[PCA] PCA: Bimonthly Meeting for Mar. 14, 2012 (Arlington, VA)

[Olivia Kwong]

Anyone that is interested is invited to come to the meeting or join in
remotely via webinar (instructions at the bottom of this message).  This
message has been cross-posted to all the PCA discussion lists.  Please
note the new address for NatureServe's location and the accompanying
directions.  There is currently construction in the parking lot, so you 
will need to enter through the main lobby of the Holiday Inn and out the 
back of the building (there will be signs).

Olivia Kwong
CPC/PCA
http://www.nps.gov/plants/

The Plant Conservation Alliance (PCA) Bi-Monthly Meeting is an open forum
for anyone interested or working in plant conservation. The meeting is
held every other month in the Washington DC metropolitan area. There is
roundtable for attendees to share relevant events, as well as updates from
each of the PCA working groups and committees. Regular attendees include
representatives from the PCA Federal agencies and from Cooperating
organizations; however anyone is welcome to attend this meeting. Past
meeting summaries and selected presentations are available at
http://www.nps.gov/plants/meetings/bimonthly/index.htm.

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              PLANT CONSERVATION ALLIANCE GENERAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

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                              Wednesday, March 14, 2012
                                    9:30 - 11:30 AM

                       LOCATION: Conference Room at NatureServe
                                 4600 N. Fairfax Dr., 7th Floor
                                 Arlington, VA 22203

(Take the Orange Line to the Ballston Metro Station. From the Ballston
Station, go west on North Fairfax Drive.  Pass the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service building on the right.  Cross N. Glebe Road.  Turn left into the
entrance for the Holiday Inn Express.  NatureServe is in the white brick
building behind the Holiday Inn.  Take the elevator to the 7th Floor.

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                   AGENDA

                   9:30 Introductions
                   9:35 Announcements/Communications
                   9:55 Updates on Activities

                        - Alien Plant Working Group
                        - Medicinal Plant Working Group
                        - Native Plant Materials Development Working Group
                        - Public Outreach Working Group
                        - Restoration Working Group
                        - NFWF
                        - MOU
                        - NGO Committee

                   10:30 Dr. Marla S. McIntosh (Professor of Plant
                         Sciences, University of Maryland) - New Insights
                         into the Genetic Diversity and Conservation of
                         American Ginseng

                   11:25 Closing Remarks
                   11:30 Adjourn

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                               UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
                           [2nd Wednesday of alternate months]

                     - Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 9:30-11:30 AM
                       Anne Frances (NatureServe) - Plants and the Climate
                       Change Vulnerability Index
                       NatureServe Headquarters, Arlington, VA

                     - Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 9:30-11:30 AM
                       TBD
                       NatureServe Headquarters, Arlington, VA

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Plant Conservation Alliance
Join us for a Webinar on March 14

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/440593886

The Plant Conservation Alliance Bi-Monthly Meeting is an open forum for 
anyone interested or working in plant conservation. The meeting is held 
every other month in the Washington DC metropolitan area. There is 
roundtable for attendees to share relevant events, as well as updates from 
each of the PCA working groups and committees. Regular attendees include 
representatives from the PCA Federal agencies and from Cooperating 
organizations, however anyone is welcome to attend this meeting.

Title: Plant Conservation Alliance
Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM EDT

Audio Options:
You will be connected to audio using your computer's microphone and 
speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended.
If you prefer to use your phone or have limited audio capabilities on your 
computer, you can call in using a phone after registering at the link 
above.
Toll: +1 (646) 558-2123
Access Code: 486-783-451
Audio PIN: 31
Webinar ID: 440-593-886
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing 
information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh-based attendees
Required: Mac OS X 10.5 or newer