AMS Sectional Meeting Registration/Housing/ Etc.
2001 AMS Southeastern Section Meeting
October 5 - 6, 2001
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Meeting #970
Associate secretary: John L. Bryant, AMS bryant@math.fsu.edu
Registration, meeting, and local travel information will be posted around July 10, 2001. Information on accommodations and airfare is included here for those who prefer to make arrangements in advance, given that hotels may be sold out early.
Accommodations
Participants should make their own arrangements directly with a hotel of their choice. Special rates have been negotiated with the hotels listed below. Rates quoted do not include sales tax of 12.25%. The AMS is not responsible for rate changes or for the quality of the accommodations. When making a reservation, participants should state that they are with the UTC-AMS meeting group.
Hampton Inn, 2420 William Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408, 423-265-0077; fax: 423-267-6700; \$59/single or double for the nights of Thursday and Friday, October 4 and 5; the special rate will be extended to those who wish to stay the night of Saturday, October 6, provided rooms are available. Rates include extended continental breakfast and free parking. The hotel is about 3.5 miles from campus. Reservation deadline is September 2, 2001.
Clarion Hotel, 407 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402, 423-756-5150; 800-CLARION (800-252-7466); fax: 423-265-8708; \$64/single, double, triple, or quad for the nights of Thursday and Friday, October 4 and 5; the special rate will be extended to those who wish to stay the night of Saturday, October 6, provided rooms are available. Parking is \$6/night. See http://www.chattanoogaclarion.com for more information about the hotel and surrounding area. The hotel is about one mile from campus. Reservation deadline is September 18, 2001.
Travel
Airfare
The following specially negotiated rates on USAirways are available exclusively to mathematicians and their families for the period October 2--9, 2001. Discounts apply only to travel within the continental U.S. Other restrictions may apply and seats are limited. Receive a 5% discount off First or Envoy Class and any published US Airways promotional round-trip fare. By purchasing your ticket 60 days or more prior to departure, you can receive an additional 5% bonus discount. Or, you may receive a 10% discount off unrestricted coach fares with seven-day advance purchase. For reservations call (or have your travel agent call) US Airways Group and Meeting Reservation Office toll-free at 877-874-7687 between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Refer to Gold File number 88111579.
Car rental
Special rates have been negotiated with Avis Rent A Car for the period September 28 to October 13, 2001. All rates include unlimited free mileage; the weekend rates quoted are available from noon Thursday until Monday at 11:59 p.m. Rates do not include state or local surcharges, tax, optional coverages, or gas refueling charges. Renter must meet Avis' age, driver, and credit requirements. Make reservations by calling 800-331-1600 or online at www.avis.com. Higher nonweekend and weekly rates are also available. Please quote Avis Discount Number J098887 when making reservations.
Daily weekend rates are Subcompact, \$21.99; Compact, \$22.99; Intermediate, 24.99; Full size (2-door), \$27.99, Full size (4-door), \$29.99; Premium, \$31.99; Luxury, \$63.99; Minivan, \$63.99; and Sport Utility, \$63.99.
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