Meeting location: Springfield, the "Queen City of the Ozarks", is easy to reach by car via US I-44. There are direct flights from Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Memphis, Minneapolis, and St. Louis. The conference will be held on the third floor of SMSU's new Plaster Student Union.

Lodging: Rooms are available for the discounted rate of $42/night ($47.16 including tax) at the newly refurbished Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven, just one mile from campus. The motel features a free contintental breakfast, free internet, and swimming pool. When reserving a room, mention MAAAS for the special rate. Reservations must be made by August 19; reserving sooner than later will guarantee a room to suit your preferences (i.e. non-smoking, two double beds). Phone: 1-800-304-0021

Registration: Up to August 1, registration for the conference is $30 for faculty, $10 for students and independent scholars. After August 1, registration is $40 for faculty and $20 for students and independent scholars. Registration includes Friday dinner. Print and send in the registration form along with registration and membership fees.

MAAAS Membership: All conference presenters and participants must pay both MAAAS membership fees and registration fees. MAAAS membership fees are $20 for affiliated faculty, $10 for students & independent scholars, and $30 for institutional membership.

Margaret Buckner
Sociology and Anthropology, Missouri State University
901 South National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804

Contact: Margaret Buckner at (417) 836-6165 or mlb211f@missouristate.edu