American Society For Cytotechnology

ASCT 2008 Conference

Set Sail for Newport, April 4-6, 2008

Join ASCT in America’s “City-by-the-Sea,” the Newport Marriott overlooking Newport Harbor. Newport is a charming seaside city known as the Sailing Capital of the World and features spectacular scenery, a walk-able waterfront downtown, and rich colonial and gilded-age history. While here tour Newport’s famous “Summer Cottages” on the Cliff Walk, visit fascinating museums, cruise the harbor by sail or motor, enjoy world class restaurants and shopping or tour a vineyard.

Accommodations
Rooms are being held at the Newport Marriott for the special rate of $159.00 per night. You may make reservations by calling the Newport Marriott at 401-849-1000 or 800-228-9290 or online at http://cwp.marriott.com/pvdlw/asct/.

www.newportmarriott.com

The cut-off date for the discounted rate is March 12, 2008. Reservation requests received after the cut-off date will be subject to space availability at prevailing rates.
Check in is 4:00pm and check-out is 11:00am.

Transportation
We highly recommend taking Cozy Cab Shuttle for $20pp each way. Reservations are recommended: (401) 846-2500. The shuttle picks up at baggage claim. www.cozytrans.com
Click here for the schedule

Helpful links
www.gonewport.com
www.newportmansions.org
www.newportri.com

Explore Newport
Newport is home to miles of picturesque coastline ideal for sailing excursions, a harbor cruise and scenic walks on Cliff Walk.

Newport offers tours of historic mansions, interesting museums, and walking tours that reveal the history and charm of the city. For a mouth-watering getaway, visitors can enjoy a tour and tasting at the three local vineyards followed by a memorable dining experience at a waterfront restaurant.

The city’s quaint wharves and cobblestone streets are a mix of unique shops and galleries all in walking distance of the Marriott. Special events ranging from nautical events to music festivals to professional sports tournaments, promise that there is always something to do in Newport!

Get out and discover Newport. The opportunities are endless!

Click here for Newport Highlites

Click here for information on dining, the mansions, harbor tours and museums

Who Should Attend

If you're a professional involved in the practice of Cytotechnology, then the ASCT 2008 Annual Conference is for you. The Annual Conference is intended for those in the field of Cytotechnology including:

Cytotechnologists,
Pathologists,
Students,
Residents,
Physicians and PhD’s

Why Attend?
The ASCT Annual Conference attracts over 200 attendees from the US, the Carribbean and Canada to further their education in an era of rapidly evolving regulations, science and technology. CE is essential for maintenance of competency and professional development. The Annual Conference features a variety of workshops, lectures and panel luncheons to increase knowledge and improve skills in the field of Cytotechnology. Plus you'll enjoy networking with peers.

Registration
Forms will be mailed to membership in early January. If you aren’t a member yet, join today and receive a special discounted registration!

Make plans to register early to get into the workshop of your choice and snag convenient flights to Newport.

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