FIFTH ANNUAL PSM USERS’ GROUP CONFERENCE



SIXTEENTH ANNUAL PSM USERS’ GROUP MEETINGS and WORKSHOPS “Using Measurement to make Hard Choices in a Constrained Environment”Portsmouth, VA 30 July – 3 August 2012 PRELIMINARY PROGRAM AT A GLANCE89535106680Monday, July 30Registration, PSM One-Day Training, Trainer Refresher Session Tuesday, July 31Welcome, Keynote, Presentations, WorkshopsWednesday, Aug 1Keynote, Presentations, Workshops, Group DinnerThursday, Aug 2Presentations, WorkshopsFriday, August 3Presentations, Workshop Outbriefs, Wrap-Up Session (am only) HOTEL AND USERS’ GROUP INFORMATIONUSERS’ GROUP SITE:Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Conference Center425 Water StreetPortsmouth, Virginia 23704Phone:? 757-673-3000 HOTEL RESERVATIONS:Online room reservations are now just a click away with ResLink! free phone: 888-839-1775 (use group code uamuama)Industry and Government Rate $89, plus tax Everyone will receive the hotel rate of $89 per night, which is a wonderful rate for this hotel. A complimentary internet connection is included with this rate. You are responsible for making room reservations. Please refer to the PSM Users’ Group when making reservations so agents can offer special group rates. Marriott will hold rooms reserved in the room block until June 28, 2012. After the cut-off date, Marriott will determine whether or not it can accept reservations based on a space-and-rate available basis, at Practical Software and Systems Measurement’s group rate (I recommend you book early).TRANSPORTATION:Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport - PHF 20 miles (SE) AMTRAK Train Station Newport News, VA 15 miles (N)BUS STATION - Greyhound Bus Station 1 mile (NE)ROOM CANCELLATIONS: Should you need to, you are responsible for canceling your room reservation and abiding by Marriott's cancellation policy.USER GROUP FEES:$745 if registration form* is received by June 22, 2012 (your credit card will be charged on June 23, 2012)$845 if registration form* is received after June 22, 2012 *Reduced fees for speakers and workshop leads - see registration form on page 3You can register on-line at Events.asp, or you can submit the attached registration form. REGISTRATION:The PSM Support Center will email participants a confirmation letter after receiving a completed registration form. REFUND POLICY:Cancellations received by email or in writing to the PSM Support Center by June 22, 2012, will receive a refund. Substitutions or alternate persons are acceptable.OTHER INFORMATION:Casual attire is recommended.The agenda will be updated (as we accept presentations and workshops) and posted on the PSM web site, Support CenterEmail: psmug2012@psmsc,comWeb site: : 703-405-2191Sponsored by the PSM Support Center and the International Council on Systems Engineering5105401270SIXTEENTH ANNUAL PSM USERS’ GROUP MEETINGS and WORKSHOPSPortsmouth, VA30 July - 3 Aug 2012REGISTRATION FORMPayment Options: (Billing/Invoicing/DD1556 is not an acceptable form of payment.)Users’ Group Fees:$745 if payment is received by June 22, 2012$845 if payment is received after June 22, 2012Reduced Users’ Group Fees for Speakers:$445 if payment is received by June 22, 2012$545 if payment is received after June 22, 2012( ) Check enclosed and payable to “IEI” (Independent Engineering, Inc.) Address on previous page.or:( ) Credit cardMCVisaAmerican ExpressDiscoverName on card:Card #:Expiration date:or:( ) Use paypal option “Buy now” on the PSM web site, , under the Users’ Group section (DO NOT USE THIS OPTION IF YOU ARE PAYING WITH A GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD)Attendee Information:Last Name/First Name/ MI: Organization (if using an acronym, please define):Name to appear on badge:Mailing Address:City/State/Zip:Telephone/FaxEmail:Next page, please.Sport shirt (men’s sizing) Circle One:SM L XL2X3XA training course will be held Monday, 30 July. If you plan to attend, please check the box below: PSM One-Day Training Course (Recommended for individuals with little or no PSM experience.)A refresher training on the revised training materials for existing trainers will be held Monday, 30 July. If you plan to attend, please check the box below: PSM Training Workshop (Recommended for PSM qualified instructors)I will be attending Users’ Group events on: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayLunch will be provided for attendees on Tuesday, 31 July and Thursday, 2 August. Please check the appropriate boxes below: I will attend lunch on Tuesday I will attend lunch on ThursdayThe group dinner will be held on Wednesday, 1 August. Please check the appropriate boxes below: Myself Myself and ____ guest(s) (Guests are welcome to attend the group dinner on Wednesday evening for an additional fee. The cost of dinner has not yet been determined. However, we expect it to be approximately $40/per person. The cost of the dinner will be processed separately.)*If you have any special dietary needs, please contact Dave Morris (contact information below).Submit this form in one of two ways:MAIL:PSM Administrative Services EMAIL: psmug2012@PSM 2012 Users’ Group 47196 Middle Bluff PlacePotomac Falls, VA 201653201708332133Sponsored by the PSM Support Center and the International Council on Systems Engineering-1670141921870 ................
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