Spring 2010 Meeting

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REGISTRATION

Not yet available.  Check back in February 2010 for registration details.

Main Meeting Hotel

Omni Houston Hotel

Four Riverway

Houston, Texas  77056  USA

phone: 1-888-444-OMNI or 713-871-8181

fax: (704) 375-2623

on line reservation

Room rate (not including taxes): US$139 for standard single/double room;

Mention "IEEE Transformers" to get the group rate.  Cut-off date for reduced group rate: February 12, 2010

NOTE: The hotel is likely to sell-out before this date!

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES & TOURS

Spouse/Companion Tours:

Monday, March 8: 

Museum District Tour:   posted 

Enjoy a relaxing tour of the City before arriving at Houston's Museum District.  Here you will have access to the Museum of Fine Arts, the largest in the Southwest.  Includes lunch at a local restaurant.

Tuesday, March 9:  

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens Tour:  posted 

Bayou Bend is a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the nearby big city.  Nestled on 14 rolling, wooded acres in the posh River Oaks area, is the former home of local philanthropist Ima Hogg.  Includes lunch at the Post Oak Grill.

Tuesday Luncheon - TBD    posted 

Wednesday Social Evening -  March 10, Goode's Armadillo Palace   posted 

Put on your boots, it's RODEO time!  Enjoy a night full of southern hospitality, complete with Texas BBQ & live Texas music.

Technical/Optional Tours:

Sunday, March 7 - Houston Space Center:     posted 

This is a must for visitors of all ages and the official visitors' center for NASA's Johnson Space Center.  Enjoy lunch at the Silver Moon Cafe.

Thursday, March 11 - Port of Houston:     posted 

Nynas presents "The Making of Transformer Fluids" followed b y a spectacular waterborne tour of one of the busiest ports in the world.  Lunch will be provided during the presentation.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT HOUSTON, TEXAS

The identifier for Houston George Bush Airport is IAH and for William B. Hobby Airport is HOU

 Useful information about Houston: