So you Want to Attend SMXXgig, Then?

REGISTRATION  

SMXgig has become the year's largest face-to-face get-together of electronically networked aviators. We hope you'll plan to attend because we expect this year's gig to be the best ever.

First come, first served! The hotel is otherwise sold out during that weekend, so it will be nice to know you've got a place in line.  

Important: 

This year, our final rooming lists are due to the hotel on April 4, 2008, which will guarantee space and the group rate.  The hotel will accept additional room reservations after that, on a space- and rate-available basis.  They will try their best to accommodate us after that date, but the hotel is already sold out for the weekend. Of course, any SMXgiggers who register after that may also room with someone with an existing room ... with their consent, of course!

Just as in previous years, there will be one flat all-encompassing "gig" fee that covers all events that involve significant out-of-pocket costs for the organizers. The fee is $230 per person, and will cover:

- Friday afternoon welcome party and hors d'oeuvres
- Friday evening dinner banquet, featuring Mark Grady
  (see Schedule of Events for more)
- Saturday and Sunday tech sessions
- Saturday SMX-style BBQ lunch buffett
- Saturday evening dinner at the beautiful oceanside Steamers of Pismo
- Meeting rooms and coffee service at the Santa Maria Radisson
- BFUB transportation to (and from) Steamers

Lodging at the SMX Radisson will cost $109.00/night for either a single or double room, which is far below the regular hotel room rate. 

Because this is the 20th anniversary (!) of SMXgig, our room block may fill up sooner than usual, so please register as soon as possible to guarantee a room. This year, room reservations ($109 for the discounted room rate) may be made by calling the hotel directly at 805.928.8000 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Pacific time) Monday through Friday. Be sure to identify yourself as part of the SMXgig Group. If you are unable to call the hotel during those times, just email Cory and she'll make sure your reservation is made. In that case, we'll need a credit card number to guarantee the first night's stay.

Be sure you check in as a SMXgig attendee and get the special rate. Gold Rewards points may also be used for your lodging - if in doubt, let us know, and we'll check with the hotel to confirm that you have compatible points. The hotel has also noted our preference for rampside rooms, early registration can only help, but of course, the rampside rooms are subject to availability depending on how many existing guests are in those rooms. We should get first dibs on the rooms featuring the ultra-comfortable SelectComfort (Sleep Number) beds. We'll feel rested in spite of ourselves!

SMXgig 2008 - April 25 - 27
ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION FORM

 Please fill in as completely as possible and send to Cory Emberson via:

1. Email to registration@smxgig.org .

2. Fax to: 510.782.0415

3. Regular mail to:

Cory Emberson - SMXgig
20511 Skywest Drive
Hayward, CA 94541

 If you're making your deposit by credit card, and don't feel comfortable emailing that information, please feel free to email me and I will contact you by phone. Otherwise, you may call me at 510.783.4410, or both regular mail or fax are safe.

 GENERAL INFORMATION

Your name: _____________________________
Your email address: ____________________
Your daytime phone: (___) ___-____
Your evening phone: (___) ___-____  

Promo Code _____ (if applicable)

 This form is: __ an original pre-registration
                   __ an amended pre-registration
                   __ a cancellation

 How confident are you of attending?:
                   __ almost certain
                   __ probably
                   __ maybe

 Anticipated arrival date and time: ________ at about ____

Departure date and time: ________ at about ____

 How are you getting to SMX?:
__ Own plane, type __ N#_____
__ Hitching with_____________
__ Airline flight into_____

 Number of attendees in your group: __

 Names of others in your group:______________________________

CREDIT CARD INFO:
Card #__________________________ exp.______

PAYPAL ADDRESS: bootless@earthlink.net

ANTICIPATED EVENT ATTENDANCE

Number of people in my party who I expect to attend the following events:

Friday afternoon welcome party ___
Friday evening dinner banquet: __
Saturday morning technical sessions: __
Saturday lunch: __
Saturday evening dinner at Steamers of Pismo: __
Sunday morning technical sessions: __

 MEAL CHOICES

Friday evening dinner entree:
Herb Roasted Prime Rib __
Grilled Fillet of Salmon __
Chicken Supreme with White Wine and Mushroom Cream Sauce ___
Butternut Squash Ravioli ___

Saturday lunch:
Santa Maria Tri-tip and BBQ Chicken Buffet ___
Vegetarian: Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich ___

Saturday evening dinner:
Dinner Buffet at Steamers of Pismo___

    Featuring:
Chicken Piccatta with Lemon Caper and Butter Sauce
Chilean Sea Bass
Garden Salad
Rice Pilaf
Petit Misu

 We look forward to seeing you there!