Meeting Announcement

The UNOLS Research Vessel Technical Enhancement Committee (RVTEC)

Will hold their annual meeting on October 28-30, 2008
(Tuesday-Thursday)

at
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Registration is required. Click here to fill out the online registration form (PLEASE REGISTER EARLY)

Click on the following items for additional information:

Meeting Agenda
Hotel Information
Air Travel Information
Registration Form
Maps and Meeting Room Locations
Other Logistics (Local transportation and parking)
 

Hotel Information:

Ramada Inn
2900 N. Monroe St.
Tallahassee FL 32303
850-386-1027
<http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=01263>

A block of rooms has been secured at the Ramada Inn (2900 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee FL 32303) for the participants of the 2008 RVTEC meeting to be held in Tallahassee FL, October 27th through October 30th. To make reservations either:

1. Call the hotel DIRECTLY at 850-386-1027 and either ask for Fernando, the Assistant General Manager or for Thomas Herndon, Director of Sales. *DO NOT* ask for reservations since you will be sent to the global reservations desk which is not capable of ensuring that you will receive the block rate. Remember to identify yourself as a participant of the "2008 RVTEC meeting" to receive the group rate of $89.00 (government per diem rate for Tallahassee). They will also ask you to provide your room preference and your check-in and check-out
dates.

or

2. Send an email to Thomas Herndon at dos@ramadatallahassee.com and he will make your reservation and send you a confirmation. Please include the group name "2008 RVTEC meeting", your check in/out dates, and room preference.

Note: If the hotel asks you if you prefer interior vs. exterior rooms, please choose the exterior room option to receive the $89.00 rate (the interior room rate is $95.00). The block of rooms will be released October 12, 2008. If you experience any problems when reserving your room, please contact Michelle Slaton at 850-644-3846 for assistance.


Air Travel Information

Please be aware that Tallahassee only has a regional airport which results in limited flight options and frequently high airfare costs. The hosts encourage travelers to book their airline tickets early to receive the best rates. You may find a substantial savings on your airfare by flying into Jacksonville, FL and driving the 2.5 hours to Tallahassee. Note that this is a very easy drive (all interstate on I-10). There are also regional airports in Dothan, AL; Panama City, FL, and Valdosta, GA which sometimes have lower airfares than Tallahassee. Drive times range from 60 to 90 minutes from these airports to Tallahassee.


Maps and Meeting Room Locations:

Map and Directions to the Ramada Inn: <http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/control/Booking/search_results_directions?id=01263&variant=>

COAPS and FSU Maps and Visitor Information: <http://coaps.fsu.edu/directions.shtml>. This website includes:

Meeting Room Locations:


Other Logistics (Local transportation and parking)

The Ramada Inn offers free airport shuttle service based on availability. You must call the hotel 24 hours in advance to make arrangements.

Shuttles from the hotel to the FSU campus are not available; however, there should be plenty of RVTEC drivers and carpooling is encouraged.

Please click on the following link for a map showing designated RVTEC parking areas on the FSU campus: http://www.coaps.fsu.edu/maps/RVTEC_Parking.pdf