Or fax registration form toll-free to:

Please note that this is not a correspondence address. Use it only to remit payments. Please do not send hotel reservations or room payments to the post office box.

The pre-registration form must be postmarked on or before September 27, 1999. Forms arriving late risk not being processed, and you will be required to pay again at the convention. If there is a duplicate payment, the larger amount will be refunded after the convention. If you are unable to mail your form by September 27, bring it with you to the convention, where you may register at the on-site rate.

The registration desk will be on the second floor of Le Centre Sheraton. The desk will be open the following hours:

Pre-Registration Fee (postmarked on or before Sept. 27, 1999)

Registration Fee (on-site)

*Members of affiliated overseas societies may register at the ASA member's rate.

A Registration form may be found among the pages of this book.

NO REFUNDS OF REGISTRATION OR TICKET FEES WILL BE GRANTED.

Badges

Badges must be presented for admission to all sessions, receptions, and the book exhibit. Badges are obtained through the payment of registration fees and should be picked up on site at the conference registration desk.

Pre-Convention Workshop for American Studies Program Directors

A workshop for those who work in American Studies programs and departments, "American Studies and the New Media" will focus on what implications new media have for American Studies programs, teaching, and scholarship. Among the media considered will be the World Wide Web, alternative forms of publication, CD-ROMs, Crossroads, Hypertext, DVD, and hypermedia. The workshop is in two parts: first, the presenters will discuss the media programs with which they have been involved, focusing on the challenges they have encountered; next, presenters will meet with those interested in finding out more about developing projects. (Thursday, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM)

Convention 1999 Ethnic Studies Workshop

The workshop for Ethnic Studies programs, sponsored by the ASA Task Force on relations with Ethnic Studies departments, programs, faculty, and students, will take place on Thursday evening, October 30, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. It will be followed by the jointly sponsored reception of the Minority Scholars Committee, the Women's Committee, and the Sexual Minority Scholars(hip) Studies Caucus. The discussion will focus on a future of American Studies and American Ethnic Studies that calls for an enlargement of American Studies in order to continue the effort to make Ethnic Studies a site for redefining American Studies. The focus of this year's workshop will be pedagogy as a way for Ethnic Studies faculty and students to find common ground, learn what the other is doing, formulate ways of teaching that allow us to cross borders, erase boundaries, and establish political alliances.

CAAS President's Panel

"American? . . . Not! New Directions for American Studies in Canada" will be chaired by Bruce Tucker, President of the CAAS and head of the Department of History, Philosophy and Political Science at the University of Windsor. Panelists will include: Thomas King, University of Guelph; Will Straw, McGill University; Robert Martin, Université de Montréal; Percy Walton, Carleton University; Rinaldo Walcott, York University; Leslie Sanders, York University; and Michael Zeitlin, University of British Columbia. The respondent will be Sacvan Bercovitch from Harvard University. (Thursday, 8:15 PM - 10:00 PM)

Breakfast for Women in American Studies

The featured speaker at this year's Women's Breakfast is Sara Horowitz, Department of English, University of Delaware. Please note that the breakfast, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Saturday, October 30, requires a ticket. Limited quantities of tickets make early registration advisable. No tickets will be sold after 5:00 PM, Thursday, October 28.

Focus on Teaching Day

Saturday, October 30 the Committee on Secondary Schools will present a series of four sessions aimed at both secondary school practitioners of American Studies and collegiate-level American Studies scholars interested in pedagogy and in strengthening ties between the two education levels. These sessions will be cross-over workshops that deal with issues of interest to both secondary school and university faculty, in order to highlight the classroom issues we share, as well as to acknowledge our differences. Focus on Teaching Day offers ASA members substantive discussions and debates about curriculum design and teaching practices. For Focus on Teaching Day Registration Forms and luncheon reservations, contact the American Studies Association, 1120 19th Street, NW, Suite #301, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 467-4783; (202) 467-4786 (FAX); asastaff@theasa.net

Session I: Teaching American Studies: Choosing and Developing Materials

This session will present approaches to choosing and developing materials for American Studies courses that cross disciplinary and canonical boundaries, and boundaries between academic study and community engagement. Panelists will wrestle with such issues as: how to make American Studies relevant to contemporary students, to particular student groups, to students from diverse backgrounds, and to international students; how to organize courses in meaningful ways; and how to blend theories and "texts" from a variety of disciplines.

Session II: Creating New England: Regionalism, Cultural Studies, and the High School Curriculum

This workshop focuses on the possibilities and problems of the "new regionalism" as an organizing model for an American Studies curriculum in secondary schools. In particular, it will examine two summer institutes funded by the NEH and organized by the Academic and Cultural Collaborative of Maine and faculty in the American and New England Studies program at the University of Southern Maine. Workshop participants plan to discuss the organization, design, and implementation of these institutes as well as the kinds of follow-up workshops they inspired.

Session III Luncheon Speaker: Paul Lauter, Professor of Literature, Trinity College

Session IV: "American Identities": A University and Secondary School Collaborative Course

This workshop will focus on a pioneering and highly successful collaboration between a public university and a public high school in which a freshman-level introductory American Studies course, "American Identities," is offered for college credit at two sites: University of Massachusetts, Boston, and Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School. "American Identities" introduces students to the concept of multiple (and conflicting) American identities through a variety of disciplines central to American Studies. Panelists will discuss the organization, design, and implementation of the course. Lois Rudnick and Carol Siriani, the project coordinators, will be available for consultations. Syllabi and course materials will be provided for attendees.

ASA President's Panel

"Practicing American Studies: The Academy and Beyond" will be chaired by Mary Kelley, President of the ASA and Professor of History at Dartmouth College. Panelists will include: Martha Banta, University of California, Los Angeles; Michael Cowan, University of California, Santa Cruz; Lawrence Levine, George Mason University; James Miller, George Washington University; and Vicki Ruiz, Arizona State University. (Saturday, 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM)

Students' Committee Graduate Student Town Hall Meeting

Students! Are you getting what you need from your mentor, department, and professional association? We make up 16% of the ASA and 25% of its conference attendees. It's time to come together, discuss the issues facing us, and formulate a proactive strategy to address these issues. Come to the FIRST EVER Graduate Student Town Hall and join the conversation. Moderated by Students' Committee members and activists Lynn Sacco, Matt Basso, and Estevan Rael y Gálvez, possible topics include: professionalization, the job market and labor practices, the tension between collaboration and competition, affirmative action, and family life. (Friday, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)

American Studies Association Hotel Room Reservation
Le Centre Sheraton Montréal, Québec
How to Register

1.	Call the Hotel Dial directly to the Hotel at 1(800) 325-3535
2.	Fax the Hotel Fax registration information via 1 (514) 878-8214 Include credit card no., exp. date, and signature on fax copy.
3.	Visit Hotel Website Point your browser to this URL: http://www.sheraton.com/cgi/t3.cgi/property.taf?prop=463&1c=en

Information for Registration

You will need to provide Le Centre with typical information regarding name, address, phone number, room size and occupancy, as well as payment method. Special rates for ASA attendees are available until September 27, 1999. Please mention you are attending the ASA convention to receive the special room rate. Rooms not reserved by September 27, 1999, will be sold on a space available basis and will not be subject to the group discount.

LE CENTRE SHERATON HOTEL & TOWERS MONTREAL
1201 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West
Montreal, Quebec H3B 2L7 Canada
Tel: (514) 878-2000

1999 ASA/CAAS Conference Tour Plan
Click here to print a copy of the Tour Registration Form

The American Studies Association has arranged for bus and walking tours. All tours originate at Le Centre Sheraton. All buses depart from and return to Le Centre Sheraton at the times listed below. Tour members should arrive at the bus 15 minutes before the stated departure time. All tours will be in English. Tickets may be ordered on the Tour Registration Form in this book. Tickets may also be purchased on a space-available basis, at the registration desk on the day of the tour. Tour fees are non-refundable. However, if a tour is cancelled due to insufficient interest, payment will be returned. The description of ASA tours follows (All tour prices listed in U.S. dollars.):

Friday, October 29, 1999

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Frederick Law Olmsted and Landscape Architecture

Cost: $13.00 Limited to 25 people.

Guided walk in Mount Royal Park. Visitors will be able to appreciate Olmsted's ideas on designing green space, especially with regards to the social role that public parks have in the urban environment.

2:00 - 4:00 PM Jewish Montréal

Cost: $7.00 Limited to 30 people.

Tour Guide: Stan Asher, John Abbott College

This tour explores the heritage of Jewish Montréal, with discussions of what was once a great centre of Yiddish culture.

2:00 - 4:00 PM Old Montréal

Cost: $7.00 Limited to 25 people.

Montréal, one of North America's oldest cities, was founded in 1652. The city was also fortified, and in Old Montréal one can still see the remains of the walls. As the city developed, the "Vieux Port" area became the commercial and financial center. Now the district, partly residential, is the locus of the computer technology industry as well as a popular tourist destination.

2:00 - 4:00 PM The Architecture of Ernest Cormier

Cost: $13.00 Limited to 25 people.

Ernest Cormier (1885-1980) studied in France and returned to Montréal to become the city's foremost architect, designing monumental public buildings based on an innovative vocabulary combining historicism and modernism. This tour will take the group, via bus, to the campus of the Université de Montréal where Cormier was the principle architect.


Saturday, October 30, 1999

9:00 - 11:00 AM Religious Communities and the Development of Montréal

Cost: $7.00 Limited to 25 people.

The French Catholic roots of Montréal left their mark in numerous extraordinary buildings, not only churches, but also religious institutions, such as schools and residences. This tour will provide an introduction to the architecture that remains-- now sometimes adapted for re-use as offices, schools, or condos--and the culture that produced it.

9:00 - 11:00 AM Parks, Squares and Public Spaces: Urban Havens and Meeting Place

Cost: $13.00 Limited to 48 people.

Montréal's public spaces have historically been places for its citizens to celebrate their city, to express their frustrations, and to recreate a lost Nature within an urban setting. These have been sites for some of Montréal's most deeply felt experiences. A tour of more than thirty of these public spaces includes Place Royale, Square Dorchester, Parc Jeanne-Mance, Parc Lafontaine, Parc du Portugal, and Parc de l'Espoir.

2:00 - 4:00 PM The Square Mile

Cost: $7.00 Limited to 25 people.

Montréal, as the economic center of Canada at the end of the nineteenth century, was home to the majority of the country's business leaders. The "Square Mile" was the city's "Fifth Avenue" and the homes, clubs and apartment buildings are evidence of Montréal as Canada's Metropole. Most of the remaining buildings are either diplomatic residences or academic buildings belonging to McGill University.

2:00 - 4:00 PM The City of Pleasure: A History of Entertainment in Montréal

Cost: $13.00 Limited to 48 people.

From 19th-century pleasure gardens to contemporary converted spaces of avant-garde artists, we will visit the places where popular entertainment and performing arts have developed. We will visit sites of winter carnivals, 19th-century fairs, saloons, movie theaters and "palaces de quartiers," vaudeville theaters, cabarets, and post-1945 "Boites à chansons."


Self-Guided Tours

Centre Canadien d'Architecture/Canadian Centre for architecture
1920 Baile Street
Montréal, Québec H3H 2S6
Tel: 939-7026
20-minute walk from the Sheraton Hotel
Metro stop: Guy-Concordia, exit St-Matthieu
Exhibition:Carlo Scarpa: Intervening with History 1953-1978

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal/Montréal Museum of Fine Arts
1379-1380 Sherbrooke Street West
Montréal, Québec H3G 1K3
Tel: 285-2000
20-minute walk from the Sheraton Hotel
Metro stop: Guy-Concordia, exit Guy
Permanent collections.

Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
185 Sainte-Catherine Street West
Montréal, Québec H2X 1Z8
Tel: 847-6226
20-minute walk from the Sheraton Hotel
Metro stop: Place-des-Arts
Exhibitions:Triggers: Art and Society. Québec in the 60's and 70's.

Jacques De Tonnancour

Musée McCord d'histoire canadienne/McCord Museum
690 Sherbrooke Street West
Montréal, Québec H3A 1E9
Tel: 398-7100
15-minute walk from the Sheraton Hotel
Metro stop: McGill, bus 24 Sherbrooke (direction East)
Exhibitions:Simply Montréal: Glimpse on a Unique City

Across Borders: Beadwork in Iroquois Life
Quebec Silver from the Collection of the
National Gallery of Canada

Pointe-à-Callière, Musée d'archéologie et d'histoire de Montréal/Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History
350 Place Royale (corner of de la Commune)
Old Montréal, Québec H2Y 3Y5
Tel: 872-9150
Metro stop: Place-d'Armes
Exhibition:Treasures from Southern Italy: Basilicata Land of Light

Jardin botanique de Montréal et Insectarium/The Montréal Botanical Garden and Insectarium
4101 Sherbrooke Street East
Montréal, Québec H1X 2B2
Tel: 872-1400
Metro stop: Pie-IX

Biodôme de Montréal
4777 Pierre-De-Coubertin Avenue
Montréal, Québec H1V 1B3
Tel: 868-3000
Metro stop: Viau

Parc Olympique/Olympic Stadium
Metro stop: Viau
Tel: 252-8687

Oratoire Saint-Joseph/Saint-Joseph's Oratory
3800 Queen Mary Road
Montréal, Québec H3V 1H6
Tel: 733-8211
Metro stop: Côte-des-Neiges

Program Supplement

Changes or additions to the program will be listed in the program supplement that will be available only on site at the convention registration desk.

Online Program

The program will be available online after August 1. The URL is: http://asa.press.jhu.edu/program99/. It is not possible, however, to accept online registrations.

Headquarters Hotel

The 1999 Convention Headquarters Hotel is Le Centre Sheraton, Montréal, Québec. For hotel reservations call 1-800-325-3535; fax 1-514-878-8214; or register on-line at http://www.sheraton.com/cgi/t3.cgi/property.taf?prop=463&lc=en. Special rates for ASA attendees are available until September 27, 1999. Please mention you are attending the ASA convention to receive the special room rate. Rooms not reserved by September 27, 1999, will be sold on a space available basis and will not be subject to the group discount. See insert in this program for more information.

Alternative Accommodations

Graduate students and part-time faculty interested in alternative accommodations or the roommate connection service should consult the Students' Committee web site at http://www.georgetown.edu/crossroads/interests/student/

Meetings

Meetings, sessions, and events take place almost exclusively at Le Centre Sheraton.

Disabled Persons

So that Le Centre Sheraton can better assist persons with special needs, individuals should indicate their specific needs when making hotel reservations, and provide a phone number where they can be reached. In addition, they should make their reservations as early as possible, and no later than September 12. If they need additional assistance, they should contact the American Studies Association.

Child Care Information

Child care will be available through Claudette and Denise Miller, a company that has been in business for over six years and deals with many hotels in Montréal. Babysitters that speak several languages are available, and customers can request that children be taken on outings, swimming, etc. Customers must book the babysitter through the hotel's concierge or reception desk. For more information on rates and references, contact Denise Miller at 514/868-8156 (day) or 514/769-1488 (evening).

Airlines Serving Dorval International Airport

Transportation

How to Get to Le Centre Sheraton from Dorval International Airport:
There are shuttles (red coaches) from Dorval International Airport to Downtown Montréal. The cost is approximately $10.00 (Canadian) one-way.

Driving from the North:
Follow highway 15 South. Follow the signs for Downtown ("Centreville" in French). Exit Rue de la Montagne. Turn right on René Lévesque Street. The hotel is approximatly 1.5 blocks on the left.

From the South:
Follow highway 15 (coming from New York) or highway 10 (coming from Vermont) North. Follow indications for Highway 720 east ("Est" in French). Exit Rue de la Montagne. Turn right on René Lévesque Street. The hotel is approximatly 1.5 blocks on the left.

FRom the East:
Follow Ville-Marie Expressway West ("Ouest" in French). Exit onto University Street. Turn left on René Lévesque Street. The hotel is approximatly 3 blocks on the right.

From the West:
Follow Highway 20 East ("Est" in French). Follow the indications for Highway 720 East ("Est" in French). Exit onto Rue de la Montagne. Turn right on René Lévesque Street. The hotel is approximatly 1.5 blocks on the left.

How to Get Around Montréal
Le Centre Sheraton Hotel is located between two subway stations, both located on Stanley Street. The Peel Station provides access to the green line of the Montréal Subway, and is located approximately a block and a half North on Stanley. The Bonaventure Station provides access to the red line of the Montréal Subway, and is located approximately a block South at the intersection of Stanley and De La Gauchetire.

There is also extensive bus service available. Bus schedules and stop locations can be found at subway stops.

The best source of advance information about public transportation (metro & bus) in Montréal can be found at the following web site: http://www.stcum.qc.ca. The site has bus timetables, metro maps and stop locations.

Book Exhibit

The Convention Book Exhibit will be in Le Centre Sheraton Grande Salle de Bal. Admission will be by registration badge only. Hours of the book exhibit are:

Employer Interview Space Reservations

Employers should reserve interview space by October 1; unscheduled use cannot be guaranteed. Interviews will be held Thursday through Sunday, October 28 - October 31. The Interview Room is available for two-hour time slots: Thursday, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM; and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Job announcements should be submitted to the Convention Manager by October 1, so they may be included in the ASA's Employment Opportunities Supplement.

Interested job candidates may send two copies of their vitae to the Convention Manager at the Office of the Executive Director, by October 1, 1999. These will be compiled and made available at the convention to employers who may have job openings now and in the future. Please note that while the ASA is happy to serve as a clearinghouse for job information, we cannot schedule interviews for candidates. All interviews must be arranged directly between the employer and job candidate.

Address correspondence regarding interview space, as well as vitae, to: Convention Manager, American Studies Association, 1120 19th Street NW, Suite 301, Washington, DC 20036.

Welcome to Montréal
Bienvenue a Montréal

By Robert K. Martin, Professor, Departement d'études anglaises, Université de Montréal

Montréal is a large, vibrant, sophisticated city that was for many years an important part and the dominant economic cradle of Canada. Although Toronto is now Canada's largest city, Montréal remains a centre of industry and culture, and is the metropolis of the province of Québec.

At the foot of Mont Royal--or "the Mountain" as it is called here--visitors discover one of the world's most fascinating cities, a unique metropolis where rivers and cultures come together.

Founded in 1642 by French colonists intent on evangelizing the Amerindians, Montréal initially became the fur-trading capital of North America and then Canada's major industrial centre. Eventually, it grew into the modern cosmopolitan city we know today. All of this is reflected in its rich architectural heritage. A stroll through Old Montréal provides an opportunity to relive great moments in the City's history, while the Olympic installations, downtown skyscrapers and the 29-kilometre underground city all attest to the vitality of Montréal today. For shoppers, chic boutiques, and stately architecture walk along Sherbrooke Street.

A university city of note, Montréal has four institutions of higher learning: Université de Montréal, McGill University, Université du Québec a Montréal and Concordia University.

A large metropolis and one of the largest French speaking cities in the world, Montréal is a wonderful place to live--an island along the mighty St. Lawrence River, built around a mountain and vast green spaces.

Montréal's History:
1535     Jacques Cartier sails up the St. Lawrence River to the island of Montréal, then inhabited by Amerindians and called hochelaga. The French explorer climbs the mountain and christens it
Mont-Royal.

1642    Along with a few dozen French colonists, Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve founds Ville-Marie which is to become Montréal. This small colony develops along the shores of the
St. Lawrence, in an area now known as Old Montréal.

1701    A peace treaty signed with the native peoples allows Montréal to consolidate its position as a fur trading centre in North America.

1760    War between the colonizing forces is raging on the continent, and Montréal falls into the hands of British troops. Nouvelle-France, with its 60,000 colonists, officially surrenders to Great Britain in 1763.

1775    For a few months, Montréal is occupied by a troop of American rebels who attempt in vain to convince Montréalers to join the revolution.

1801    Royal assent is given to the demolition of the stone walls that completely surround the old city.

1812    U.S. invasion of Canada

1837    Uprising of the "Patriotes"

1867    Canada's Confederation

1900    Montréal has become one of the most powerful cities on the continent, as well as the main centre of development in Canada.

1967    The World's Fair is held in Montréal. Meanwhile, the "Quiet Revolution" introduces modernism and nationalism to Québec. The sovereignist Parti Québécois begins its campaign for the separation of Québec from Canada.

1976    Montréal hosts the Olympic Summer Games

1992    Montréal celebrates its 350th Anniversary.

Québécois, mostly of French origin, but with large ethnic and English populations, are known for their passion, their joie-de-vivre, and their enjoyment of the city. As soon as the weather is warm, Montréalers head for the characteristic terrasses for coffee or wine. Although French is the predominant language, English is widely known. Why not try using your French, though, when you buy your croissant and café au lait ?

Remember to use Canadian money when you are shopping or eating. American dollars are sometimes accepted, but the exchange rates are often poor. Change money at a bank, or use a credit or debit card. The ATMs take almost all U.S. cards; your account will be debited in U.S. currency at the current rate. If you made large purchases, you can apply for a tax refund.

Public Transit:
Montréal has an excellent Metro (underground) system. You can get a one day transit pass for $5 or 3 consecutive days pass for $12.00, only available at the Berri Metro station. Single fare is $1.90 ($2.00 coins accepted, but no change given) on board buses. There are free transfers from bus to Metro lines.

The downtown area is both the economic heart of the city as well as one of the most attractive and diversified sections of Montréal. At the foot of its towering skyscrapers, visitors discover some of the city's most beautiful churches, magnificent buildings, outstanding museums, and the city's major shopping district: Ste-Catherine, Sherbrooke, Crescent and Saint-Denis streets, Saint-Laurent Blvd. and, of course, the underground city. A stroll through the city's Latin Quarter of Plateau Mont-Royal, near Saint-Denis and Saint-Laurent, will introduce you to a trendier, more bohemian side of the city's personality.

Arrival:
Scheduled airlines arrive at Dorval airport. Buses are available to downtown hotels ($9.25 one-way or $16.75 round-trip), and there is also taxi and limousine service available. Currently it is $25.00 for a taxi downtown. Montréal is one hour from Boston or New York by plane, 5 hours from Los Angeles.

Please note that Immigration officers at the airport or border can request positive proof of citizenship. A passport is preferred. You may be refused entry if you do not have proper proof of identity.

(All prices are quoted in Canadian dollars. At the moment, $1.00 U.S. is equivalent to $1.49 Canadian.)

What You Need to Know About Traveling to and from Canada

ASA and CAAS members traveling to the 1999 conference in Montréal should be aware of the necessary documents as well as procedures and restrictions applicable to travel to and from Canada. Although Canada is our neighbor, many of the same restrictions for traveling abroad will apply.

Traveling To Canada
Identification Needed for Traveling to Canada:

Visas are not required for US tourists entering Canada from the US for stays up to 180 days. You will need: (1) proof of your US citizenship such as (a) your passport or (b) original or certified copy of your birth certificate and photo identification. If you are a naturalized citizen and do not have a passport, you should travel with your naturalization certificate. A driver's license or Social Security card is not valid proof of citizenship!

All US citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. Alien permanent residents of the US must present their Alien Registration Card (Green Card). If you are a dual US/Canadian citizen you should always present yourself as a Canadian citizen when entering Canada. However, US citizens should use their US passports when entering or leaving the United States.

Traveling with Children:

Due to international concern over child abduction, single parents, grandparents, or guardians traveling with children often need proof of custody or a notarized letter from the other parent authorizing travel. This is in addition to proof of citizenship explained above. Any person under the age of 18 and traveling alone should carry a letter from his/her parent or guardian authorizing the trip. Travelers without such documentation may be delayed at the port of entry.

Currency Exchange:

Although US currency is usually accepted in Canada, it is suggested that you exchange it for Canadian dollars. The exchange rate is approximately $1.00 USD = $1.50 CAD.

Importing Convention Materials:

US business people who are crossing into Canada for a meeting, trade show, convention or exhibition may be eligible for special treatment concerning the importation of advertising materials and souvenirs. Revenue Canada and Canada Customs have established criteria for duty-free and tax-free importing of certain convention materials. Additional information is available through the National Convention Services, Department of Revenue Canada at 613/941-3123.

Who to Contact in Montréal If You Have Further Questions:

For further questions contact: US Consulate General, 1155 St. Alexander Street, Montréal, Québec H2Z 1Z2. Phone: 514/398-9695.

Returning To The United States
Identification Needed for Your Return:

To re-enter the United States, returning US citizens need to show the Immigration and Naturalization Service officer proof of identity and citizenship, such as a passport, birth certificate, or certificate of naturalization (for citizenship) and photo identification (such as a drivers license) for identity. A US passport is proof of both citizenship and identity. Persons who are dual nationals should enter using US documents only, as they could be fined under US law for entering the US on a foreign passport.

US Customs Policies:

Articles acquired abroad and brought back with you in to the United States are subject to duty and internal revenue tax. As a returning US resident, you are allowed to bring back $400 worth of merchandise duty free. However, you must have been outside the US for at least 48 hours, and you must not have used this exemption within the proceeding 30 day period. The next $1,000 worth of items you bring back with you for personal use or gifts are dutiable at a flat 10 percent rate. Any dollar amount of an article or articles over $1,000 is subject to variable duties.

There is no limit on the total amount of money that may be brought into or taken out of the United States. However, if you transport or cause to be transported (including by mail or other means) more than $10,000 in monetary instruments on any occasion into or out of the United States, or if you receive more than that amount, you must file a report with US Customs. Failure to comply can result in civil and criminal penalties, including seizure of the currency or monetary instruments. Monetary instruments include US or foreign coin, currency, traveler's checks, money orders, and negotiable instruments or investment securities in bearer form.

Restrictions on Food, Plant and Animal Products:

Citrus products of any origin are prohibited. Most other products produced or grown in Canada are allowed. This includes vegetables, fruits other than black currants, meat, and dressed poultry, if accompanied by proof of origin or labeled as a product of Canada.

Who to Contact in the United States If You Have Further Questions:

For further questions contact: Canadian Embassy, 501 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202/682-1740.
Access Guidelines For ASA/CAAS Convention Session Organizers & Panelists

The ASA and CAAS are committed to making arrangements that allow all association members to participate in the convention. Therefore, we request that all session organizers and presenters review the information below and take the necessary steps to make their sessions accessible to attendees with permanent or temporary disabilities. These guidelines are designed to provide access to attendees with disabilities, but will benefit all convention participants.

Room Set-up

• There is space for two wheelchairs in each meeting room. Please keep this area, the door, and the aisles clear for persons using wheelchairs, canes, crutches, or motorized vehicles.

• People who are deaf or hard of hearing and who use sign language interpreters or read lips should sit where they can see both the speakers and the interpreter. The interpreter may stand close to the speaker or within a direct line of sight that allows the audience to view both the speaker and the interpreter. Speakers should be aware of the location of interpreters and attempt to keep this line of vision clear.