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Date:     August 2009

To:         MSC/COMET Winter Weather Course Attendees

From:     COMET Administrative Staff (class_admin@comet.ucar.edu)

Subject:  Information you need to know

For information on this course, please contact Phil Chadwick, or Doug Wesley.

We have included some very important logistical information, linked at the left, that you will need to know as students in 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. 
NOTE:
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, (303) 499-9922, no later than 19 September 2009. Please mention group code "WWC" when making your reservation. More specific details on housing can be found on the COMET lodging page.

COMET STUDENT CHECKLIST

  1. Travel Arrangements - You will need to make your own travel arrangements.  For NWS Students Only: Your travel authorization code is: 20-02-0000-06-93-00-00 H8M5J10 PWN. In making your airline reservations, please note that the last shuttle from DIA to the Homewood in Boulder leaves the airport at 12:10 AM and the first shuttle from the Homewood to DIA arrives at the airport at 6:10 AM. You should allow 1.5 hours at the airport for security and check-in.

  2. Hotel Reservations - Please make your hotel reservations by 19 September 2009. Please mention "group code WWC" when making your reservation.

  3. Participant Registration - Complete and submit the online version of the registration no later than 19 September 2009. Please be sure to answer all of the questions.  If you have difficulty accessing the online questionnaire, please contact Michelle Harrison at (303) 497-8346. 

  4. 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. 

  5. Van Drivers - COMET has minivans available for the students.  During this class we need 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 volunteer to drive, please fax a legible copy of your current drivers license and a signed copy of the Van Usage Policy to us at (303) 497-8491.

  6. First Day Information - There will be a meeting on Sunday, 18 October. Details will be forth coming.

  7. Registration Fee - There is a $40 (USD) registration fee for this course. Please be prepared to pay this registration fee with cash or a check made out to UCAR . This fee covers the cost of 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.

If we can be of further assistance, let us know. We look forward to meeting all of you. 


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