CRGP will be hosting a one-day Executive Committee Meeting for members and prospective members on September 26, 2008.

The program agenda will be comprised of presentations of ongoing research and also open-ended discussions to prioritize future research, education and industry outreach priorities.

We are pleased to announce that we have blocked a selected amount of rooms for your convenience (see below):

Creekside Inn

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The Creekside Inn is a charming 136-room hotel nestled in a park like, creekside setting, two miles from downtown Palo Alto and one mile from Stanford University. The hotel offers the following complimentary amenities: high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, evening wine hour, Town Car service within a 5-mile radius (7 AM to 9 PM), and parking.

3400 El Camino Real

Palo Alto, CA 94306

Phone: 650-213-4250 or 1-800-492-7335

Fax: 650-493-6787

Rates: $145-159 Sun-Thurs (1 Standard Queen/King)/$129-$139 (Fri-Sat), $209 Sun-Thurs (Exe. Deluxe)/ $169 (Fri-Sat) Check-in: 3:00 PM Check-out: 12:00 PM

Cut-off date for conference rate: September 5, 2008

All rooms are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 12%) in effect at time of check-in. A guarantee of all room charges is required by credit card at time of reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to check-in. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will result in the forfeit of one night's room deposit plus tax.

Westin Palo Alto

Website: http://www.phmhotels.com/westinpa.html

Located within walking distance of downtown Palo Alto and the Stanford Shopping Center, the Sheraton offers resort-style lodging directly across from Stanford University. The hotel features complimentary high-speed Internet access in the lobby and business center. Internet access is available in guestrooms for $9.95 per day. The Marguerite shuttle stops next to the hotel, as does Caltrain, which serves San Francisco and other Bay area destinations. Parking is $15.00 per day (valet) and $10.00 per day (self).

625 El Camino Real

Palo Alto, CA 94301

Phone: 650-328-2800 or 1- 800-325-3535

Fax: 650-327-7362

Rates: $149 (Run of House) Check-in: 3:00 PM Check-out: 12:00 PM

Cut-off date for conference rate: September 5, 2008

All rooms are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.07 percent) in effect at time of check-in. A guarantee of all room charges is required by credit card at time of reservation. Individuals may cancel their reservation up to 24 hours, by 6:00 PM, prior to their arrival date. Cancellations made after 6:00 PM will result in the forfeit of one night's room deposit plus tax.

Stanford Terrace Inn

Website: http://www.stanfordterraceinn.com/

The Stanford Terrace Inn is a boutique hotel conveniently located across the street from the southern end of the Stanford University campus. The hotel offers complimentary T1 Internet access in all guest rooms, parking, complimentary continental breakfast, and a complimentary shuttle to local destinations with advance notice. The Stanford Marguerite shuttle stops in front of the hotel.

531 Stanford Avenue

Palo Alto, CA 94306

Phone: 650-857-0333 or 1-800-729-0332

Fax: 650-857-0343

Please refer to Group number- 1088

Rates: $159-169 (S), $169-179 (D) Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 12:00 PM

Cut-off date for conference rate: September 5, 2008

For more local information on Palo Alto/ Stanford visit: http://www.paloalto.net/visiting/

Posted by jaelyn at August 26, 2008 3:02 PM