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3 Rest of the organizing team 1) Local Organizing Commi7ee Balance between alpha-, beta- and gamma- Balance of seasoned organizers and new folks 2) Conference Solu:ons

4 Where is Boise, Idaho?

5 Boise has a vibrant downtown

6 Things to do and poten.al excursions

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11 Welcome to Boise and the Grove Hotel! It would be our pleasure to serve as host hotel for the 2015 International Herpes Virus Workshop. HOTEL FEATURES Free High-Speed Wireless Emilio s Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and extended room service. Satori Sushi at The Bar Free Fitness Facility Free Airport Shuttle Over 11,000 square feet of meeting space Flat screen televisions In-room mini refrigerator In-room Coffee Maker and free Premium Coffee In-room Bath Amenities and Bath Robe In-room Iron & Ironing Board Microwave upon request Located in the heart of downtown, The Grove Hotel is central to Boise s dynamic blend of restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and art. The downtown area is a delightful blend of sights and attractions, featuring The Morrison Center, Idaho Ballet Company, Julia Davis Park, The Basque Block, Edwards Cinema s Complex and 62 other retail and restaurant locations. The hotel is situated next to the Boise Convention Center and attached to The CenturyLink Arena - home of the Steelheads, The Stampede, and many other entertainment and event opportunities! The Grove Hotel caters to affordable luxury and reflects our 4 diamond status at every turn. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our 5 star American Cuisine restaurant, Emilio s. Relax in The Bar after a long day of meetings and enjoy live entertainment featuring Randy Coryell on the grand piano. Providing our guests with deluxe accommodations and amenities is our pleasure. We look forward to welcoming you in 2015! 245 South Capitol Blvd. Boise, Idaho Reservations:

12 Boise/Downtown 495 S. Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID. Ph: (208) King Studio Suite In the Heart of Downtown! Friendly, Clean & Comfortable Guaranteed! Downtown Boise s premier hotel, Just Steps away from the Boise Centre, CenturyLink Arena, Zoo Boise, Boise State University, and the State Capitol Building Front Desk On The House Hot Breakfast Buffet Complimentary Wireless High-speed Internet Access Boise s only Indoor Cool Pool Cool Pool Clean & Fresh Hampton Beds Lobby Suite Shop, with late-night snacks, beer & wine Fully equipped 24-hour business center & exercise room 3200 Square feet of flexible meeting space Our Unconditional 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Salmon Boardroom

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14 Boise State University Dorms

15 Come early. Or stay longer to explore IDAHO! It really is the GEM STATE!

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17 Bruneau Sand Dunes

18 Owyhee River Canyon Owyhee River Canyon

19 Craters of the Moon Na?onal Park

20 Hiking in The Sawtooths

21 Salmon Fishing in Salmon

22 Oh yeah. And Yellowstone Na?onal Park!

23 BOISE AIRPORT FACTS There are currently 60 flights in and 60 flights out of the Boise Airport per day. There are approximately 5,600 available seats out of Boise per day. CARRIERS The following lists the carriers and the cities that provide non-stop service to and from Boise. ALL BOISE AREA HOTELS OFFER FREE AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE! United Airlines/Continental Chicago, IL Denver, CO San Francisco, CA Los Angeles, CA Southwest Airlines Denver, CO Las Vegas, NV Oakland, CA Portland, OR Salt Lake City, UT Seattle, WA Spokane, WA US Airways Phoenix, AZ Delta/SkyWest Airlines Los Angeles, CA Minneapolis, MN Salt Lake City, UT Frontier Airlines Denver, CO Horizon/Alaska Air Lewiston, ID Los Angeles, CA Portland, OR Sacramento, CA San Jose, CA Seattle, WA BOISE AIRPORT FUN FACTS In 2010* 2,795,297 total passengers flew into and/or out of Boise Airport 129,004 planes landed at and/or took off from Boise Airport In 2010** Boise Airport had more passengers than: Albany International Airport (Albany, NY) Dayton International Airport (Dayton, OH) Tulsa International Airport (Tulsa, OK) Boise Airport had more planes landing and/or taking off than: Fairbanks International Airport (Fairbanks, AK) Will Rogers World Airport (Oklahoma City, OK) Reno-Tahoe International Airport (Reno, NV) *Based on data from the Boise Airport landing reports ** ACI Traffic Data Updated 01/11

24 SUMMARY OF BOIISE IIHW 2015 Location: Flights: Airport Transfers: Venue: Dorms: Hotels: The meeting would be held in the heart of downtown Boise in the Boise Convention Center (adjacent to the University). There are numerous affordable hotels within a 2 5 minute walk and dorms are 12 minutes on foot. The downtown is very charming with lots of shops, restaurants/bars near the hotels and convention center. 60 arrivals per day by 5 major airlines with international connections through Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, LA, Minneapolis, Salt Lake & Seattle. It is only 3 4 km from airport to hotels and dorms; free shuttles offered by all hotels, shuttles for dorms, $12 taxi fare. The Boise Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown Boise. It is very spacious with both a large open indoor foyer and beautiful spacious outdoor area with a fountain, perfect for the welcome reception and coffee breaks. All satellite meetings, poster sessions, meals and oral presentations will be held in this facility maximizing opportunities for scientific interactions. The rental fee is extremely affordable as we have negotiated rates based on revenue generated by the Workshop. Boise State dormitories are only a 12 minute walk from the Convention Center. They also offer complementary bikes which can be used throughout the stay. There are numerous quality hotels affordably priced all located within one to three blocks from the Convention Center. Banquet: Coordination: Whitewater rafting, a train ride and dinner at a ranch, all very close to Boise will provide a fun and relaxing finish to this great meeting. Conference Solutions Boise is a beautiful location that provides an esthetically attractive venue, easy to get to and boasting outstanding meeting facilities and accommodations at a low cost. The meeting facility and lodging are all in close proximity. We are convinced that Boise would provide an exceptional meeting environment for IHW 2015!