<div dir="ltr"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:14px;padding:0px"><font size="2">The <strong>Abstract Submission Deadline</strong> for the Association for Materials and Methods in Paleontology's 11th annual meeting has been extended to <u><strong><span><span class="gmail-m_1264882580470015405gmail-aBn"><span class="gmail-m_1264882580470015405gmail-aQJ">February 15th 2018</span></span></span>.</strong></u></font></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:14px;padding:0px"><font size="2">Click <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__paleomethods.org_EmailTracker_LinkTracker.ashx-3FlinkAndRecipientCode-3DDg7R48qCjAjci08b6fSYdWDqPrCfLnAS7k6GRyQivFK2HNWx1oA36e6HpwhXZfvt-252ba5fTITPxBrCnlVAwRyQ4SI-252bhCfmGaT0wc-252fMJxGc8Pc-253d&d=DwMFaQ&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=T3bZtKwG8Ddq5MdQUuSS4j1Ijt3jThsM0XBtBgC4FVo&s=79k4kfKOQa821l5_SPji3TcoWno_vAHwSSHaKrC21p8&e=" target="_blank"><font color="#1155CC">here</font></a> to
read more about abstract submission guidelines for an oral or poster
presentation. We invite your submission about a recent case study
concerning fossil preparation, conservation, and collections care.<br></font> </p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:14px;padding:0px"><font size="2">Please visit our website <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.paleomethods.org&d=DwMFaQ&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=T3bZtKwG8Ddq5MdQUuSS4j1Ijt3jThsM0XBtBgC4FVo&s=PFebKCiD3_x8RJkLq2hqTexiKPWjSJfXS2yUmdPDs2Q&e=" target="_blank">www.paleomethods.org</a> to learn more about becoming a member ($35) and registering for the 11th annual meeting in <b>Lincoln, Nebraska <span><span class="gmail-m_1264882580470015405gmail-aBn"><span class="gmail-m_1264882580470015405gmail-aQJ">April 24-28th 2018</span></span></span></b>. <br></font></p><font size="2">We are excited to offer a special program, including <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__paleomethods.org_Symposia&d=DwMFaQ&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=T3bZtKwG8Ddq5MdQUuSS4j1Ijt3jThsM0XBtBgC4FVo&s=x5BqrS_T733FMgC4Hh3FTbrK7jPlq9HqBydge_SIYKA&e=" target="_blank">symposia</a> on Health & Safety, Conservation of In-Situ Bonebeds, as well as hands-on <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__paleomethods.org_workshops&d=DwMFaQ&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=T3bZtKwG8Ddq5MdQUuSS4j1Ijt3jThsM0XBtBgC4FVo&s=BLzCpOjYcAG6zesdxrlnUJIprV2nGl8UPeLj22pZ4Y8&e=" target="_blank">workshops</a>. <br><br>Guided <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__paleomethods.org_field-2Dtrips&d=DwMFaQ&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=T3bZtKwG8Ddq5MdQUuSS4j1Ijt3jThsM0XBtBgC4FVo&s=htcbGsZGJ5LcBsd0xemPNibX0IJCkunpVGvvtvh4KBM&e=" target="_blank">field trips</a>
to Ashfall Fossil Beds, Ford Conservation Center, Henry Doorley Zoo and
Aquarium, and the Steamship Bertrand collections will afford networking
with colleagues and discussion of the latest best practices in
collections care. <br><br>Attached is an informational <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__paleomethods.org_EmailTracker_LinkTracker.ashx-3FlinkAndRecipientCode-3DH5A-252b7k6oscfnCg-252bQKV2EcjBV6ax7aqIvgIH331SDJM-252bf3XJ95RIRwNpnfsTcxK5PMfuJQajOfESqGQ8j91VHUt0z4EJO7H10Aiz0G52CfME-253d&d=DwMFaQ&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=T3bZtKwG8Ddq5MdQUuSS4j1Ijt3jThsM0XBtBgC4FVo&s=PNrnMqotDv9b_LJoRR6NUYnSepdnepN2R_aPGq6Knig&e=" target="_blank">flyer</a> to
pass on to your colleagues, paleo group friends, and volunteers. Please
post this
flyer to your institution's bulletin board. These meetings are an
affordable way to improve the professional development of your technical
staff.<br><br>We hope to see you there!<br><br>Vanessa R. Rhue<br>Vice President, AMMP<br></font><div><div><font size="2"><br></font><div> <p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:14px;padding:0px"><font size="2">AMMP 2018 Host Committee Co-chairs: Gregory Brown, <a href="mailto:gwbrownx@inebraska.com" target="_blank"><font color="#1155CC">gwbrownx@inebraska.com</font></a>; Shane Tucker, <a href="mailto:stucker3@unl.edu" target="_blank"><font color="#1155CC">stucker3@unl.edu</font></a><br></font></p><font size="2">AMMP Annual Meeting Committee Chair: Conni O’Connor, <a href="mailto:connijoconnor@gmail.com" target="_blank"><font color="#1155CC">connijoconnor@gmail.<wbr>com</font></a><br><br></font><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:14px;padding:0px"><font size="2"><em><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#262626">AMMP
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of persons interested in the
field of paleontological collections care and methodology. This includes
conservation, preparation, sampling, and collection of fossil animal
remains. Members have the desire to maintain and further the profession
through increased communication with peers, and encouraging others with
the desire and capabilities to enter the profession. Members
promote better understanding of the profession by the general public,
those persons requiring such services, and increase the respect for the
profession by maintaining and encouraging high standards of competence
and ethics. </font></em></font></p><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:14px;padding:0px"><font size="2"><span><font face="Helvetica" color="#000000"><em>Business office:</em> </font></span><em><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__maps.google.com_-3Fq-3D10100-2BBurnet-2BRd-26entry-3Dgmail-26source-3Dg&d=DwMFaQ&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=T3bZtKwG8Ddq5MdQUuSS4j1Ijt3jThsM0XBtBgC4FVo&s=UbylDwk-2vJSLIiHJBscprdwP69AsX4YyQ1EWQkdmag&e=" target="_blank">10100 Burnet Rd</a><font face="Arial, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"> | </font>R7600, PRC-6 | <span>Austin, TX 78758</span></em></font></p></div></div></div></div>