MANRRS 2017 Regional Cluster Meeting

Hosted By: Region II and III

Atlanta, GA

Friday, September 29, 2017 - Sunday, October 1, 2017

The MANRRS Cluster workshop is a professional and career development summit featuring some of the top agricultural and natural resources entities from academia, industry, and government. This event will feature students from across Region II and Region III looking to network with professionals, secure summer internships, and develop professional skills.

This year’s Cluster will be hosted at the Doubletree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody Friday, September 29 - Sunday, October 1, 2017 (GROUP CODE: "C-MNR).

The registration fee is $35.00 for students/alumni, $50.00 for professionals, and $250 for exhibitors (non-sponsors).

The theme for our 33rd year is “MANRRS: Preparing Our Future, Empowering Our Present and Honoring Our Past."   In order to take advantage of the valuable opportunities that will be available, we need the support, attendance, and participation from each of our members. We look forward to seeing you next month!

This year's cluster  will feature the following participating companies:

BASF, Bayer Crop Science, Bunge, Elanco, Farm Credit, Land O'Lakes, Monsanto, US Forest Service, and USDA APHIS, Veterinary Services. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please encourage chapter members to have several copies of their résumés and business cards!

Late registrants will incur a late fee with a price increased to $45 per student/alumni, $60 per professional member, and $275 exhibitors (non-sponsors) after Friday, September 22, 2017.

Respectively,

Ayodele Dare - Region II Undergraduate VP |  region2.undergradvp@manrrs.org

Briana Holness - Region II Graduate VP |  region2.gradvp@manrrs.org

Fabian Leon - Undergraduate Parliamentarian  |  undergrad.parl@manrrs.org

Jaeana Gates - Region III Undergraduate VP |  region3.undergradvp@manrrs.org

Christien Russell - Region III Graduate VP  |  region3.gradvp@manrrs.org

Cluster Host Hotel Information

Doubletree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30341
Phone: 770-457-6363

Online Booking Link

Room Rate - $119/night plus 12% tax

GUEST ROOM RESERVATION METHOD:   Reservations must be booked on an individual basis by 09/11/2017.  All reservation requests received after this date will be subject to availability.  Once an individual reservation has been made, any changes should be made directly with DoubleTree by Hilton.  Reservations may be made by by calling (770) 457-6363 number and request the MANRRS-Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Related Sciences  group rate ($119/night plus 12% tax). Additionally, a valid credit card will be required at check in and an authorization will be placed on their card for incidentals. Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to arrival or 1 night room and tax will be assessed.  

Guest Room Guarantee:  Individuals pay own and guarantee rooms with a credit card. All charges can be paid by credit card; the hotel accepts American Express, Diners Club, Master Card or Visa.  If direct billing has not been approved for your function, you will provide us with the alternate payment for all estimated master account charges, no later than thirty (30) days prior to the contracted event date.

Cut Off Date:  All reservations must be made with the hotel by 09/11/2017.

Check-In/Out Time:  Our check-in time is 3:00 PM check-out time is 12:00 PM.  All guests arriving before this time will be accommodated as rooms become available.  

Cluster Host Hotel Information

Doubletree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30341
Phone: 770-457-6363

Online Booking Link

Room Rate - $119/night plus 12% tax

GUEST ROOM RESERVATION METHOD:   Reservations must be booked on an individual basis by 09/11/2017.  All reservation requests received after this date will be subject to availability.  Once an individual reservation has been made, any changes should be made directly with DoubleTree by Hilton.  Reservations may be made by by calling (770) 457-6363 number and request the MANRRS-Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Related Sciences  group rate ($119/night plus 12% tax). Additionally, a valid credit card will be required at check in and an authorization will be placed on their card for incidentals. Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to arrival or 1 night room and tax will be assessed.  

Guest Room Guarantee:  Individuals pay own and guarantee rooms with a credit card. All charges can be paid by credit card; the hotel accepts American Express, Diners Club, Master Card or Visa.  If direct billing has not been approved for your function, you will provide us with the alternate payment for all estimated master account charges, no later than thirty (30) days prior to the contracted event date.

Cut Off Date:  All reservations must be made with the hotel by 09/11/2017.

Check-In/Out Time:  Our check-in time is 3:00 PM check-out time is 12:00 PM.  All guests arriving before this time will be accommodated as rooms become available.