FIFTH ANNUAL PSM USERS’ GROUP CONFERENCE



TENTH ANNUAL PSM USERS’ GROUP CONFERENCE

Vail, Colorado

24-28 July 2006

“Performance and Decision Analysis”

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Monday, July 24 Registration, PSM One-Day Tutorial

Tuesday, July 25 Welcome, User Presentations

Wednesday, July 26 User Presentations, Workshops,

Conference Dinner

Thursday, July 27 Workshops

Friday, July 28 Presentations, Workshop Outbriefs,

Wrap-Up Session

HOTEL AND CONFERENCE INFORMATION

CONFERENCE SITE:

Manor Vail Lodge, Vail, Colorado

Reservations: Phone: 1-800-950-(VAIL) 8245

(In order to receive the group rates, please mention the PSM Conference)

Manor Vail web site:

AIRPORTS:

Two major airports service the Vail Valley:

Denver International Airport: (DEN)

Year round, 140 miles from Vail

Eagle County: (EGE)

Seasonal (Dec to Apr, and Jun to Sep), 35 miles from Vail

Serviced by American, Continental, Delta, Northwest and United Airlines

TRANSPORTATION

Manor Vail Resort offers complimentary on-site parking. With its proximity to Vail Village it is not necessary to rent a car. Manor Vail recommends the following companies:

Colorado Mountain Express:

1-800-525-6363

Paid shuttle service is available from DIA and Eagle County Airports to Manor Vail Lodge. Colorado Mountain Express has been serving the Vail Valley since 1983. With frequent service and an unmatched safety record, CME is a great choice for your visit. Visit for a 10% discount on your shuttle.

Vail Limousine:

1-970-949-4900

A WORD ABOUT ROOM RESERVATIONS:

You are responsible for making room reservations. Please refer to the PSM Conference when making reservations so agents can offer special group rates. Manor Vail Resort will hold rooms reserved in the room block until June 22, 2006. After the cut-off date, Manor Vail Resort will determine whether or not it can accept reservations based on a space available basis at Practical Software Measurement’s group rate.

Rates are:

Hotel Room (1-2 people) $110.00

Studio Condo (1-2 people) $120.00

1-BDRM/1-BATH Condo (1-2 people) $135.00

The per diem rate for Vail Valley is $116.00.

All room rates are net non-commissionable and subject to state and local taxes of 9.8% and a resort fee of 5.0%.

Extra person charge where permitted: $25.00/per person/per night. There is no charge for children 12 and under.

All balances are to be paid in full at checkout; otherwise, the balance shall bear interest at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month until paid in full.

ROOM CANCELLATIONS:

Room cancellations received 7 days or more prior to arrival are subject to a $25 cancellation per room reserved.

Room cancellations received within 7 days of arrival will result in a charge for one night reserved.

CONFERENCE FEES:

$695 if registration form* is received by June 27, 2006

$795 if registration form* is received after June 27, 2006

(Reduced fees for speakers and workshop leads - see registration form on page 3)

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:

The Support Center will email participants a conference confirmation letter after receiving a completed conference registration form.

CONFERENCE REFUND POLICY:

Conference cancellations received by email or in writing to the PSM Support Center by July 1, 2006, will receive a refund. Substitutions or alternate persons are acceptable.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Casual attire is recommended.

The conference agenda will be updated (as we accept presentation and workshops) and posted on the PSM web site,

PSM Support Center

Monday - Friday

9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. EST

Email: psm@pica.army.mil

Web site:

Phone: 410-647-9284, ext. 1

Sponsored by the PSM Support Center and the International Council on Systems Engineering

in cooperation with ASQ Software Division

TENTH ANNUAL PSM USERS’ GROUP CONFERENCE

Vail, Colorado

24-28 July 2006

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

Payment Options: (Billing/Invoicing/DD1556 is not an acceptable form of payment.)

Conference Fees:

$695 if payment is received by June 27, 2006

$795 if payment is received after June 27, 2006

Reduced Fees for Conference Speakers:

$395 if payment is received by June 27, 2006

$495 if payment is received after June 27, 2006

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Sport shirt (men’s sizing) Circle One: S M L XL 2X 3X

Lunch will be provided for attendees on Tuesday, 25 July and Thursday 27 July. Please check the appropriate boxes below:

( I will attend on Tuesday

( I will attend on Thursday

The conference dinner will be held on Wednesday, 26 July. Please check the appropriate boxes below:

( Myself

( Myself and ____ guest(s) (Guests are welcome to attend the conference 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 Jeannie Hall (contact information below)

A training course will be held Monday, 24 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.)

Submit this form in one of three ways:

MAIL: PSM Administrative Services FAX: 866-385-1407 EMAIL: JeannieHall@

ATTN: Jeannie Hall ATTN: Jeannie Hall

474 Manor Rd.

Arnold, MD 21012

Sponsored by the PSM Support Center and the International Council on Systems Engineering

in cooperation with ASQ Software Division

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