INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
9th Biennial Meeting
Coast Plaza Suite Hotel at Stanley Park
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
July 5-9, 1999

CALL FOR PAPERS, POSTERS, AND SYMPOSIA

The 1999 meeting will be held concurrently with the 29th annual meeting of the Behavior Genetics Association.

Members of the Society and other interested researchers are invited to submit proposals for symposia and other kinds of presentations at the 1999 meeting in Vancouver, Canada. Suggestions for invited addresses or other program activities are also welcome.

Tentative Program

Deadline for receipt of abstracts:  Monday, March 1, 1999

(Please type of use block letters)

1.  Authors:___________________________________________________________________________

2.  Institution:________________________________________________________________________

3.  Address for correspondence:___________________________________________________________

        (please fill-in in case of changes in the mailing address)

       __________________________________________________________________________________

       Phone:___________________Fax:_____________________E-mail:__________________________

4.  Presentation title:___________________________________________________________________

       __________________________________________________________________________________

5.  Subject area:_______________________________________________________________________

6.  Preferred Format (Please circle):  Poster / Paper / No Preference

7.  Technical Needs:  Slide Projector / Overhead Projector / Video / Other

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ABSTRACT  (to insert into program booklet, do not exceed 250 words)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Send correspondence and inquiries to:

Dr. Kerry L. Jang
Department of Psychiatry
Detwiller Pavilion<
2255 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada. V6T 2A1
e-mail: kjang@unixg.ubc.ca

 INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
9th Biennial Meeting
 Coast Plaza Suite Hotel at Stanley Park
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
July 5-9, 1999

REGISTRATION FORM

Please provide your Name and Affiliation as you would like them to appear on your name badge

Name:  _________________________________________________________

Affiliation: _________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________

Phone:___________________              FAX:_____________________  E-mail:_______________

Registration Fee
Before April 1 After April 1
Members 209.00 249.00
Non-Members 249.00 269.00
Students 109.00 129.00
Accompanying persons   75.00   99.00

All fees are in U.S. dollars.

Registration fees include the welcome reception, banquet, coffee breaks, and other meeting expenses.  Fees for accompanying persons include the welcome reception and the banquet.  Single dinner tickets are available for $50.00.   For members not current on dues:  Registration fees must be paid at the Non-Member rate.

METHOD OF PAYMENT

U.S. $______________ Registration fee
U.S. $______________ Registration fee (accompanying person)
U.S. $______________ Additional banquet ticket only
U.S. $______________ Total amount enclosed

International Money Orders:  Make I.M.O.'s payable in U.S. dollars or the Canadian $ equivalent for that day to: The International Society for the Study of Individual Differences.

Credit Card Payment: ___Mastercard ___Visa  (No other cards will be accepted)

Card Number:_______________________________________________

Signature:__________________________  Expiration Date:_________________

Please send the Registration Form with your I.M.O. in U.S. dollars or credit card information to:  Dr. Kerry L. Jang, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, 2255 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver B.C., Canada, V6T 2A1 -Telephone: (604) 822-7895; Fax: (604) 822-7756.

To cancel an advance registration, registrants must send a written request to Dr. Jang to be received no later than June 1, 1999.  A $75.00 processing fee to cancel the registration will be deducted.


INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
9th Biennial Meeting
Coast Plaza Suite Hotel at Stanley Park,
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada,
 July 5-9, 1999

The 9th Biennial meeting of International Society For The Study Of Individual Differences will be held at the Coast Plaza Suite Hotel at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  The conference begins on July 5 with the Welcome Reception starting at 4:30 PM. Paper, poster, symposia and plenary sessions will be held throughout the day on July 6, 7, 8, and possibly a half day on the 9th.   The banquet will be held on July 8 starting at 6:00 PM.  A joint session of ISSID and the 29th annual meeting of the Behavior Genetics Association will be held on the morning of July 7.  This half-day session will be composed of symposia and paper presentations of mutual interest to and presented by members of both societies.  The BGA meeting itself runs from July 3 to 7 at the Coast Plaza Hotel.

Vancouver is situated on the coast of British Columbia, nestled between the Rocky and Coast mountain ranges and the Pacific Ocean, and is a popular resort and tourist destination.  Vancouver has been consistently been named one of the best cities to live in North America and is known for the natural beauty of its environs.  The Coast Plaza Hotel is located next to the warm beaches of English Bay harbor (a two minute walk from the hotel) and Stanley Park consisting of five square miles of old growth forest in the heart of downtown Vancouver.  Mountain hiking or sailing excursions are no more than an hour away from the hotel.  Nearby attractions include Vancouver Island and Victoria a few hours away by ferry.  The climate in July is warm and sunny, average temperature being 26ßC.

All major airlines and their partners fly direct to Vancouver International Airport.  The hotel is about a 30 minute drive from the airport and is serviced by a number of hotel shuttles, metered and flat rate taxis, limousines, and buses.

All visitors will require valid passports and in some cases, entry visas.   Information on visa requirements can be obtained from your local office of the Canadian Consulate or High Commission.

Discounted airline fairs have been arranged for those traveling to Vancouver  with Canadian Airlines and their partners.  For information concerning discounted fairs with Canadian Airlines, please call 1-800-665-5554, or contact an official Canadian Airlines travel agency or Canadian Airlines International directly, and be sure to refer to the following file number: MJ01289.  The major international carriers and charter airlines in Europe and the United States frequently offer greatly discounted fares to Vancouver.  All travelers should also be aware that most airlines will give a discounted rate to those who are able to travel on a Saturday or over the weekend.  Check with your travel agent.

Accommodations:

A block of rooms has been reserved at the conference hotel, The Coast Plaza Suite Hotel at Stanley Park, 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC, V6G 1P6.  Telephone: (604) 688 - 7711; Fax: (604) 685-7210; for reservations.  In Canadian dollars (CAD), a standard single room is priced at  $185; a single suite at $205.  A standard double room is priced at $205 and a double suite at  $225.  The difference between a suite and a standard room is a larger room, couches and armchairs, and in some suites, full cooking facilities.

Rooms have also been reserved  at The Empire Landmark Hotel, 1400 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, V6G 1B9.  Telephone: (604) 687-0511; Fax: (604) 687-2801; Toll Free: 1-800-830-6144.  This hotel is a pleasant 10 minute walk to the conference hotel.  All rooms are priced at  $180 CAD.

A limited number of rooms is being held at Hostelling International - Vancouver Downtown, 1114 Burnaby Street, V6E 1P1.  Telephone: (604) 684-4565; Fax: (604) 684-4540.  The hostel is about a 25 minute walk to the conference hotel; buses and local taxis are also readily available for transport for those who wish.  Room costs here are $44 CAD for a double room, and $76 CAD for a dorm room comprised of  four single bunk beds.

Tax Rebates:

All purchases are subject to 7% provincial (PST) and 7% federal sales tax (GST).  The PST rate for accommodations is 10%, and 7% GST.   However, all visitors to Canada are eligible for a federal tax rebate amounting to 7% of the total values of all rooms, goods and services purchased.  This cash rebate can be claimed at the airport and duty free stores.  Application forms will be provided at the meeting.

Currency and Exchange Rates:

For your information, the Canadian dollar is currently trading at:

1.00 U.S. Dollar  = $1.45 CAD
1.00 G.B. Pound  = $2.50 CAD
1.00 German Mark   = $0.94 CAD

Actual exchange rate will vary on the date of the transaction.  All foreign travelers who pay for purchases using a credit card versus cash or  travelers cheques will usually receive a better exchange rate on the Canadian dollar.  For example, using a credit card, 1.00 US Dollar is equal to $1.52 CAD.  Similarly, the exchange rate is usually better for travelers  purchasing Canadian dollars upon their arrival in Canada than through money brokers in their home countries.
 

If you have any questions, please contact the local host:

Dr. Kerry L. Jang
Department of Psychiatry
University of British Columbia,
2255 Wesbrook Mall,
Vancouver B.C.,
Canada, V6T 2A1

Telephone: (604) 822-7895
Fax:   (604) 822-7756
E-mail: kjang@unixg.ubc.ca
 INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE  STUDY OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
9th Biennial Meeting
Coast Plaza Suite Hotel at Stanley Park
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
July 5 - 9, 1999

ACCOMODATION REQUEST

Please indicate your accommodation preferences and return with your registration form:
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     Price   Arrival Date   Departure Date     # nights requested
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Coast Plaza (Conference Hotel):
Single Standard Room185.00
Single Suite 205.00
Double Standard Room225.00
Empire Landmark Hotel
Standard Room180.00
Hostel - Vancouver Downtown:
Double Room44.00
Dorm Room76

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All prices in Canadian Dollars, and are subject to applicable provincial (10%) and federal (7%) room taxes.

To guarantee room reservations,  an I.M.O. equivalent to the one night’s stay plus applicable taxes (17%) or a credit card number to which this amount will be charged is required with this form.  Remember, all visitors to Canada are eligible for a federal tax rebate amounting to 7% of the total value of  all rooms, goods, and services purchased.  This cash rebate can be claimed at the airport and duty free stores.  Application forms will be provided at the meeting.
 

International Money Orders:  Make I.M.O.'s payable in U.S. dollars to: The International Society for the Study of Individual Differences.

Credit Card Payment: ___Mastercard ___Visa  (No other cards will be accepted)

Card Number:_______________________________________________

Signature:__________________________  Expiration Date:_________________

Please send the Registration Form with your I.M.O. in U.S. dollars or credit card information to:  Dr. Kerry L. Jang, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, 2255 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver B.C., Canada, V6T 2A1 -Telephone: (604) 822-7895; Fax: (604) 822-7756.
 

If you are a member of BGA and ISSID and are staying for both conferences, you can either book your hotel accommodations  directly with the hotel of your choice using the toll free numbers provided  for your entire stay, or request it using this  form.  Please do not book the BGA portion of your stay yourself and the ISSID portion using the ISSID form!  Thanks!