Folks,

In the fine tradition of the Bay Area Malacologist (BAM), Southern
California Unified Malacologists (SCUM), Mid-Atlantic Malacologist (MAM)
we are pleased to announce the first annual meeting of the Ohio (River)
Valley Unified Malacologist (OVUM). OVUM has no dues, officers, abstracts,
or publications.

OVUM, a one-day meeting, will be held at the Carnegie Museum of Natural
History on Saturday, 27 October 2007 from 10AM until the last presentation
(to end by 5PM at the latest). Light refreshments such as fruit, bagels,
coffee, tea, and water will be available from 9-10:00AM. The meeting will
be in the American Indian Room on the third floor of the Museum. The
meeting is open to professionals, amateurs, and students; basically anyone
who has an interest in mollusks.

Presentations should be limited to 15 minutes. A computer projector and
overhead projector will be available. Presentations are encouraged from
amateurs, professionals, and students. Presentations are informal and can
cover any topic relating to mollusks. Current research, a recent
collecting trip, or an interesting specimen are all likely topics for a
presentation. You can notify us ahead of time or the morning of the
meeting if you would like to speak on some topic.

At noon, we will break for lunch. There are numerous restaurants within
walking distance of the Museum as well as within the Museum. A list of
restaurants will be made available the day of the meeting. Information on
local hotels can be obtained from Charlie Sturm.

The collection and/or library of the Section of Mollusks will be available
after the presentations are concluded. Those interested in availing
themselves of these opportunities should contact Tim Pearce
([log in to unmask]; phone 412-622-1916) or Charlie Sturm
([log in to unmask]) in advance.

If you have any questions regarding the meeting or the Carnegie Museum,
please contact Charlie Sturm.

We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh in October.

Regards,

Tim Pearce
Charlie Sturm
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Charlie Sturm
Research Associate - Section of Mollusks
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Assistant Professor - Family Medicine
Fellow-American Academy of Family Practice
Fellow-Academy of Wilderness Medicine

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