[STDS-802-16] Fwd: another Session #47 announcement
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> TO ALL WG Chairs: Please forward this important message to your WG
> Lists.
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>
> IEEE 802: Meeting Information Update Memo - 5th Announcement
>
> Date: Wednesday. December 13, 2006
> Attn: All IEEE 802 Attendees of Working Groups
> (802.11/.15/.16/.17/.18/.19/.20/.21/.22)
> Subj: IEEE 802 LMSC HOSTED INTERIM SESSION - JANUARY 14-19, 2007
>
> LAST CHANCE to book your hotel room reservations prior to the cut-
> off date of:
>
> FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2006 - guest rooms are limited. Rooms not
> booked will be released.
>
> The January 2007 IEEE 802-Hosted Interim Session will be held
> during the week of January 14-19, 2007.
>
> The Hilton London Metropole and Hilton London Paddington Hotels are
> convenient to London's best shopping, outstanding restaurants, and
> other world famous attractions. The Hilton London Metropole is one
> of Europe's largest hotel & conference centers and located in the
> heart of London. This hotel is only 20 minutes from Heathrow
> International Airport (to Paddington Station) via the Heathrow
> Express. The Hilton London Paddington Hotel is connected by
> footbridge to Paddington Station and is just 15 minutes from
> Heathrow International Airport. The hotels are situated only 5
> minutes apart and are within easy walking distance (approx 4 short
> blocks).
>
> All Working Groups will be meeting at the Hilton London Metropole
>
> Host Hotel: (main meeting hotel)
>
> Hilton London Metropole - www.hiltonlondonmet.com
> 225 Edgware Road, London, UK. W2 1JU
> Hotel Phone: +44-20-7402-4141
> Toll Free (USA and Canada): +1 (800) HILTONS (+1 800 445-8667)
> Toll Free (International): +800 HHILTONS (+800 4445 8667)
> Reservation Fax: +44-20-7613-7313
>
> IEEE 802 Group Rate: £145.00 plus VAT, single/double occupancy,
> including full English breakfast daily, (VAT = Value Added Tax:
> rate is currently at 17.5% but subject to change). Ethernet High
> Speed Internet access is available in every room. Dates the group
> rate is available: January 12-22, 2007 (based on hotel room
> availability). For pre- and post- room reservation dates, please
> contact the Metropole directly. Book early for best choice.
>
> Web Reservations: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/
> LONMETW_ieee/index.jhtml
>
> Reservations cut off date: Friday, December 15, 2006 (book early -
> rooms are limited).
> Cancellation Policy: No charge when cancelled at least 24 hours
> prior to 4pm of your arrival date.
> Cancellations or no shows after this time will be charged one
> night's room and tax.
> Group Code: IEEE
> Reservations Methods: Via the web with link above, phone, or fax
> (please use the fax form on event portal).
>
>
> Alternate Hotel: (within 4 short blocks, 5 minute walk):
>
> Hilton London Paddington Hotel - www.paddington.hilton.com
> 146 Praed Street, London, UK W2 1EE
> Hotel Phone: +44-20-7850-0500
> Toll Free (USA and Canada): +1 (800) HILTONS (+1 800 445-8667)
> Toll Free (International): +800 HHILTONS (+800 4445 8667)
> Reservation Fax: +44-20-7850-0600
>
> IEEE 802 Group Rate: £155.00 plus VAT, single/double occupancy,
> including full English breakfast daily, (VAT = Value Added Tax:
> rate is currently at 17.5% but subject to change). Wireless 802.11
> Internet access is available in every guest room. Dates the group
> rate is available: January 9-21, 2007 (based on hotel room
> availability). For pre- and post- room reservation dates, please
> contact the Paddington directly.
>
> Web Reservations: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/
> LONPDHI_ieee/index.jhtml
>
> Reservations cut off date: Friday, December 15, 2006 (book early -
> rooms are limited).
> Cancellation Policy: No charge when cancelled at least 24 hours
> prior to 4pm of your arrival date.
> Cancellations or no shows after this time will be charged one
> night's room and tax.
> Group Code: IEEE
> Reservations Methods: Via the web with link above, phone, or fax
> (please use the fax form provided).
>
>
> NOTE: All Attendees at IEEE 802 Sessions must register and pay
> fees. Registration fees include:
> Morning and afternoon coffee/tea breaks, daily lunches (M/T/W/TH),
> Wednesday evening social, networking services, audio visual
> services and other meeting services. Your guest room rate at the
> Metropole and Paddington hotels includes full English breakfast in
> their breakfast room each morning, and is available ONLY at the
> hotel where you are staying.
>
> Registration fees for the January Hosted Interim Session:
> 1. Web Registration Fee: Until 6pm PST Sun, 12/31/06 (2am
> UTC Mon, 1/1/07) $750.00US
> 2. OnSite/Late Registration Fee: After 6pm PST Sun, 12/31/06 (2am
> UTC Mon, 1/1/07) $900.00US
> All registration fees are charged in US$ with no VAT (Value Added
> Tax) applied to the fees indicated above.
>
> Any individual who attends any portion of a meeting that is a
> scheduled part of an 802-Hosted Interim Session must register for
> the full session and pay the current registration fee.
>
> Please use the following link to register: http://
> ieee802.facetoface-events.com/interim
>
>
> VISA / INVITATION LETTERS UPDATE - NOW AVAILABLE
>
> UK Visa invitation letters are now available; we are working with
> an UK organization on this special request. Please use the link
> available on the Session Portal for requesting your letter. Please
> remember you must be registered in order to generate an invitation
> letter, so do it now so you save $150 with the web-registration fee.
>
> Also, remember that UK power outlets are different from European
> and US outlets and may require a special adapter to work with your
> electrical devices. Check voltage & current ratings before
> connecting.
>
>
> Complete hotel and meeting information is located on the IEEE 802
> event portal at:
> http://ieee802.facetoface-events.com/interim
>
>
> Thank you,
> Dawn Slykhouse, IEEE 802 Conference Organizer - c/o Face to Face
> Events, Inc.
> 802info@ieee.org
>
> 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
> Cell: (425) 417-1022
> everett.o.rigsbee@boeing.com
>