SPECIALIST GROUP IN GEOCHEMISTRY, MINERALOGY AND PETROLOGY (SGGMP)

GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA

FIRST BIENNIAL CONFERENCE: SGGMP PORT MACQUARIE, 2005

VENUE: SAILS RESORT, PORT MACQUARIE

DATES: 13-15^TH July, 2005

DETAILS

The conference will have no set theme, and any papers in the fields of geochemistry, mineralogy and petrology are welcomed. Once abstracts are in, specific sessions will be organised around their content. An official Geological Society of Australia Abstracts Volume (papers will be refereed) will be produced, along with a fieldguide on the region. The conference will comprise two days of sessions on the Wednesday (13^th July) and Friday (15^th July). Thursday (14^th July) will consist of a morning (till lunch) of fieldtrips along the Port Macquarie coastal strip and includes outcrops of blueschists, eclogites and mafic intrusions and dykes. The afternoon will be dedicated to student presentations.

Presentations will be of 15 minutes duration (with 5 minutes question time) and extended abstracts of 4 pages (including figures and references) will be accepted. If you are interested in attending and/or presenting a paper at this conference, please fill-out the form on the following page, and send it by email, normal mail, or FAX. Abstracts need to reach the organiser (see bottom of Registration Form) by the end of May, 2005 at latest.

Port Macquarie is on the mid-North coast of NSW and is a popular holiday resort due to the numerous nearby beaches. The town is of moderate size and has a wide range of restaurants and cafes, to suit all tastes and budgets, though it is especially well-known for its seafood. In winter, the climate is mild and generally dry though please bring warm clothes and wet weather gear just in case.

COSTS

Registration Options

R1 Basic Registration fee: $200

The basic cost of registration (includes Abstracts volume, fieldguide,
arrival tea + coffee, morning and afternoon teas, buffet lunches).

R2 Student registration fee: $150

Discounted basic cost of registration (includes Abstracts volume, fieldguide, arrival tea + coffee, morning and afternoon teas, buffet lunches).

R3 Registration fee for delegates staying at Sails Resort: $80 (includes Abstracts volume and fieldguide)

We have arranged a special registration + accommodation offer (Residential Delegate Package) for delegates staying at Sails Resort (includes arrival tea + coffee, morning and afternoon teas, buffet
lunches, buffet-style breakfast and accommodation). Costs are as follows:

Single room: $175/night ($525.00 for 3 nights)

Twin/Double: $117.50/night ($352.50 for 3 nights)

Triple: $110/night ($330.00 for 3 nights)

Please book directly with Sails Resort for this (quoting the Residential Delegate Package for the SGGMP Biennial Conference) on:

Tel. 02 6583 399

FAX: 02 6584 0397

Email: events@sailsresort.com.au

Port Macquarie also offers a wide range of accommodation options (from backpacker and bed&breakfast to resorts) to suit all budgets. This can be booked through the Port Macquarie Information Office on:

Tel. 02 6581 8014

FAX: 02 6581 8010

Email: maggieb@hastings.nsw.gov.au

We will also be holding a conference dinner (two course meal) at Sails
Resort on the Thursday Evening. Please indicate on the attached Registration
Form if you wish to attend this.