Date: April 27, 1998 To: J3 From: Mallory North Subject: Meeting 145 and Indianapolis 500 Race Announcements J3 Meeting 145 is scheduled for May 25 - 29 at the Drury Inn in Terre Haute, Indiana. Potential attendees should be making arrangements for transportation and housing. The contract deadline for making reservations at the Hotel is May 9, 1998. Reservations should be secured by credit card. The keyword to use when making reservations is J3. The rates of $89.00 on May 23 (because of the Indianapolis 500 race on May 24) and $66.95 on May 24 - 30 (plus 7% tax) are for single or double occupancy. Most rooms have two double beds, but some have a king-size bed. Note that individual reservations may be cancelled up to 6:00 p.m. on the day of arrival without penalty. Also, note that the cost of the meeting room provided by the hotel is included in the individual room rentals and J3 will not incur an additional meeting room rental fee. The hotel does not operate a complimentary airport shuttle. The only airline serving Terre Haute's Hulman Field is United Express via Chicago. There are 3 flights per day (except only two on Saturday) between Chicago and Terre Haute. Flights leave Chicago at 12:26 p.m., 4:35 p.m., and 9:30 p.m., arriving in Terre Haute at 1:47 p.m., 5:56 p.m., and 9;30 p.m., respectively. Flights leave Terre Haute at 5:15 a.m., 2:02 p.m., and 6:17 p.m., arriving in Chicago at 6:42 a.m., 3:29 p.m., and 7:44 p.m., respectively. Ground transportation between Hulman Field and the Drury Inn (about 5 miles) is by taxi. Terre Haute can also be reached by flying to the Indianapolis Interna- tional Airport which is served by many airlines (Northwest, Delta, American, United, US Air, and others) and taking a rental car or a bus to Terre Haute. The distance is about 65 - 70 miles and takes typically about 90 minutes. Turner Coaches operates a regular bus/van schedule between the Indianap- lis Airport and their terminal at 2135 East Margaret Street in Terre Haute. Buses/Vans leave the Ground Transportation Center on the lower level of the parking garage of the airport at 6:25 a.m., 10:25 a.m., 2:25 p.m., 6:25 p.m., and 10:25 p.m. each day. Buses/vans leave the Terre Haute terminal bound for the Indianapolis Airport each day at 4:25 a.m., 8:25 a.m., 12:25 p.m., 4:25 p.m., and 8:25 p.m. The cost of a one-way trip is $22.00, and a round-trip ticket is $38.00. Passengers may pay the driver at the time of embarkation, but reservations must be made in advance by calling Turner Coaches at 1-800-873-5252. Ground transportation between the Terre Haute terminal at 2135 East Margaret Street and the Drury Inn (about 18 blocks) is by taxi, and can be arranged through Turner Coaches. For those who prefer to fly to Indianapolis and rent a car, the directions are as follows. Exit the Airport on I-465 South. Proceed about 1 mile South to the intersection of I-70. Go West on I-70 to Terre Haute (about 65 - 70 miles). Exit I-70 at the second Terre Haute exit at Third Street (U.S. 41) going North (right). The Drury Inn hotel is the second build- ing from the exit, right after the Pear Tree Inn, with an entrance from Third Street or Margaret Street. The Drury Inn is in the heart of Terre Haute's main shopping area on South Third Street, and is approximately 2 - 3 miles South of the downtown area. There are several motels, restaurants and shopping centers within walking distance of the hotel. However, Third Street (U.S. 41) is a high traffic four-lane road. Crossing it on foot, even at intersections requires some care and quick mobility. Anyone interested in attending the Indianapolis 500 race on May 24 should express their intent to buy one or more tickets to the host, Mallory North, via telephone or email as soon as possible. Ticket prices are expected to be in the $65.00 - $75.00 price range. Payment for the tickets is not required now, but when the tickets are received by the purchaser. However, reservations for tickets should be made immediately. Those who plan to arrive on May 23 to attend the Indianapolis 500 race on May 24 should make their airline and hotel reservations as soon as possible. Local Host: Mallory North 812-877-8216 (voice) 812-877-8025 (FAX) Charles.M.North@Rose-Hulman.Edu (email) Meeting Fee: $50.00 (Covers equipment rental, reproduction, and other incidental expenses associated with the meeting.) Meeting Times: May 25 - 29, 1998, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Drury Inn Terre Haute 3040 Highway 41 South Terre Haute, Indiana, 47802 Reservations: (812) 238-1206 - Voice/FAX (Key word - J3 Fortran Committee) Rate: $89.00 on May 23, + 5% sales tax + 2% bed tax Rate: $66.95 on May 24 - 30, + 5% sales tax + 2% bed tax Two double beds or a king size bed Reservation Deadline: May 9, 1998. Number of suites held for May 23: 10 Number of suites held for May 24 - 30: 20 Check in time: 3:00 p.m. Checkout time: 12:00 Noon Availability: Arrivals accepted from May 23, 1998 Departures on or before May 30, 1998