Coordinator's letter Meeting announcement Registration and call for papers Map of Reis Biological StationThe 23rd annual meeting of the Missouri Herpetological Association will be held October 16 - 17, 2010 at Reis Biological Station near Steelville, Crawford County, Missouri.
Paper sessions will begin at 1 pm on Saturday afternoon. Members planning to present a paper should fill out and return the attached registration form to Jeff Briggler no later than Wed 6 Oct 2010.
After the paper sessions are concluded, we will have a POTLUCK for the Saturday evening dinner. Please bring a hot dish, salad, chips, dessert, hot rolls, chicken wings, etc. Supply your own drinks and tableware for dinner.
Dinner will be followed with a presentation by Jeff Briggler about his recent travels to Asia entitled "Andrias, Japanese mascot or Chinese delicacy." Fellowship, musical entertainment (bring instruments), and telling tall tales will follow Jeff's presentation.
Sunday morning will begin with the traditional breakfast in Steelville followed by a morning field excursion for the hale and hardy survivors.
Dormitory, sleeping cabins (3 or 4 persons per cabin) and tent camping sites are available. Bring pillow, sleeping bag or bedding.
At Cuba, Missouri (on I-44) take MO 19 south to Steelville. Proceed through Steelville on the main road (combined MO 8 / MO 19). At the eastern edge of Steelville take MO 8 toward Potosi for 11 miles. (MO 19 turns south at this point).
After leaving Steelville you will cross Huzzah Creek (approximately 8.0 miles east of Steelville). Continue on Highway 8 up the long hill for 3.0 miles. At the top of the hill is a blue highway sign that reads "Roadside Park 1/2 mile". The gravel road to the station is the first road to the right after the sign (about two blocks distance). Take the gravel road for approximately 1.5 miles to the station. You will know that you missed the entrance if you reach the roadside park on the left. If you do, turn around and go back to the first road.
The following documents contain more information.
Coordinator's letter Meeting announcement Registration and call for papers Map of Reis Biological Station