1. presented by General Administrivia Richard L. Graham

2. 2 Thanks to Microsoft for hosting this meeting Wireless access

3. 3 Food Dinner Monday night: Ginos East of Chicago (633 N. Wells St.) $17/person. Tuesday: Snacks and soda provided Lunch on Tuesday provided

4. 4 Next meeting Sun facility in Menlo Park Hotel : Cost: Mortgage from this meering ~$40/person for unused hotel rooms Do we want to have a block of hotel rooms ? Is cost a concern for people ?

5. 5 2009 Proposed Dates and Focus Areas Feb 9-11, Menlo Park/Other west-coast Location April 6-8, Chicago/Dallas/Atlanta June 1-3, Menlo Park/Other west-coast Location July 27-29, Chicago/Dallas/Atlanta Sept 21-23, Europe - in conjuntion with Euro PVM/MPI Users meeting Nov 16-18, Menlo Park/Other west-coast Location