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Lion Country Visitors and Convention Bureau Telephone (814) 2311400 (800)3585466 email cccvb@visitpennstate.org |
Pre-Registration
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Payment for pre-registration must be in U.S.
funds only. Payment by credit card (in U.S. dollars) is available; complete
the "credit card" section at the end of the General
Registration Form.
Pre-registration forms for Conference/Special Events are available online. The Registration Form, the Youth Participation Form, Golf Tournament Form, and the Fun Run Form should be printed out, completed and returned to the Poultry Science Association, Inc., 1111 North Dunlap Ave., Savoy, IL 61874. |
Membership |
Membership in PSA is not required to attend this meeting. All that is needed is a genuine interest in the field of poultry science. However, the difference between the member and nonmenber registration fee makes it very attractive to join PSA. Members also receive other discounts throughout the year, making PSA membership both cost-effective and beneficial. A PSA membership application is included in this booklet. |
Refund PolicyThere will be NO REFUNDS for special events after June 26.
Contact the PSA Business Office for a Refund Request Form or visit the PSA Website: http://www.psa.uiuc.edu to print a copy of the form. |
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Travel Information |
The program will be held at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel. Located in State College, Pennsylvania,The Penn Stater is part of Penn State's Research Park. It is situated immediately east of the Penn State exit, off the Mount Nittany Expressway (U.S. Route 322), on Park Avenue, approximately one mile beyond Beaver Stadium. (Directions and a map are included.) For your convenience, shuttle buses will provide transportation between the conference center, campus residence halls, and downtown hotels. US Airways Express, Northwest Airlink, and United Express serve the State College/University Park Airport, located three miles from the conference site. Rental cars, hotel limousines, and taxi services are available at the airport. |
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Eastern Daylight Savings Time from April through October. |
Climate |
Summers are generally warm, averaging about 70F. High temperatures, 90F or above are uncommon, but can occur during July and August. |
Parking |
Ample free parking is available at the conference center. Free parking in designated areas is also available for conference registrants staying in residence halls. Parking permits are required for residence halls parking areas and will be issued at check-in. |
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University Residence Halls accommodations will
be available in North Halls during the meeting. North Halls, located at
the corner of Shortlidge Road and Park Avenue, consists of Holmes, Leete,
and Runkle. Within North Halls are facilities such as Warnock Commons,
basketball, volleyball, tennis, and handball courts. Each residence hall
has immaculate rooms furnished with two single beds, desks and chairs,
closets, bookshelves, a microfridge, and microwave. Adult conference guests
receive daily maid service providing each guest with soap, towels, and
washcloths. Bed linens will also be provided. Each room is equipped with
local telephone service. Longdistance calls can be placed using a calling
card. Rooms are not airconditioned; however, fans can be rented for $2
per night at the Warnock desk. For the safety of guests, entry into the
buildings requires a conference card, issued at registration, allowing
you to pass through an electronic lock system at night. Television lounges
and laundry facilities are located in the basement of each building, and
each floor is equipped with a small lounge and separate restroom and shower
facilities for men and women.
The Warnock conference desk is open twentyfour hours a day for residence hall checkin and checkout. Checkin begins at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1. Please use fourway flashers while temporarily parked in designated areas during checkin. Parking permits will be provided at checkin for display on vehicles for longterm parking. Bellhop service will be available during peak periods. Single and double occupancy rooms are available. Roommates can be designated or assigned, if so requested on the housing form. The cost of residence hall housing is payable at the time of preregistration and is $32.75 per night for single occupancy; $23.50 per person per night for double occupancy. Children under age eighteen must have an adult present in the same room. Daily rates include continental breakfast in a nearby resident dining hall (lobby area of Warnock Commons). Cancellation Policy: Notice of cancellation, a minimum of fourteen days prior to earliest check-in (July 18, 1998), is required. |
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Shuttle Bus |
PSA '98 shuttle bus service will be provided between the residence halls, The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, downtown hotels and special events during the meetings. In addition, the Penn State Guest Shuttle will stop at the same location (Park Avenue side of North Halls) Monday, August 3 through Wednesday, August 5, every thirty minutes between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. | |
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel |
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel is located at the end of Park Avenue Extension, in the Penn State Research Park (215 Innovation Blvd., State College PA 16803), and is headquarters for PSA '98. A limited number of deluxe rooms will be available at The Penn Stater and can be reserved on a firstcome, firstserved basis. Room rates are $92 per single; $102 per double; and $112 per triple. Reservations should be made directly by calling 18008934602 (Fax: 8148635003). Amenities include a complete fitness center with indoor lap pool, sauna, whirlpool, The Legends Pub, and The Gardens Restaurant. | |
Hotels and Camping |
Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the area hotels/motels indicated below. To ensure availability, rooms should be reserved as early as possible, but no later than July 1, 1998. |
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| Toftrees Golf Resort Rte 322 (Mt. Nittany Exp., Toftrees Exit) One Country Club Lane State College, PA 16803-2097 Telephone: *(814) 234-8000 |
Championship PGA golf course, lighted tennis courts heated
outdoor pool, LePapollon Restaurant Eagle Bar and Grille, free Athletic pass, free parking |
3 | $95 Single $110 Double $15/day each addtl. person |
| Ramada Inn 1450 South Atherton St. State College, PA 16801-6296 Telephone: (814) 238-3001 FAX: (814) 237-1345 |
Cable TV, HBO, game and exercise rooms, lounge and full service restaurant, outdoor pool. guest laundry facilities free parking | 3 | $70 Single or Double |
| Hampton Inn 1101 East College Avenue State College, PA 16801-6808 Telephone: (814) 231-1590 |
Free deluxe continental breakfast, outdoor pool, free cable and HBO, free parking | 2 | $69 Single or Double |
| Courtyard by Marriott 1730 University Drive State College, PA 16801-6273 Telephone: (814) 238-1881 |
Indoor pool, exercise room, sauna, free cable and HBO, room service provided by adjacent Ruby Tuesdays restaurant, free parking | 3 | $90 |
| *Days Inn 240 S. Pugh Street State College, PA 16801-4989 s Telephone: (800) 259-DAYS |
Fitness Club with indoor pool, tanning facilities, auna, aerobic and aquacize classes, complementary continental breakfast, free parking | 2 | $70 Single $80 Double |
* Note: Shuttle bus service will be provided between all of the above area hotels/motels (except for the Days Inn) and The Penn Stater during PSA '98. Guests choosing to stay at the Days Inn should arrange for private transportation to The Penn Stater, or may ride the Penn State Guest Shuttle from 7:30 a.m.6:30 p.m., MondayWednesday.
| Bellefonte/State College KOA Campground 2481 Jacksonville Rd. Telephone: (814) 355-7912 Reservations only: (800) KOA-8127 Area's finest full-service campground; cabin rentals |
Knoebels Campground P.O. Box 317 Elysburg, PA 17824-0317 Telephone: (717) 672-9555 (800) ITS 4FUN 500 sites, walking distance to state's largest free-admission amusement park |
Kearns Campground Rte 322, RD 1, Box 306 Spring Mills, PA 16875-9600 Telephone: (814) 364-1339 Tenting, hiking, electric/water hookups, laundromat and recreation hall |
| Black Moshannon State Park RR 1, Box 183 Philipsburg, PA 16866-9519 Telephone: (814) 342-5960 (Centre County on PA Rte 504, nine miles east of Philpsburg) |
Seven Mountains Campground RR 1, Box 305 Spring Mills, PA 16875-0305 Telephone (814) 364-1910 Full camping facilities, TV hookups, cabins and rentals, dump station, laundromat |
Stone Valley Recreation Area www.psu.edu/Stone_Valley/
110 Housing and Foods Bldg. University Park, PA 16802-1106 Telephone: (814) 863-0762 year-round cabin and group rental facilities: boating/fishing |
| Forte Bellefonte Campground 2023 Jacksonville Rd. Rte 26 Bellefonte, PA 16823-9338 Telephone: (814) 355-9820 (800) 487-9067 Closest Campground to State College |
Snow Shoe Campground Off I-80, Exit 22 Snow Shoe, PA 16874-8516 Telephone: (814) 387-6299 RV and tent sites; water, electric, and cable hookups |
Woodward Cave and Campground Rte 45, PO Box 175, Woodward, PA 16882-0175 Telephone: (814) 349-9800 Full camping facilities, cave tours |
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
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For meeting registrants, The Penn Stater offers
continuous breaks throughout the day.
Optional Luncheon Buffet for ScientistsOn Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday a light lunch buffet will be available at The Penn Stater for scientists attending PSA '98. The lunch buffet will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and includes soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, beverages, etc. Cost for adults is $10. Reservations must be made on the registration form and received by the preregistration deadline. Scientists are encouraged to take advantage of the lunch buffet option as there are no restaurants within walking distance of The Penn Stater other than The Gardens Restaurant, which seats only 250 guests, and Legends Pub, which also has limited seating. For those participating in the golf tournament, a box lunch option may be purchased for that day. Reservations for the box lunch should be made on the golf tournament entry form. The Gardens RestaurantBreakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets and a variety of a la carte selections are served daily in the Gardens Restaurant, located in the The Penn Stater. Legends PubLegends Pub is open for drinks, sandwiches and other casual fare, and billiards or darts. Photographs of legendary men and women adorn the deep blue walls of the pub with Penn State's history and may be a nice alternative setting to the downtown rush. |
Warnock and Findlay Dining Commons
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For PSA '98 registrants staying in the University Residence Halls (North
Halls), a continental breakfast at a nearby resident dining hall (Warnock)
is included in the daily room rate. In addition, dinners may be purchased
at East Findlay dining hall. Dinner is served 4:306:00 p.m. in the dining
halls.
Although dinner at East Findlay dining hall is paid for upon arrival at the dining hall, advance reservations for these specified meals are required during the preregistration period. Reservations can be made for these dinners on the Reservation for University Residence Hall Accommodations form included in the preregistration packet. |
Around Campus |
If you prefer to scout out other dining options, there are several
oncampus facilities, all of which welcome visitors.
The Cellar (pizza and subs) and the Bean Machine (coffee and other beverages) are located in the Hetzel Union Building (HUB). As parking is limited, you may find it easier to walk to the HUB. Plan on a fifteenminute walk from the residence halls. For more formal dining on campus, you can visit The Nittany Lion Inn. Convenient parking is available at the Inn. |
In State College |
If you prefer to eat off campus, the downtown area of State College offers a variety of dining options. Downtown State College restaurants are within walking distance of residence halls but not The Penn Stater. A list of local restaurants will be available at the registration desk. |
PSA Job Resource CenterLet PSA Launch Your CareerThe PSA Careers Committee is organizing the 2nd Annual Job Resource Center at the PSA Annual Meeting. Graduate and Undergraduates and professionals looking for a job, are encouraged to participate. If interested, send twenty copies of your resume to PSA Headquarters by June 15. These resumes will then be sent to interested companies, universities, or governmental agencies for their review. You may be contacted before the meeting to set up an interview. In addition, there will be opportunities for formal interviews at the meeting. There is no charge for this service. If you miss the June 15 deadline, you can still bring ten copies of your resume to the meeting. If you would like your resume to be placed on-line at the PSA Web Site, send your resume on diskette, in ASCII Text or HTML Format, along with a payment of $20 to the Poultry Science Association. URL's to other file locations are acceptable. Upon request, a blind request file will be placed (reference # instead of name given) for anonymous career searches. By June 15, send 20 copies of your resume to: PSA, Job Resource Center-Resumes, 1111 North Dunlap Avenue, Savoy, IL 61874 Post Your Job Opening With PSAThe PSA Careers Committee would like PSA members who are at companies, universities, or governmental agencies to participate in the 1998 Job Placement Center. If your company/university/agency is interested in receiving resumes of qualified applicants, contact Janet Brown at the PSA office by June 15. If you know of a position opening, or just want to meet people for future job openings, the Careers Committee will make sure you receive the resumes of people participating in the Job Placement Center before the meeting. You can contact qualified applicants in advance of the meeting to set-up interviews or make arrangements to meet at the PSA Meeting. There will be an interview area available for your use. If you would like your position announcement to be placed on the PSA Web Site, send the announcement, in ASCII Text or HTML Format, to the PSA office. URL's to other file locations are acceptable. Send your interest to receive resumes to: PSA, Job Resource Center - Positions, 1111 North Dunlap Avenue, Savoy, IL 61874; Phone: 217-356-3182, FAX: 217-398-4119, email: psa@assochq.org |
Come explore the exhibits or experience them as an exhibitor! Nearly 30 exhibitors, including publishers, research labs, AI suppliers, feed and feed-additive manufacturers, and more, will be at the 1998 meeting. The exhibits will be located in the Presidents Hall, adjacent to the poster presentations in the Penn Stater Conference Center. Make time in your schedule to visit the 1998 PSA exhibits. The exhibits will be open:
If your company is interested in displaying an exhibit booth, please contact Janet Brown at janetb@assochq.org or phone: 217-356-3182. Exhibit spaces are each $500 and include an 8 foot table. Each exhibitor receives two meeting registrations (a savings of about $250!). Exhibit contracts are due June 1. Access our web site (www.psa.uiuc.edu/) for more information on the 1998 meeting and on previous PSA exhibits. Return to Contents
Would your company enjoy extra recognition during the Annual Meeting?
Can't attend the meeting, but want to ensure the success of the meeting?
Please consider making a donation to the 87th Annual Meeting. Some events
needing sponsors include the coffee breaks, scientific sessions, and the
Ancillary Scientists symposium on Muscle Growth and Development. All donors
will be recognized on the back cover of the Abstracts issue, in the Meeting
Program, on-site, in the December issue of Poultry Science and on
the PSA web site. Any amount is welcome, although donors who contribute
more than $500 will be listed on the on-site donor banner. To make a donation,
contact Janet Brown at the PSA office, phone 217-356-3182 or email: janetb@assochq.org
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Sun, August 2 |
Noon to 1:30 pm - Extension Luncheon 1:00 to 4:00 pm - WPSA Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 to 5:00 pm - National Educational Forum on Food Safety Issues |
Mon, August 3 |
Noon to 1:00 pm - Michigan State University Luncheon Noon to 1:00 pm - Editorial Board Meeting |
Tue, August 4 |
Noon to 1:00 pm - WPSA-Canada Branch Luncheon |
Wed, August 5 |
Noon to 1:00 pm - National Poultry Waste Management Symposium
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Symposium Chairs: S. Velleman and R. Vasilatos-Younken
Sat, August 1 |
6:45 - 7:45 pm Wine and Cheese Reception 7:55 pm Introduction - R. Vasilatos-Younken 8:00 - 9:00 pm Keynote address - William Roenigk, National Broiler Council, Economic Significance of the Poultry Muscle Foods Industry |
Sun, August 2 |
8:15 am Introduction and Opening - J. Petitte Session I:
Muscle Anatomy & Physiology Chair: S. Velleman 8:30 am Everett Bandman - Functional Properties of Myosin Isoforms in Muscle 9:00 am Macdonald Wick - Sarcomeric Myosin Heavy Chain Assembly 9:30 am Andre Sosnicki - Muscle Fiber Types in Relation to Poultry Meat Quality 10:00 am BREAK Session II: Growth and Development 10:30 am Sally Johnson - Identification of Intracellular Signaling Pathways Regulating Myogenesis 11:00 am Douglas McFarland - Influence of Growth Factors on Poultry Myogenic Satellite Cells 11:30 am Regina Vasilatos-Younken - Absence of GH-Induced Muscle Growth In Vivo 12:00 noon LUNCH (included in registration fees) Session III:
Connective Tissue 1:30 pm David Carrino - Dynamic Expression of Proteoglycans During Chicken Skeletal Muscle Development and Maturation 2:00 pm Sandra Velleman - The Role of the Extracellular Matrix in Skeletal Muscle Development 2:30 pm Richard McCormick - Extracellular Modifications to Muscle Collagen: Implications for Meat Quality 3:00 pm BREAK Session IV: Primary Processing and Product Quality
3:30 pm Gale Strasburg - Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Proteins from Turkey Skeletal Muscle: Relationship to PSE meat 4:00 pm Parker Antin - Regulation of Calpastatin Gene Expression 4:30 pm Alan Sams - Meat Quality During Processing 5:00 pm S. Velleman - Concluding Remarks |
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Evan Pugh Professor of Science, Technology, and Society and Professor of Geochemistry, Dr. Rustum Roy is the senior member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and is a member of the Swedish, Japanese, and Indian National Academies. Newsweek magazine has described him as "the leading contrarian" among U.S. scientists. The title of Dr. Roy's presentation is "Applications Driven Science: Science's Future." |
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The Elanco Ice Cream Social will be held on the terrace at the rear of The Penn Stater. Join us to reacquaint with friends and make new friends and to enjoy five flavors (with your choice of toppings) of the world famous Penn State University Creamery Ice Cream. |
Barbecue
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A barbecue buffet will be held on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum in historic Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. Located only fifteen minutes from The Penn Stater and University Park campus, the Pennsylvania Military Museum was dedicated to preserve history and educate the Commonwealth's "Citizen Soldier." The efforts of those who served in the military, as well as civilians, are highlighted from the early French and Indian War through the more recent Vietnam and Desert Storm conflicts. For those attending the barbecue, museum admission is free. The barbecue will feature roasted whole hog and barbecued chicken with all the accompaniments. Entertainment will include a Civil War reenactors artillery demonstration and music by the "Tarnished Six" to provide a diverse Pennsylvania evening of hospitality. The Military Museum grounds feature easy access and plenty of free parking for those choosing to drive. Bus transportation will also be provided, starting at 5:15 p.m., from hotels, residence halls, and the conference center. |
Fun Run
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A five kilometer and one mile fun runs will begin and end behind The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel. A beautiful wooded area depicting rural Pennsylvania along meadows, farm fields, and trails will provide the backdrop for both runs. Refreshments will be provided at The Penn Stater after the races. If you will need transportation to The Penn Stater, please indicate on the registration form for the Fun Run. |
Golf Tournament Tuesday, August 4
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Participants will gather at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
for transportation to and from the golf course. The $50 fee includes green
fees, cart, lunch, transportation, and prizes. Participants must preregister
using the form provided and indicate their average
score as well as whether they will rent clubs (right or lefthanded).
The Penn State Golf Courses are a thirty-six hole complex consisting of the Blue and White courses. The PSA golf tournament will be played on the Blue Course. The Blue Course is a 6,600 yard Ault and Clark design built originally in the 1960s. It is not a long course, but it demands accuracy on many of the holes. It is not a question of how far you can drive the ball, but whether you can position the ball in the correct location for your next shot. Located in the mountains of central Pennsylvania, the Penn State Golf Courses provide the opportunity to relax with friends and colleagues in a beautiful and natural setting. The Blue Course hosts the Pennsylvania state high school golf championships each year and has hosted the Big Ten men's and women's golf championships. |
Awards Banquet
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The 1998 Poultry Science Association Awards Banquet will be held in the Presidents Hall at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel. The Pennsylvania menu prepared by The Penn Stater's fivestar chef will start with a chilled vegetable soup and spinach salad with Pennsylvania mushrooms. The entree will be Cornish chicken stuffed with seafood accompanied by assorted greens, steamed vegetables, and an assortment of dinner rolls. A light fruity dessert will complete the meal. Favors will represent the Amish culture that celebrates the Commonwealth's conservative work ethic and agricultural heritage. The Presidents Hall has ample space for all who would like to attend. Do not miss the fine dining and celebration with the 1998 award recipients. |
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the Spouse Program registration form. Children
will be allowed to accompany parents ONLY if they are included as a separate
registrant on the Spouse/Guest Registration Form.
The Spouse Hospitality Suite will be located in the Senate Lounge in The
Penn Stater. All tours will assemble in the Senate Lounge, then depart
from The Gardens level of The Penn Stater.
Two tours each day are planned for spouses. Please plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the departure time. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Lunch is provided each day during the tour. On-campus activities are also planned for each day. Lunch is not included. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OF SPOUSE TOUR COSTS AFTER JUNE 26. |
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Monday, August 3 |
8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Altoona: The Nation's Storybook of Railroad Life and Labor Cost: $30 9:00 a.m.3:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. |
Tuesday, August 4 |
8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Mifflinburg and Penns Creek: Historic Pennsylvania Businesses Cost: $30 9:00 a.m.3:30 p.m. 8:50 a.m.12:15 p.m. |
Wednesday, August 5 |
8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Big Valley: Amish Heritage Tour Cost: $30 9:0010:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.noon |
Spouse Tour Descriptions |
Altoona: The Nation's Storybook of Railroad Life and LaborAltoona, in nearby Blair County, was the site of iron making, the premier industry in central Pennsylvania and home of the largest railroad shops in the world. The tour begins in the Baker Mansion, built by ironmaster Elias Baker in 1849. The Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark is our next stop and is the location of the engineering marvel built in 1854 to carry rail traffic over the steep Allegheny Mountains. Following a visit to the Benzel Pretzel Factory, the group will eat lunch at the Historic U.S. Hotel and Tavern in nearby Hollidaysburg. Before heading back to State College, we will end our tour with famous Hershey's ice cream at Gardner's Candy Store and Museum which was established in 1897. Each stop has a small gift shop (except for the lunch stop). Historic Boalsburg: Birthplace of Memorial DayThe historic and lovely little village of Boalsburg, which claims to be the birthplace of Memorial Day, is located just outside the State College borough limits. Our tour begins in the Boal Mansion and Columbus Chapel with furnishings from nine generations and Columbus (as in Christopher Columbus) heirlooms dating to the 1400s. Following lunch, a walking tour of the village will include the Heritage Museum, a stop to hear the tracker organ in the Lutheran Church, a visit to a blacksmith shop, and time to shop in the many unique gift shops. Mifflinburg and Penns Creek: Historic Pennsylvania BusinessesThis tour begins at America's original organic farm, Walnut Acres, begun in 1946 and operated since then by second and third generation family members. After a visit to Penns Creek Pottery, another family business conducted in a historic house and mill, lunch will be at The Inn at Olde New Berlin. The tour will conclude at the Buggy Museum, one of only seven craft/industrial museums in the country with an original collection on its original site, the Heiss Coachworks. Bellefonte: Victorian CharmBellefonte, the county seat of Centre County, listed on the National Historic Register, was named for its Big Spring which gushes 11.5 million gallons of water each day. The French statesman, Talleyrand, praised the spring as "la belle fonte on a visit in 1795, and the name remained. The guided tour weaves history, architecture, and legend on a walk through the town famed for its Victorian architecture. It includes a tour of a beautifully restored Queen Anne home with lunch at the Gamble Mill, a landmark since 1786. After a stop in the 1885 Reynolds Mansion, the tour will conclude with tea in the continental manner at the Windswept Farm Bed and Breakfast. Big Valley: Amish Heritage TourThis is a tour of the Kishacoquillas Valley located in the foothills of the seven mountains. This fertile valley is farmed today by both Amish and English, "Plain and Fancy." The tour begins at the Belleville Market, an Amish auction held each Wednesday, which attracts visitors from all over the world. Following a Pennsylvania Dutch lunch, the tour will stop at an Amish fabric store with a large selection of handmade quilts and wall hangings, a "typical" country store, and finally at the Antique Center, with 20,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles. |
Child Care |
A daycare center, Daybridge at Penn State, is located next to the Conference Center and can provide day care for conference attendees. For more information, including rates, necessary paperwork, and space availability, contact Gail Mason at 814-861-4391. |
On Campus Activities |
Monday, August 3Dr. Roy Buck will give a lively talk about the Amish people. After his presentation, he invites discussion and questions. No cost is associated with this activity. Following Dr. Buck's presentation, Marilyn McPheron will talk about how she started her dollmaking business. She will show the different kinds of dolls she makes and will lead a workshop in which participants can make a doll. Tuesday, August 4There will be a bus tour of campus with a stop at the Creamery and a tour of the Palmer Museum of Art. Participants will have an opportunity to shop at the Museum store. Wednesday, August 5A tour of the Horticulture Trial Gardens will be led by Dr. Robert Berghage, assistant professor of horticulture. The garden should be in full bloom, so bring your camera. Following this tour, Frances R. MacEachren will give a talk and slide presentation of her work as a quilter. Finished quilts and works in progress will be displayed for examination. Ms. McEachren considers her original designs a diary of her life. Places where she has lived and traveled are seen in many of her quilts. |
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be at least six years old and MUST complete the Youth
Program registration form. Tour selections will be allocated on a firstcome,
firstserved basis.
The Youth and Teen Hospitality Room, located in Conference Room K at The Penn Stater, will open at 8:00 a.m. daily, except Sunday. Please be prompt in getting participants to the Hospitality Room. Youth and teens should arrive ten to fifteen minutes before departure times. The tour participants will be chaperoned until 5:30 p.m. each day and until after the Opening Session on Sunday and the Banquet on Wednesday. In the event of a delay in adult tours, the chaperones will remain until adult tours have returned. Please provide suitable shoes and clothing. Youth and teens must wear name tags and T-shirts (two will be provided) for all activities. A lunch will be provided each day for youth and teens while on tour. In order for parents to participate, they must register by completing a Youth Program Registration Form for the tour. Parents are welcome on all tours. Substitutions may be necessary depending on the weather. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS AFTER JUNE 26. |
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Sunday, August 2 |
6:308:00 p.m. Get Acquainted "Pizza Party" 8:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social at The Penn Stater |
Monday, August 3 |
8:30 a.m.5:00 p.m. Shaver's Creek Environmental Center Cost: $25 |
Tuesday, August 4 |
8:30 a.m.5:00 p.m. Bland's Amusement Park Cost: $25 (Bring a change of clothes and a towel for the water slide) |
Wednesday, August 5 |
8:30 a.m.5:00 p.m. Penn's Cave Tour Cost: $25
6:009:00 p.m. Farewell Party Cost: $7 (Plenty of food, music, fun, and games at an off-campus location) |
Youth and Teen Tour Descriptions |
Shaver's Creek Environmental CenterFirst we'll pay a visit to the Nittany Lion Shrine and the Earth and Mineral Museum on campus. Then we'll have lunch at a local park. A bus ride through the scenic countryside will take us to Shaver's Creek, Penn State's nature preserve, where we'll encounter a demonstration of live birds of prey or "raptors" and take an adventure hike. You never know what might turn up on these expeditions it depends on which leaf or stone you look under.
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