(j3.2006) (SC22WG5.3490) accompanying party

[Van Snyder]

On Mon, 2008-01-14 at 01:10 +0900, TAKATA Masayuki wrote:
> 
> Regarding the coming WG5/J3 meeting, I have already reserved flights
> and a room for my 
> wife and myself.  After that, I found some bad evaluations of the
> hotel:
> http://travel.yahoo.com/p-reviews-584339-prod-hotel-action-read-ratings_and_reviews-i;_ylt=AkK6lNVk2TjbhTm4IpINs3biphQB#63
> 
> We wouldn't seriously worry whether the comments are fair or not,
> because the CAT buses 
> look fairly convenient.  Yoko has been to the Strip, and likes walking
> alone.
> http://www.vegas.com/transportation/buses.html
> 
> However, if any of you will stay with the spouse or friends who will
> go to town during 
> the days, I would like to ask them to go with Yoko for safer and more
> pleasant trip.
> Is there anybody else this time?

Maki:

J3 meetings have been at Emerald Suites for several years now.  Although
it's cheap, we stay there because it's inexpensive.  The web page you
quoted indicated that the guest was disappointed by not having access to
the shuttle.  The ad this customer read is probably out of date.
Emerald Suites had a general-use shuttle several years ago, but they
discontinued it to reduce their costs.  The J3 contract, however, gives
us access to their shuttle, so long as we schedule it in advance by a
few hours.  For airport pickup, contact the hotel by e-mail and let them
know when you'll be arriving; they should pick you up without too much
delay.  Instructions are in the "Transportation" paragraph of the
meeting notice (attached).  If they won't pick you up, keep your taxi
receipt and the hotel will refund it.

Best regards,
Van

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Date:     30 November 2007
To:       J3
From:     Jim Xia
Subject:  Meeting 183 Announcement


J3 meeting 183 is scheduled for February 10-15, 2008, at the
Emerald Suites, 9145 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada,
89123.  This is a joint meeting with WG5.  Notice that the meeting
starts on Sunday.  Potential attendees should be making
reservations as soon as possible for transportation and hotel room.

The deadline for making reservations at the Emerald Suites is
January 5, 2008.  Individuals attending the J3 Fortran Committee
meeting should call the Emerald Suites Reservation office at
(702) 948-9999, and identify themselves as attendees of the J3
Fortran Committee.  The rates of $64.00 for a 1-bedroom suite, or
$79.00 for a 2-bedroom suite (+ 9% tax) are for single or multiple
occupancy.  All reservation requests will require a credit card
guarantee or one night's deposit 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.

Local Host:  Jim Xia
             905-413-3444 (work)
             jimxia at ca.ibm.com (email)

Meeting Fee: $0.00

Meeting Times:  February 10-15 2008, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location:  Emerald Suites
           9145 South Las Vegas Boulevard
           Las Vegas, Nevada 89123
           702-948-9999 - hotel reservations

Hotel Contact: Valerie Troisi, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing
               Phone: 702-948-9999 ext. 6671
               Fax: 702-507-0130
               Email: valerie at emeraldsuites.com

Reservations: Phone: 702-948-9999 (key name = J3 Fortran Committee)
              Rate: $64.00 + 9% tax (1-bedroom)
                    $79.00 + 9% tax (2-bedroom)
              Reservation Deadline:  January 5, 2008

Availability:    3 rooms reserved for February 7, 2008
                 6 rooms reserved for February 8, 2008
                24 rooms reserved for February 9-14, 2008
                 6 rooms reserved for February 15, 2008
                 3 rooms reserved for February 16, 2008
                   Departures on or before February 17, 2008

Meeting Room: The meeting room is reserved for February 10-15, 2008.

Transportation:  The hotel has a free 24 hour van shuttle service for
     the J3 Fortran Committee.  If you wish to use the van service from
     the airport to the hotel, please notify Valerie Troisi in advance
     of your expected arrival time.  Then call the hotel at (702)
     948-9999 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 van service in advance 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
     anywhere in town for members of the Fortran group and their
     families or guests staying in the reserved block, but it needs
     to be arranged in advance.

  2. All reserved rooms are one or two bedroom suites with separate
     sleeping and living areas, bathroom, and kitchen.  The kitchen
     is fully equipped with refrigerator, stove, microwave, dish
     washer, dishes, cookware, and utensils.

  3. King size beds in all bedrooms.

  4. 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.

  5. Complimentary satellite TV with premium stations.

  6. Complimentary high speed internet access in each guest suite and
     high speed internet access connections in the meeting room. Note
     that the internet connections are typically in the living area. 
     Some rooms have wireless, but just to be safe, bring a 10 - 25
     foot CAT-5 or CAT-6 patch cable to connect your computer to the
     RJ-45 connector.  Some rooms have a hub on the desk; otherwise,
     look behind the television, behind the desk, or behind the sofa.
     Although most rooms have several RJ-45 connectors, only one
     works, so if the one you find doesn't work, look for another one
     before calling the front desk.  J3 has a wireless hub and a
     multiport hub for use in the meeting room.

  7. Complimentary lagoon style swimming pool, jacuzzi, and exercise
     facility.

  8. Two on-site coin-operated laundry facilities.

  9. Complimentary safe in every room.

 10. Complimentary meeting room with 1100 square feet of space, free
     audio/visual equipment, 2 full kitchens, 2 bathrooms.

 11. Convenience store with deli/pizza adjacent to property.

 12. Outdoor shopping mall adjacent to property with grocery store and
     restaurants as well as other stores.

 13. Full-service South Point Hotel & Casino with buffet and sit-down
     restaurant within easy walking distance of the hotel.
     (See www.southpointcasino.com).