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eNews Daily Welcomes You to the 2008 INFORMS Annual Meeting!
 We're glad you're attending. INFORMS is pleased to announce the first ever Annual Meeting eNews Daily. Each morning of the meeting, attendees will receive a recap email of the previous day's events and a preview of the coming day's activities. Don't miss the feature articles, session change information, upcoming events, photos, and more. Rise and Shine with INFORMS, and enjoy Washington, DC! |
| Don't Forget to Pick Up Your Free 2008 TutORials in Operations Research CD! Bonus - Meet an Author! |
 Pick up your complimentary copy of the 2008 TutORials in Operations Research CD at two locations: the Registration Desk and INFORMS Booth #701 in the exhibit hall. Find the special tear-out in your printed program and bring it with you to receive your complimentary CD.
The 2008 CD - the most comprehensive yet - includes 15 of the 18 tutorials presented at the meeting. Books and additional CDs will be available for sale at the INFORMS Booth. As an added bonus, several Tutorials in OR authors will be available for meet-and-greets Sunday-Tuesday at the INFORMS Booth during session coffee breaks. A schedule for the author appearances will be available in the Sunday morning eNews Daily and at the INFORMS Booth.
Attendees must present the special 2008 Tutorials in OR tear-out from the program book to receive a free CD.
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| Community/Subdivision Meetings |
| Take some time while you are here to sign up for a Community/Subdivision to enhance your INFORMS Membership. Communities representatives will be at the INFORMS Registration Desk and at INFORMS Booth #701 in the exhibit hall. We look forward to meeting you! INFORMS Communities encourage members and interested attendees to attend their meetings and receptions. For a complete listing: http://meetings.informs.org/DC08/Communities.pdf
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| INFORMS Booth/Bookstore and Inventory Sale! |
Stop by the INFORMS Bookstore for savings on print and electronic products. The bookstore is located at the INFORMS booth #702. Attendees will receive a 50% discount off select book titles available while supplies last. Plus pick up your complimentary TutORials in OR CD and Edelman DVD, purchase recently published books, and the INFORMS PubsOnLine Suite (all 12 journals online) for just $99. Staff members will be available to assist you with your purchase. Save on shipping and handling when you purchase a book or CD on site. We accept cash, checks, and the following major credit cards: Mastercard, Visa, and American Express. |
| Renew Your 2009 Membership at Annual Meeting |
The Annual Meeting is the perfect time for you to renew your 2009 membership with INFORMS. Stop by the INFORMS Booth #700 in the exhibit hall where you can renew online or fill out a renewal form. We'll make your membership transaction as fast and easy as possible.
You know how important participating in the Annual Meeting is to your career. The Annual Meeting is just one of the many benefits that your membership dues help support. Others include:
- Discounts of up to 60% on individual publications
- Suite of all 12 INFORMS journals at the reduced rate of $99 for regular members and $50 for students
- An online Membership Directory that provides real-time contact information for all your fellow members
- Access to over 100 INFORMS Communities including Societies, Subdivisions, and geographic and student Chapters
- Educational material that you can use to enrich the OR classroom
- A Job Placement Service that provides first word of opportunities in OR
We are looking forward to 2009 with great enthusiasm. We have three exciting and attractive meeting locations: Phoenix (Practice Meeting), Toronto (International Meeting with CORS), and San Diego (Annual Meeting.) Our journals will continue to publish the very best in OR scholarship. New initiatives include a student competition in Doing Good with Good OR, the introduction of a completely revamped and user-friendly member website, and a new continuing education database to help identify opportunities and enhance your professional skills.
We want you to come along on the journey with us. Stop by the INFORMS Booth Sunday - Tuesday during the Annual Meeting to reserve your place.
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| As you are getting ready... |
Local Transportation
Complete information on transportation to the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel and Omni Shoreham Hotel from area airports and via Metro (DC's excellent public transit system) are provided here: http://meetings.informs.org/DC08/airports.html
 Address for Mapping Purposes: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road, NW,
Washington, DC 20008
Registration Desk Hours & Location
Registration will be located at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Lobby Level. Hours are: Saturday-Wednesday, 7am-5pm.
Print-Ready Program Online
All registrants will receive a printed program at the meeting. To print out the entire program before arriving in Washington, go to http://meetings.informs.org/DC08/program.html. You will find PDF files for all four days of the meeting. AV: Bring your Laptop for LCD
 LCD (computer) projectors will be available in every technical session room. If you plan to use an LCD, you must bring your laptop (or share with another presenter) and AC power adaptor. Technical assistance will be available for any AV problems.
Email Center - Wireless Access
Internet access is available in two locations. If you bring your laptop, you can use the wireless access in the Exhibit Hall. If you do not have a laptop, a limited number of computers will be available in our Email Center next to the Exhibit Hall. Name badges must be worn for admittance. Email access will be available Sunday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm.
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| Saturday Workshops & Other Events |
| If you are arriving early, take advantage of the workshops scheduled for Saturday: Data Mining-Health Informatics (DH-MI) ($50) and complimentary workshops presented by 16 software vendors. If you have not registered for a workshop and wish to do so, stop by the INFORMS Registration Desk at the Marriott on Saturday. Registration will be on a space-available basis. All Saturday programs will be held at the Marriott; this includes CIST, the Combined Colloquia, and the OR Practice in Africa meetings.
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Badge Required for Technical Sessions
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| Your DC 2008 registration badge must be worn to all meeting events. All attendees, including speakers and session chairs, must register and pay the registration fee. Lost badges can be replaced at the Registration Desk ($5 fee). |
| Interactive Sessions |
 Be sure to stop by the Interactive Sessions on Monday and Tuesday, 12:30-1:30pm in the Exhibit Hall. 100 posters and laptop demonstrations on diverse OR/MS topics will be on display. Authors will be on hand to describe their work during these times.
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| Congratulations to our 25+ Year Members! |
| If you have been an ORSA-TIMS-INFORMS member for 25 or more years, stop by the INFORMS Booth in the Exhibit Hall to pick up a ribbon designating your 25+ year membership. We salute our long-time members!
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| Social Events |
| Membership Meeting and Reception on Saturday
The INFORMS Board encourages members to bring your ideas, opinions, and suggestions to the membership meeting on Saturday, 5-6 pm, Marriott, Washington 5-6, Exhibit Level.
New Member Breakfast on Sunday
New to INFORMS or attending your first Annual Meeting? Plan to attend the New Member Breakfast on Sunday morning, 7-8 am, Marriott, Thurgood Marshall East and South Rooms.
New members will receive a ticket for the breakfast with their registration materials.
Welcome Reception on Sunday
The perfect venue to meet with colleagues, visit the exhibits and enjoy some good food on Sunday, 7:30-9:00pm, Marriott, Exhibit Hall A.
Awards Ceremony and Dessert Reception on Sunday
Celebrate the achievements of your colleagues on Sunday, 8:30-9:45pm, Marriott Ballroom 2, Lobby Level.
Attend the Welcome Reception first and then walk upstairs for the Awards Ceremony. A dessert reception will follow the ceremony.
General Reception on Tuesday Evening
The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum will host this year's General Reception, with all the major exhibits open to our attendees. The General Reception takes place on Tuesday, 7:30-9:30pm (buses begin departing from the Marriott and Omni at 7:00pm). Information on bus transportation and event details will be in your printed program.
Academic and Practitioner Lunch on Tuesday
This popular networking event brings together academics and practitioners for lunch and discussion around common interests. If you haven't signed up yet, tickets may still be available - go to the INFORMS registration desk. Fee: $30.
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