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To: benzene-srp@ listserve. api. org <benzene-srp@ listserve. api. org>; benzene- erp@ listserve. api. org <benzene-erp@ listserve. api. org> From: Bruce Jarnot <jarnotb@api.org> Cc: Bcc: Received Date: 2006-07-2516:32:16 GMT Subject: Shanghai Health Study... Hotel Reservation *REMINDER* & Houston travel information Shanghai Health Study - 2006 Science & Ethics Panel Meeting with Study Investigators The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center, Woodlands TX 77380 July 31 - August 2, 2006 HAVE YOU MADE A HOTEL RESERVATION? REMINDER - Please reserve your hotel room today... The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center received only 18 room reservations as of this morning, suggesting that some of you have not yet booked a hotel room. The resort has asked that we release rooms from our reservation block (see below), or pay one night's rental for each unused room: HOTEL RESERVATIONS * All attendees need to make individual hotel reservations... * Reservations can be made on-line: https://reservations.ihotelier.com/onescreen.cfm?hotelid=6171 &languageid=1 o The hotel web site will not automatically recognize the room block, but Woodlands personnel will see this and assign the correct room type and $159 room rate. o Include our group name and reservation code: "Shanghai Health Study - 60B2PV" o Include your arrival and departure dates o Disregard selections such as "Forest Lake" or "Fairway King" rooms o Include your preference for smoking or non-smoking; o Include your preference for 1 large bed (King- or Queen-size) or 2 smaller beds (Full-size) * Alternately, call the Woodlands Resort & Conference Center for reservations at: (281) 367-1100 o Rooms are available in a special reservation block: 60B2PV SH ELL-MCCLU RG-058274 o The room rate is $159.00 plus 13% tax = $179.67 total per night GENERAL INFORMATION * The web site http://www.woodlandsresort.com/provides information on the Woodlands Resort & Conference Center, including reservations, recreation, facility maps, hotel amenities, local sites of interest and travel information. * Woodlands Resort recreation includes tennis, golf, swimming and walking trails. DRESS CODE * Summer climate in Houston is typically hot and humid (Jerry says to "think Singapore" when packing) o Pack lightweight, comfortable attire and footwear o Consider packing a light jacket or sweater in case the meeting room is cool o Consider packing a light rain jacket or umbrella * Dress code will be "business casual" o No neckties o Open collar, short-sleeve shirts o Sport coat is optional AIR TRAVEL TO HOUSTON * Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (Airport Code: IAH) GROUND TRANSPORTATION * The Woodlands Center is a self-contained resort, so rental cars are not needed * A 30-minute taxi ride from airport to the Woodlands will cost $50 one-way. SH ELL-MCCLU RG-058275 * Alternately, the Woodlands airport shuttle costs $32 each way. o Shuttle reservations must be made in advance by calling 281-367-1100. o Watch for a white van with green letters: "Woodland Resort & Conference Center". * Directions can be found on the web site http://www.woodlandsresort.com/or in the attached file: MEALS * Please reply if you have special dietary needs that The Woodlands may be able to accommodate. SCIENCE & ETHICS PANEL MEETINGS * Meeting rooms are in the Shell Learning Center, adjacent to the Woodlands Resort. o These buildings are connected to each other. o "Shanghai Health Study" signs will direct you to meeting rooms MEETING & MEALTIME LOGISTICS * Monday, July 31 o 5:30PM - informal reception in the "Glass Menagerie" Conference Center restaurant. o 6:30PM - dinner in the "Glass Menagerie" restaurant. * Tuesday, Aug 01 o Breakfast - provided in area near meeting room. o Lunch - provided in Conference Center dining room. o Dinner - available in the Conference Center restaurant. * Wednesday, Aug 02 SH ELL-MCCLU RG-058276 a Breakfast - provided in area near meeting room. a 12:30PM - meeting adjourns. a Lunch - available in the Conference Center dining room. OTHER QUESTIONS? * Call Bruce: (202) 682-8473 Attachments: image001.gif SH ELL-MCCLU RG-058277