So the early registration deadline to avoid higher fee
is January 27.
Has it been decided that the $100 increase of the
registration fee from $400 to $500 is for providing lunch
with partial subsidy?
H Anthony Chan
FYI...
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IEEE802-JPEGIEEE 802 Plenary Session Announcement
March 11-16, 2012
Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA
Hilton Waikoloa Welcomes the IEEE 802 Plenary Session in March 2012
The March 2012 IEEE 802 Plenary Session will take place March 11-16, 2012 at
the Hilton Waikoloa Village Hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Situated on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, the Hilton Waikoloa
Village Resort (HWV) is approximately 25 minutes drive from the Kona
International Airport (KOA).
Known for exceptional meeting and event services, the Hilton Waikoloa
Village is a world class meeting destination and a good choice for the March
2012 IEEE 802 Plenary Session.
Participating IEEE 802 Working Groups: 802.1, .3, .11, .15, .16, .17, .18, .
19, .21, .22
EVENT WEBSITE: http://802world.org/plenary
Meeting Planner Contact Info
Please contact us directly if we may be of any assistance in your
preparation for the event.
We are accessible via telephone and email.
Dawn Slykhouse
IEEE 802 Meeting Planner
Face to Face Events
2699 Iversen Court
Santa Clara, CA 95051 USA
Phone: (408) 241-8906 Email: <mailto:802info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
802info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Registration Fees & Deadlines
Early: Before 6pm Pacific Time, Friday, January 27, 2012
(UTC Time: 2am Saturday, January 28, 2012)
* $500 US for attendees staying at the Hilton Waikoloa Village
* $800 US for all others (including local attendees)
Standard: After Early Bird and before 6pm Pacific Time, Friday March 2, 2012
(UTC Time: 2am Saturday, March 2, 2012)
* $600 US for attendees staying at the Hilton Waikoloa Village
* $900 US for all others (including local attendees)
Late/On-site: After 6pm Pacific Time March 2, 2012
* $700 US for attendees staying at the Hilton Waikoloa Village
* $1000 US for all others (including local attendees)
REGISTRATION WEBSITE: HTTP://802WORLD.ORG/PLENARY
Registration Policy
Session Registration: Registration is available through a secure website and
requires a valid credit card for the payment of the registration fee; checks
are NOT accepted for web-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.
Session registrations are not transferable to another individual or to
another plenary session.
If you register for an IEEE 802 Plenary session and then are unable to
attend, you must request cancellation of your registration before the
cancellation deadline to be eligible for a refund of all or part of the fees
paid.
After you have Registered for the Session, Registration Cancellation
Requests and Visa Invitation Requests may be submitted via a link on the
event website at: http://802world.org/plenary
Cancellation & Refund Policy
In order to obtain a refund of all or part of the fees paid you must request
cancellation of your registration before the deadline.
FULL REFUND DEADLINE: January 27, 2012
LATE CANCELLATION DEADLINE (Refund = Fee paid -$100 US): March 2, 2012
Cancellation requests must be submitted either by sending an email to the
Meeting Planners or by submitting a request online at
<http://802world.org/plenary> http://802world.org/plenary .
Email: <mailto:802info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 802info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Group Hotel Registration Discount Policy
The March 2012 IEEE 802 Plenary Registration Fee will be discounted by $300
US for attendees booking and staying one/more nights at the IEEE-802
contracted hotel: Hilton Waikoloa Village.
Attendees who elect to share accommodations must ensure that all members of
the rooming party are listed on the hotel register before arrival or upon
check-in at the hotel so that their hotel stay can be verified by the hotel.
Please note: payment of the $300 US surcharge will be required onsite if an
attendee’s hotel stay cannot be verified by the hotel.
Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort Information
Hilton Waikoloa Village
425 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Waikoloa, HI. 96738
Tel: (808) 886-1234
General Hotel Information Website (no group rate booking here):
http://www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com <http://www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com/>
IEEE 802 Plenary Session Group Hotel Rates
EARLY BIRD GROUP RATE $169/Night (plus applicable taxes)*
*Early Bird Rate will apply until 50% of the IEEE 802 Room Block is
reserved, after such time the regular group rate will apply so please book
early to ensure receiving the discount rate.
Rate applies to Single/Double Occupancy Run of House Rooms.
Extra Adults (>2) are an additional $20/Night (plus applicable taxes).
Regular GROUP RATE $179/Night (plus applicable taxes)*
*AFTER 50% of the IEEE 802 Room Block is reserved or January 28th, 2012,
whichever comes first, the regular group rate will apply, so please book
early to ensure receiving the discount rate.
Rate applies to Single/Double Occupancy Run of House Rooms.
Extra Adults (>2) are an additional $20/Night (plus applicable taxes).
CHILDREN SHARING ROOM WITH PARENTS - NO CHARGE*
* Children up to age 21 years of age may share a guest room with their
parents at no charge.
How to Make a Room Reservation
Reserve room online at:
<http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/K/KOAHWHH-IE8-20120308/inde
x.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG>
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/K/KOAHWHH-IE8-20120308/index
.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
-OR- Call Toll Free (800) 445-8667
And ask for IEEE 802 Plenary Session Group Rate, Group code = “IEEE 802”.
-OR- Call the hotel directly at (808) 886-1234
Ask for reservations and then ask for IEEE 802 Plenary Session Group Rate,
code = “IEEE 802”.
No fax room reservations will be accepted.
EXTENDED DATES for IEEE-802 Group Rates:
March 1-27, 2012 - Subject to room availability so Book Early if you want to
extend your stay.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
No penalty if cancelled prior to 6 PM HST (Hawaii Standard Time) on Date of
Arrival.
Onsite Parking Rates
Hilton Waikoloa Village guests may, select from self or valet parking
options. Fees are subject to taxes.
SELF PARKING - $15 US/Day
VALET PARKING - $21 US/Day
KONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KOA) TRANSPORTATION
SPEEDISHUTTLE 1 (808) 886‐2825 or <http://www.speedishuttle.com>
http://www.speedishuttle.com
・ Hours of Operation:24 hours a day, seven days a week.
・ Reservations are recommended
・ 24 hours in advance but are not required.
・ Cancellation 24 hours or more in advance receives full refund.
・ Pick up at the shuttle islands outside both airline terminals
・ Rates include baggage handling(2bagsperperson).
・ Additional baggage charges apply.
・ Rates are inclusive of all taxes where noted and are non‐
commissionable.
・ Taxes and surcharges are subject to change at the discretion of
their governing body and are effective without notice.
・ Child Seats:$7 per child Bikes:$15 per bike
LAURA’S TAXI / LUANA LIMOUSINE
(808) 326‐5466 (7am - 11PM) / 808‐895‐4727 (11PM - 7AM)
Hours of Operation: 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. Reservations
Recommended.
・ Cost:$65.80 each way to/from Kona International Airport; cash
only.
・ Extra Bags $1. US per piece Surfboard, Golf Bag, etc. $3. US per
piece.
・ 4.166% state tax and 3% airport arrival tax will be added to the
above rates.
・ Groups: Gratuity will be added
AVIS CAR RENTAL
Avis Worldwide Discount or AWD number is A606094.
When calling Avis at 1 (800) 331-1600 to make reservations, provide
reservations agents with this AWD number to ensure you receive the best
available car rental rates. The AWD will be effective from seven days prior
to the event until seven days after the event.
Below is a hyperlink that can be used to access the AVIS website. When this
link is used, the IEEE 802 AWD number will automatically be placed in the
reservation detail.
<http://www.avis.com/car-rental/html/meetings/go2.html?AWD=A606094&NAME=IEEE
+802+Plenary+Session&FDATE=03112012&TDATE=20120316&LOCATION2=&LOCATION1=Waik
oloa,+HI&ARCIATA=&EVENT=0> Avis.com link for IEEE 802 Plenary Session
Meeting Planner Contact Info
Please contact us directly if we may be of any assistance in your
preparation for the event.
We are accessible via telephone and email.
Dawn Slykhouse
IEEE 802 Meeting Planner
Face to Face Events
2699 Iversen Court
Santa Clara, CA 95051 USA
Phone: (408) 241-8906
Email: <mailto:802info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 802info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thanx, Buzz
Dr. Everett O (Buzz) Rigsbee
IEEE-802 LMSC Meeting Manager
7750 80th Place SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040-5912
ph/fx: 206-236-2229
SkypeID: BRigsB
BRigsB@xxxxxxxx
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