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ASHG 58th Annual
Meeting Updates |
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| Abstract
Submission Deadline |
June 19 |
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| Trainee
Award Submission Deadline |
June 19 |
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| Deadline for early
registration (Registration
fees increase after this date) |
Sept 19 |
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ASHG 2008
» Exhibits »
PA Convention Center Site/Exhibitor
Information |
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The Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCCA)
Exhibitor Web site is located at:
http://www.paconvention.com/services/services2.asp
In order to keep the PCCA facility in
exceptional condition for all clients, we
ask for your cooperation in enforcing these
guidelines. Should you have any questions,
please call the Event Services Department at
(215) 418-4850.
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Decorations, signs,
banners, etc., may not be taped, nailed,
tacked, stapled or otherwise fastened to
ceilings, walls, and doors, painted
surfaces, or columns unless approved by
the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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Holes may not be drilled,
cored, or punched in the building.
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Painting of signs, displays
or other objects is not permitted in the
building.
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Adhesive backed (stick-on)
decals or similar items (except name
tags) may not be distributed or used in
the building.
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Due to extensive clean up
costs, glitter and confetti are not
permitted in the Pennsylvania Convention
Center. Additional cleaning charges may
be assessed if these materials are used.
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Helium balloons may not be
distributed in the Pennsylvania
Convention Center. Balloons may be
approved in advance for permanent
attachment to your display. If helium
balloons become detached from the
display, the labor cost to retrieve the
balloons will be charged to the
Exhibitor. A deposit may be required
prior to installation. Please contact
the Event Services Department at the
number listed above.
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The following carpet tape
is approved for use in the Exhibit
Halls: Kendall TC-19-100, Shurtape PC
618, or DF642, or approved substitutes.
All tape and residue marks must be
removed from the exhibit hall floor and
disposed of immediately after the show.
No tape of any kind will be permitted on
carpeted surfaces.
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The Pennsylvania Convention
Center will not accept advance shipment
of freight or materials. All shipments
delivered to the Pennsylvania Convention
Center must arrive after move-in date
begins and must be to the attention of
the show general service contractor.
Under no circumstances will C.O.D.
deliveries be accepted by the
Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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Parking - There are
numerous parking facilities within close
proximity of the Pennsylvania Convention
Center. Therefore, except for loading
and unloading, parking is not permitted
on the loading docks. Due to limited
space, unapproved vehicles may be towed
at the owner’s expense.
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Display Vehicles - vehicles
as part of a display are required to
have less than 1/4 tank of fuel, with a
locking tank or it must be taped shut.
Both the negative and positive battery
cables must be removed and taped. See
display of motor vehicle policy for
further information or contact the Event
Services Department at the number listed
above.
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Industrial personnel carts
may be operated in the Pennsylvania
Convention Center exhibit halls only,
during move-in, move out and non-show
hours. Personnel carts may only be
operated in public areas during move-in,
move out, and non show hours (activity
permitting). Steps must be taken to
protect carpeted and terrazzo surfaces
by the installation of plastic or
wrapping the wheels. Battery operated
transportation devices specifically
manufactured for the use of transporting
disabled individuals may be utilized
without exception. Golf carts or
industrial personnel carts utilized for
the purpose of transporting guests with
special needs on carpeted or terrazzo
must be approved in advance through your
Event Services representative. Please
refer to PCC Floor protection Policy for
further details.
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