1. WELCOME to: The Third GOES-R Users’ Conference May 10, 2004

2. Logistical Information THANK YOU FOR COMING!!!! Most Important…please read the information in your handout package; –Restaurants, transportation info, agenda, participant list etc. For Help: Wendy McBride, Camille Hoffman, or Program Committee Members (blue ribbons) Messages posted: in the registration area; Business Office: not far from registration area;

3. Logistical Information Complimentary Continental Breakfast… Before the sessions Tuesday through Thursday; Posters: Please set up ASAP; Must be down by 8 am Thu. Request you leave them up as long as possible. Speakers: Please see Dick Reynolds if you have a presentation to download Icebreaker and Poster Session: Tuesday 5:15 pm

4. Logistical Information Conference Dinner: Wed. 6:15 pm; We need an accurate count for the dinner byTuesday noon. If you are not going please turn in your ticket. Tours Friday: NIST, FSL, SEC, NGDC, NCAR; Sign up at registration desk; Suggestions: During conference; Breakout sessions Thursday; Suggestion card in handout package;

5. Logistical Information Breakout Sessions: Thursday. Please read the questions for the Breakout Sessions Today. Think about them, come to sessions on Thursday with your ideas.