Agenda
Note: Chattanooga is in the Eastern Time Zone.
Day 1: Tuesday, August 20
9 am - 10 am
Registration
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10 am - 4:30 pm
TRBN Annual Meeting Day 1
Lunch is NOT provided
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6 pm - 7 pm
Networking Social
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7 pm - 9 pm
Celebration Banquet/Awards
Day 2: Wednesday, August 21
8 am - 8:45 am
Breakfast
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8:30 am - 12 pm
TRBN Annual Meeting Day 2
Box lunch provided
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12 pm - 6 pm
*River Snorkel Experience
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*This is optional and requires an additional fee of $30.
River Snorkel Experience
Explore the wonder of the Tennessee River Basin with TRBN and US Forest Service. Upon conclusion of the TRBN Annual Meeting, participants will have the opportunity for a guided river snorkel experience in the beautiful Conasauga River in the Cherokee National Forest. Equipment, transportation (round-trip from the aquarium), and changing/restroom facilities are provided. Participants will be contacted prior to the meeting with additional information and instructions.
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When: August 21st, 12-6 p.m.
Where: Conasauga River Snorkeling Hole
Cost: $30
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Agenda:
12 pm - Depart as group from Tennessee Aquarium
2 pm - Safety briefing
2:15 pm - Snorkeling begins
4 pm - Snorkeling ends
6 pm - Arrive back at Tennessee Aquarium
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If you'd like to participate please indicate so on your registration form. Registration is capped at 35 participants. Cost is the same regardless of whether you bring your own equipment as it covers the host's time and services.
Lodging
The room block is now closed. You are still welcome to book at one of the conference hotels:
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Conference Travel
The Tennessee Aquarium is a short walk from the conference hotels. If you prefer to drive, there are several paid parking lots near the Aquarium. There is also a free shuttle that runs daily in downtown Chattanooga.
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Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, along the beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America's most breathtaking cities.
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