Sixth Annual CMMI Workshop
October 27-30, 2008
Hilton Vancouver Washington
301 West Sixth Street
Vancouver, WA 98660 USA
Tel: 1-360-993-4500
Make your reservations now!
Announcement | Agenda | Registration | Hotel Reservations | For More Information
Announcement
The Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is pleased to announce the Sixth Annual CMMI Workshop for SCAMPI Lead Appraisers, SCAMPI B & C Team Leaders, CMMI Instructors, and CMMI Business Points of Contact at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on October 27-30, 2008. Both candidate and authorized individuals are welcome to attend.
The Annual CMMI Workshop provides a forum for the CMMI Community to network, share best practices, participate in upgrade training, and learn of future SEI planned activities.
Agenda
The preliminary agenda for the workshop is now available. However, the agenda will not be finalized until closer to the date of the workshop, and is subject to change. Please stop back often to see if changes have been made.
Registration
Registration for this workshop can be found on the SEI's Partner Resource Center (PRC) starting on April 30 and ending on October 10, 2008. All candidate and authorized individuals should have access to the PRC to complete their registration form. If not, please contact us by sending email to cmmi-workshop-info@sei.cmu.edu.
We ask that you check the days of the workshop that you will be attending, any special events that you wish to attend, any dietary restrictions or special access requirements that you may have, and your emergency contact information. Your emergency contact should be someone whom we can contact in case of a medical emergency; for example, your spouse, partner, or business associate.
The workshop is offered at no charge to SEI-authorized and candidate SCAMPI Lead Appraisers, SCAMPI B&C Team Leaders, CMMI Instructors, and CMMI Business Points of Contact. The workshop fees are covered by our Partners' annual support fees. However, a fee of $295 will be assessed to the sponsoring CMMI Partner for any registrant who fails to attend the workshop without canceling before October 10, 2008. It is possible for you to clear your registration from our records through the PRC simply by clicking on the "Clear/Remove My Registration" button at the bottom.
When registering for the workshop, please remember to make your hotel reservations. The room block may not be available at a later date.
Hotel Reservations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, host hotel for the Sixth Annual CMMI Workshop. By making your hotel reservations within the SEI's room block, we are able to keep our overall costs for the workshop at a minimum. This arrangement with Hilton allows us to provide the workshop to you on a yearly basis. We thank you in advance for your understanding and participation.
To make your reservations, you may either contact the Hilton by telephone at 1-360-993-4500 and mention the room block code "SEI" to get the group rate. Or, for your added convenience, you may use the links below to reserve your rooms using either the General or Government rates.
General Block rate: $115.00 single or double, $135.00 triple, $155.00 quad
Government rate: $110.00 single or double, $130.00 triple, $150.00 quad
The cut-off date for this room block rate is Friday, September 26, 2008. Please make your hotel arrangements before this date to get the SEI rate. The hotel cannot guarantee rooms at this rate after that date.
Guests booked at the U.S. government rate will be required to present their active duty or civilian government ID at the time of check-in to be eligible to receive the government rate.
The Hilton Hotel invites you to join their frequent guest program Hilton HHonors to enjoy free nights at a Hilton, free in-room movies, or upgrades.
Getting Around Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, Washington is one of the Pacific Northwest's most beautiful cities, especially in October. Located just across the Columbia River from Portland International Airport (PDX), Vancouver's downtown is only a 20 minute drive away. There are many car rental agencies located at the airport, as well as an airport shuttle to the Vancouver Hilton.
Click for a map of downtown Vancouver: 
History and Activities in Vancouver, WA
About Vancouver
Once standing as Fort Vancouver, a final stop on the Oregon Trail, the town of Vancouver has transformed into one of Washington’s most cherished communities. Located across the river from Portland, Oregon, Vancouver offers Southwest Washington an eclectic joining of old and new. Rightfully claiming both the amenities of a large city and the charm and nuances of a small town, Vancouver entertains visitors both near and far.
It’s situated amongst some of the nation’s premier outdoors life. With Mount St. Helens to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Cascade Mountains to the east, there’s plenty to do outside. Meanwhile, a stroll through downtown will take you past quaint boutiques, gorgeous art galleries, and unique dining experiences.
Fall in Vancouver is sure to display the sights of the seasons, and with mild temperatures. The average high for this time of year is around 64 degrees (F) and the average low temperatures are around 43 degrees (F).
Things to Do and See
Esther Short Park, Washington state’s oldest public square, is within a one-block walk of the Hilton Vancouver. The square houses the famous Salmon Run Clock & Bell Tower and Glockenspiel. The bells were cast in the Netherlands and shipped in for this magnificent public artwork.
Also found within just a few blocks of the hotel are the Vancouver Famers Market, art galleries, the Clark County Historical Museum, antique shops and boutiques, and a movie theatre -- or take a stroll along the scenic Columbia River. Local restaurants boast “Northwest” cuisine, and you can also find Italian, Mexican, Steak and Seafood houses all in downtown Vancouver. The Southwest Washington Visitor’s Bureau has great dining and attraction suggestions for out-of-towners.
History buffs will also enjoy Officers’ Row in the Historic Reserve area of town. This tree-lined boulevard features stately homes of soldiers and families of the Vancouver Barracks. Dating as far back as the mid-1800s, the street features former residencies of President Ulysses S. Grant, General George C. Marshall, and General Oliver Otis Howard. Vancouver is also home to the nation’s oldest operational airport, Pearson Field, which now houses the Pearson Air Museum.
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the outdoors! You can enjoy the coast with a stroll, jog, bike or run on the Waterfront Renaissance Trail (4 mi. long). The trail runs right from Downtown, through two parks, and parallel to the Columbia River. For more parks and trails in the area, visit the city of Vancouver’s website.
For more information on things to do in and around Vancouver, see the Southwest Washington Convention and Visitors Bureau website. And with Portland, Oregon only a short distance from Vancouver, you may also find fun and interesting things to do during your stay at TravelPortland.com.
Enjoy your stay in the Pacific Northwest!
For More Information
Send questions regarding the workshop to cmmi-workshop-info@sei.cmu.edu.
For more information about SCAMPI Appraisal and CMMI services, contact
SEI Customer Relations
Software Engineering Institute
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-268-5800
FAX: 412-268-5758
E-mail: customer-relations@sei.cmu.edu
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