USHBC Spring Meeting: San Francisco, California.
Documents: NABC/USHBC Schedule USHBC Spring Meeting Topics USHBC Council Agenda
Resources: Travel Driving Safety
February 27 - March 2, 2012. USHBC & North American Blueberry Council (NABC) meetings are held at the same location during the above time period. Check the attached schedule for specific times and dates. The NABC agenda and master agenda are posted on the USHBC site for the convenience of the industry members who will plan on attending both organization meetings.
Location: Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf, 2500 Mason Street, San Francisco, California.
Reservations: Please reserve your hotel room directly with the Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf Hotel no later than 02-13-12. The Reservation Phone number is 888-627-7024. The Group ID is North American Blueberry Council Spring Meeting February 2012. The group rate is $139 (single/double ) per night plus applicable taxes
NABC
Registration:
Master Agenda: <download>
8:00am to 5:00pm USHBC Strategic Planning Session
10:00am to 1:00pm NABC Spouse/Guest - Culinary & Walking Tour
6:30pm to 8:30pm USHBC Mechanical Harvesting and Handling Sub Committee
8:00am to 10:00am USHBC Health Research Committee Breakout Session
10:30am to 12:30pm NABC Legislative Committee Meeting
1:30pm to 2:30pm NABC Finance Committee Meeting
3:00pm to 6:00pm NABC Board Meeting
6:30pm to 7:30pm NABC Reception
7:30pm to 9:00pm NABC Dinner
1:00pm to 5:00pm Media Training - Stop by at your convenience, during or between sessions, for an opportunity to practice and test your interview skills with Norm Hartman.
8:00am to 10:00am USHBC Finance Committee Meeting
10:30am to 12:30pm USHBC Industry Relations Committee Meeting
Concurrent Meetings USHBC Good Practices Committee Meeting
1:30pm to 5:30pm USHBC Health Research Committee Meeting
6:00pm to 7:00pm USHBC Reception
1:00pm to 5:00pm Media Training- Stop by at your convenience, during or between sessions, for an opportunity to practice and test your interview skills with Norm Hartman.
8:00am to 12 Noon USHBC Promotion Committee Meeting
1:00pm to 5:00pm USHBC Council Meeting
9:00am to 5:00pm Media Training- Stop by at your convenience, during or between sessions, for an opportunity to practice and test your interview skills with Norm Hartman.
Travel: The San Francisco Bay Area is served by three major international airports: San Francisco International Airport (SF0), Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC). The Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is located approximately 100 miles to the east and is also an option.
SFO - Located on the SF peninsula, it is about a $50 taxi tide to the hotel. Super Shuttle (and other limo services) will deliver directly to the hotel along with other services. SFO is also served by the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Although the trains do connect to SFO, it does require a transfer and also will deposit you in the Financial district which is around a 10 minute taxi ride to the hotel.
OAK - This is a hub for Southwest Airlines. It is about the same distance to downtown as SFO. and does have SuperShuttle service to the hotel as well as a BART connection. Typically -- airfares are less expensive from OAK.
SJC - This is also served by Southwest and American Airlines is strong in this airport. It is around a one hour drive to the hotel
Driving in SF: San Francisco is a densely populated city in only 7 square miles. Traffic is terrible, and parking very difficult and expensive. We recommend that you take taxis and public transit.
Safety in SF: San Francisco is a wonderful visitor attraction, but be on guard. The downtown areas are relatively safe if you stay to the North of Market Street and also use precaution in the Tenderloin District which is near Market street. Fisherman's Wharf is an international visitor attraction, and in recent years has developed a problem with aggressive panhandlers. Enjoy the city but keep your guard up!