First Day Information

Participant Registration

Getting to COMET

Transportation Information

Van Usage Policy

Van Pool List

Restaurants

About Boulder

Weather Links

About COMET

Weapon-Free Zone

UCAR Smoking Policy

Logistical Information

Date:      6 March 2008

To:        NPOESS/GOES-R Training Resources Development Workshop Attendees

From:     COMET Classroom Staff (303) 497-8470

Subject:  Important Information

For information on this workshop, please contact Wendy Abshire.

We have included some very important logistical information, linked at the left, that you will need to know as participants of a COMET workshop. Please read the information thoroughly.
NOTE: Each of you is responsible for making your own hotel reservation.

As soon as you know your travel plans, please make your hotel reservations at the Best Western Golden Buff Lodge , (800) 999-BUFF, no later than 11 April 2008. Please refer to the group "NPOESS/UCAR-COMET Workshop" when making your reservation. More specific details on housing can be found on the COMET lodging page.

Note: reservations may be made at other hotels however the government rate will not be guaranteed.

WORKSHOP ATTENDEE CHECKLIST

1. Travel Arrangements - You will need to make your own travel arrangements.

2. Hotel Reservations - Please make your hotel reservations by 11 April 2008 using the code NPOESS/UCAR-COMET Workshop.

3. Participant Registration
   
   
4. Transportation - It is essential that we know how many attendees will require the use of the COMET van so that we can make the necessary arrangements before you arrive. Please note on the Participant Registration/Questionnaire whether you will need to use the COMET van for local transportation, or if you have other transportation. Please read the Van Usage Policy.
   
   
5. Van Drivers - COMET has a minivan available for attendees. During each class we need at least one person who is willing to drive this van. The driver's responsibility is primarily to shuttle students to and from the workshop each day.  However, the van is available for use locally for such things as dinner and short outings.  All use of the van after the workshop is at the discretion of the drivers who have committed to driving to and from the workshop each day. If you are willing to be a volunteer driver, please fax a clear copy of your driver's license and a signed Van Usage Policy to the COMET Classroom Staff at (303) 497-8491 as soon as possible.
   
   
6. First Day Information - Plan to meet your driver in the lobby of the hotel at 12:30pm on Monday, 12 May. It is the responsibility of the driver to make sure that everyone is in the van before it leaves for the workshop. In addition to the online Van Pool List, a printout of the list will be left at the Outlook Hotel & Suites to be picked up when you arrive. If you do not plan to ride in the van, please notify your driver.
   
   
7. Registration - A registration fee of $70.00 will be collected on the first day of the workshop. Please be prepared to pay this registration fee in cash or with a check made out to UCAR . This fee covers the cost of meals and miscellaneous items provided by COMET. A receipt will be provided that you can submit on your travel voucher.
   
   
8. Cancellation - If you find that you will not be able to attend the course as scheduled, please notify us as soon as possible.
   

We in the COMET Program hope you enjoy your visit to Boulder, and that your experience with the workshop is worthwhile. If you have any questions, concerns or problems, please let us know. The COMET main phone number is (303) 497-8470. You should give this number to your co-workers and family so they can leave messages or contact you in the case of an emergency.  Messages will be delivered to you as quickly as possible.