IEEE PES

Surge Protective Devices Committee
Fall2013

Committee, Subcommittee,

andWorking Group Meetings

SPDC Members, Interested Parties,

Visitorsand Guests

Dates:Oct 21 - 25, 2013

Location:Marriot Suites on Sand Key

1201 Gulf Blvd.

Clearwater Beach, FL 33767,

(727) 596-1100

Meeting Registration Quick Link

ONLINE REGISTRATION/PAYMENT NOW AVAILABLE AT THE LINK BELOW:

$149(includes one luncheon ticket) paid via online payment via credit card or PayPalprior to Oct 1, 2013. Payments after Oct 1, 2013 or at the meeting are discouraged but accepted at a rate of $175.

Hotel Reservation Quick Link

Book your group rate: IEEE >

$143.00 per night (Single/Double) – Group Code

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Contents

SPDC Registration3

Main Committee Luncheon3

SPDC Registration Form – Mailing4

Fall 2013 Meeting Schedule5

Map of Meeting Rooms6

Hotel Reservations7

Airports and Shuttle Services8

Things to do at Marriot Suites9

Things to do in Clearwater Beach9

Dining in Clearwater Beach9


SPDC Registration:

$149(includes one luncheon ticket) paid via online paymentvia credit card or PayPalprior to Oct 1, 2013. Payments after Oct 1, 2013or at the meeting are discouraged but accepted at a rate of $175.

ONLINE REGISTRATION/PAYMENT NOW AVAILABLE AT THE LINK BELOW:

If paying by check (online registration is strongly encouraged and preferred), please fill out the form at the end of this notice, have checks made to IEEE PES SPDC and mail to:

Ron Hotchkiss

Vice Chair/Registrar, IEEE PES SPDC

15424 Flight Path Drive

Brooksville, FL34604

Main Committee Luncheon:

Main Committee Luncheon Speaker:

Additional luncheon tickets may be purchased for Guests/Spouses: $45 each

Note: Meeting registration includes lunch for the registered attendee. Additional tickets are only required if you are bringing someone with you to the luncheon.

Use this form for mailed checks only.

IEEE/SPDC

Pre-Registration Form

For Spring 2013 Meetings / Surge Protective Devices Committee,

Committee, Subcommittee and Working Groups

Oct 21 - 25, 2013
Marriot Suites on Sand Key
1201 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Name: ______

Address: ______

City: ______State/Province: ______

Zip/Postal Code: ______Country:______

Telephone: ______

Email: ______

Affiliation: ______

IEEE Membership Number: ______IEEE Membership Status*: ______

IEEE SA Member: ______

Registration includes one lunch, you only need to purchase additional lunches if you are bringing additional guests to the lunch - Number of additional Main Committee Luncheons ($40 each)**: ______

* For example, Member, Senior Member, Fellow, Life Fellow, etc. (this is IEEE member status and not SPDC status)

** The registration fee includes the luncheon for the meeting attendee. Additional tickets are required for additional guests or spouse.

Pre-Registration Fee: $149 USD
(Door and late registrations will be $175 USD,
deadline for pre-registration is Oct 1, 2013)
Preferred registration/payment method is via

If paying by check, make your check payable in
US Dollars to IEEE PES SPDC (please do not send cash)
Please mail this form completed along with payment to:
Payable to: IEEE PES SPDC
Mail to:
Ron Hotchkiss, Vice Chair/Registrar
IEEE PES SPDC
15424 Flight Path Drive
Brooksville, FL34604
When payment is mailed, please send an email to
to announce your payment by check.
For additional information or questions please email .

Fall 2013 Preliminary Meeting Schedule:

Map of Meeting Rooms:

Hotel Reservation:

The preferred method of obtaining Reservations is via the reservation link below. Click on the link below to create a reservation (reservation information appears on the right side of the web page):

Book your group rate: IEEE >

For those without access to the website, please call:

Tel 727-596-1100(reference IEEE Surge Protective Devices)

IEEE PES SPDC Resort Group Rate

(excluding taxes):

$143.00 per night

(Single/Double) –

available via the website

Note: The block allocated at the resort is from Tuesday, October 15th to Saturday, October 26th. Reservations at our group rate are available for the weekends prior and after the meeting; however, they may not appear available at the reservation link (website). If the dates you wish to reserve are not available, please call the number above to make your reservations.

Resort Latest Registration Date (to get the group rate):

September 19th, 2013 or when the block of rooms has been depleted

Complimentary Items:

  • No resort fees or other hidden charges
  • Complimentary wireless internet access in all meeting spaces
  • Complimentary self- parking for all attendees
  • Complimentary 24 hour fitness center on site
  • Complimentary in-suite wireless internet for all attendees
  • Heated bay front cascading, free form pool with 35’ waterfall in lush tropical setting
  • Complimentary beach shuttle

Airports and Shuttle Services:

Area Airports

Tampa International Airport - TPA

Visit TPA airport website

Airport Phone:1 800 767 8882

Hotel direction: 23 mile(s)W

St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport - PIE

Visit PIE airport website

Airport Phone:1 727 453 7800

Hotel direction: 12 mile(s)W

Shuttle/Taxi Services

Shuttle Service (TPA):

Super Shuttle; fee: 26 USD (one way)

Estimated taxi fare: 50USD (one way)

Shuttle Service (PIE):

Super Shuttle; fee: 26 USD (one way)

Estimated taxi fare: 40USD (one way)


Things to do at Marriot Suites:

Fitness Center

Cardiovascular equipment

Free weights

Stairmaster, treadmill, universal weight machine, free weigh

Special guest privileges: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; room key access

Swimming – towels provided

Children's Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Lagoon Pool with cascading waterfall.

Heated Whirlpool

Activities

Jet-skiing

Kayaking

Volleyball

Family & Children's Activities

Lisa Klubhouse

Phone: 1-727-596-1100

The recreation staff plans daily activities and events for children age 5 -12, teens, and groups.Fee: 5.00 USD

Children's Playground

Slide, swing and jungle jim poolside

Antonio’s Salon & Day Spa

Appointments required 1-727-953-1651

Things to do in Clearwater Beach:

Biking trail 1 mile(s)

Bowling 4 mile(s)

Hiking

Jogging/fitness trail 1 mile(s)

Miniature golf 2 mile(s)

Nature preserve, trail

Sailing 0.5 mile(s)

Scuba diving

Snorkeling 3 mile(s)

Surfing

Tennis 7 mile(s)

Golf Nearby

Bardmoor Golf Club:

18 holes,6,698 yards.Par for course: 72

Phone: 1-727-392-1234

Greens fees apply

Rentals

Swimming Nearby

Clearwater Beach 2.2 mile(s)

Sand Key Beach 0.2 mile(s)

St. Pete Beach 18.7 mile(s)

Family & Children's Activities Nearby

Captain Bligh's Landing Nearby

Phone: 1-727-443-6348

Miniature Golf

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Nearby

Phone: 1-727-441-1790

See rescued sea life!

Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise Nearby

Phone: 1-727-446-2587

Get your face painted like a pirate on the high seas!

Beach Gameland Nearby

Phone: 1-727-444-4494

Arcade

Nearby Dining:

Columbia
Spanish
Open for lunch and dinner
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-596-8400
Backwaters
Seafood
Open for lunch and dinner
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-517-7383
Maggie Mae's Sunrise Cafe
American
Open for breakfast and lunch
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-595-1096
Salt Rock Grill7.6 mile(s)
Steakhouse
Open for dinner
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-593-7625
Marlin Darlin4.3 mile(s)
Seafood
Open for dinner
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-584-1700
Bob Heilman's Beachcomber2.3 mile(s)
American
Open for lunch and dinner
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-442-4144
Guppy's on the Beach Bar & Grill4 mile(s)
Seafood
Open for lunch and dinner
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-593-2032
E & E Stakeout Grill4.5 mile(s)
Steakhouse
Open for lunch and dinner
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-585-6399
Bonefish Grill4.2 mile(s)
Seafood
Open for dinner
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-518-1230
Villa Gallace5.5 mile(s)
Italian
Open for lunch and dinner
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-596-0200
The Wine Cellar10 mile(s)
International
Open for dinner
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-393-3491
Cabana Grill1.2 mile(s)
American
Open for lunch and dinner
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-595-1870
Cesare at the Beach1 mile(s)
Italian
Open for dinner
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-449-8797
Marriot Suites Restaurant Offerings
Watercolour Steakhouse & Grille
Elegant waterfront dining
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Phone: 1-727-596-1100
Watercolour Lounge
Open for dinner
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-596-1100
Kokomos Bar & Grille
American - Located Poolside
Open for lunch and dinner
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-596-1100
Pizza Hut Express
Grab a Personal Pan Pizza on our pool deck, also available through room service
Open for lunch and dinner
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-596-1100
Java Cafe
Coffee House
Our lobby cafe proudly brews Starbucks coffee
Dress code:Casual
Phone: 1-727-596-1100

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