You are expected to come prepared to participate actively in the discussions and meetings by sharing your experiences, concerns, questions, views, technical information, and test data, as appropriate. Your active involvement in the formal, as well as in the informal meetings and activities, is the key ingredient for maximizing the value of the workshop for you and your fellow attendees.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Stanford Sierra Camp provides an ideal setting for the workshop. The isolated location and the absence of distractions, such as in-room phones and television sets, encourages extensive interaction among the Workshop attendees. Clusters of 2 and 3 bedroom cabins are nestled throughout the pines and cedars along the shoreline of Fallen Leaf Lake. Please note; while each attendee is assigned a bedroom, bathroom facilities within each cabin are shared. All rooms have decks with magnificent views of Fallen Leaf Lake and surrounding Sierra peaks.
• All participants must stay at the camp during the workshop.
• We cannot accommodate spouses or any companions at the camp.
• Accommodations are not available at the Stanford Camp for any day before or after the workshop.
• Smoking is permitted outdoors only. Smoking will not be permitted in the sleeping or meeting rooms.
• Arrangements can be made for those with special dietary or physical requirements. Please send your requirements with the registration or call 315-339-3968.
• A message board will be available for incoming calls, (530) 541-1244. There are pay telephones for outgoing calls. There are no telephones in the rooms.
ARRANGEMENTS INFORMATION
Special discounted airfares for IRW have been negotiated by IEEE Global Travel Services. Please note that this service can be used by attendees traveling from within or outside of the United States and Canada. Discounts are as high as 20% off the lowest published airfares with American, TWA, Continental and United airlines. Special rates have also been negotiated with Avis Rental Car Company. Travel arrangements using the negotiated air carriers or the carriers of your choice can be made through IEEE Global Travel Services by calling between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST. Monday through Friday. Within the US and Canada, call 800-879-4333; and outside of the US and Canada, call +1 732-562-5387. Or, visit their on-line travel service web site at www.ieeetravelonline.org. At this secure site you can search, reserve, and ticket your travel anytime, anywhere. You may also fax your requirements to the IEEE Global Travel Services at 732-562-8815. When faxing, please be sure to include your travel dates, departure, return times, phone and fax numbers and mention the IEEE IRW. A Travel Counselor will contact you promptly. TRANSPORTATION NOTE: The Stanford Sierra Camp is located on Fallen Leaf Lake, a few miles from South Lake Tahoe. The nearest major airport is the Reno International Airport. Reno is approximately two hours from Stanford Sierra Camp. Currently no commercial flights are available to the South Lake Tahoe Airport.
WHAT TO BRING
It may be cold or warm at 6000 feet in the Sierra in October. We recommend that you bring warm clothing and a coat. Comfortable, informal dress is encouraged. No suits, ties, or high heels please. You may want to bring hiking shoes. There are numerous outstanding hiking trails around the camp. A small flashlight would be helpful to find your cabin after dark.