<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear NANOG 59 Attendees:</div><div><br></div><div>Welcome to NANOG 59! Hosted by PhoenixNAP, at the Sheraton Wild Horse Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. We are expecting a strong attendance at the meeting; with nearly 618 individuals registered, 190 have indicated they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. This message contains information and brief reminders to help you prepare for the NANOG meeting. </div>
<div><br></div><div><b>Meeting Information</b></div><div>The complete <a href="http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog59/agenda">NANOG 59 agenda</a> is available on the <a href="http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog59/home">NANOG 59 website</a>, along with the <a href="http://www.nanog.org/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/meetings_map_N59.pdf">NANOG meeting hotel space layout</a>. Upon checking in at Registration, an abbreviated paper copy of the agenda will be provided with your name badge. In addition to all of the meeting activities, you can also find <a href="http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog59/inandaround">information on local attractions</a>.</div>
<div><br></div><div><b>Meeting Check-in </b></div><div>Meeting registration & check-in will be held at the Akimel Foyer, located on the main floor of the hotel. When you arrive at the meeting, please check-in at the NANOG Registration Desk to pick up your name badge, T-shirt, attendee gifts and important handouts. </div>
<div><br></div><div>The registration desk will be open during the following hours: </div><div><ul><li>Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br></li><li>Monday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br></li><li>Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. <br></li><li>
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. </li></ul></div><div><b>Membership and Sponsorship Table</b></div><div>Beginning on Monday morning, committee members will be available during breaks to answer your Membership and Sponsorship questions. The Membership and Sponsorship table is located near the registration area.</div>
<div><br></div><div><b>Community Meeting</b></div><div>We invite you to attend and participate in the NANOG Community Meeting on Monday, at 4:00 p.m. in the Akimel Ballroom. The Community Meeting, hosted by the NANOG Board, will provide an opportunity to hear from those running for the 2013 Board of Directors open positions. </div>
<div><br></div><div><b>Attendee Breakfast</b> </div><div>In the Akimel Foyer / Mesquite Terrace, </div><div><ul><li>Welcome Refreshments will be served on Monday 8:00-10:30 a.m. and,<br></li><li>Power Breakfast will be served Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. </li>
</ul></div><div><b>Welcome Lunch and Newcomers Lunch</b></div><div>The Monday Welcome Lunch, open to all attendees will be in the Mesquite Terrace at 12:00 p.m. This is a great time to begin the ever famous, NANOG hallway conversations.</div>
<div><br></div><div>If this is your first NANOG meeting, you are encouraged to attend the Monday Newcomers Lunch with other NANOGers (meet and greet the NANOG community and start socializing) at 12:00 p.m. in the Komatke A,B,C Ballroom (main floor).</div>
<div><br></div><div><b>Members Breakfast</b> </div><div>The Members Breakfast will be held on Wednesday at 8:30am in the Komatke A,B,C room and is open to NANOG Members. Members will be provided an important opportunity to learn about organizational updates and communicate with the Board and other NANOG committees.
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<div><br></div><div><b><a href="http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog59/sponsors">Sponsors</a></b> </div><div>Please join us in thanking the NANOG 59 meeting host, contributors, and sponsors for their generosity in support of the NANOG community.</div>
<div><br></div><div><b><a href="http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog59/socials">Evening Socials</a></b></div><div>Monday </div><div><ul><li>7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Coresite , DuPont Fibros Technology, Evoswitch Fiberlight, Juniper Networks, LINX Nova, will be hosting a social at the Rawhide Western Town.</li>
</ul></div><div>Tuesday: </div><div><ul><li>6:00 p.m.
- 8:00 p.m. the ever famous NANOG Beer n’ Gear will be held at the Komatke D,E,F,G Ballroom.<br></li><li>8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. - BTI Systems and Layer42 will continue evening activities in the Mesquite Terrace, Sheraton Wild Horse Property</li>
</ul></div><div>Wednesday: </div><div><ul><li>6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m – ARIN will begin the evening with the standard Fall Happy Hour social in the Akimel Patio, Sheraton Wild Horse Property.<br></li><li>7:15 – 10:30 p.m. GPF will close out NANOG 59 with a social that includes the opportunity to drive a high performance racing car at the Bonduant School of High Performance Driving.</li>
</ul></div><div><a href="http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog59/internet">Wireless Network(s)</a></div><div>Hotel Guest Room Internet access is also offered free of charge. Access instructions will be provided upon check-in at the hotel.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Meeting wireless will be available beginning on Sunday, October 6 using the following Meeting Network SSIDs: </div><div><ul><li>NANOG_ARIN 802.11A/B/G/N in 2.4GHz <br></li><li>NANOG_ARIN-a 802.11A/N in 5Ghz <br>
</li><li>NANOG_ARIN-secure WPA2-P over 802.11A/B/G/N <br></li><li>NANOG_ARIN-a-secure WPA2-P authentication over 802.11A/N </li></ul></div><div>The secure wireless networks require WPA2-Personal authentication. Password credentials are "nanogarin" - all lower case.</div>
<div><br></div><div><b>Identifying Ribbons</b></div><div>While at NANOG 59 can easily be identify the following individuals by colored ribbons on their badges:</div><div><ul><li>Board of Directors Member– Red Ribbon<br></li>
<li>Program Committee Member– White Ribbon<br></li><li>Development and Communications Committees Member– Blue Ribbon<br></li><li>Staff – Special name badges<br></li><li>Newcomer – Teal Ribbon<br></li><li>Premium Sponsor – Violet Ribbon<br>
</li><li>Meeting Sponsor - Yellow Ribbon</li></ul></div><div><b>Travel Links</b></div><div>Via the NANOG webpage, we have provided a few highlights to make your stay more enjoyable. However should you have further questions regarding the sites of the area always feel free to stop by the hotel Concierge Desk for further recommendations.</div>
<div><br></div><div><b>Ground Transportation and Parking:</b></div><div>The Wild Horse is located 11 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport ($35-$40 approximate cab fare). </div><div><br></div><div>Self-Parking: Complimentary</div>
<div>Valet Parking: $23/Night</div><div><br></div><div><b>Meeting Email Lists</b></div><div>You may use the list <a href="mailto:attendee@nanog.org">attendee@nanog.org</a> to communicate with other attendees about meeting activities. Messages sent to that list will go to all other attendees who were registered to the list during registration. If you unsubscribed from the list, you can re-subscribe subscribe now at:
<a href="http://mailman.nanog.org/mailman/listinfo/attendee">http://mailman.nanog.org/mailman/listinfo/attendee</a></div>
<div><br></div><div>If you need help or have a comment or suggestion about meeting operations, please send us an email to <a href="mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org">nanog-support@nanog.org</a>. </div><div><br></div><div>Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 59. See you there!
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<div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Sincerely, </div><div><br></div><div>NANOG Board of Directors and Staff</div><div><br></div>-- <br>Betty Burke<div>NANOG Executive Director</div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">48377 Fremont Boulevard, Suite 117<br>
Fremont, CA 94538<br>Tel: +1 510 492 4030</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>
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