1995 SIAM Annual Meeting


By Air

Official Carrier for Continental USA and Canada

SIAM has selected USAir as the official carrier for this meeting. Discounts are available to meeting attendees from October 20-29, 1995.

By flying USAir you become eligible for the following discounts:

SIAM has selected Get-A-Way Travel agency to assist attendees in making travel arrangements. Get-A-Way Travel will make your reservations on USAir or any airline of your choice. To take advantage of the USAir discounts, you must book your reservation through Get-A-Way Travel by calling 800-223-3863 or 215-379-6800. Ask for Carol Brecht. Be sure to mention that you are attending the 1995 SIAM Annual Meeting. Get-A-Way Travel will issue your tickets and mail them to you.

Reservations

We encourage you to make advance reservations, as on-site availability cannot be guaranteed. Make reservations by calling Get A Way Travel at 215-223-3863 or 215-379-6800 ask for Carol Brecht, or call Budget directly at 800-772-3773. Make sure to mention you are attending the 1995 SIAM Annual Meeting, October 23-26, 1995 in Charlotte, North Carolina and the rate code #VNR1/SIAM in order to receive the discounted rates.

On occasion, the car rental agency may offer special rates that are lower than the rates quoted above. As an attendee, you are eligible for the lower of the two rates. In most instances, the meeting discount rates are lower than those quoted to the general public.

Transportation to Hotel

The Adam's Mark Hotel does not provide complimentary transportation to and from the airport. There are many shuttle companies that service the Charlotte area. The one-way fare to the hotel ranges between $7.00 - $10.00. The hotel recommends Queens Shuttle. The shuttle desk is located in the baggage claim area of the airport. Once you have purchase your ticket from the service desk, proceed across the street to the shuttle pick-up area and wait for your shuttle. Most shuttle services run every 10 - 15 minutes. The airport is approximately 20 minutes from the hotel.

Car Rental

Budget Rent A Car has been selected as the official car rental agency for this meeting. The following rates are available to attendees between October 16-November 3, 1995. Budget is located at the airport's in-terminal. All rentals include unlimited mileage:

Type of Car         Daily Rate	    Weekly Rate	    Daily Weekend
                    (1-4 days)      (5-7 days)      (Thu-Mon 2 day min.) 

Compact	            $38.00          $189.00         $21.99
Intermediate	    $39.00          $209.00         $22.99
Full Size 2 doors   $42.00          $219.00         $23.99
Full Size 4 doors   $43.00          $239.00         $24.99
Luxury	            $49.99          $299.99         $44.99

Driving Directions to the Adam's Mark Hotel

From the Airport:

Take airport freeway to Billy Graham Parkway, follow signs to I-77. Turn left at South Tryon Street. Stay in right lane and turn North to exit 9 (John Belk Freeway). Follow John Belk (I-277) for approximately two miles to exit (the 3rd St/4th St. exit). Go left on 4th street for 1 block to McDowell Street. Turn left onto McDowell Street and the hotel is two blocks down McDowell on the left.

Coming from the North

I-85 Headed South from Raleigh/Winston-Salem/Greensboro.

Follow I-85 to 1-77 south. Follow 1-77 South until you reach the 5th and Trade Street East Exit Downtown (Exit 10B). Follow Trade Street for 1/2 mile until you reach McDowell Street. Turn right on McDowell Street. Travel two blocks and the Adam's Mark hotel is on the left.

I-77 Headed South from Statesville/Hickory Follow I-77 South until you reach Exit 11 (Brookshire Freeway, 16 South turns to 277 South). Exit 2A Third and Fourth Streets turn left on Fourth Street. Turn left on South McDowell Street. Hotel is two blocks on the left.

Coming from the South

Follow I-85 North to 1-77 South. Follow I-77 South to the 5th and Trade Street East Exit Downtown (Exit 10 B). Follow Trade Street for 1/2 mile until you reach McDowell Street. Turn right on McDowell Street. Travel two blocks and the Adam's Mark Hotel is on the left.

1-77 Headed North from South Carolina. Follow 1-77 North until you reach the 5th and Trade Street East Exit Downtown. (Exit 10 B). Follow Trade Street for 1/2 mile until you reach McDowell Street. Turn right on McDowell Street. Travel two blocks and the Adam's Mark Hotel is on the left.

Coming from the East

Hwy 74 (Independence Blvd) From Monroe

Follow 74 East (Independence Blvd.) Follow signs to the John Belk Freeway (277 South). Take the 3rd/4th Street Exit of 277 South. Get in the far left hand lane. Turn left onto McDowell Street. Travel 2 blocks. The Adam's Mark Hotel will be on your left.

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