Submitted by Sean_MDTU on Mon, 2015-07-27 08:15 Maryland - 167 Vote Up Down +4 + decal-tout.jpg Join hundreds of fellow Trout Unlimited members, volunteers and staff from across the country on September 16-20, 2015 for TU's Annual Meeting in Scranton, PA. The annual meeting is a time to celebrate all that we have accomplished together, and recommit ourselves to all we will do in the year ahead to preserve, protect and restore our nation's coldwater resources. Attend as early as Wednesday for a fun day of hosted fishing ($50) with local TU members, attend an educational conservation tour ($25) on Thursday showcasing a variety of local restoration projects, and a visit to sites where energy development has intersected in the past. Participate in a great barbecue and volunteer awards presentation ($55) on Friday evening following the day's important meetings and discussions on conservation and other topics open to all members. On Saturday, be inspired by the State of Trout Unlimited presentation by Chris Wood, President & CEO, and the State of the Grassroots address by Mick McCorcle, Chair of the National Leadership Council, spend the day participating in more great discussions, attend the keynote luncheon and celebrate together at the reception, banquet and auction ($90) on Saturday night. Click here to view the draft agenda. Don't forget to nominate a deserving volunteer(s) for the 2015 National Awards. Nominations are due by July 31, 2015. Download the form to vote by proxy at the Annual Meeting in Scranton. Register now » General Registration Fee of $325 includes all standard meals and events Thursday through Saturday night. Please register for additional events in addition to your general registration. Participants planning to take advantage of entire conference activities and meals must pay full registration fees. This year we will also have a spouse's registration full of activities for $250. For those who will be attending the Friday Barbeque and Volunteer Awards Presentation and/or Saturday Banquet only, please use the Barbeque/Banquet only registration options. All general meetings will be held in the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center. Don't forget to make your hotel reservations! Room reservation must be made by September 1, 2015 to guarantee TU rate. This rate will be honored. Register now » HILTON SCRANTON & CONFERENCE CENTER100 Adams AvenueScranton, PA 18503570.558.7319Roomrate: $129/night +tax Parking: Prevailing City of Scranton parking rates in the Medallion Garage will apply, which is currently $9.95 per car per night. Hotel Shuttle: A hotel shuttle from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to the Hilton Scranton is complimentary between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. To reserve the shuttle call: (570) 343-3000. Internet: Complimentary high-speed internet is available for all guests in each guest room and in hotel public areas. Check in/Check out: Hotel check in time is 3:00 pm – Check out time is 12:00 pm. Luggage storage is available if needed for early arrival and late departures. Area Information: For more information events and activities Scranton, Pa. has to offer, to visit the Lackawanna County Convention and visitors Bureau's website.