SOUTHERN AFRICAN SOCIETY FOR SYSTEMATIC BIOLOGY

[Denis Brothers]

FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT: SYSTEMATICS 2000

SECOND CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN SOCIETY FOR SYSTEMATIC
BIOLOGY

DATE:   10 - 15 July 2000.

WEBPAGE FOR THE CONFERENCE: http://contra.biology.und.ac.za/sassb

VENUE
Mtunzini Chalets, in the holiday resort of  Mtunzini, on the
KwaZulu-Natal north coast, South Africa. The details and costs of a
variety of different options from full board and lodge to self-catering
will be provided in the next circular. Alternative, or more affordable,
accommodation in Mtunzini will also be recommended, in due course, for
those Society members who require it.

FORM OF THE CONFERENCE
The conference will include plenary, poster and paper sessions.

CALL FOR TOPICS
Suggestions are invited for topics for oral presentations. These are to
be addressed to the Organizing Committee, Dr G. Contrafatto (address
below).  The deadline for receipt of these suggestions is 30 September
1999. Topics selected will be announced in the First Call for Papers to
be distributed before the end of 1999.

ASSOCIATED WORKSHOP
A Geometric Morphometrics Workshop (INTERMORPH 2000) is being organized
by the Conservation Genetics and Speciation Research Group (CONSPEC,
University of Natal Durban). This workshop will be held the week
following that of the Systematic Conference. Details are available in
the appropriate attached document.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ATTEND
Should you wish to receive future information on the Conference, kindly
contact Dr. G. Contrafatto and supply your E-mail address and/or postal
address.

Please include the words "Systematics 2000" in the subject header of
your e-mail messages.

E-Mail Address: contrafa at biology.und.ac.za
Fax Number(+27 31) 260 2029
Dr Giancarlo Contrafatto
School of Life and Environmental Sciences
University of Natal
Durban
4041 SOUTH AFRICA