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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I’m a pretty consistent critic of the Millenium, so moving to
another hotel with better amenities is definitely an improvement. I actually
didn’t stay at the Millenium this past year because of the trouble I’ve had
there the last few years. I stayed down the street at the Golden Buff lodge
where I had a full kitchen and separate bedroom, all for $20 less a night, and
FREE wifi in the room. The Millenium just can’t compete with that, in my book.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>Westminster is just down the road from Boulder, and is closer to
Denver and the airport. I don’t see that being a disadvantage for most of us.
Boulder has its own charm and I’ve enjoyed it, but have also watched it grow in
unwieldy leaps and bounds over the last six years, making it a much more
difficult town to get around in and truly enjoy. And let’s face it, if I want
to hang out in Boulder, I can still find a way…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Susan Kelmer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Adaptive Technology Specialist/<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Lab Coordinator, Campus Labs and Classrooms<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>St. Louis Community College - Meramec<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>314-984-7951<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Howard
Kramer<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 27, 2009 12:33 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Access Technologists in Higher Education Network<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Athen] feedback on change of venue for Accessing Higher Ground
2009<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Hello All:<br>
<br>
We're 90% decided on moving the conference to the Westin (in Westminster),
about 15 miles south east of Boulder and about 13 miles from downtown Denver.
You can view the hotel website at <a
href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1173">http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1173</a>.
The meeting space is much nicer, so are the sleeping rooms, it's more
accessible and it's a much newer hotel. The room prices will be the same as
last year - $119, including free wireless in the rooms and a $10 coupon for
breakfast.<br>
<br>
However, before we make a final decision, I'd like to hear feedback from the
ATHEN group since this is the official conference of the organization. Does
anyone have any strong objections. The drawback of the location is that it's
not Boulder (or Denver). But there's just nothing in Boulder that can provide
better meeting space. <br>
<br>
We're also thinking about extending the conference a half-day, ending on
Saturday noon. <br>
<br>
As always, I look forward to your feedback.<br>
<br>
Thanks,<br>
Howard<br>
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-- <br>
Howard Kramer<br>
AHG Conference Coordinator<br>
303-492-8672<br>
fax: 492-5601<o:p></o:p></p>
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