Meetings


Steering Committee Meeting #2

2008 October 30-31, Santa Barbara CA

VenueAccommodationGetting to Santa BarbaraReimbursementAttireWeatherLeisure


Agenda

Thursday, October 30

0730
Breakfast
0830-1700
UCSB demos, Consortium Presentations
1800
Wine and cheese at the Upham, followed by group dinner off-site


Friday, October 31

0730
Breakfast
0830
Steering Committee deliberations (closed door)
1000
Steering Committee Report to Consortium
1200
Adjourn


Detailed agenda


Venue

Meetings and overnight accommodation are at the
Upham Hotel
1404 De La Vina (at Sola)
(800) 727-0876

Contact details, printable map/directions and alternate accommodation


Accommodation


The meeting rate, $125/night + 12% bed tax, applies for Wednesday and Thursday nights
  • Book by Friday, October 10 and mention NCGIA to get the above rates
  • Cancellations 3 days prior to arrival


Getting to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara (SBA) is connected by direct jet and prop flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Salt Lake City and Dallas/Fort Worth.  Principal airlines are America West/US Airways, American, Delta and United.

Drive time from Los Angeles is under 2 hours off-peak on US-101 North. Allow 30-45 extra minutes for morning peak congestion between Ventura and Santa Barbara, in addition to LA congestion.


Reimbursement

$
Steering Committee members may claim travel reimbursement using this form (2008). Reimbursement policies are on page 2. Submit only page 1 and receipts as indicated.
Mileage reimbursement rates (for driving a personal vehicle) change frequently and the most recent revisions may not be reflected in the form. You will be reimbursed at the current applicable rate.


Suggested Attire

Business casual


October Weather

Days 20-25°C (70-80°F).  Nights 10-18°C (50-65°F)

Current weather/forecast




Leisure

Trolley tours, wine tasting, museums, whale watching, hang gliding and more ...
Santa Barbara Visitors' Center


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