The Social Marketing in Public Health Field School is a carefully crafted selection of courses offered in an intensive five-day format. It is organized specifically for motivated students and busy professionals to acquire skills in an intense, exciting and highly interactive format with some of social marketing’s leading professionals and instructors.

Please click HERE for full information and registration.

Attendees should claim only those credits that he / she actually spent in the educational activity.

CDR
The University of South Florida, College of Public Health, CO001 is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) from 2/22/07 to 2/21/10. Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive up to (21) continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/materials. Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program or materials.

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
The College of Public Health, University of South Florida has been designated as a Multiple Event Providers (#FL0027) of Category I continuing education contact hours in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program has been reviewed and approved for up to 21, 60-minute contact hours for event number 1116 CHES.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be requested in writing (fax with a signature is acceptable) and received (not postmarked) in our office by 5:00 pm on June 6, 2009. The fax number is (813) 974-0162. A cancellation fee of $50 will be assessed to cover administrative costs. Written cancellations received after June 6, 2009 will be assessed the $50 cancellation fee plus the per person costs for food and handouts. “No shows” will be billed the full registration fee. Substitutions are welcome without penalty. If original payment was by credit card, please allow 2 weeks for the refund; if original payment was made by check, please allow a minimum of 4 weeks. A W-9 will be required for refunds if original payment was made by check.

Sheraton Sand Key Resort
1160 Gulf Blvd
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
www.sheratonsandkey.com

The hotel faces 10 acres of white sand beach and the blue-green Gulf of Mexico. The guest room rate is $150 single/double, plus 11% tax. Call the hotel directly at (727) 595-1611 and mention that you will be attending the USF Social Marketing Conference to receive this special rate. The national toll free number for Sheraton will not be able to access this special rate. The hotel sells out quickly, so reserve a room as soon as possible. For more information on the conference hotel, click on www.sheratonsandkey.com. For more information on the Clearwater area, click on www.floridasbeach.com.

Travel and Accommodations
There are many carriers serving the Tampa Bay Region. The nearest airports are Tampa International and St. Petersburg / Clearwater.

Ground Transportation
Ground transportation to/from the airport and hotel is available through THE LIMO /Super Shuttle passenger van service. Please contact THE LIMO/Super Shuttle directly at (727) 572-1111 or toll free (800) 282-6817. The web site is www.supershuttle.com.

Super Shuttle's TIA Arrival Instructions
Super Shuttle's Discount Document

www.tampaairport.com/ground_transportation/

Group rate is $169 + tax for single / double. Additional adults are $10. For reservations, please call 1-888-303-4428. You must mention "USF Social Marketing" to get this rate

Please notify the CPD Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.

Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity.