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The First ACM-SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms
A Conference on Theoretical and Experimental Analysis
of Discrete Algorithms
January 22-24, 1990, Cathedral Hill Hotel, San Fran-
cisco, CA
Sponsored by the ACM Special Interest Group on Automata
and Computability Theory and the SIAM Activity Group on
Discrete Mathematics.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
American Airlines has been chosen as the official car-
rier for this symposium. You can fly to San Francisco
and save on travel from January 19-27, 1990 inclusive.
In a special arrangement with SIAM, American Airlines
is offering you the services of their toll free conven-
tion reservation desk, as well as other discounts.
Get 5% off any fare for which you qualify, including
First Class and Ultra Saver fares. THE DISCOUNTS CAN
RANGE FROM 40%-70% OFF NORMAL COACH FARES!
OR...for those of you who do not qualify for the above
discounts, American Airlines will offer a minimum of
45% off regular coach fares. Passengers whose flights
originate in Canada will be offered a 35% discount off
full coach fares. Both of these rates require a 7 day
advance purchase.
To make reservations for one of the above discounted
fares:
Call American Airlines Convention Desk at
1-800-433-1790 seven days a week from 8:00 am to 11:00
pm Eastern Time. Be sure to mention the SIAM account
number: S16090. American Airlines will arrange to mail
your tickets to your home or office.
For those of you using a corporate or university travel
agent, you can still purchase your ticket through the
local agents, just be sure to mention the above
discounts to the agents. Your local agent can call the
American Airlines Convention Desk to make your reserva-
tion. Please be sure that the agent uses the SIAM
account number: S16090.
By Car from the Airport
Take 101 North until the freeway splits. Go left
towards the Golden Gate Bridge. Follow the Golden Gate
Bridge signs to the end of the freeway until it becomes
Franklin Street. Proceed five blocks to Post Street
and turn right. The Cathedral Hill Hotel garage
entrance is in the middle of the block on Van Ness.
By Car from Los Angeles
Take Highway 5 North to 580 West to the Bay Bridge.
Take the Main Street exit on the right. Proceed to
Market Street and turn left, and then take the first
right onto South Van Ness to Van Ness Street. Follow
Van Ness Street to Geary Street. The Cathedral Hill
Hotel is on Van Ness Street at Geary Street.
Public Transportation from the Airport
Several airport shuttle vans stop at the island on the
arrival level of the airport. Lorries Airport Service
and Super Shuttle depart every 20 minutes and cost
approximately $25.00. (Prices quoted at press time.)
Car Rental
DOLLAR-RENT-A-CAR has been selected as the official car
rental agency for this symposium. The following rates
will apply:
Type of Car Daily Rate Weekly Rate
3 Day 4 Day
Economy 84.00 108.00 135.00
Compact 87.00 114.00 140.00
Intermediate 93.00 120.00 150.00
Standard 96.00 124.00 155.00
Premium 96.00 124.00 155.00
Luxury 117.00 156.00 269.00
We encourage you to make an advance reservation, as
on-site availability cannot be guaranteed. Make reser-
vations by calling: 1-800-421-6878. When making
reservations, be sure to give the SIAM account number
CCSIA3. You should also mention that you are attending
the First Annual ACM-SIAM symposium on Discrete Algo-
rithms, January 19-27, 1990 in San Francisco, in order
to receive the indicated rates.
Cars may be picked up at the San Francisco Airport at
the Dollar Car Rental desk located in the baggage claim
area of the airport. You may also use some downtown
locations, as well as San Jose and Oakland airport
locations. Cars must be picked up and dropped off at
the same location. You will be given unlimited free
mileage.
You must be 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. or
international driver's license. There is a $3.00 per
day surcharge for drivers under 25 years of age.
You must have one of the following credit cards to rent
a car: AMEX, MasterCard, VISA, or Diners Club.
The prices quoted do not include refueling services,
tax, optional collision damage waiver, and personal
accident insurance.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Cathedral Hill Hotel
Van Ness at Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 776-8200
SIAM is holding a block of rooms at the Cathedral Hill
Hotel. These rooms are being held on a first come,
first served basis at $77/Single and $97/Double. These
rooms will be held for our exclusive use until December
31, 1989. After this date, reservations will depend on
availability.
We urge you to make your reservations as soon as possi-
ble. You may do so by calling (415) 776-8200, or by
mailing in the Hotel Reservation Form located in the
back of this program. When making your reservation via
phone, please be certain to identify yourself as an
attendee at the ACM-SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algo-
rithms to receive the discounted rate.
Late Arrival Policy: If you plan to check-in after
6:00 pm, you must guarantee your room for late arrival
by making payment in advance for one night. Payment
can be made by either AMEX, MasterCard, VISA, Diner's
Club or check.
Check-In: Check-in time is 3:00 pm and check-out time
is 1:00 pm. If you need to change or cancel your
reservation, be certain to contact the hotel by 1:00 pm
Eastern Time on your stated date of arrival to avoid
any unnecessary charges.
Dining: The hotel has one restaurant, the Hilltop
Room, which specializes in fine dining and continental
cuisine. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Satur-
day from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Prices range from $14.00
to $17.00. There is also a coffee shop that is open
seven days a week from 6:00 am until 11:00 pm. It
serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the prices
there range from $3.50 for breakfast to $15.00 for
dinner. There are many restaurants within walking dis-
tance of the hotel that offer a variety of cuisines.
Parking: The Cathedral Hill Hotel offers complimentary
parking for those attendees staying at the hotel.
Attendees not staying at the hotel, however, can expect
to pay an average of $15.00 per day for parking.
WEATHER
Temperatures in San Francisco seldom rise above 70 or
fall below 40. Women are most comfortable with a light
jacket or coat, or in a suit. Men's attire requires
only light-to-medium-weight suits or sports clothes.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Please complete the Advance Registration Form found on
the back page of this brochure. We urge attendees to
register in advance, as the registration fee is lower
for advance registrants. The advance registration
deadline is January 8, 1990. The registration desk
will be located in the Mezzanine and will be open at
the following times:
Sunday, January 21 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Monday, January 22 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Tuesday, January 23 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Wednesday, January 24 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Registration Fees
The registration fee includes a copy of the proceedings
(available at the symposium) and three luncheons for
all regular attendees. All student attendees will
receive a copy of the proceedings, and the first 75
students to register will receive three luncheons cour-
tesy of SIGACT's Institutional Sponsors:
Advance registration deadline: January 8, 1990
ACM-SIAM ACM-SIAM
Member Non Member Student
Advance $235 $275 $50
On-Site $285 $325 $100
There will be no prorated fees. No refunds will be
issued once the symposium has started. If SIAM does
not receive your registration form and payment on or
before the deadline, you will have to pay the on-site
registration fee.
CREDIT CARDS
SIAM is now accepting VISA, MasterCard and AMEX for
payment of registration fees and special functions.
When you complete the Advance Registration Form, please
be certain to indicate the type of credit card, the
account number, and the expiration date.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Welcoming Reception
Sunday, January 21, 6:00-8:00 pm
Mezzanine
Cash Bar
Beer Party
Monday, January 22, 6:00-7:30 pm
Mezzanine
Cost is $16: includes beer, assorted sodas,
and "make your own" tacos and mini-burritos
TELEPHONE MESSAGES
The telephone number at the Cathedral Hill Hotel is 1-
415-776-8200. The Cathedral Hill will either connect
the caller with the SIAM registration desk or forward a
message to your hotel room.
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First ACM-SIAM Symposium on
Discrete Algorithms
Hotel Reservation Form
Please send me a Confirmation
Specially discounted rooms are being held for our
exclusive use until December 31, 1989. After that
date, reservations will depend on availability. Your
reservation is not confirmed until acknowledged in
writing by the hotel or verified by phone. When making
reservations by phone, be sure to identify yourself as
an attendee at the First ACM-SIAM Symposium on Discrete
Algorithms. Telephone: 1-415-776-8200.
Please Print
Name______________________________________________
Phone_____________________________________________
Address___________________________________________
City______________________________________________
State_____ Zip______ Country______________________
Please Reserve: [ ] Single ($77) [ ] Double ($97)
Arrival Date_____________ Arrival Time____________
Check-out Date______________
Guarantee my room for late arrival (after 6:00 pm)
[ ] Yes [ ] No
(Requires one night's deposit by check or credit card)
I wish to pay by: [ ] AMEX [ ] VISA [ ] MasterCard
[ ] Check
Credit Card_______________________________________
Exp. Date_________________________________________
Deposit_______________________ (Late arrival only)
Signature_________________________________________
Mail this reservation form to:
Reservations
The Cathedral Hill Hotel
Van Ness at Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
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First ACM-SIAM Symposium on
Discrete Algorithms
Advance Registration Form
Registration Fees
ACM-SIAM ACM-SIAM
Member Non-Member Student
Advance $235 $275 $50
On-Site $285 $325 $100
Symposium ______ ______ ______
Beer Party $16 ______ ______ ______
Total ______ ______ ______
Please Print
Name______________________________________________
Affiliation_______________________________________
Department________________________________________
Address___________________________________________
City______________________________________________
State_____ Zip______ Country______________________
Telephone_________________________________________
Local Address in San Francisco____________________
__________________________________________________
I wish to pay by: [ ] AMEX [ ] VISA [ ] MasterCard
[ ] Check (payable to SIAM)
Credit Card_______________________________________
Exp. Date_________________________________________
Signature_________________________________________
[ ] Please send information about SIAM membership
Mail this registration form and payment to:
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688
Telephone: 215-382-9800.
Advance Registration Form must be received at the SIAM
office by January 8, 1990.