On Sunday evening, join us for a spectacular Opening Reception at the Broward County Convention Center in beautiful Fort Lauderdale from 7:00- 10:00 PM. Enjoy a fabulous variety of tropical food and drink as you meet with colleagues and soak in the gorgeous waterfront view, the perfect kickoff for an exciting week in the sunshine state. Located on Eisenhower Blvd, the convention center is convenient to nearby hotels and within easy access of a host of museums, shopping venues, restaurants and cruises. Note: All persons attending the Reception must have a ticket. Only one ticket is included with each FULL (not Partial) Registration. Accompanying individuals must each have tickets, which may be purchased (see registration form). Attendance at the reception is limited, and the ability to purchase tickets on-site is not guarenteed, it is recommended that additional tickets be purchase in advance, since typically this event is sold out. Tickets for adults are $60, children 3-11 years old $15, and children under 3 are free (see registration form).

Representing a consolidation of the best traditions of the game combined with the latest in golf course design, Jacaranda Golf Club embodies the best of both worlds for today's golfer. Sporting a $10 Million renovation that breathed new life into a classic design, both the East and West courses have received a transformation with new greens, tees, bunkers, cart paths, and irrigation. The restoration, while not quite complete on the West Course, showcases a combination of new and old allowing both the scratch golfer and the weekend warrior to compete on the same playing ground. Impeccable conditions paired with private club service allows players an opportunity to "Experience the Difference" Jacaranda's new look brings to a South Florida visit. A round of golf, lunch, beverages, awards and prizes, transportation to and from the course, and the highly coveted M&M logo golf shirt are included. Please watch this WWW site for additional details in the Spring of 2007.

Contact Brian Cook for questions GarthBC@AOL.Com.

Just a short walk from the Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale's beaches stretch 23 miles from north-ern Deerfield Beach south to Hallandale Beach, offering some of the most breathtaking scenery on the east coast. Head south from the convention center to Hollywood Beach and the Hollywood Oceanfront Boardwalk with its 2.5 miles of relaxing seaside views. Take a leisurely stroll on the boards in this dining and entertainment center as you soak in a sunset. Drive north along Ocean Blvd to Lauderdale by the Sea, a quaint seaside village known for its popular fishing pier. Pompano Beach with its family friendly activities, including playgrounds on the beach, is located just a few miles further north.

Take a 2 hour Bike Tour of Fort Lauderdale including historical parks, beaches, downtown and Las Olas Blvd. (954- 588-9565). Explore a shipwreck or go snorkeling at any one of many dive sites (www.sunny.org/scuba for details).

Enjoy a relaxing Riverfront Cruise along the magnificent intercoastal waterway departing from the Las Olas Riverfront (954) 463-3440. In the Coconut Creek area north of the Convention Center, enjoy lush flowering tropical gardens while surrounded by thousands of brilliantly colored butterflies at Butterfly World (954) 977-4400. Shopping

Downtown Fort Lauderdale's Arts and Entertainment district combines world class shopping with beautiful scenery. Stroll along Las Olas Boulevard and browse the upscale shops with their uniquely in-ternational flavor. For a more casual experience, drop in on the Swap Shop on Sunrise Blvd., South Florida's largest indoor/outdoor flea market. West of downtown, visit the Sawgrass Mills Shopping Center, Florida's biggest retail and entertainment center with 350 stores and outlets. (www.sawgrassmills.com) In the Historic Antique district just south of downtown, don't miss the Dania Antique shops on Federal Highway. Head west to the Seminole Paradise Shops with 24 retail stores. Finally, the Festival Flea Market in Pompano Beach offers a huge assortment of name brand discounted merchandise. Food and Restaurants.

There's no shortage of food choices to satisfy your palate with over 3500 restaurants in Fort Lauder-dale. Certainly seafood is the star attraction with such standouts as Fish and 15th St. Fisheries, Season's 52, Rino's Tuscan Grill, and the ever popular Mark's Las Olas on Las Olas Blvd. Three places garnered top food honors by Zagat's including the Sunfish Grill (Pompano beach), La Brochette Bistro (Hollywood) and Cafe Max (Pompano). For a Polynesian dinner complete with a show, visit Mai Kai. See www.sunny.org/dining/index.cfm for a more complete list of restaurants.

Pre- and Post-conference Bahamas Cruise

The Microscopy and Microanalysis 2007 Local Arrangements Committee (LAC) has set-up discounted cruise/hotel excursions to Grand Bahama Island pre- and post-convention with Discovery Cruise Line de-parting from Port Everglades just outside the convention center. Special discounted cruise and hotel packages are available for the periods August 1st to 4th and August 10th to 14th, 2007. The cruise ship offers complimentary buffet meals, live entertainment, a casino and much more. The LAC selected a quiet, family-oriented, hotel with few distractions and a sophisticated 4-star hotel with a neighboring casino and an island shopping venue--still with lots of activities for the kids. There is way too much information to include here. Look for the URL for our dedicated cruise webpage on the meeting website. Also, your brave LAC checked out the cruise and hotel venues personally and can answer questions and share pictures: randerson20@tampabay.rr.com. Passports, and appropriate U.S. re-entry visas for non-citizens, are a must. To sign up visit this URL http://www.discoverycruise.com/microscopy