ATBC 2008 - Thank you from participants

The Annual Meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation

Participant's "THANK YOU"

Here below what ATBC2008 participants wrote after the meeting

"It was wonderfull meeting with all new friends in Suriname. It was the first time for me to attending ATBC Annual Meeting, and I am the only one Indonesian scientist joint the meeting. It really greats event, to met all people in the world who really care on Tropical Biodiversity. I thanks you and all of your staff who warmly welcome all of us. It really filled at home. (...) I also do hope to see you in Bali-Indonesi in 2010." Dedy Darnaedi, Indonesia.

"Many thanks beautiful people. Everything was wonderfull. Suriname is magic, I really want to come back. The ATBC symposium in Paramaribo a meeting to remind thanks to you. Because people make the difference and you really did it." Anabel Rial, Venzuela.

"Your message prompts me to send my congratulations to you for organizing an outstanding meeting and for adding your personal touch, for helping promote both research and conservation through our collective efforts, and for throwing a fabulous tropical party!" Kyle Harms, USA.

"I need to tell you that it has been a great great great congres and you have more than met any expectations with your impressive efforts and achievements. Whow - this was really something. My heartful congratulations !!! It has been an extremely fruitful conference for me personally and for all my colleagues from germany and Brazil - both in scientific terms and with regard to network-building and connecting people." Rainer Wirth, Germany.

"I wanted to thank you for organizing such an incredible and successful ATBC meeting. I am a master's student who originally submitted a poster presentation, then was heavily "pressured" by you to give a talk. I was nervous and unsure of this prospect but I took the challenge. I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity and the push. It was a great experience, my talk went well, and know I know that I can do it! (and enjoy it)." Jen Jacobs, USA.

"Both my wife, Dr. Jean Lodge and myself wish to thank you and the organizers for setting up and running an outstanding ATBC meeting. We are most appreciative of all the work that you and the organizers put into organizing and running an outstanding and productive meeting. We greatly appreciate the organizing committee's efforts and enjoyed all aspects of the well run meeting. A very successful meeting and many thanks for all of your efforts." Joe Wenderle, Puerto Rico.

"I wanted to THANK YOU for organizing such a great and unforgettable meeting. I really appreciate your help and for taking care for so many things. In particular, my sincere thanks for Ms. Hanoeman for helping me get mi visa -- it took you 2 days to place my application, in contrast to the 22 days (or more) taken by the consulate of Suriname in Miami, FL. You made a BIG difference and I appreciate it." Rudolf von May, USA.

"Thank you again fort he perfect preparation and the very well organized congress. Your on-site group especially the many young students did a real great job." Franz Makeschin, Germany.