Fall 2007 Meeting

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This page will be updated often with fresh information about registration fees, hotels, schedules and more.   Please visit it often.

REGISTRATION

Registration form: posted 8/30/07

Main Meeting Hotel

Minneapolis Hilton

1001 Marquette Ave.

Minneapolis, MN  55403

USA

FYI: Limousine, Super Shuttle, or Taxi transportation is available from the airport directly to the hotel.  As an alternative, the Light Rail station is just 6 blocks from the hotel.

NOTE: The Hilton is now completely sold out.  Although we cannot guarantee availability, suggested nearby overflow hotels include:

• Doubletree Guest Suites Minneapolis, 1101 LaSalle Ave. (2-1/2 blocks away), 612-332-6800

• Marquette Hotel Minneapolis, 710 Marquette Ave. (3 blocks away), 612-333-4545

• Crowne Plaza Downtown Northstar, 618 2nd Avenue South (5 blocks away), 612-338-2288

• Embassy Suites Hotel Minneapolis-Downtown, 425 South 7th St. (8 blocks away), 612-333-3111

Also, try the following website.  On the homepage, they have a great "Search for Hotel" function.

www.minneapolis.org

Meeting Information

Meeting Schedule:   posted 8/30/07

Thursday Agenda:   posted 08/30/07

IEEE Patent Requirements:   posted 08/30/07

IEEE/PES POLO SHIRT OFFER

Short sleeve, navy blue, 100% Ultra Cotton shirt with beige trim on collar and sleave edge

Committee Members attending the Fall 2007 meeting will receive a complimentary polo shirt at the on-site check in.   Non-members wishing to purchase shirts, or Committee Members wishing to obtain additional shirts, may obtain sizing and additional information clicking on the following link.  Shirts are US$20 each (limit of 5 per person). MORE INFORMATION

PRESENTATIONS

Monday, October 15 - Transformer Switching; A Current Update, Part 1; Background and New Findings, by Degeneff, Girgis, Hopkinson, and others.  Sponsored by SC Performance Characteristics

Tuesday, October 16 - Transformer Switching; A Current Update, Part 2; Mitigation Techniques, by Degeneff, Girgis, Hopkinson, and others.  Sponsored by PCS.

Abstract:    Posted 09/18/07

PDH Certificate:  Posted 09/19/07

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES & TOURS

Companion Tours:

Monday, October 15, 9:15am to 4:00pm: 

Historic St. Paul  posted 3/11/2007

Start the morning with a fascinating and funny look at the gangland depression and prohibition era St. Paul, Lunch at the historic Forepaugh's Victorian mansion, tour of historic St. Paul's Summit Avenue and the Alexander Ramsey house.

Tuesday, October 16, 9:15am to 4:30pm:  

Minneapolis Area Tour  Updated 8/23/2007

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, follow Minnehaha Creek to the legendary Minnehaha Falls, visit the Mississippi River at St. Anthony Falls, the birthplace of Minneapolis, and the Stone Arch Bridge.  After a delicious lunch at Procna on Main Restaurant there will be a tour of the Mill City Museum.

Tuesday Luncheon - October 16 - Wanda K. Reder

IEEE Power Engineering Society President-Elect and Vice President of Power Systems Services for S&C Electric Company will be discussing the Society goals, long-range plan, and introducing the Power Engineering Society Board.  She will also be looking for feedback from the Committee especially in the areas of membership, employer support, meetings, and approaches for more efficient standards creation.  Posted 8/30/07

Wednesday Social Evening -  October 17 - 5:45 to 10:00PM - Science Museum of Minnesota Updated 8/27/2007

We will have exclusive access to the Minnesota Science Museum special exhibit "A Day in Pompeii" where you will be able to experience what life in ancient Pompeii was like.  After the  tour enjoy a delicious sit-down dinner (Walleye, duck, or vegetarian) while looking out over the mighty Mississippi River.  Buses will depart the Hilton starting at 5:45PM with the last departure at 6:00PM.  Buses will return to the Hilton by 10PM.

Technical Tour:

Sunday morning, October 14, 8:00AM to 1:30PM  - Jordan Transformer Repair Facility - Tour Jordan Transformer's repair facility.  Lunch included.  By invitation only. Contact John Leemhuis at 952-492-2720 or johnl@jordantransformer.com for more information.

Guthrie Theater - The Home Place, Written by Brian Friel and directed by Joe Dowling, Saturday or Tuesday evenings, October 13 or October 16, 7:30PM

A limited number of tickets have been set aside and will be available for purchase when you register.  Register before September 19th to reserve your tickets.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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