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2002 Summer Meeting Preview

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IEEE PES Summer Meeting in Chicago, ngIllinois, 21-25 July, hosted by Exelon to NewCorporation. In America's heartland, onthe sparkling shores of Lake Michigan, 21-25 J'you'll experience Chicago's diverseblend of cultural attractions, exciting Chicago, Inight life, and cosmopolitan flavor. Weinvite you to join us for one of the powerengineering industry's premier events.Bring your family and enjoy the attractions offered by "The Cityof Big Shoulders."

Upward spiraling demand for electric energy represents a globalchallenge. In response, the power industry is pushing the techno-logical envelope on all fronts. Convening in downtown Chicago,among some of the world's most breathtaking skyscrapers, thisconference will focus on how the electric power industry is TakingTechnology to New Heights, featuring technical tracks on:

* Securing new/alternative sources of energy* Improving power delivery* Enhancing reliability and power quality* Irnproving customer service using innovative measure-ment and control techniques

* Surviving new markets and new structures.Complementing the formal program will be an enticing array

of technical tours, social events, and companion activities, eachproviding unique insights into one of North America's largestand most dynamic cities.

The 2002 Summer Meeting begins on Sunday, 21 July 2002with registration and the "Welcome to ChicagoReception." The meeting will continue Mondaymorning with the General Membership Meeting,followed by the Plenary Session and continuesthrough Thursday, 25 July.

LocationThe 2002 Summer Meeting will be held at the ele-gant Palmer House Hilton Hotel in downtown Chi-cago, Illinois. The Palmer House Hilton is locatedin the heart of "the loop" and is within walking dis-tance of Chicago's theater district, museums, sum-mer festivals, shopping, and restaurants.

On top of its diverse blend of cultural attrac-tions, exciting night life, and cosmopolitan fla-vor, July is a beautiful time to visit Chicago, withaverage daily temperatures of 74 °F (23 °C), av-erage daily highs of 84 °F (29 °C), and averagedaily lows of 63 °F (17 °C). The population of

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the Chicago metropolitan area is over 8million people, with over 3 million peo-ple in the city of Chicago.

PES is proud to sponsor the 2002Summer Meeting.

Transportationinois, USA Chicago is served by O'Hare Interna-

tional Airport, located approximately 20miles from the Palmer House Hilton. Theairport is a major hub for international

and domestic travel. Cab fare from the airport to downtown isapproximately US$35. A Shared-Ride program is also availablefor a flat rate of US$15 per person.

Chicago's Rapid Transit Authority's rapid transit trains travelbetween the airport and downtown in about 40 minutes and costUS$1.50. Trains leave from inside the O'Hare terminal and runapproximately every 10 minutes. Train schedules are availableon the Web, http://www.transitchicago.com. Continental's Air-port Express provides van service between the airport anddowntown for approximately US$17 one way.

Airline Discounts and Car RentalsSpecial rates have been negotiated for the meeting throughUnited Airlines and its partners. To take advantage of these dis-counts, e-mail your travel requirements to airdesk@ad-vance-group.com, or call +1 604 688 3571 or +1 888 221 5221and state that you are attending the IEEE Summer Power Meet-ing. The airdesk can also assist you with any car rental arrange-ments for Chicago and offer you altematives at special rates.

Wanda Reder is general chair and Keith Frost is promotion Aerial view ofChicago at sunset: Join usfor one ofthe power engineering industry's premierchair of the 2002 Summer Meeting. events. Bring yourfamily and enjoy the attractions offered by "The City ofBig Shoulders."

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Customs/EntryOverseas visitors require a valid passport and may require otherdocumentation such as entry visas. Please check with yourtravel agent. Canadian visitors require photo identification andproof of citizenship. A valid passport is strongly recommended.Due to heightened security at the airports, please allow plenty oftime when traveling.

Hotel and FacilitiesThe technical sessions, committee meetings, and main activitieswill be headquartered at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel, locatedwithin Chicago's business and financial district at Monroe andState Streets. Arrangements have been made with the hotel toprovide accommodations. Hotel information, rates, and bookingprocedures are provided on the Hotel Registration Form as wellas on the Web. Online reservations can be made on the Web,http://www.ieee.org/power.

Delegates are strongly encouraged to make hotel reservationswell in advance of the 31 May 2002 deadline to secure accom-modations at the IEEE conference rate.

RegistrationAll attendees, including presenters, must register for the confer-ence. IEEE Student members must have proper student identifi-cation cards. All companions, including children over 12 years,must also register for the conference.

Fees and Forms* Early Bird registration must be received by 31 May

2002. Registration requests received after this date will beprocessed at the conference at the higher on-site fees. Ad-vance registration fees are US$295 for IEEE members,US$425 for nonmembers, US$10 for IEEE student mem-bers, and US$50 for a companion. There is no fee for IEEElife members, companions of life members, or the media.

* On-site registration will be held at the Palmer HouseHilton Hotel and will be available as follows: Sunday, 21July, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, andWednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Thursdayfrom 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. After 31 May, registrationfees are US$345 for IEEE members, US$475 for nonmem-bers, US$15 for IEEE student members, US$75 for a com-panion. There is no fee for IEEE life members,companions of life members, or the media.

Badges and event tickets will be available for pickup duringregistration hours. Badges must be displayed for admission toall conference sessions, events, and activities (including theGala Event).

PaymentThe following methods of payment are accepted:

* Registration by mail: Money order, cashier check, com-pany check in US funds only, made payable to AdvanceGroup - IEEE 2002. Visa, MasterCard, and American Ex-press credit cards.

* Registration by fax or online: Visa, MasterCard, andAmerican Express credit cards only.

* Registration on-site at the conference: Cash, money or-der, cashier check in US funds only, made payable to Ad-vance Group - IEEE 2002. Visa, MasterCard, andAmerican Express credit cards.

Online registration is available on the Web,http://www.ieee-spm2002.org, and opens 25 February 2002.

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Online registration will close on 16 July 2002. Registrations af-ter this date will only be accepted on site.

Conference fees include:. Delegate: Daily continental breakfast, Welcome Recep-

tion, conference proceedings. Companion: Daily continental breakfast, Welcome Re-

ception. Student: Daily continental breakfast, Welcome Recep-

tion, Student/Faculty/Industry Luncheon and conferenceproceedings. IEEE Student members may attend the Stu-dent/Faculty/Industry Luncheon at no charge, however,you must still register for the luncheon to obtain a ticket.

CancellationsRegistration cancellations received by 31 May 2002 will be eli-gible for a full refund less a US$25 cancellation fee. Registra-tion cancellations after 31 May 2002 are 100% nonrefundable.Event and activity cancellations are 100% nonrefundable re-gardless of the date received. Any changes and all cancellationswill also be subject to a US$25 administration fee, regardless ofthe date received.

General Membership MeetingThis meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, 22 July. Acomplimentary continental breakfast for all attendees will beavailable at 7:00 a.m.

All members are encouraged to attend the General MembershipMeeting, where PES president John Estey will report on past prog-ress and discuss Society objectives for the coming years. As al-ways, time will be available for questions from the audience.

Plenary SessionThe Plenary Session will be held on Monday, 22 July, immedi-ately following the General Membership Meeting. The session'stheme will be "Powering the Future Through Technology."

Technical ProgramTechnical meetings are scheduled each day Monday, 22 July,through Thursday, 25 July. Please see the conference programfor scheduled dates, times, and meeting room locations.

Poster SessionA feature of the PES Summer Meeting technical program willbe the Poster Session. All poster-session papers will be pre-sented at a combined session on Monday, 22 July, from 5 p.m. to7:30 p.m. The Student Paper Competition will also take placeduring the poster session. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres willbe available to all attendees.

Showcase of InnovationThe 2002 Summer Meeting will feature displays of innovative andrecently or soon-to-be introduced products to the electrical powerindustry. The Showcase of Innovation will take place in one of thePalmer House Hilton's exhibition halls. For additional information,please contact Keith Frost, ComEd Energy Delivery, +1 630 4372903, e-mail keith.frost@exeloncorp.com.

Student ProgramThe 2002 Summer Meeting will provide students with awell-rounded experience and provide opportunities to network.Students can participate in the conference sessions in addition tohaving specific events that will give them exposure to currenttechnological advances and professionals in the power industry.

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Students are encouraged to participate in technical tours,meetings, the student poster session, the Industry Panel Session,and the Student/Faculty/Industry Luncheon. They will also beinvited to social functions where they may network with indus-try leaders and other students. This program is sponsored by thePBS and industry.

Student RegistrationStudents may register for the conference and hotel using theIEEE conference Web site. Important: Students who expect toreceive a grant should not register until you officially receive thegrant to avoid double booking and cancellation fees.

Student GrantsConference registration and accommodation grants will be avail-able for students (i.e., IEEE student members). For informationregarding grants, contact Karen Butler-Puffy, Texas A&M Uni-versity, +1 979 847 9048, e-mail klbutler@ee.tamu.edu.

Student Poster Session CompetitionStudents are encouraged to submit papers before the conferenceand present their work at the competition on Monday night.Prizes will be awarded to the top papers.

Industry Panel SessionThis session is focused on young engineers and is held on Wednes-day, 24 July, prior to the Student/Faculty/Industry Luncheon.

Student/Faculty/Industry LuncheonThis luncheon will be held from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday,24 July, and gives its participants the opportunity to receive in-sight on issues and challenges facing the power industry over thenext few years. Complimentary tickets will be available for stu-dents. Students must register for the luncheon in advance in orderto obtain a ticket. For all other attendees, tickets are US$35 ifpur-chased in advance. Vegetarian meals are available upon request.

Please check the conference program for possible additionsto the Student Program. For information on the Student Pro-gram, please contact Carlton Blue, ComEd Energy Delivery, +1630 424 5087, email carlton.blue@exeloncorp.com.

TutorialsThe following Special Tutorial was prepared by the PES Power En-gineering Education Committee and will be presented at the Sum-mer Meeting. The fee for this tutorial is US$150. Conferenceregistration is not required to attend this session. If you are attend-ing the conference, this fee is in addition to your registration fee.

Power Systems for the Non-Engineering ProfessionalMonday, 22 July, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This course provides an overview of power systems opera-tions, regulatory issues, and policy concerns for the profession-als who do not have an engineering background.

For more information, contact John Bettler, ConEd Energy De-livery, +1 630 576 6911, email john.bettler@exeloncorp.com.

Special Technical SessionsNew for the Summer Power Meeting are the following SpecialTechnical Sessions. These sessions are geared towards thoseworking professionals interested in reviewing or developingtheir practical engineering skills. There is no cost for the ses-sions, but they are limited to 30 people per class so sign up early.CEU's will be offered.

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Symmetrical Components and Fault Calculation ReviewMonday, 22 July 22, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This session covers the use of symmetrical components tocalculate fault currents and voltages. Converting from phase tosequence values will be reviewed along with their application toa relay system.

Calculating Transmission Line Impedance ParametersTuesday, 23 July, 8:00 a.m. to noon.

This session reviews transmission line impedance calcula-tions with focus on practical methods. Determining line ratingswith consideration to physical properties will be covered.

Voltage Drop and Capacitor Placement CalculationsTuesday, 23 July, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This session covers voltage-drop calculations and capacitorplacement on distribution feeders. Considerations are given to sizingthe capacitor, optimal placement, and creating a voltage diagram.

National Electric Safety CodeWednesday, July 24, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (lunch not included)

This session reveiws the basic principles of the NESC. Thetutorial will cover definitions, basic line clearances, groundingprinciples, station clearances, grades of construction, and under-ground construction.

For more information about the Special Technical Sessions,please contact John Bettler, ComEd Energy Delivery, +1 630576 691 1, john.bettler@exeloncorp.com.

Awards LuncheonThe Awards Luncheon will be held at noon on Tuesday, 23 July,at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel. Due to the popularity of thisevent, prepaid advanced registration is encouraged. IEEE andPES will honor fellow engineers with the presentation of theIEEE Herman Halperin Electric Transmission and DistributionAward, IEEE Nikola Tesla Award, IEEE PES Student Prize Pa-per Award, and the recognition of newly elected IEEE Fellows.Join us in honoring these distinguished members. Tickets mustbe purchased at time of registration. Tickets are US$20 if pur-chased in advance. Vegetarian meals are available upon request.

Technical ToursSeveral technical tours have been planned that provide meetingattendees with insights into operations, science, and manufactur-ing. Plan to attend one or more of these tours and be sure to bookearly, since space is limited. Please see the conference programand registration form for exact dates and times. For additional in-formation, contact Eliecer Palacios, Exelon Corporation, + 1 312394 5324, e-mail eliecer.palacios@exeloncorp.com.

ComEd SubstationsMonday, 22 July, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., cost: US$17.

Tour three of ComEd's distribution substations near thedowntown Chicago area, each with unique characteristics.

* Diversey Substation is one of ComEd's newest power dis-tribution facilities that was designed and built in only eightmonths as part of Chicago's Service Optimization Plan.

* Grand/Kingsbury Substation, also recently completed ononly a 20,000 sq. ft. parcel, contains two 138 kV Ring Busesand four 50 MVA transformers. It is protected by micropro-cessor relays and also uses fiberoptics for communication.

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formers are contained in the architecturally appealing build-ing. Specially designed systems provide fire protection andcooling for this totally enclosed brick and limestone building.

For safety reasons, attendees are required to wear serviceableshoes (no high heels, sneakers, or sandals) and comfortable longpants made of heavy cotton material such as jeans. Hardhats andsafety glasses will be provided. Part of the tour will also requirewalking up stairs.

Exelon Thermal TechnologiesMonday, 22 July, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Tuesday, 23 July,9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., cost: US$15.

Tour a plant operation that offers an environmentally friendlyalternative to large-scale air conditioning. Exelon Thermal, withits Northwind technology, uses ice instead of chlorofluoro-carbons (CFCs) to provide cool comfort to several buildings indowntown Chicago. The concept is to produce ice during theevening hours, when the cost of electricity is at a minimum, anddistribute chilled water through a network of pipes during theday. This plant, located in the lower level of the Blue Cross &Blue Shield Building at Randolph and Columbus, is one of threebuilt in the downtown area and has a cooling capacity of 30,000tons, approximately equivalent to the cooling required for14,000 residential homes!

Fermi National Accelerator LaboratoryTuesday, 23 July, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., cost: US$30.

Fermilab is a high-energy physics laboratory and home of theworld's most powerful particle accelerator, the Tevatron. Scien-tists from across the United States and around the world useFermilab's resources in experiments to explore the most funda-mental particles and forces of nature. Located on a 6,800-acresite west of Chicago, Fermilab's research concentrates on study-ing the fundamental particles of matter and the forces acting be-tween them. An on-site industrial area produces all of thesuperconducting magnets used on the site and has been a sourceof important advances in cryogenic and cooling techniques.

James WJardine Water Purification PlantTuesday, 23 July, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., cost US$17.

Visit the world's largest water filtration plant. The James W.Jardine Water Purification Plant, designed to chemically treat and

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filter more than a million gallons of water perminute, went into full operation in late 1964. Theplant furnishes water to over 2.8 million peoplein Chicago and surrounding communities. Twohuge tunnel systems carry water from the plantto seven pumping stations in the central andnorthern water districts. Visitors view the com-puterized process control and monitoring systemused to deliver millions of gallons of water tocity residents. The site is located on Chicago'slakefront, just north of Navy Pier.

Chicago Tribune Printing PlantWednesday, 24 July, 8:30 a.m. to noon, cost:US$15.

The Chicago Tribune has been published con-tinuously since 1847 and is one of the nation's 10largest metropolitan newspapers. The Tribune'sstate-of-the-art operations and circulation facil-ity in Chicago began publishing in 1982. Thetour includes an inside look at the latest technol-ogy used in newspaper production: how newspa-

pers roll off the presses through a high-speed page folder and onto the packaging department, where they are counted, filled withpreprinted inserts, stacked, and tied. The group will also see thecomputerized distribution system that sorts the newspapers byzone and automatically delivers them to the appropriate drivers.

ComEd's Distribution Dispatch CenterWednesday, 24 July, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., cost: US$25.

Visit one of the largest and most state-of-the-art electric dis-tribution dispatch centers in the country. ComEd's DistributionDispatch Center, located southwest of Chicago, is responsiblefor overseeing the integrity of the utility's electric distributionsystem, which includes 69 kV, 34 kV, 12 kV, and 4 kV lines. Thisfacility handles the controlling, scheduling, and directing offield crews for clearance and switching during construction andmaintenance activities. Service restoration during outages isalso managed from this facility. The tour is highlighted by a pre-sentation of the latest technology and systems used to coordi-nate ComEd's activities over its 11,000 plus square mile serviceterritory. ComnEd serves over 3.5 million customers in the north-ern third of Illinois.

S&C Electric CompanyThursday, 25 July, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., cost: US$30.S&C Electric Company is a global provider of equipment

and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, theChicago-based company designs and manufactures switchingand protection products for electric power transmission and dis-tribution. S&C's products are designed to minimize damage toequipment in the event of a fault or reduce the area of an outageby automatically rerouting power flow. S&C's sophisticatedpower-electronic products can deliver uninterrupted power foran entire facility. The tour includes a look at S&C's electrical,mechanical, and analytical laboratories. The group will also tourthe manufacturing and assembly areas of the plant.

Social Events for All Attendees

Welcome ReceptionAll registrants are cordially invited to attend the informal "Wel-come to Chicago" reception Sunday, 21 July, from 6:30 p.m. to

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8:30 p.m. at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel. This will be an op-portunity to meet old acquaintances, make some new friends,and enjoy good food and drink.

Gala Evening: Taste of ChicagoJoin us for an evening of a variety of delicious ethnic foods, liveentertainment, music, and dancing at the "Taste of Chicago"gala event on Wednesday, 24 July, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.This exciting evening is being held at Chicago's historical lake-front landmark, Navy Pier, in the Grand Ballroom. Stroll aroundreplicas of the diverse neighborhoods as you enjoy the variousethnic cuisines of Little Italy, Chinatown, and Greektown. Beentertained by local "characters" while you also enjoy a trueChicago music experience. Encounter all this and more underthe 80-foot domed ceiling of the Grand Ballroom. End a perfectevening with a spectacular bang as you view the brilliant fire-works show from the tip ofNavy Pier! Delegates are encouragedto purchase tickets early at the low price of US $25. Tickets areavailable at this low price to regististered delegates and their reg-istered companions only. Additional tickets can be purchasedfor companions who are not registered for the conference, at aprice of US$50. Name badges must be displayed when enteringthe gala.

Companion/Leisure Activities

City Tour with Sears TowerSunday, 21 July, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., cost: US$30.

Discover the vitality and excitement of Chicago! Travelthrough Chicago's main business section, tour the "loop," andState Street, where Chicago's fame began. Some of the sightsyou will see include the Pablo Picasso sculpture, the famousWrigley Building, Wacker Drive, the Chicago River, Magnifi-cent Mile, and Michigan Avenue, home of Chicago's most ex-clusive shops. A stop will be made at the Sears Tower, whereyou'll enjoy a nonstop ride to the Skydeck Observatory, locatedon the 103rd floor! From there you'll enjoy a panoramic view ofthe Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. The view is amazing!You can see 40-50 miles on a clear day.

Inclusions: Guided tour as outlined, admission into theSkydeck Observatory in the Sears Tower, taxes, and gratuities.

City Tour and Hancock TowerMonday, 22 July, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., cost: US$30.

Discover the vitality and excitement of Chicago! Travelthrough Chicago's main business section, tour the "loop" andState Street, where Chicago's fame began. Some of the sightsyou will see include the Pablo Picasso sculpture, the famousWrigley Building, Wacker Drive, the Chicago River, Magnifi-cent Mile, and Michigan Avenue, home of Chicago's most ex-clusive shops. A stop will be made at the John Hancock Center,located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, where you willtravel to the 94th floor for a magnificent view from the HancockObservatory. At the conclusion of the tour, you will have thechoice of returning to the hotel with the bus or shopping at yourleisure in the many shops of the Magnificent Mile (returning tothe hotel on your own).

Inclusions: Guided tour as outlined, admission into the Han-cock Observatory, taxes, and gratuities.

Chicago Architectural River CruiseMonday, 22 July, and Wednesday, 24 July, 2:15 p.m. to 5:00p.m., cost US$32.

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Experience the work of those who helped revolutionize thebuilding arts on this Architectural Cruise of Chicago. The recon-struction following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 opened vastopportunities to leading architects of the day, among them, theintroduction of the skyscraper. See the work of Louis Sullivan,considered to be the first modern architect, and Frank LloydWright. Among the sights, hear about the IBM Building, LakePoint Tower, The Swiss Hotel, Sears Tower, Marina City, andmany more, all designed by leading architects of the day.

Inclusions: Transfers to pier, a 90-minute commentated rivercruise with light refreshments, tour escort, taxes, and gratuities.

Famous Sons of Oak Park:Frank Lloyd Wright and Ernest HemmingwayTuesday, 23 July, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., cost US$32.

Explore a few of the architectural and literary treasures in thecharming town of Oak Park. Visit the Frank Lloyd Wright homeand studio, where America's foremost architect lived andworked for over 20 years. Here, Wright created his greatest de-sign, the famous prairie-style concept. Walk through the streetsof Oak Park and find more than 30 structures designed byWright and his contemporaries.

Trace the life and work of the Nobel Prize-winning authorErnest Hemingway by visiting the Victorian home where he wasborn in 1899, where you will learn about his early life.

Additional stops include Pleasant Home mansion, designedin 1837 by George W. Maher, and the Oak Park Conservatory.

Inclusions: Guided tour as outlined, taxes, and gratuities.

John G. Shedd Aquarium andField Museum ofNatural HistoryTuesday, 23 July, 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., cost: US$36.

Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Shedd Aquar-ium, known as the "World's Aquarium," is the oldest publicaquarium in world, opening in 1929. The aquarium housesnearly 8,000 aquatic animals representing 650 species. Delightin a dolphin, ponder a penguin, or fix on a fish.

Then enter the Field Museum and be greeted by Sue, the larg-est and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil yet discovered.Explore world-class exhibits: Underground Adventure, InsideAncient Egypt, DNA to Dinosaurs, Africa, and many more.

Inclusions: Transportation and admissions to venues outlined,1.5 hours to explore in each museum, taxes, and gratuities.

Chicago Skyline Dinner CruiseTuesday, 23 July, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., cost: US$78.

Enjoy dinner on the most modern, fun, and casual ship inChicago while cruising the Chicago skyline. Your evening in-cludes the cruise, entertainment, dancing, and a buffet dinner.Sit back, relax, and enjoy the spectacular views from the largepicture windows, or dance the night away on the dance floor. Forsome quiet time and a moment in the warm breeze, relax on theopen-air deck. The ship is bright and festive, the views are un-beatable, the buffet is bountiful, the service is friendly, and theatmosphere is casual.

Inclusions: Transfers to/from the pier, full buffet dinner,cruise, entertainment, tour escorts, taxes and gratuities. (Coffeeand tea are included in the cost; additional beverages are not.)

The Art Institute of ChicagoWednesday, 24 July, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m., cost: US$31.

Discover why art lovers love Chicago, in one of the greatest artmuseums of the world, the Art Institute of Chicago. Their collec-

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tion spans 5,000 years of artistic expression from Europe, Asia, Af-rica, and the Americas through paintings, prints, drawings,sculptures, photographs, videos, textiles, and more. The Art Insti-tute houses such famous paintings as Edward Hopper's "Night-hawks," Mary Cassatt's "The Child's Bath," and Grant Wood's"American Gothic." The internationally acclaimed collection ofFrench Impressionists and Post-Impressionist pictures includeworks by Monet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh, and Gaugin. Otherhighlights include a large collection of works by Picasso, Matisse,Georgia O'Keeffe, and Andy Warhol. A 1-hour guided tour willshowcase the highlights of the Art Institute's permanent collection,to be followed by free time to explore the collections on your ownbefore transferring back to the hotel. (You may choose to stay lon-ger and stroll back to the hotel at your own leisure.)

Inclusions: Transfers to Gallery, admission, 1-hour guidedtour, tour escort, taxes, and gratuities.

Chicago Botanic Gardens with High TeaThursday, 25 July, 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., cost: US$48.

The Chicago Botanic Garden is home to 385 acres of gar-dens, indigenous prairie, native woodlands, and tranquil lakes.This "garden on the water" has developed the largest plant col-lection in the Upper Midwest and features 24 specialty gardens.Hop aboard the Grand Tram for a narrated tour of the Garden'sperimeter and learn the story about the Garden. Observe thebreathtaking views showcasing the diverse beauty of nature.

Stroll through the English Walled Garden the Rose Gardenand the Japanese Garden. Enjoy High Tea on the Rose Terrace,an intimate outdoor courtyard fragrant with roses in seasonoverlooking the Rose Garden.

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Inclusions: Transfers to the Gardens, narrated tour aboard theGrand Tram, High tea on the Rose Terrace, tour escort, taxes andgratuities.

Visit Six Famous Attractions at Your LeisureCost: US$54.

You will be provided with a Chicago CityPass, which allowsyou reduced admission (a 50% savings) into the following fivefamous attractions: The Art Institute of Chicago, The HancockTower, The Shedd Aquarium, The Field Museum, The AdlerPlanetarium and Astronomy Museum, and The Museum of Sci-ence and Industry. Your admission to the Museum of Scienceand Industry includes admission to the Omnimax Theater. Sim-ply present your booklet as you enter each attraction for admis-sion. In order to get you to these attractions (and more), we'vecombined it with a 2-day Trolley Pass; get on and off whereveryou want! (Sorry, the trolley does not go to the Museum of Sci-ence and Industry you will have to make your own way thereand back.) Visit Chicago on your own time, at your own pace, ata substantial saving!

Inclusions: Includes one CityPass ticket booklet and a 2-dayTrolley Pass.

Hospitality SuitesCompanies and organizations wishing to sponsor hospitalitysuites should contact Advance Group at +1 604 688 9655. Donot contact the hotel directly. Early booking of hospitality suitesis recommended.

Message CenterA message center will be set up in the Meeting RegistrationArea at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel and will be in operationfrom 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, 21 July through 12:00 noon Thurs-day, 25 July. Messages may be left there for fellow registrants.

Conference ProceedingsAll registrants paying full registration fees, students, and LifeMembers, are entitled to a CD of the meeting's Proceedings.Additional copies of the Conference Proceedings will be avail-able for purchase at the conference and after the conferencefrom IEEE Customer Service.

For the PresentersTechnical session rooms will be equipped with an overhead pro-jector and an LCD projector. Speakers will be required to bringtheir own laptop computer. A Presenter's Preparation Room willbe available at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel, allowing the pre-senters to organize their material and test the equipment. By in-vitation only, the presenters, authors, panelists, and sessionchairs can meet at breakfast the day of their session to becomeacquainted and discuss session arrangements.

Dress AttireDress attire for the meeting is business casual. (No denim je,ansin the sessions, please.)

For More InformationFor additional information and updates to this article, please con-tinue to check the PES Summer Meeting Web site at http://www.ieee-spm2002.org, the PES Web site at http://www.ieee.org/power, and future issues of the IEEE Power Engineering Review.

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2002 Transmission and DistributionConference and Exhibition - Asia Pacific6- 10 October 2002, Yokohama, Japan

The 2002 Transmission and Distribution Conferenceand Exhibition - Asia Pacific will be held 6-10 October inYokohama, Japan. The conference theme, "New Wave ofT&D Technology from Asia Pacific," focuses on poweringadvances in world-wide T&D technology from the AsiaPacific region, in line with today's expanding, diversified,and transfiguring power systems. The conference aims tofoster technical exchange in the Pacific Rim. The technicalpresentations and exhibitions will play a significant rolefor generating the new wave of T&D technology, and top-ics of interest include: equipment innovations pertainingto transmission and distribution lines; substations,switchgear, transformers, and surge protective devices;insulated cables and cable accessories; system protectionand automation; control, communication, instrumenta-tion, and measurement; power system analysis, planning,and operation; and electric power liberalization and newbusinesses.

For more information or submissions, contactIEEE/PES T&D 2002 Asia Pacific Secretariat, c/o Interna-tional Communications Specialists, Inc., Tokyo, Japan,+81-3-3263-6474, fax +81-3-3263-7077, e-mailt-d2002ap@ics-inc.co.jp.