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GENERAL INFORMATION Location – Rio Grande, Puerto Rico The Lithography Workshop will hold its 2007 meeting
on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico at the Rio Mar Beach Resort
and Spa, a Wyndham
Grand Resort, in the town of Rio Grande. The Wyndham Rio Mar Resort, part of
the Wyndham Grand Collection of upscale properties, was
selected to host the 2007 Workshop. It is
a full service, luxury Puerto Rico is part of the Greater Antilles surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean and is located 1000 miles southeast of Miami, Florida. Historic Old San Juan, El Yunque Rain Forest, the spectacular Rio Camuy Caves, the Arecibo Observatory, bio-luminescent bays, and the city of Ponce are among some of the attractions in Puerto Rico. The core of Ponce, dating back to the 17th century, has been declared a national treasure with its plazas, churches, colonial homes and fountains. The Culebra (beautiful beaches) and Vieques (bio-luminescent bay) islands lie adjacent to the eastern end of Puerto Rico accessible by ferries. For more information, see www.meetpuertorico.com and http://puertorico-guide.info. The climate on the island of Puerto Rico in December is mostly sunny with modest rainfall. The temperatures typically range from 75? F (evening) to 83? F (daytime). Hurricane season typically ends in November. Dress for the Workshop is resort casual. Puerto Rico is a self governing commonwealth under the jurisdiction of the United States. Languages spoken are Spanish and English. The currency is the U.S. dollar. Electricity is the US standard 120 volt / 60 Hz. Getting There and Around The major airport for Puerto Rico is the Luis Munoz Marin San Juan International Airport (SJU). This airport is served by a large number airlines including American, United, Delta, Northwest, Continental, JetBlue, Spirit, and U.S. Airways. International flights by Air Canada (from Toronto) and Iberia (from Madrid) also land here. The Wyndham Rio Mar Resort is located 19 miles east of the San Juan airport. The Wyndham provides a 24 hour airport transfer shuttle service for a one way cost of $30.00 per adult and $17.50 per child (3-13 years). The Wyndham arrival and departure service, arranged through the hotel concierge, is comprehensive and is recommended. To request this service, either call 787-888-6000, ext. 11454, or make your reservation through the web at http://www.riomar.com/reserve/transportation.html. The Wyndham shuttle runs 24 hours, depending on pre-reservations, and recommends you make your reservation 72 hours prior to arrival. Car rental companies are also available at the airport including Avis, Budget, National, Hertz and Alamo. The Wyndham also has an on-site Avis car rental service: 787-888-6638. Passport and Visa Requirements:
For U.S. citizens, there are no immigration requirements; a passport
or visa is not required. For
citizens of
other countries, entry requirements for Puerto Rico are the same
as for entry into the United States. Adjacent islands Celebra
and Vieques
are part of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. However, if traveling
to the nearby territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands, proof of U.S.
citizenship (passport, birth certificate,
etc.) or the appropriate passport or visa for non-U.S. citizens
will be required for entry. Workshop Registration See Registration for registration information and registration forms for both the Workshop and Spouse/Guests. Early Registration: The Workshop will reduce registration fees by $50.00 for those registering on or before September 15, 2007. Technical Sessions Technical session chairmen
and speakers are included in the following listing of the Technical Program.
The chairmen have assembled a 2007 Workshop program of highly qualified and
renowned technologists from the U.S., Europe, and Asia second to none, representing
the latest advancements in the field of Technical sessions will run Monday – Wednesday in the morning and evening, and on Thursday morning, Afternoons are open for individual discussions, sightseeing excursions and relaxation. - Workshop Opening (Sun. Dec. 9): Registration: 5 – 9 PM. Welcome
Reception: 6 – 9 PM Poster Program For the first time, the Workshop is open to those who wish to present posters. Posters will be displayed on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 10 & 11. Anyone interested in presenting a poster is encouraged to submit an abstract for consideration. Please submit your abstracts to session chairmen: Dr. Juan R. Maldonado (jrmaldonado@stanford.edu)
or on or before September 15, 2007. Please follow the instructions listed under “Poster Session” in the Technical Program page of the website, www.lithoworkshop.org. Social Program There will be a number of social activities planned for the spouse and guests when the Workshop is in session in the mornings and evenings. The Workshop will also plan an activity on Monday or Tuesday afternoon for all attending the Workshop. Details of the social program will be made available prior to the Workshop meeting and updated on this web site. Planning Before and After the Workshop The $179.00 per room night Wyndham resort group rate will apply three days prior to and after the room block or December 5 through December 18. Those attending the Workshop may wish to take advantage of the extra days to explore other regions of Puerto Rico, which require more time to reach such as the Camuy Caves, City of Ponce, the Arecibo radio telescope, or adjacent islands. The bio-luminescent bays should be experienced in the evenings. These pre-post Workshop room rates will depend on availability so we recommend making reservations before the November 7, 2007 cut-off date. Web Site Postings and Updates This web site will provide Workshop content and revisions to the technical program, Workshop sponsored activities, spouse/guest program activities, important notices and deadlines, travel advisories, and news of local area events. Please check periodically for updates and alerts on the Home Page. The schedule for web site updates is as follows:
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Rio
Grande is located on the northeastern coastal valley area
of the island. The Rio
Mar
Beach Resort is on the Atlantic Ocean, adjacent to the famous
