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IEEE-802: Plenary Session Information Update Memo - 1st Update Memo
Date:Wednesday October 1, 2008 Attn: All IEEE 802 Attendees Subj:November 2008 IEEE-802 Plenary Session - Registration & Guest Rooms
The IEEE 802 LMSC Plenary Session will be held the week of November 9-14, 2008. All Working Groups will be meeting at the Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion Hotel as will all tutorials and calls for interest. With plenty of dining, cultural exhibits, site-seeing, and nightlife in the area, downtown Dallas is a great venue for IEEE 802. For further information on the Hyatt Regency Dallas hotel go to: www.hyattregencydallas.com
The Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion is a landmark destination, located 23 miles from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and reachable by light rail or taxi. You can walk or use nearby light and commuter rail services to the West End entertainment area, restaurants and other attractions. [Note: Light rail does not extend to the airport! -Roger]
Direct Hotel Phone: (214) 651-1234 Reservation Phone: (402) 592-6464 Toll Free: (888) 421-1442 Reservation Fax: (214) 712-7217 Web Reservations: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/ieee208plenarysession08 Reservations cut off date: Friday, October 24, 2008 (book early - rooms are limited)
IEEE 802 Group Rate: $149.US single or double occupancy per night plus 15% taxes. (Each additional (>2) adult person is +$30.US per night).
Dates the group rate is available: November 1 - 23, 2008 (based on hotel room availability).
Cancellation Policy: No charge when cancelled prior to 6 pm CST of arrival date.
Check In: 3pm CST Check Out: 1pm CST
Group Code: "IEEE 802" (for phone use, group code is included for reservations by web/fax).
Reservations Methods: Via the web with link above, by phone or fax (use fax form provided).
Hotel Parking: $10.US per day for self-park (without in and out privileges) - CASH ONLY- not billable to guest room or Valet at $19.US per day, but with everything within walking distance and the commuter rail services located nearby, you really don't need a rental car for this session.
Airport Shuttle: Super Shuttle is available to and from the Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion. Super Shuttle is currently $17.US one way and $34.US roundtrip. For current schedules, rates, and other information please go to: www.supershuttle.com
WEB PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE:
Pre-Reg: $400.US before 6pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), Friday, October 24, 2008 (=UTC Time: 1am Saturday, October 25, 2008)
Late-Reg: $500.US after 6pm PDT on Friday, October 24, 2008, (=UTC Time: 1am Saturday, October 25, 2008)
If you are unable to register online for technical reasons, you must notify the 802 Conference Organizers prior to the pre-registration cutoff date/time to still get the pre-registration rate.
Register for this session at: http://ieee802.facetoface-events.com/plenary
Session Registration: Any individual who attends any part of a meeting that is a scheduled part of an 802 Plenary Session must register for the full session and pay the current registration fee. Registration is available by credit card payment through a secure website or On-Site at the IEEE 802 Registration Desk. Session registrations are not transferable to another individual or to another plenary session. If you web register for an IEEE 802 Plenary session and then are unable to attend, you must request cancellation of your registration before the final cancellation deadline to be eligible for a full or partial refund of fees paid. See the detailed information on Registration Cancellation on the Plenary Session Web Portal.
PLEASE NOTE: You may pick up your registration materials, detailed meeting agenda, and name badge at the IEEE 802 Registration Desk located at the Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion. Registration services will be available Sunday evening, November 9, between 5-8 pm and Monday thru Thursday, November 10-13, between 7:30 am and 5pm.
Complete hotel and session information is posted on the 802 Plenary Session Web Portal at: http://ieee802.facetoface-events.com/plenary
Thank you, Dawn Slykhouse IEEE 802 Conference Organizer c/o Face to Face Events, Inc. Email: 802info@ieee.org Phone: 1+ (408) 241-8906 Fax: 1+ (408) 241-8918
Thanx, Buzz Dr. Everett O. (Buzz) Rigsbee Executive Secretary, IEEE-802 LMSC Boeing IT PO Box 3707, M/S: 7M-FM Seattle, WA 98124-2207 Ph: (425) 373-8960 Fx: (425) 865-7960 everett.o.rigsbee@boeing.com