Vegetarian Summerfest July 5-9 PA, USA

[robert]

Is anyone going?

 

http://www.vegetariansummerfest.org/

 

I hope to attend this event, and if so, I hope to see some of you there. I know there are a handful of people from our group who live in PA or nearby.

 

 

 

When and where is the conference?

What do the fees include?

Are there housing choices?

Can I get a roommate?

Can I stay off campus?

What will the meals be like?

Which meals are included?

How and when do I pay?

When is check in time?

What is there for kids?

How do I get there?

Are there restrictions?

Suppose I have to cancel?

 

 

 

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE?

It is set for July 5 - 9 at the Conference Center at Pitt-Johnstown, on the picturesque campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA. The campus is a 650-acre mountaintop wildlife preserve with 40 acres of hiking trails. Registrants are offered two package options:

 

FULL: July 5 - 9 (five days, four nights). The program begins Wednesday afternoon (July 5).

WEEKEND: July 7 - 9 (three days, two nights). The program begins Friday evening

The education program for all packages concludes Sunday afternoon.

 

 

WHAT DO THE FEES INCLUDE?

The conference fees cover:

 

the entire educational program, including classes, lectures, workshops and discussions. Also included are films, entertainment and use of certain athletic areas.

vegan meals and on-campus housing which includes a twin bed, linen and towels.

 

ARE THERE HOUSING CHOICES?

Yes. You may choose:

 

non-air-conditioned traditional student housing with two rooms sharing bathroom facilities.

air-conditioned deluxe hotel-like accommodations with private bath in the contemporary Living Learning Center.

Please note that air-conditioned housing will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. These accommodations will fill quickly, so please register early.

 

 

CAN I GET A ROOMMATE?

NAVS can assign a roommate if you are attending alone and would like to qualify for the double-occupancy rate. If you arrange to share a room with someone, please indicate his or her name on your registration form.

 

 

CAN I STAY OFF CAMPUS?

Yes, Contact NAVS for off-campus registration and meal rates.

 

 

WHAT WILL THE MEALS BE LIKE?

All meals will be vegan (no animal ingredients), designed to meet the needs of a variety of diets. They will be prepared under direction of NAVS' catering staff and gold-medal winning vegetarian chef Ken Bergeron.

 

 

WHICH MEALS ARE INCLUDED?

Meals are provided as follows:

 

FULL: The first meal served will be lunch on Wednesday, July 5.

WEEKEND: The first meal served will be breakfast on Saturday, July 8.

The Saturday Farewell Dinner is included in all packages. The last meal served will be lunch on Sunday, July 9.

 

 

HOW AND WHEN DO I PAY?

Consult price tables to find your cost. You may register on our secure server by using a credit card with our online form.

 

Or you may print a hard copy of this registration form and mail it along with your payment to:

 

North American Vegetarian Society

PO Box 72

Dolgeville, NY 13329

 

When you register you have two payment options: 1) submit the total amount due or 2) submit a deposit of half of your total cost. However, all balances will be due by June 1, 2006. Advance reservations must be paid in full before the conference starts. No personal checks will be accepted on campus.

 

 

WHEN IS CHECK IN TIME?

FULL program check-in: 10 AM - 10 PM, Wednesday, July 5.

WEEKEND program check-in: 5 - 11 PM, Friday, July 7

 

WHAT IS THERE FOR KIDS?

We offer special programs for children, youths and teens! A Children's Center is offered for attendees aged 2-12, during all educational sessions. Mealtimes and evening socials are not included. Parents enrolled for the FULL conference will be assigned a single session of 3-4 hours to assist NAVS staff in the center. Weekend parent attendees will be assigned a 2-hour session.

 

 

HOW DO I GET THERE?

Johnstown is in southwest Pennsylvania, approximately

 

70 miles east of Pittsburgh

200 miles east of Cleveland

239 miles west of Philadelphia

330 miles west of New York

184 miles north of Baltimore

493 miles from Boston

PLANE: The nearby Johnstown-Cambria Airport offers regularly scheduled USAir Express Flights via the greater Pittsburgh International Airport (Reserve early for the best rates from Pittsburgh to Johnstown. Discounted seats fill quickly.)

 

BUS AND TRAIN: Johnstown is served by county buses, Greyhound and Amtrak.

 

SHUTTLE SERVICE: The Conference Center offers free local shuttle service from the Johnstown airport, bus and train stations. For convenience, attendees are encouraged to fly into Johnstown. Limited shuttle service is available for $30 roundtrip (1 hr. 45 min. each way) from the Pittsburgh airport. Advanced reservations with NAVS are required for either shuttle.

 

DRIVING: The campus is accessible from the Pennsylvania Turnpike via Route 219 or Interstate 80 via Route 219. UPJ is located at 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15904. You can get driving directions at Mapquest.

 

A Print-ready Local Area Map and Print-ready Campus Map are available on the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown website.

 

RIDE-SHARE BULLETIN BOARD: Looking for a ride to the Vegetarian Summerfest? Want to offer a ride to another conference attendee? Post your request or offer here.

 

 

ARE THERE RESTRICTIONS?

Smoking is NOT permitted in dining areas, classrooms or other public areas reserved for NAVS use. We regret that no companion animals of any kind are permitted in campus buildings, except seeing eye dogs.

 

 

SUPPOSE I HAVE TO CANCEL?

NAVS will refund your payments, minus $40 per person, for those cancellations received before June 1st. NAVS reserves the right to substantially reduce or refuse refunds after that date. Please notify NAVS as soon as possible if you must cancel. We regret that no refunds can be made for missed meals for any reason, including late arrival or early departure.

 

More info on www.vegetariansummerfest.org

[Odidnetne]

It's probably about 4 hours from me, but if you came you'd be welcome to stay with me before hand.

[endcruelty]

dammit 2 far and 2 expensive for me