Don Brutzman wrote:
> NPS hereby offers to host the fifth VRML/Web3D Symposium in Monterey.
> We were also the local hosts for VRML 97 & VRML 98. Due to a
> variety of reasons, the Hyatt Regency (97's site) seems to be
> the best venue.
>
> Please comment whether you think NPS hosting is a good idea.
> Candidate hotel dates are attached.
>
> Please also comment whether VRML or Web3D is the proper scope.
That is a wonderful suggestion. We can offer space and an appropriate place in the
agenda to discuss/announce that.
> It's a lot of work, so of course we'll want lots of help. Mike Capps
> has offered to be technical program co-chair. I'm offering to be
> chair (since all the ragged jobs find their way to my door anyway).
> I've started a dialog with ACM, they might (or might not) be able
> to do conference support. We won't go forward unless we have a
> fiercely capable treasurer and a conservative proposed budget.
> All offers of assistance are most welcome.
I would offer running a VRML2000 or Web3D 2000 online community, where all the
people who can not come, can at least be in a virtual way there, if this idea finds
support by the organizers.
> We will ask for a Year 2000 Symposium BOF at VRML 99 next week, probably a
> working breakfast or lunch. If anyone else is thinking about proposing
> to host the event instead, please speak up so we can discuss and make plans
> for amicable resolution. The BOF time & location will be announced on site.
> (Christian, please arrange, thanks).
No problem.
> Thanks in advance for all comments. Looking forward to seeing many of you
> again in Germany next week, bon voyage.
See you.
Regards,
Christian Bauer
Chair VRML99
http://www.c-lab.de/vrml99
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