to do. This
wonderful resort has lots of fun and educational experiences awaiting
us.
It is through
our varied experiences that we gain understanding and knowledge. This
understanding and knowledge are the tools used to forge partnerships
and these potential partnerships are the main reason for this joint
conference.
The NIFS board
of directors and Steve Freeman look forward to your participation in
this year’s special conference. Stop and visit with us during
the conference when you find the time.
Sincerely,
Bruce Stone, NIFS President
Chuck Schwab, NIFS President-elect
David Hard, NIFS Board of Directors
Tom Karsky, NIFS Board of Directors
Cheryl Skjolaas, NIFS Administrative Director
Steve Freeman, NIFS Conference Chair
You can register by filling in this form: NIFS_2004_Registration.pdf
Please send the form to:
2004 National Symposium on Agricultural Health & Safety
Office of Conference ServiceVisitors Center
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-8037
Phone: (970) 491-7501
Fax: (970) 491-7747
Email: OCSReg@colostate.edu
If you prefer, register online at: https://kiowa.colostate.edu/CSUConferenceReg/
Conference Fees
Basic registration fees include the Welcome Reception (Sunday, June 20 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm), continental breakfasts during Poster Sessions, and the Joint Banquet (Wednesday, June 22nd from 5:30 -7:00 pm). Conference materials, including abstracts for all presentations, will be provided.
Click here to view the Preliminary Agenda.
Click Here to view a list of the Educational Displays and Posters
Purpose:
The purpose of the upcoming conference is to provide an opportunity for multiple organizations interested in agricultural health and safety to come together in order to:
- Disseminate research;
- Share intervention, outreach and educational approaches;
- Develop collaborative opportunities both within and between organizations.
General topics of agricultural industry will include:
- Disease and Injury Prevention
- Improvements in the Work Environment Relating to the Workforce
- Research Tools and Tactics
- Education Methodology
- Prevention and Intervention Techniques
- Rural Healthcare Access and Delivery
- Impact of Chronic Diseases
- Special Populations (e.g., children, migrant labor, elderly, ect.)
Registration Check-In Times:
Registration at Keystone will be:
Sunday, June 20 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Monday, June 21 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Tuesday, June 22 7:00 to 9:00 am
Required conference registration outside of these times should be pre-arranged through Angi Buchanan at (970) 491-1912 (email: angi.buchanan@cahs.colostate.edu) or Vicky Buchan at (970) 491-5211.
Conference Location:
The Keystone Resort and Conference Center spans seven miles along the Snake River and encompasses three spectacular mountains – Dercum Mountain, North Peak and The Outback. Keystone also features award winning dining, vibrant villages, two championship golf courses, Rocky Mountains’ largest and most distinguished Conference Center and incredible lodging and guest amenities.
Keystone is located approximately 95 miles west of Denver, approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes drive time from Denver International Airport (DIA). Transportation needs from DIA to Keystone, as well as throughout the resort, are easily accessible (see Transportation).
Climate
June can resemble early spring at lower altitudes. Expect cool and sunny weather, requiring sweater and jackets for comfort. Keystone lies at 9,300 feet above sea level. It is recommended that people contact their personal physicians if there are any health concerns associated with the altitude.
Mountain Safety is important!! Click here to learn more.
Family Activities:
Adventure Passes: These passes are “sampler” packs of the activities available throughout the resort. As one staff member explained it allows people to try things out before purchasing more time or the rental equipment. There were also a variety of coupons included with the room. Summer schedule of activities is not available at this time. The adventure staff offers bike rentals, canoe rentals, etc. One example of activities available is the llama hike and lunch on the summit that might be something for family members.
Educational Tours: A NIFS tradition of an educational tour will be offered. More information about the specifics will be made available later. The planning group is solidifying options available to conference participants and those might be the high county ranch tour and/or a high country rescue. The Summit County is 70+% government lands and 36,000 acres of ski resorts. More detail information will be forward as these options are determined.
Suggested Links for Travel Information:
A “Run of Keystone” package is used for reservations at the resort for either the Keystone Lodge, the Inn at Keystone or condominiums. A “Run of Keystone” conference room rate of $120 per night for single or double occupancy will apply. There is a $15 per night charge for each additional adult. Children 18 and under are free. Up to three additional nights immediately preceding or following the conference can be booked at the conference room rate.
Please note that Keystone Central Reservations will also provide air and land transportation packages (see Transportation). Reservations made through the Keystone Central Reservations Department include a “Summer Adventure Passport.” Click here for a list of all the activities provided as part of the passport.
When making a reservation by phone or fax through Keystone Reservations please refer to the group code CQOCNIF. Keystone Reservations can be reached by phone at 1 (800) 258-0437, by fax (970) 496-4343 or on the internet www.keystoneconferences.com.
Air:
Keystone Central Reservation Department has joined with several major air carriers to offer group transportation packages. These packages include round trip airfare and ground transportation (shuttle between DIA and Keystone). By booking lodging reservation through Keystone, the Saturday overnight stay airline requirements can be avoided. Tickets may be purchased directly from Keystone, or through your local travel agent. To take advantage of this offer, call the Conference Reservations Department at 1-800-258-0437 to book this travel package. Please refer to the group code CQOCNIF when making a reservation by phone or fax.
Ground Transportation to Conference
Transportation needs from the Denver International Airport (DIA) to Keystone, as well as within the resort are easily accessible.
Resort Express: This shuttle service is tied with the Keystone Resort and agents can help book this service. Things to remember – earliest shuttle is 5:30 am so earliest flight out is 8:30 am. The summer shuttle schedule goes every 90 minutes. The cost is $53.00. If a single traveler or for those not wanting to drive in the mountains, it’s a convenient way to go. The shuttle drivers were very informative and you may learn about things along the route such as gold mining area, Coors plant and water source, were to find Buffalo Bill Cody’s burial site, and seeing impact of last winter’s avalanche. In the airport the reservation desk is right by the rental car area and very accommodating. Flight info is needed to make a reservation and you must pay for trip at time you make the reservation.
Rental Cars: Rental Car area is easily accessible and marked very well with road signs. Leave plenty of time for travel from site back to airport.
Ground Transportation while at the Conference
Shuttles: The shuttles are really good and convenient. Transportation could take 20 minutes from the Mountain House to the conference center. Compared to other conferences this shuttles service is good. The shuttles do have mechanical lifts, but the buses do not although special arrangements can be made.
Buses: Summit County has free bus service. This means you could hop the bus to shop your heart out at the outlets in Silverthorne or grocery shop in Dillion or head over to other areas like Breckenridge or Beaver Creek. Dillion has a microbrew “The Dam Bar”.
Shipping Information:
If you are planning to ship materials to the conference, Keystone-Vail Resort has some detailed information. The instructions on how to label, when to ship, insurance, material handling service, and limitations will be posted soon. You can also contact Keystone-Vail Resort at (970) 496-4142.
General Conference Information:
Angi Buchanan
Colorado State University
133 Environmental Health Bldg.
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1681
phone: (970) 491-1912
f ax: 970-491-7778
Specific NIFS Concerns:
Cheryl A. Skjolaas, Administrative Director
c/o University of Wisconsin
460 Henry Mall
Madison, WI 53706Phone: (608) 265-0568
Fax: (608) 262-1228
email: nifsad@tds.net