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General Information - Attendee Information
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Local (Reno) Phone Numbers:
Sun-Fri (1200-1700) : (775) 335-7271
Emergencies (24hrs) : (757) 817-7771
The ESOH Training Symposium is an official temporary duty assignment (TDY) that begins at 0700, Monday and concludes at 1200, Friday. Deviations due to travel schedules will not be authorized . Attendance and accountability to fulfill your TDY mission IAW DoD and Air Force Directives will be strictly enforced as with any official training TDY. It is important to not confuse this event with a conference or other liberal attendance event. The Symposium Operations Center will serve as your central point for all official actions, requests, and emergencies. The following information is provided to assist you in making the most of your training experience:
General Student Information
• First Time Attendee Session: All students who have not attended this training event in the last 3-years are required to attend one of two information sessions. Sessions take place Sun 1700 and Mon 0800 in room D-2 .
• Course Schedule . You received your class schedule during registration that is based on your course choices. New for 2008, HQ USAF directed a set of "core courses" required for all attendees based on their functional area (CE, JA, SE, etc). As a result, you may see courses you did request, courses already attended from other sources, or from previous symposiums. Attendance to these courses is still required to meet this mandate.
• Class Attendance . Your attendance to each class is tracked and documented according to your schedule to certify course completion. You MUST COMPLETE the 26 classroom hours of training. Upon verification of attendance in each assigned class, official U.S. Air Force Certificates of Training will be issued. Certificates are issued only on Friday, following your last session. If your hours do not add up to 26 hours (not counting technical sessions) notify the Operations Center (Rm D-7).
• Testing. New for 2008, HQ USAF directed testing of core courses to certify training competency. You will receive an e-mail within 30-days of completion of the symposium for a select number of courses you attended. Details will be provided by e-mail to your registered e-mail address.
• Open Session, Technical Sessions, and Wednesday Luncheon are part of the Symposium schedule and mandatory formations. The cost of the luncheon is part of your daily per diem and may not be claimed as separate expense. Wednesday lunch tickets must be purchased at Registration or by 1100, Monday, in the Operations Center (D-7). All other lunches are cash and carry.
• Name Badges . Issued at registration and are required to be worn at times while attending classes and the exhibition. These badges serve as admission to these areas and are mandatory for security and safety requirements. If your badge is lost or stolen, immediately notify the Operations Center (D-7) or call the number above.
• Dress Code . Any blue shirt combination IAW AFI 36-2903 for military and appropriate business attire for civilians. Utility uniforms (BDUs/flight suits) are NOT allowed . This is an official Air Force training TDY. Please represent your Command and the Air Force professionally. All social activities after 1700 are business casual. If you do not have the required uniform combination, see the Operations Center in room D-7 for assistance.
• Critiques . You must complete a critique at the end of EACH training class . The final "overall" critique (enclosed) is completed on FRIDAY and turned-in to receive your certificate after your last session.
• Early Departures . The Symposium officially concludes at 1200 hrs to accommodate Friday return travel. Requests to depart early for travel reasons will not be honored. Official changes to TDY status, medical or personal emergences must be presented to the Operations Center for action. Official approval and release is required from the Symposium Chairman or Director for departures. The Symposium is not responsible for early check-out/no-show fees charged by hotels.
• Text Book . The Symposium Textbook is a bound set of course technical papers to reduce unnecessary course material duplication. Take your book to each class as a reference guide. It contains information relating to each class. Instructors may refer to these papers during their classes. Additional copies may be available at the Operations Center (D-7) after 1200 Wednesday. Additionally, all papers can be accessed electronically on the Symposium Web site: www.esympo.com for easy reference after the symposium.
• Lost and Found . Visit the Symposium Operations Center . Also, contact your hotel security office.
Messages and Emergencies
• Student Message Board. Students may leave messages on the message board located outside the Operations Center (D-7). Check frequently for phone messages and notices from the symposium staff requiring your attention.
• Official Student Messages. Personal messages (non-official) should be directed to your hotel room. OFFICIAL messages may be left by calling the Symposium Operations Center (775) 335-7271 (duty hours only). Official messages ONLY will be posted on the Message Board.
• Emergency Messages. (After duty hours) should be made to (757) 817-7771 . Every effort will be made to locate students immediately upon notification of an emergency. This includes medical, personal, or family emergencies.
• Medical Assistance . For emergencies, call 911. In hotels, dial hotel operator. In the Convention Center, find a Symposium Staff Member or Instructor. For non-emergency care, see the Operations Center for assistance or your hotel front. IMPORTANT: Notify the Duty Officer at (757) 817-7771- 24-hrs/day of illnesses that prevent class attendance.
Training Certificates and CEUs
• The Symposium offers focused training in support of ESOH management, oversight, and execution. Courses offered are carefully screened and selected by a team of professionals involved in ESOH training and program management. Upon verification of class attendance, official U.S Air Force Certificates of Training will be issued. Certificates will be issued on Friday following the closing session. NOTICE: It is the responsibility of each student to sign-in for each course and attend the entire course to receive credit.
• Many attendees seek professional or academic credit from the courses taught at the Symposium. Students who wish to pursue Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Continuing Professional Education (CPE) units should consult the organization for which they seek to receive academic credit for courses taken at the Symposium. The Symposium does not grant specific unit certifications, but has agreed to follow established academic standards for identifying general training credits.
Exhibits
• More than 150 industry and government displays are in the Exhibition Hall. These exhibits are provided to facilitate technology, information exchanges and improve your installation's ESOH programs. Exhibit times are included in your class schedule and posted at the exhibition entrance.
• Exhibition cards will be provided for a door prize drawing (optional). Vendors will validate the cards to make you eligible for the drawing held on Tuesday at 1600.
• The exhibitors are not provided a list of Symposium attendees. The only way exhibitors can obtain this information is through you . To facilitate an effective technology exchange, we have provided a convenient way for you to provide your address to an exhibitor, whereby you can receive additional information on their products and services. You have been provided sufficient bar code stickers for use in the exhibit hall. The bar codes contain the name and duty address that you provided during registration. Carry these with you to the exhibit hall.
• Exhibitors are permitted to attend courses on a space-available-basis. Class seating priority is always given to Symposium students first.
Transportation Information
• Peppermill Hotel . Shuttle bus service between the Peppermill and Convention Center runs before and after class hours and scheduled symposium activities.
• Atlantis Hotel. The Atlantis is adjacent to the Convention Center and attendees will walk to the symposium from the hotel front entrance - turn left. For handicap service from the Atlantis, contact the Operations Center at (775)335-7271 or (757) 817-7771.
• Airport Shuttle. All round-trip airport to hotel shuttles are free of charge. The symposium offers a free direct airport shuttle from the Convention Center on FRIDAY ONLY (1130-1200). To use this service you must sign-up at registration or in the Operations Center . All others must use their hotel shuttle to the airport from their hotel.
(Also see Baggage note below.)
Miscellaneous Information
• Weather. In the event we experience a weather episode affecting operations, a notice will be provided to each hotel front desk announcing any change to the Symposium schedule, posted at Student Center , and/or announced in each classroom as applicable. A free self-service coat check will be available for symposium attendees Sun-Fri on the Main Lobby outside of exhibit hall.
• Mailing Services . The Symposium provides NO shipping or mailing services.
• E-Mail/Internet : Is not provided by the symposium. Many hotels and common areas now have Wi-Fi connection.
• Health Fitness. Many hotels have fitness facilities or are located close to one of several downtown facilities. Any fee is the responsibility of the attendee. Please consult your hotel for details and information as well as running maps and routes.
• Hotel Checkout and Baggage . Consult your hotel for your check-out time. If extended check-out is needed, please call the front desk for details. Baggage storage will be available (free) at the convention center ONLY for those using the airport shuttle from 1130-1200 from the convention center. Please allow an additional 30 min to store bags to avoid being late to class.
This Symposium is sponsored by the U.S. Air Force's
Air Mobility Command
Air Combat Command
Air Force Space Command
Air Force Reserve Command, and
Air Education and Training Command
Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment
Special thanks to those providing this world-class training opportunity...to the exhibitors for sharing their technologies...and to our hosts in Reno for making this training possible for our mission and our country.
2008 Team Roster
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