Charlotte, NC
July 21-23, 2008

Who Should Attend
The U.S. Women in Nuclear 2008 conference is ideal for individuals working in any aspect of nuclear- and radiation-related fields throughout the United States.  The conference provides perspectives from national authorities on key issues, as well as ample professional development opportunities for attendees.

About U.S. WIN
U.S. Women in Nuclear is the premier network of nearly 3,000 women and men who work in nuclear- and radiation-related fields around the country.  To find out more about U.S. WIN, please visit the group’s Web site at www.winus.org.

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Westin Charlotte
601 South College Street
Charlotte, N.C. 28202

Hotel Phone: 704.375.2600
Hotel Fax: 704.375.2623
Reservations: 866.837.4148

NEI has secured a room rate of $159 single/double.  To guarantee a room and this rate, the reservation must be made by June 30; after this date, the price and room availability are at the discretion of the hotel.  Hotel cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival to avoid a room charge.

You may also make your reservation on line.  Please click here to be taken to the 2008 Women in Nuclear website at the Westin Charlotte.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Registration will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 20, and remain open during conference hours.

Conference sessions will be held at the following times:
Monday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Continental breakfast will be provided on Monday and Tuesday at 7:00 a.m.  Lunch will be provided Monday and Tuesday.

WIN will host a networking reception Monday, July 21, 6–9 p.m., at the Speedway Club at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.  Transportation will be provided.  Business casual attire is appropriate for the meeting and all events.

The conference adjourns at 5 p.m. Tuesday.  A closing reception will be held from 7–10 p.m. on Tuesday night for those staying through Wednesday.

REGISTRATION FEES
Registration for the conference will be available in mid-April.  Save $100 by registering for the meeting no later than June 30.  Attendees registering after this date will pay the regular fee.

                                     Member  Non-Member
Advance Registration     $525       $1,050
(Registrations received on or before June 30)

Regular Registration       $625       $1,150
(Registrations received after June 30)

TEAM BUILDING
Team Building at U.S. National Whitewater Center will run from 1:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday.  This exciting trip is available to all WIN attendees for an additional fee of $60.  The U.S. National Whitewater Center is the world’s largest man-made recalculating river and the host of many national and international whitewater events.  It will be a unique event for all who attend.

OPTIONAL TOURS
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The EPRI Tour and tour of the Duke Energy’s McGuire Nuclear Power Station are now full.  We are working on an alternate sites.  Please refer back shortly for more information.

TRAVEL INFORMATION
Location
The Westin Charlotte is in downtown Charlotte, N.C.  Information on the city can be found at  www.visitcharlotte.com.
 
Airport
The Westin Charlotte is approximately 6 miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). 

Taxi
Fares for taxis from Charlotte Douglas International Airport are approximately $21.

Parking
Parking at the Westin Charlotte is $16 per day for self-parking and $22 per day for valet. Each includes in-and-out privileges.

Car Rental Discount
Hertz Rent-A-Car is offering NEI a meeting discount.  To make your reservation, call Hertz at 800.654.3131 and refer to discount number 189851.

Budget Rent A Car also is offering NEI a meeting discount.  To make your reservation, call Budget at 800.527.0700 and refer to the NEI discount number BCD S192751, or reserve a car online at www.budget.com/