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Information on May Wireless
Interim session. From: Dawn Slykhouse
[mailto:lisa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] NEW ATTACHMENT INCLUDED – Please send word if file is not
usuable Gentlemen, Please share the enclosed Meeting Information Update #3 with
your membership. The room block deadline has been extended until Monday April
20, 2009. After such time reservations requests will be accommodated based on
the space available. If you have any questions or concerns about the forthcoming
session please do not hesitate to contact me directly, Warmest Regards, Lisa Ronmark Meeting Administrator Face to Face Events Inc. Email: lisa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Tel: (604) 316-4947 MAY 2009 IEEE 802 WIRELESS INTERIM SESSION 3rd MEETING UPDATE April 15, 2009 To ALL 802 Wireless Meeting Participants: The May 2009 IEEE 802 Wireless Interim Session will be held
at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, located in Montreal, Quebec Canada during the
week of May 10-15, 2009. The following IEEE 802 Working Groups will be
participating: IEEE 802.11/.15/.18/.19/.20/.21 and .22. This announcement contains the following information on the
IEEE 802 Wireless Interim Session: •
Guest Room Reservations – $190 CAN (Approx $155 USD) Group Block EXTENDED to
April 20, 2009 •
Session Registration - $850.00 US Before 6pm Pacific Daylight Time (PT), May 1,
2009 •
Transportation services available for IEEE 802 Wireless attendees •
Visitors to Canada Information Contact Information: (Meeting Planners) is as follows: IEEE 802 Wireless Interim Session c/o Face To Face Events, Inc. 2699 Iversen Court Santa Clara, CA 95051 USA Phone: (408)
241-8906 Fax: (408)
241-8918 Email: 802wireless@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx GENERAL HOTEL INFORMATION The May 2009 Wireless Interim Sessions are scheduled to take
place at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, Quebec. Situated amidst the
contemporary surroundings of downtown Montreal the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
offers exceptional meeting space. Located above the train station (via Rail and
AMTRAK) and connected to the extensive underground city of thousands of
boutiques, restaurants and cafes, and within walking distance of sports and
cultural attractions, this Montreal hotel reflects the city's distinct elegance
and charm. Fairmont Queen Elizabeth 900 Rene Levesque Blvd. W Montreal, Quebec H3B 4A5 Canada TEL (514) 861-3511 TOLL FREE 1 (866) 540-4483 FAX (514)
954-2296 General Hotel Information:
http://www.fairmont.com/queenelizabeth/ (see special section for group room reservations below) IEEE 802 Wireless Session Group Room Rates GROUP RATE – BOOK NOW •
$190.00 CAN* (*Approx $155 USD) Single/Double Occupancy plus appropriate taxes •
Guest Room Internet Included in Group Rate IEEE 802 Wireless Session Pre/Post Session Group Rates:
Group Rates are subject to availability, Monday May 4th through Wednesday May
20th, 2009. RESERVATION CUT OFF DATE: 5 PM (ET)
MONDAY APRIL 20, 2009 Cancellation Policy: No
Charge if cancelled prior to 6PM (ET) on your arrival date. Deposits/Confirmation: In order to confirm a room assignment for your room
reservation, you will be required to provide the hotel one (1) night’s deposit,
refundable up to 6PM (ET) of your date of arrival. Checks and major
credit cards are acceptable to establish prepayment. All credit cards
used to prepay will be charged immediately. Check In: 4:00 pm Check Out: 12 Noon *All guests arriving prior to 4:00pm will be accommodated as
rooms become available. Reservations Methods: (1)
Online Reservations Site for IEEE 802 Wireless Attendees only. https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=81480
(2) To
request a reservation at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, please call
1-800-441-1414 and request room reservation for the May 2009 IEEE 802 Wireless
Interim Session. The code is IEEE09. Early Departure Fee: In the event you have registered with the hotel and decide
to check out prior to your reserved checkout date, the hotel will NOT add an
early checkout fee to your individual hotel account. Guest Hotel Parking (rates subject to change): $26.00 CAN per 24 hours Self or Valet Parking REGISTRATION LINK:
https://ieee802.facetoface-events.com/sessions/56/registration.php REGISTRATION INFORMATION The registration fee for this session is: •
$850.00 US(Late Web Reg) Before 6pm Pacific Daylight Time (PT), May 1, 2009 •
$1150.00 US(Onsite Reg) After 6pm Pacific Daylight Time (PT), MAY 1, 2009 If you are not able to register via the web for technical
reasons, you must notify the Meeting Planners prior to the cut off date, to
receive the corresponding registration rate. Any individual who attends any part of a meeting that is a
scheduled part of an IEEE 802 Wireless Interim Session must register for the
full session and pay the current registration fee. Complete hotel and meeting information is located on the
IEEE 802 event portal at: https://ieee802.facetoface-events.com/sessions/56/index.php
Transportation to and from Montreal, Quebec Canada: Getting to and from Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, you have a
number of options: (1)
Air Transportation to Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YUL). (2)
Rail Services from Amtrack and VIA Rail arrive directly at the station within
the session hotel from various departure points in Canada and the USA. (3)
Montreal is easily accessible by car for attendees coming from the American
states of New York, Vermont and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Getting to and from the Montreal Trudeau International
Airport (YUL), you have options: (1)
Taxi - Montréal-Trudeau / Downtown Taxi Fixed fares $38.00 Limousine
Fixed fares $49.50 (2)
Avis Rental Car – Group Discount Code (AWD# A606094) Avis Link http://www.avis.com/AvisWeb/html/meetings/go2.html?AWD=A606094&NAME=IEEE+802+Wireless+Interim+Session&FDATE=05102009&TDATE=05152009&LOCATION=Montreal,+Quebec&EVENT=0
Visitors to Canada Information There are requirements you must meet to be allowed into
Canada. This information will help you avoid problems that can affect your
business plans. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/business.asp VISA INFORMATION - Countries and territories whose citizens
require visas in order to enter Canada as visitors are listed at
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp VISA APPLICATION -
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp Arriving in Canada When you arrive in Canada, you will be greeted by an officer
of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA is responsible for
protecting the borders and points of entry to Canada. The CBSA officer will ask
you the purpose of your visit and confirm that you meet the requirements for
admission to Canada. This is standard for anyone entering Canada, whether you
have a temporary resident visa or not. You should have all relevant documents on hand to present to
the officer when you arrive. These documents include, but are not limited to: •
a valid passport or travel document that will be valid until the end of your
stay •
if applicable, a temporary resident visa Thank you, Dawn Slykhouse, IEEE 802 Meeting Manager c/o Face to Face Events, Inc. -- Email: 802info@xxxxxxxx Phone: +1 (408) 241-8906 Fax:
+1 (408) 241-8918 |
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