Date: 2009 December 1 To: J3 From: Dan Nagle Subject: Meeting 187 Announcement J3 Fortran Committee meeting 187 is scheduled for February 09-13, 2009, at the Fairfield Inn Las Vegas Airport (a Marriott property), 3850 South Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. Potential attendees should be making reservations as soon as possible for transportation and hotel room. The deadline for making reservations is January 7, 2009. Individuals attending the meeting should call the Reservation office at 1-800-583-0079, and identify themselves as attendees of the J3 Fortran Committee. The rate for single or multiple occupancy is $89.00 (+ 9% tax). All reservation requests require a credit card guarantee at the time the reservation is made. Individual reservations canceled less than 48 hours prior to arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equivalent to one night's room and tax. Check in 3:00 PM, check out 12:00 PM. Local Host: Dan Nagle dannagle@verizon.net (email) Meeting Fee: $50.00 Meeting Times: February 09-13 2009, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Fairfield Inn by Marriott Las Vegas 3850 South Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 1-702-791-0899 - Hotel switchboard 1-800-583-0079 - Marriott reservations center http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lasfi-fairfield-inn-las-vegas-airport/ Hotel Contact: Valerie Troisi, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing Phone: 702/682-6543 Fax: 702-507-0130 Email: valerie.troisi@marriott.com Reservations: Phone: 1-800-583-0079 (key name = J3 Fortran Committee) Rate: $89.00 + 9% tax Reservation Deadline: January 7, 2009 Availability: 2 rooms reserved for February 7, 2009 10 rooms reserved for February 08-12, 2009 2 rooms reserved for February 13-14, 2009 Departures on or before February 15, 2009 Meeting Room: The meeting room is reserved for February 09-13, 2009. Transportation: The hotel offers free shuttle service from 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM. To use this service for transportation from the airport to the hotel call the hotel at 1-702-791-0899 when you arrive and tell them your name and location, and identify yourself as part of the Fortran Committee and request a shuttle pick-up. If you request shuttle service but it is not available when you arrive, ask Valerie Troisi for a refund of the fare during the meeting. Other transportation to and from the airport is via airport shuttle companies, bus and limousine companies, taxi, or rental car. Fares vary from $3.50 to $21.00. Information concerning ground transportation can be obtained from the internet at the following URL addresses: http://www.a2zlasvegas.com/transportation/airshutt.html http://www.a2zlasvegas.com/transportation/rentals.html Hotel and nearby amenities: 1. The hotel provides van transportation to/from the hotel to/from the airport, Wynn Las Vegas, and the Las Vegas Convention Center, 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM, available on request by calling the hotel at 1-702-791-0899. 2. All reserved rooms have a king size bed, microwave, refrigerator, alarm clock, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, more (see their web, URL above) (sorry, no dishes or utensils because the rooms don't have a real kitchen). 3. Complimentary local telephone calls with guest voicemail. The hotel provides free local telephone service and connections to toll free long distance numbers. However, the surcharges for long distance calls and international calls made through the hotel operator can be large. It is recommended that all long distance and international calls being placed from your hotel room be made using a prepaid calling card. Such prepaid calling cards can be purchased very inexpensively from many department stores, convenience stores, and discount buying clubs. There are no additional hotel surcharges on either domestic long distance or international calls made with prepaid calling cards. 4. Complimentary cable and satellite TV with premium channels. 5. Complimentary high speed internet access in each guest room and in the meeting room. All access in guest rooms is wired, so bring a 10 - 25 foot CAT-5 or CAT-6 patch cable to connect your computer to the RJ-45 connector. J3 has a wireless hub and a multiport hub for use in the meeting room. 6. Complimentary swimming pool, jacuzzi, and 24 hour exercise facility. 7. Complimentary continental breakfast, and all-day coffee in the lobby. 8. Coin-operated laundry facility at Mariott Residence Inn, across the street. 9. Complimentary safe deposit boxes at the front desk. 10. Complimentary meeting room with free audio/visual equipment, white board, pens. 11. Numerous stores and restaurants nearby. Even a casino.