Greetings from the ASP Program Committee! Most of you will have received this announcement electronically this year. You will not receive a packet in the mail. As an organization committed to conservation, we felt we should do our part by reducing the amount of paper we use and at the same time, save the money associated with copying and mailing a large packet.

We recognize that change is difficult but these changes make conference registration and organization incredibly more efficient. Everything in this packet, in addition to venue information, ASP abstract preparation guidelines, preparation tips, student instructions, etc., is available at the ASP website (http://www.asp.org/asp2003/abstractinstruc.html). I look forward to seeing everyone in Calgary in July!

In addition to being published in the American Journal of Primatology, all abstracts will be available for viewing online.

We encourage everyone to register and submit their abstract online. There are 2 choices:

• No abstract - you can register online or by mail after February 1, 2003.

• Submitting abstract - register and submit abstract online or send both in the mail.

You may not mix online and by-mail methods.

If you need assistance, here is my contact information.

Dr. Marilyn A. Norconk
ASP Program Chair
Department of Anthropology
228 Lowry Hall
Kent State University
Kent OH, 44242-0001
Phone: (330) 672-4123
Fax: (330) 672-2999
Email: mnorconk@kent.edu