U.S. CLIVAR Summit

15-18 August 2005

Keystone, Colorado

A U.S. CLIVAR Summit will be held on August 15-18, 2005 in Keystone, Colorado (a few hours from Denver). [http://keystonelodge.rockresorts.com/]. Logistical details are available below. This will be the first opportunity for the new US CLIVAR reorganized panels to meet. We anticipate they will focus on the following tasks:

• Flesh out/clarify terms of reference
• Identify and address progress of relevant activities currently underway or in advanced planning stages
• Define the scope of research activities required to address the panel's foci, develop strategies for entraining existing activities, and encourage new activities as needed
• Determine areas of intersection with other panels
• Identify possible focus groups; and where possible establish initial groups
• Develop a process to provide tailored strategic implementation advice to agency program managers and senior management
• Identify first-year objectives and activities for the panel

This Summit is envisioned to include participation of current members of the SSC, panel chairs, as well as members of the new panels (who have yet to be identified). Additionally, we hope to have participation by select others in the community, and agency representatives at various levels.

Agenda

Meeting Documents

• Current U.S. CLIVAR activities and other proposed activities mapped onto the new panels (table - .doc)
• Charge to new US CLIVAR panels (.ppt)
• US CLIVAR Working Group description (.doc)
• US CLIVAR Support for Panels and Working Groups (.doc)
• Comments on the U.S. CLIVAR reorganization (.doc)
• CCSP Milestones, Products and Payoffs table (.xls)
• CCSP Synthesis and Assessment Products (PDF)
• Participant List (.doc)

Summit Logistics

In order to accommodate attendees bringing families, several room types are available.  If you chose a room type over the base rate of $115 per night you are responsible for the extra cost.  Quantities of specialty rooms may be limited so book early for best selection.

Hotel Contact Information

Keystone Lodge
22101 US Highway 6
PO Box 38
Keystone, CO 80435
Ph: 866-455-ROCK
Ph: 970-496-2316
Fax: 970-496-4215

Meeting Locations

All meeting sessions will take place in the Keystone Lodge resort. 

Computer and Internet for Attendee Use: Complimentary in-room high speed Internet access in the Keystone Lodge. 

Meals

Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon break will be provided to meeting paticipants. 

Keystone is home to many casual and fine dinning restaurants see: http://keystone.snow.com/info/villagelife.asp for a directory of local restaurants.  Or, drive or take the free bus to Breckenridge for even more options.

Social Events

Monday, August 15, Reception in the outdoor lake pavilion.  (Cash Bar)

Meals and incidentals per diem in Summit county is $43 per day.

Expense Reimbursement

Travel voucher forms will be available at the meeting.

Local Time 

Keystone, Colorado is in the Mountain Time Zone or MST.

Local Weather

Average Low: 51F   8C

Average Hi:  78 F , 26C

Summertime weather in the Colorado high country is notorious for changing quickly.  Mild, sunny weather and cool nights are what we expect in August, but itÕs possible to have high heat, rain, high winds, freezing temperatures or even snow. 

Altitude

Keystone is at about 9,000 ft, and has a very dry climate.  Altitude sickness and dehydration are possible at this elevation and should be taken seriously.   Take it easy the first couple days.  Moderate alcohol consumption and drink plenty of water.  Persistent headaches are a common symptom and can usually be treated with over the counter headache medication.  If you experience nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath or chest pain you may need to be checked by a doctor.

Sunscreen, sunglasses and/or a hat are a must for outdoor activities.