2009 Annual Conference Press Release The National Swine Improvement Federation is pleased to announce the dates and program for the 2009 NSIF Annual Meeting and Genetic Symposium being held in Nashville, Tennessee on December 3 and 4, 2009. The enclosed materials highlight the program and provide information regarding registration for the meeting logistics. The NSIF conference program committee has put together a powerful program for 2009 which promises to provide new and valuable information to swine improvement enthusiasts from throughout North America. We hope you will find time to attend and enjoy the program and the fellowship. Registration before November 12, 2009 is $150.00 (U.S.) per person. Registration includes three breaks, and two lunches. After November 12, registration will be $175.00 (U.S.) per person. The Annual NSIF Awards Luncheon or Dinner and Annual Meeting will be held on December 3, 2009. Guests wishing to attend the NSIF Awards Luncheon or Dinner and Annual Meeting will be charged $30.00 (U.S.) per person. Cancellation of registration will result in a refund of only $50.00. Questions or information regarding the program can be directed to Glenn Conatser at 865-693-8125 or e-mail at glennhelen@gmail.com Please make checks payable to: National Swine Improvement Federation and mail payment and enclosed registration or register online: National Swine Improvement Federation C/o Glenn Conatser The University of Tennessee Animal Science Department 2640 Morgan Circle Knoxville, TN 37996 Hotel reservations (not included in the registration fee) can be made by contacting the Embassy Suites Nashville- Airport located at 10 Century Boulevard, Nashville, Tennessee. Phone 615-871-0033 or Fax: 865-883-9987. Please ask for the "National Swine Improvement Federation” to receive conference rates. Room rates for single, double, triple and quad are $99.00 per night + taxes and parking is free. Breakfast and the Evening Social Hour are included in the rate. Just click on the link below to go directly to the hotel reservation web site for the NSIF rooms. Hotel rooms at the conference rate will be available only through November 12th. Click on the following link to make your hotel reservations quickly and easily. Hotel Reservations at Embassy Suites