ASV 2012 Annual Meeting Travel Grant Application Forms

All ASV 2012 annual meeting travel grant application forms must be submitted online through the following link:  http://asv.org/members/travel.  No applications will be accepted by mail.  Please follow the instructions carefully.  You will be required to "paste" an exact copy of the abstract you electronically submitted through FASEB into your travel grant application and to provide the Confirmation Number you were assigned upon final submission. (Note: Applications for Teachers of Undergraduatae Students are excluded from this requirement.)

The deadline for online submission of all travel grant applications is Wednesday, February 1, 2012.

31st Annual Meeting – 21-25 July 2012 – Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison, Wisconsin – Hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison

2012 Annual Meeting Web Site: conferencing.uwex.edu/conferences/asv2012
The deadline for the electronic submission of abstracts is February 1, 2012. Further information will be available on the above conference web site as it becomes available.

Call for ABSTRACTS
Abstract Submission Site: https://secure.faseb.org/ASV/2012Meeting/default.htm
Deadline for electronic submission of abstracts is FEBRUARY 1, 2012.

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
The ASV 2012 scientific program will include symposia, satellite symposia and concurrent workshops and poster sessions on a wide range of virology topics. The conference will also feature a showcase of exhibitors for you to explore. Registration information, along with the Call for Abstracts, will be mailed to all ASV members during November. Non-members of the ASV may request the brochure via email at: asv@asv.org and supplying your complete name and mailing address or by calling the office of the ASV Secretary-Treasurer, Dorothea L. Sawicki, Ph.D., at 419.383.5173.

MEETING FACILITIES
The ASV 2012 meeting will be held at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in the heart of downtown Madison on the shore of beautiful Lake Monona. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this amazing structure provides state-of-the-art conference facilities. All scientific symposia, workshops, poster sessions, registration, exhibits, conference dining and special events will be held conveniently at this single location.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Economical on-campus resident hall lodging is available for conference participants, including free, frequent shuttle bus service to Monona Terrace. Blocks of rooms have also been reserved in multiple downtown hotels near the Convention Center and information is available on the conference website. Note: You are reminded to make hotel reservations very early as rooms will book quickly. For detailed information, visit conferencing.uwex.edu/conferences/asv2012.

Travel Visas: Procedures and Application Process - IMPORTANT
Scientists from all parts of the world are invited to attend the annual meeting of the American Society for Virology. All international visitors entering the United States are generally required to present a valid visa or passport issued by a U.S. Consular Official. If you are required to obtain a visa, you must begin by completing an Electronic Visa Application form (Form Ds-156) from the U.S. State Department. The website to begin the electronic application process is: evisaforms.state.gov/. Please be sure to allow ample time for the processing of your visa application which can take SEVERAL MONTHS in some countries. Additional information is available on The National Academies website at sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/biso/visas/index.htm.

Madison, Wisconsin
A progressive, cosmopolitan city of 230,000, Madison is home to the University of Wisconsin and the seat of the state government. An eclectic, electric atmosphere energizes any visitor's stay. Madison offers both the small-town charm and range of cultural and recreational opportunities usually found only in much larger cities. With its four lakes and over 200 parks, Madison is one of the nation's most scenic cities, centered within many picturesque local communities that have retained their strong ethnic European heritage.

TRANSPORTATION
Madison is served by the Dane County Regional Airport with multiple national airline connections through major airport hubs. The city is easily accessed by auto from Chicago via Interstate 90 and from Milwaukee or Minneapolis via Interstate 94. There is an excellent, direct bus service between Chicago O'Hare Airport and the UW-Madison Memorial Union.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Founded in 1849 the university spans several miles of the Lake Mendota shoreline, along the site of an early Indian encampment. The University's 933 acres crown one of the nation's most attractive campuses. UW-Madison is consistently rated as one of the top universities in the US for academic and research excellence. The campus virology community is large and vibrant, consisting of over 25 faculty and their laboratories.

ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION SUBMISSION Individuals applying for membership in the American Society for Virology may now complete and submit an application online through this website. Access the link on the left entitled “Join ASV Online” and follow the instructions to complete the Membership Application. The following documents must be attached (as pdf documents) to the electronic application form in order to have it considered by the ASV Membership Committee: 1) current curriculum vitae; and 2) a "signed" nominating letter from a current, full member of ASV recommending you for membership. If you require assistance in locating a current, full member of ASV to contact for assistance in providing you with a nomination letter, please contact the ASV Secretary-Treasurer's office at asv@asv.org. Upon approval of your membership application, you will be notified and payment of the annual dues will be required in order to complete the process and activate your membership.

MEMBERS ONLY! Online Membership Renewal is available for current ASV members. Please access the "Membership Directory/Dues Renewal" link on the left, enter the name of the ASV member, and proceed to renew the membership dues online. You may also update your membership information online through this link. Please verify that we have your correct mailing information so that you will continue to receive your ASV mailings in a timely manner and are listed correctly in the ASV online Directory. If you have any questions regarding membership renewal, please contact the office of the ASV Secretary-Treasurer, Dorothea Sawicki, at 419.383.5173, or by email at asv@asv.org.

Updated information will be available on the ASV 2012 conference website: conferencing.uwex.edu/conferences/asv2012