IEEE 802: Meeting Information Update Memo – 3rd Announcement
Date: Monday, February 25, 2008
Attn: All IEEE 802 Attendees
Subj: LAST CHANCE Deadlines for IEEE-802 March Plenary Session: Guest Rooms, Pre-Registration, and Car Rentals
The March 2008 IEEE 802 LMSC Plenary Session will be held during the week of March 16-21, 2008. All IEEE 802 Working Group Meetings, Tutorial Sessions and Calls for Interest will be located at the:
Caribe Royale Resort & Convention Center
8101 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821 USA
Reservation Phone: (407) 238-8000 Toll Free: (800) 823-8300 (US ONLY) Reservation Fax: (407) 238-8088
*** ROOM RESERVATIONS: @ IEEE 802 Group Rates: LAST CHANCE: only a few Rooms remain - BOOK NOW !!!
CARIBE ROYALE (All Suites): $165.00US Single or Double occupancy per night plus taxes (12.5%)
BUENA VISTA SUITES (All Suites): $145.00US Single or Double occupancy per night plus taxes (12.5%)
Dates the group rate is available: March 7 – 30, 2008 (but based on hotel room availability which is limited).
Due to the high occupancy at the Caribe and Buena Vista during the Spring Break period we strenuously encourage you to confirm your room reservations as soon as possible. Last minute bookings will be hard-to-find and very expensive!
Reservations cut off date: Friday, February 29, 2008 at 9pm EST (UTC Time: Saturday, March 1, 2008 2am)
Cancellation Policy: No charge when cancelled by 6 pm EDT of arrival date.
Group Code: IEEE802 (for phone use, the group code is provided when making reservations on the web or by fax.).
Reservations Methods: Via the web with link, telephone, or fax (please use fax form provided on event portal).
Hotel Parking: Complimentary for Hotel Guests and Session Attendees.
*** WEB PRE–REGISTRATION DEADLINE for this Plenary Session is FRIDAY !!! So Do It NOW !!!
Please pre-register for this session now to save $100.00 US. The web pre-registration fee is $400.00 US if you web register by 6pm PST, Friday, February 29, 2008 (UTC Time: Saturday, March 1, 2008 2am), thereafter the registration fee is $500.00 US. 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.
*** IEEE 802 – RENTAL CAR DISCOUNTS: LAST CHANCE !!!
Avis Worldwide Discount number for IEEE 802 Group: AWD #A606094
When making your reservations, please quote the AWD # shown above in order to receive the special meeting discount rates. Reservations must be made by calling the Meeting Reservation and Information Desk at: (800) 331-1600, or by going online at:
Rates are available from March 9-28, 2008. You must return the car to the same location or additional charges will apply. All rates include unlimited free mileage; additional charges include charges for tax, optional insurance, or gas refueling. Renter must meet Avis minimum age, driver, and credit requirements.
Due to the high rental volume at during the Spring Break period we strenuously encourage you to confirm your car reservations as soon as possible. Last minute bookings will be nearly impossible-to-find and very expensive!
Thank you, Dawn
Dawn Slykhouse, IEEE 802 Conference Organizer
c/o Face to Face Events, Inc. --
Phone: +1 (408) 241-8906, Fax: +1 (408) 241-8918
Thanx, Buzz
Dr. Everett O. (Buzz) Rigsbee
Executive Secretary, IEEE-P802 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