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Subject: Re: [Mpi-forum] April meeting registration
From: Richard Graham (rlgraham_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-03-28 09:19:53


Missed this.

On 3/24/08 9:23 AM, "Jeff Squyres" <jsquyres_at_[hidden]> wrote:

> A few random questions on the meeting logistics:
>
> - The web page states that we can pay the $60 at the event. Can we
> use credit cards at the meeting, or can we only pay by check at the
> meeting?

Check is best. I think CC is possible, but then someone is going to hand
carry the cc slip back to ORNL, and the receipt may need to be mailed to
you.
>
> - Is there parking available at the Chicago Microsoft facility?

I believe that there are public garages, nothing MS specific.

>
> - Is there a shuttle from the airport to the meeting facility and/or
> the Westin?

I don't think so, but will check. I need to put up a wiki page for those
that want to coordinate rides, just have not done so yet.

Rich

>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> On Mar 24, 2008, at 6:34 AM, Terry Dontje wrote:
>> Richard Graham wrote:
>>> The logistics page for the April 28-30 meeting in Chicago is up an
>>> ready for
>>> use, and can be accessed from the meetings web page
>>> (meetings.mpi-forum.org). This time logistics are a bit
>>> different. Because
>>> of the scarcity of hotel rooms in Chicago, those wanting to stay in
>>> the
>>> block of rooms reserved at the Westin Hotel must do so by April the
>>> 7th.
>>> There is NO flexibility this time around, as rooms are at premium.
>>> The
>>> hotel rate is the government rate of $188/night (this is high
>>> season in
>>> Chicago, so hotel rates are up). Also, anyone not planning to stay
>>> at the
>>> hotel must register by 4/18, so we can get the list of participants
>>> to
>>> Microsoft, for their visitor process.
>>>
>>>
>> Is there a code to give the hotel to get the government rate or does
>> one
>> just mention the MPI Forum event?
>>
>> --td
>>
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