UPDATE 9/22: Learning Community 2008

How do I get to the hotel?
  • For your convenience, we are providing a link that will allow you to obtain point by point driving instructions. Click here for more.
  • In addition to this, the hotel has posted on their web site some broader freeway maps and information: Click here

What's our schedule?
  • Here is a link to download the 2008 LC schedule: download PDF

What "8:00 Registration" is and what it is not...
  • "8:00 Registration" is the first item of the day and it is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. This "registration" is with our FMCSC staff, NOT with the hotel.
  • We ask that you arrive on time, so that we know that you have arrived, have received your events packet and are situated comfortably. Please be prompt! Our event begins at 9:00 a.m. and we have to stay on time with our arrangements with the hotel.
  • Also, please note that Check-in time with the hotel, is not an available option for our group until after 3 p.m. on Monday.

What should I do with my bags until then? (Hotel Check-in time)
  • Please keep your luggage in your car for safe-keeping until our afternoon break (4:00 p.m.) when you will be given the key to your room.

When does Learning Community wrap up? I want to inform my family...
  • Our last event is scheduled to conclude by 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday (9/30). If you are a part of the SALAD group, then we have a meeting scheduled for 3:45 p.m. and a dinner set for 5:00 p.m. (also on Tuesday - 9/30)

Hey! I'm at the hotel, and this is a pretty nice set-up! What do I need to know about paying for things?
  • The conference office has covered the costs of meals, gratuities, & room charges. If you would like to charge something "extra" to your room, this is your responsibility to pay for at check out time (You will be asked for a credit card at check-in time to cover such "incidentals" as this).

Is there anything else that I might want to know?
  • The hotel offers tennis, golf, a pool, and a spa & fitness facility.
  • For your convenience, we have provided the hotel maps, available for download (pdf format): Lobby Level; Upper Level.
  • Need to plan for the weather? We've included the 10 day forecast. Click here
  • Pacific Palms Resort offers high speed Internet access, for you wired and computer savvy folks!
  • The Hotel's check out time, is 12:00 noon. Rooms occupied (or containing luggage or personal effects) after 12:00 noon are subject to a late departure charge.