COMET Classroom Logistical Information

Cooperative Program for Operational
Meteorology, Education, and Training (COMET^®)

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Date: 13 September 2002

To: Winter Weather Workshop 03-1 Course Attendees

From: COMET Classroom Staff (303) 497-8344 or (303) 497-8470

Subject: Information you need to know

For information on COMET courses contact Dr. Greg Byrd, Classroom Coordinator.

We have included some very important logistical information, linked at the left, that you will need to know as students of a COMET class. Please read the information thoroughly. There are some details that we need each of you to provide so that we can make the proper arrangements for your visit. Each of you is responsible for making your own hotel reservation.

As soon as you know your travel plans please make your lodging reservations at the Homewood Suites at (303) 499-9922, no later than 26 September 2002. Please refer to "WIN" when making your reservation. More specific details on housing can be found on the COMET lodging page.

COMET STUDENT CHECKLIST

Travel Arrangements - You will need to make your own travel arrangements. You should receive your travel authorization code directly from the Warning Decision Training Branch.
Hotel Reservations - Please make your hotel reservations by 26 September 2002.
Participant Questionnaire - Complete and submit the on-line version of the questionnaire no later than 26 September 2002. Please be sure to answer all of the questions. If you have difficulty accessing the on-line questionnaire, please contact Lorrie Fyffe (303) 497-8344.
Transportation - It is essential that we know how many students will require the use of the COMET vans so that we can make the necessary arrangements before you arrive. Please note on the Participant Questionnaire whether you will be using the COMET vans for local transportation or if you have other transportation.
Van Drivers - COMET has three minivans and one rental van available for the students. During each class we need at least four people who are willing to drive. The drivers' responsibility is primarily to shuttle students to and from class each day. However, the vans are available for use locally for such things as dinner and short outings. All use of the vans after class is at the discretion of the drivers who have committed to driving to and from class each day. If you are willing to be a volunteer driver, please fax a clear copy of your driver's license and a signed release form to Penina Frager at (303) 497-8491 as soon as possible. We are required to obtain a DMV driving record for each driver and this process can take up to three weeks.
First Day Information - Plan to meet your driver in the lobby of the hotel by 7:30 am on Tuesday, 08 October 2002. It is the responsibility of the driver to make sure that everyone is in the van before it leaves for class. In addition to the online Van Pool list, a print-out of the list will be left at the Homewood Suites to be picked up when you arrive. If you do not plan to ride in the van please notify your driver.
Registration - There is a $20 registration fee for this course. Please be prepared to pay this registration fee in cash on the first day of class. This fee covers the cost of miscellaneous items provided by COMET. We will provide each of you with a receipt so that you can be reimbursed on your travel voucher.
Cancellation - If you find that you will not be able to attend the course as scheduled please notify us as soon as possible.

If we can be of further assistance, please let us know.