All meetings and activities will be in the Regal Harvest House Hotel, Boulder, Colorado. Special flat rates have been set aside for meeting participants at the Regal Harvest House. Alternative housing is also available in the University of Colorado-Boulder Kittridge dorms. There is a single charge for the full meeting and you cannot reserve dorm rooms for less time. The dorms are a good 20-minute walk to the hotel site. It's not a long walk, but remember that Boulder is a mile high in elevation. If two people share a room in the hotel, the costs are not that different than the dorms.
THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR THE MEETING INCLUDES A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST EACH DAY, LUNCH EACH DAY, RECEPTIONS, AND THE BANQUET!!!!! The local organizers decided that we could promote an enhanced atmosphere of academic exchange if we keep the group together as much as possible throughout the meetings.
Dates: Wednesday, June 21 is the opening day. Standing committee meetings will be held at various times between 1:00 and 5:00 PM at the Regal Harvest House. An opening reception will be held from 7:00-9:00 PM with light snacks and drinks. Scientific meetings will begin at 8:00 AM on Thursday, June 22 and end on Saturday, June 24. Poster sessions will be held between 7:00 and 9:00 PM on Thursday and Friday. The closing banquet will be held in the nearby mountains on Saturday, June 24, beginning at 7:00 PM.
Facilities: We will provide slide projectors, a podium, laser pointers, overhead projectors (not recommended) and sound equipment. YOU MUST ARRANGE AND PAY FOR VIDEO PROJECTION EQUIPMENT THROUGH THE HOTEL. Computer projection equipment (e.g., Powerpoint) is not available.
Meals: Registration fees include continental breakfast served each morning before the sessions begin (Thursday through Sunday), lunch served each day (Thursday through Saturday), the opening reception, poster receptions, and the banquet on Saturday evening.
Weather and Dress: Early summer in Boulder can bring warm weather, cool weather, and even some snow. However, we have ordered warm days and cool nights for the meeting. Dress is informal, as is the banquet. The average high and low temperatures for Boulder in June are 80°F and 54°F. Yes, that's right. It will not be hot.
Childcare: Childcare can be arranged through the hotel.
Extracurricular Activities: The Denver Zoological Gardens will host a Zoo tour that will be arranged once the meeting Program is set. We will provide guided hikes in the nearby mountains for the casual hiker or the more conditioned hiker. The altitude in Boulder is 5,300 feet and a moderate hike may take you up as high as 8,000 feet. Bring good hiking shoes and enjoy the wonderful scenery that Boulder and the Front Range mountains have to offer. The banquet will be held at a mountain lodge outside of Boulder, nestled beside a stream fed by melting snow. We are working on entertainment from Colorado's great local talent to kick off the Millennium. Information about the Boulder area can be located at www.visitorsbureau@chamber.boulder.co.us.
Conference Hotel: With its mountain lodge atmosphere, the Regal Harvest House in Boulder, Colorado, is just 100 yards from the University of Colorado and 40 minutes from Denver International Airport. Overlooking the unique beauty of the Rocky Mountains, the hotel is located on 16 beautifully landscaped acres. The facility offers a full-service health club, sports equipment rentals (e.g., bikes, inline skates), and 15 tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, as well as hot tubs. The hotel is located on a 13-mile bike path along the Boulder Creek.
| THE LODGING RATES WILL BE: | |
| Single/Double Occupancy | $129.00 |
| Regal Club Single/Double Occupancy | $159.00 |
| MEETING ADDRESS | OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS | |
| Regal Harvest House | 1-303-443-3850 Hotel Direct | |
| 1345 28th Street | 1-303-442-3821 Guest Fax | |
| Boulder, CO 80302-6899 | http://www.regal-hotels.com/boulder | |
| Mark Laudenslager, (local organizer) |
University of Colorado at Boulder Campus Housing Information: On-campus housing has been reserved at the Kittredge Residence Halls complex. To reserve housing at Kittredge, you must complete and mail the Dorm housing form, which you should receive in your registration packet. Conference housing begins on June 21. A limited number of rooms are available for early arrival/late departure for an additional charge. Please indicate an early arrival or late departure on the housing form.
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The Kittredge Residence Hall Complex consists of five separate buildings clustered around two ponds and is located southeast of the center of campus. It is within walking distance of the Regal Harvest House where your sessions will be held. Kittredge rooms are designed for single and double occupancy, with singles allocated by the conference on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms are not air-conditioned. While individual rooms do not have private baths, central baths are conveniently located in the immediate area. Linen, towels, and blankets are furnished. Each room has a telephone. Long distance calls may be made by credit card or by calling collect. Microwaves and refrigerators are in every room. We suggest you bring an alarm clock, as wake-up service is not available.
The lodging rates will be $211.04 for a single and $118.89 per person for a double. These rates include lodging Wednesday through Saturday evenings and tax (tax is subject to change without notice). There is no credit for missed nights. Rooms will be held for reservation until May 21. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space available basis.
Directions: The Regal Harvest House is approximately 40 minutes from Denver International Airport (DIA). All major rental agencies are available at the airport. In addition, the Regal Harvest House has a Budget office on site. If you are driving from DIA, take Pena Blvd. to I-70 West to I-270 North (exit 279) to I-76 to I-25 North/ Highway 36 West (exit 5b). This takes you into Boulder via US36 West which becomes 28th Street. The Regal Harvest House is on the West (left) side of 28th Street, just past Colorado Avenue (the first traffic light in Boulder) and before Arapahoe Avenue (the next traffic light). There is a left turn lane for both the Harvest House and the Safeway on the corner.
The Boulder Super Shuttle can be taken from DIA directly to the Regal Harvest House for $32.00 round trip by special arrangements we have made with the company. The Boulder Super Shuttle desk is located in the main terminal of DIA. YOU MUST GIVE THEM THE COUPON INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION PACKET IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE SPECIAL RATE. This is the most economical means of getting to the conference site since taxis cost approximately $75.00.