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Program Agenda

A draft of the NRC Conference Program Agenda is posted on the Website a www.nrcconference.com.

Attendee Registration

A copy of the Attendee Registration Form can be found in this month's issue of RT&S. The Conference registration fee includes admission to the Exhibition, Business Session and all meals. The Golf Tournament and 5K Charity Run/Walk have separate registration forms and fees. To receive any of the registration forms via fax, please call 202-638-7790 or email info@nrcma.org.

5K Charity Run/Walk

We celebrate the NRC's second annual charity event called The Grassley 5K Run/Walk. The race will begin with a "ribbon-cutting ceremony" at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Clamshell and end at the Walt Disney World Swan Lakeside Terrace. All proceeds will go to charity.

Golf Tournament

The 2004 NRC Golf Tournament will take place at Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. Stretching to 6,655 yards, the Lake Buena Vista course is heavily wooded with well-bunkered greens and offers the golfer a variety of challenging holes. Golf play will begin al 8:00 a.m. with a shotgun start.

Exhibition

The NRC Exhibition is one of the few opportunities you'll have all year to experience trade show in a close-knit atmosphere. More than 20 exhibitors will display their products this year. Two breakfasts and two evening receptions will be held within the Exhibit Hall. For information on exhibiting, please call 202-638-7790. Please note: The exhibitor registration fee does not include access to the NRC Conference Business Sessions and meals outside of the Exhibition. Exhibitors must complete an Attendee Registration Form and send it in with payment

to participate in the full Conference.

Hotel Accommodations

The Walt Disney World Swan is walking distance from The Epcot Center and MGM Studios. A discounted single/double room rate is offered to NRC Conference and Exhibition attendees. Please call 407-034-3000 to make your hotel room reservations. Make sure to mention that you are with the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Conference in order to receive the negotiated room rate. The room block opens for genera sale on December 8, 2003, so be sure to reserve your hotel room before this date.

Airfare Discount

NRC wants to make its attendees Conference experience hassle-free. We have partnered with Southwest Airlines to provide our attendees with discounted fares. Southwest Airlines offers up to 10% off most fares for air travel to and from the 2004 NRC Conference and Exhibition, with the convenience of Ticketless Travel. To qualify, call Southwest Airlines Group and Meetings Reservations at 800-433-5368 and reference the I.D. Code: A0299. Reservations Sales Agents are available 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, CST.

Ground Transportation

Hello Florida!, in cooperation with Mears Motor Shuttle, is pleased to provide discounted arrival end departure transfers for NRC Conference attendees. Mears Motor Shuttle operates shared ride van shuttle service from the Orlando International Airport to area hotels Guests simply redeem the coupon at a Mears Motor Shuttle booth for a full-fare one-way or discounted round-trip voucher from the Orlando International Airport to the Walt Disney World Swan. Contact Mears today at 407-825-3811 for your ground transportation needs in Florida. Please note: This is a public, shared ride shuttle service that makes stops at multiple hotels. On average, it takes one to two hours after arriving at the airport to reach your hotel. In some instances, adverse conditions at the airport can increase this time.

Questions

Please call Giovanna (Jo) Bauguess in the NRC office at 202-638-7790.

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