Dear SIP Members, We enthusiastically invite you to Park City, Utah, for the XLII Annual Meeting of the Society for Invertebrate Pathology August 16-20, 2009. We are planning a superb scientific program to explore the latest international findings on diseases of invertebrates, including biological control of insect pests, understanding disease in beneficial invertebrates such as bees, and fundamental scientific research in evolution and host-pathogen interactions. Park City is accessed by ground transportation (approx. 30 minute ride) directly from the Salt Lake City Airport, which is an international and hub airport for Delta Airlines. The Grand Summit Hotel has excellent convention facilities and has hosted many large conventions. The summer climate is moderate and dry -- with brilliant blue skies and breathtaking mountains. August highs average 80°F (27°C) and lows about 50°F (10°C). Park City originated as a mining town, and is now a world-famous winter and summer tourist destination. It became more famous by hosting the 2002 Winter Olympics. For those of you interested in extra-curricular activities, the training facilities for winter sports are in active use and open to visitors in the summer. Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding, golf, and fishing - to name a few. More adventurous folks may want to ride in a hot air balloon or ride a zip line down the mountain! The town is located in the mountains and is very picturesque with its old wood frame houses and shops. Park City's mining origins give the town a unique Western United States flavor. Year round cultural events, such as the Artstravaganza in August and the renowned Sundance Film Festival in February, bring a wide selection of local and international travelers to the area. We are looking forward to hosting the SIP scientific and social program in 2009 in Park City, Utah, and hope that you and yours will join us as we enjoy, in a unique area of the mountain west, this opportunity to scientifically explore the always intriguing invertebrate host/pathogen dance! Sincerely,
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Rosalind R. James