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FW: IEEE 802 Wireless January 2009 Interim Session - Meeting Annoucement



JANUARY 2009
IEEE 802 WIRELESS INTERIM SESSION
1st MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

October 2008

To ALL 802 Wireless Meeting Participants:

The January 2009 IEEE 802 Wireless Interim Session will be held at the Hyatt
Regency Century Plaza, located in Los Angeles, California USA during the
week of January 18-23, 2009. The following IEEE 802 Working Groups will be
participating: IEEE 802.11/.15/.18/.20/.21 and .22.
This announcement contains the following information on the IEEE 802
Wireless Interim Session:
.       General Hotel Information and Guest Room Reservation Information.
.       Transportation services available for IEEE 802 Wireless attendees.
.       Session Registration - available November 1, 2008

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@facetoface-events.com

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The registration website for this session will be live on November 1, 2008.
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.

GENERAL HOTEL INFORMATION

The January 2009 Wireless Interim Session will occur at the Hyatt Regency
Century Plaza, located in Los Angeles, CA. Situated amidst the contemporary
surroundings of Westside Los Angeles and near by Beverly Hills. The Hyatt
Regency Century Plaza offers exceptional meeting space, newly renovated
guest rooms, first class amenities and easy access to numerous dining and
entertainment activities within the hotel and in the immediate surrounding
area.

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
2025 Avenue of the Stars,
Los Angeles, CA., USA 90067
Tel: +1 310 228 1234    Fax: +1 310 551 3355

General Hotel Information Website:
http://centuryplaza.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/
(see special section for group room reservations below)

Complete hotel and meeting information is also located on the IEEE 802 event
portal at:  https://ieee802.facetoface-events.com/sessions/53/index.php

IEEE 802 Wireless Session Group Room Rates

GROUP RATE - BOOK NOW
.       $199.00 US Single/Double Occupancy plus appropriate taxes

*No charge for children, under the age of 12, sharing with parents using
existing bed space.

Group Rates are subject to availability, Saturday January 10th through
Friday January 30, 2009.

RESERVATION CUT OFF DATE:        6 PM (PT) MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2008

Cancellation Policy:    No Charge if cancelled prior to 6PM (PT) 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
(PT) 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:  3:00 pm   Check Out: 12 Noon
*All guests arriving prior to 3:00pm will be accommodated as rooms become
available.

Reservations Methods:

(1)     Hyatt Online Reservations Site for IEEE 802 Wireless Attendees only.
Make your reservation at
http://centuryplaza.hyatt.com/groupbooking/laxcpieee2009

(2)     To request a reservation at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, please
call 1-800-233-1234 and request room reservation for the IEEE 802 Wireless
Interim Session.
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.

IEEE 802 Wireless Session Pre/Post Session Group Rates:  (subject to
availability)
The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza is pleased to extend the special group rates
from Saturday, January 10th to Friday, January 30th, 2009.

Transportation Services: Getting to and from the Airport, you have three (3)
options:

(1)     Taxi (estimated cost one way - $35.00US per person)
(2)     Super Shuttle: Shared Ride Transfer (starting at $13.00US one way)
(3)     AVIS Car Rental: please click here for more information:
https://www.avis.com/AvisWeb/reservation/ReservationsInitializer?&AWD_NUMBER
=A606094

TAXIS - can be found curb side on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front
of each terminal under the yellow sign indicating Taxis.

.       Passengers will be presented with a ticket stating typical fares to
major destinations.
.       Only authorized taxis with an official seal issued by City of Los
Angeles Department of Transportation on each vehicle are permitted in the
airport. Cost: approximately $35.00US each way

SUPER SHUTTLE - offers 24-hour service, 7 days a week to and from
LAX/Century City.

.       Arriving guests will find a Shared Ride island outside of each
baggage claim area. Look for blue vans with yellow lettering marked "Super
Shuttle."
.       Departing guests make reservations 24 hours in advance of leaving
the hotel for LAX. Phone: 800-258-3826 (outside California), or 310-782-6600
(inside California).
.       Cost: starting at $13.00US each way

AVIS Rent A Car - offers service, 7 days a week from LAX.

IEEE 802 Wireless Interim Session
1/18/2009  to 1/23/2009
Los Angeles, CA
AWD Number:  A606094

Please click here for more information:
https://www.avis.com/AvisWeb/reservation/ReservationsInitializer?&AWD_NUMBER
=A606094

DRIVING DIRECTIONS - please consider heavy traffic and congestion in the LAX
area.

From Los Angeles International Airport (approximately 10 miles )
Take Century Boulevard East to the San Diego Freeway (Interstate 405) North
and exit at Santa Monica Boulevard. Turn right onto Santa Monica Boulevard,
proceed 2 miles, and turn right onto Avenue of the Stars. The hotel is
located 2 blocks ahead, on the right.

*Please consider traffic congestion in the LA area may add considerably to
your travel time.

From East
Take Interstate 10 West past downtown Los Angeles. Exit at Overland Avenue
and turn right. Proceed 1 mile to Pico and turn right. Proceed 1 mile to
Avenue of the Stars and turn left.

From North
Take Highway 101 South to I-405 South. Exit I-405 onto Santa Monica
Boulevard and turn left. Turn right onto Avenue of the Stars. The hotel is
located 2 blocks ahead, on the right.

From South
Take Interstate 5 North to I-405. Follow I-405 North to Santa Monica
Boulevard and turn right. Proceed 2 miles to Avenue of the Stars and turn
right. The hotel is located 2 blocks ahead, on the right.

Guest Hotel Parking:
(1)     Daily Self Parking: $20.00US per day (subject to change)
(2)     Valet Parking: $31.00US per day (subject to change)

Thank you, Dawn Slykhouse, IEEE 802 Meeting Manager
c/o Face to Face Events, Inc. --
Email:   802info@ieee.org
Phone: +1 (408) 241-8906      Fax: +1 (408) 241-8918


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