| An Invitation |
The invitation letter from
Chairman Hartlein is packed with information to make your meeting more profitable and
your trip more of a pleasure. |
| Meeting Agenda |
The preliminary agenda for the meeting has been
posted. This will be revised frequently as the date of the meeting approaches (Saturday/Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). Our
Keynote Speaker for Spring '99 will be E. O. Ferrell,
Senior Vice President, Distribution Wires for Duke Power, a Duke Energy Company. |
| Presentations |
The Subcommittees will sponsor many Technical Presentations on key topics in their fields of
interest. Check the listing periodically, as we'll be adding many topics as the meeting
approaches. If you plan to make presentation (especially
if its a computer based presentation), be sure and check
the Presentation Guidelines page. |
| Registration |
Pre-register and
save some money and the hassle of standing in line. |
| Mini-Expo |
This meeting will feature a mini-expo for vendors to
display their products or describe their services. Check the list of participants periodically. If
your company would like to participate, complete the application
soon. Space is limited. |
| Didactic |
Cable Accessories –
Applicable IEEE Standards and Failure Analysis Techniques. The program will cover
the basic requirements of IEEE 404 on cable joints, IEEE 48 on cable terminations and IEEE
386 on separable connectors. It will also include a primer on how to analyze accessory
failures. |
| New Member Orientation |
Past Chairman, Matt Mashikian, will conduct an Orientation Session for New
Members and Guests. Plan to attend. You'll learn about the organization, meet people and
come up to speed faster. |
| Spouse Activities |
Marjorie Hartlein has arranged for special shopping excursions, some interesting sightseeing and
visits to great restaurants while we contemplate the finer points of the definition of
TR-XLPE. |
| Discount Travel |
Airline: Delta is the official meeting airline.
To take advantage of their special rates, call 1-800-241-6760 or your travel agent. Refer
to File No. 127506A. Car Rental: Avis is the
official meeting car rental company. To take advantage of their special rates, call
1-800-331-1600 and refer to Discount No. A606098.
Airport Trans.: The Hotel recommends Carolina Transportation: $8
one way |
| Hotel Information |
The Spring 1999 meeting will be held at the Hilton Hotel and
Towers.They will hold rooms for the ICC and guarantee this rate up till April 23rd.
But don't wait that long to make your reservation (see the next paragraph). Their website
includes a map as well as detailed info on their facilities. The
hotel is at 222 East Third St. Charlotte, North Carolina 28202. They can be reached by
phone at (704) 377-1500 or via fax at (704) 377-4143. Early
hotel reservations are critical this at this meeting. "The
Winston" (NASCAR's equivalent of an All-Star Race) will be held at the Charlotte
Motor Speedway on May 22nd. The Speedway seats 112,000 and will be packed, so call the
Hilton early.
Hotel Parking: If you are staying at the Hilton, parking is $14/day. If
not, it is $18/day. (This is expensive, but the Hotel does not own the parking lot.) |
| Tourist Information |
Be sure to also check the Web site provided by the city of Charlotte to help you
prepare for your visit. Be sure to read the note from Chris
Fletcher of Duke-Energy. Chris has put together some suggestions for your after hours
activities in the Charlotte area. |
| Our Host Utility |
Duke Energy has graciously
volunteered to host the Spring 1999 meeting. Duke Energy is not your ordinary electric
company. They supply natural gas and electric power over a wide region and are rapidly
become a global corporation. Be sure and visit the Duke Energy website and learn more about this leader in the rapidly
changing US energy market. |
