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| Pre-show Edition RSNA 2005 is only a few weeks away. This special pre-show edition of Exhibit Network has reminder notices and meeting tips to help your last-minute planning. As always, if you need assistance, please contact our exhibit department for immediate help. |
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| Exhibitor Badges Guest Vouchers Onsite Exhibitor Help Centers |
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| Spotlight—Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau Looking for a snack during move-in? |
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| Exhibitor Functions Getting to and from McCormick Place |
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Exhibitor Badges Badges were mailed to each company contact the week of October 31. At McCormick, a $30 fee will be assessed for duplicate badges, requests for new badges, and badges that exhibitors leave at Will Call because they were unable to distribute them in advance. If you do not receive your badges by early November, please contact Iris Kaplan at Expo Exchange at (1-847) 940-2462. Reminder —An exhibitor may not provide an exhibitor badge to any RSNA members or persons eligible for general registration. Exhibitors may also not provide badges to individuals who wish to gain admission for the purpose of contacting other exhibitors. Children under the age of 16 will not be allowed on the exhibit floor at any time. Please refer to Rule 12 regarding Exhibit Hall Attendance/Badge Control should you have any questions.  As a RSNA Technical Exhibitor, you will receive complimentary one-day Technical Exhibits Only Guest Vouchers with your advance registration and badge order. These vouchers are distributed by you to qualified guests and are then exchanged for a one-day Technical Exhibits Only Badge at Exhibitor Registration located on Level 3 of the Grand Concourse. The formula used to distribute exhibitor guest vouchers are:
Onsite Exhibitor Help Centers are located in Halls A & B. Exhibit Floor Managers will be on hand to assist exhibitors before, during and after the annual meeting. Booth Security – Exhibitors may lock-up their valuable items overnight in the Security Offices located in both halls. Companies wishing to hire security guards can do so onsite through Armageddon or AF Services—the two official Security companies for RSNA 2005. Advance orders can be processed through RSNA. See the online Service Kit for order forms and details. All Internet connection orders must be placed through RSNA. Please submit to RSNA the RSNAnet Order Form, the Drop Diagram indicating where the drop should be placed, and the order payment. See the online Service Kit for order forms and details. Lead Retrieval Devices – Expo Exchange will rent lead retrieval devices to exhibitors who wish to track their attendees. See the online Service Kit for order forms and details. |
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| Spotlight—Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau The Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau (CCTB) is RSNA’s liaison to Chicago. Chicago is home of spectacular attractions, including the newest global icon—Millennium Park—as well as Navy Pier and the Museum Campus, which is just a short distance from McCormick Place. Catch a play (or two) in any one of the multiple theater districts ranging from Broadway-style to the unique. WICKED, winner of 15 major awards including a Grammy ® Award and three Tony Awards ®, is playing at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre. After you’ve completed your business at RSNA 2005, head out for a taste of Chicago. The city offers a wide variety of downtown restaurants to suit every culinary taste, from Italian, Chinese, French, and Mexican, to restaurants in ethnic neighborhoods such as Chinatown, Greek town or Little Italy. Visit www.meetinchicago.com/rsna for a complete listing of events taking place during your stay in Chicago. Looking for a snack during move-in?McCormick Place has a number of food outlets open during Move-In which is November 21 – November 26. Please note that all outlets will be closed on Thursday, November 25 for Thanksgiving. Connie’s Pizza, North Building, Level 2, Lobby........................................ 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. McDonald’s Express, North Building, Level 2, Lobby........................................ 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Plate Room Food Court, Grand Concourse, Level 2.5........................................ 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Starbucks, Grand Concourse, Level 2.5........................................ 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Networks Restaurant, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place...................................6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
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| Exhibitor Functions A number of companies will be conducting activities before and after exhibition hours during RSNA 2005. Social events, focus groups, or even a staff meeting must adhere to RSNA guidelines. For more information, contact Kim Christianson, CMP, at (1-630) 571-7848 Kim Christianson or Kimberly Gavin at (1-630) 571-7842 Kimberly Gavin. Getting to and from McCormick Place Several options are available as you and your staff travels between McCormick Place and your hotel. Some of the options include: Shuttle Bus Service is provided from Saturday, November 26 to Friday, December 2. Refer to the 2005 Pocket Guide for complete information. Taxi Shared Ride Program allows up to four passengers to be grouped according to their destination for a fare of $5.00 per person. Taxi Pick-up: South Building, Level 1…………………………………Gate 4 Lakeside Center, Level 2………………………………..Gate 30 Metra Electric Train Service— All RSNA 2005 attendees (including exhibitor personnel) can use a complimentary Metrapasson trains operating between Randolph St./Van Buren St. and McCormick Place from Saturday, November 26 to Friday, December 2. You can get a free pass at the Exhibitor Help Centers or the Metra Information Desk located on Level 2.5 of the Grand Concourse. Travel time on the line is approximately 7 minutes each way. The McCormick Place Station is underground and accessible from the west side of the Grand Concourse. During installation days, the Metra fare ride is $1.85. Tickets can be purchased by machine at the Metra entrance in the Grand Concourse. Refer to the RSNA 2005 Pocket guide for a train schedule. |
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| Get more information or if you have a question please contact out Meetings Staff. Click here for staff listing and a photograph. |
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