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2008 Baldrige Examiner Training Logistics

MS Word Version - Examiner Training Logistics Information booklet


Date and Location
New and Senior/Alumni Examiners
April 28- May 2
May 5-9
May 12-16
May 19-23

Returning Examiners
April 29- May 2
May 6-9
May 13-16
May 20-23

(Dates will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.)

Training is being held at the Gaithersburg Mariott Washingtonian Center.

Accommodations
Blocks of rooms have been reserved for Examiners at the Courtyard by Marriott Washingtonian Center and the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center. Please note there are limited rooms available at the Courtyard by Marriott Washingtonian Center.

The hotels are within a walking distance of 3-5 minutes from each other. Both hotels are located within walking distance of the Rio shopping plaza and Washingtonian shops.

The Marriott Washingtonian is a full-service hotel with restaurant, complimentary Internet service available, and exercise facilities. It is located at 9751 Washingtonian Blvd., Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878, 301-590-0044. The room rate is $194.00 + tax.

The Courtyard by Marriott is a new facility. The Courtyard provides high-speed Internet service at no additional charge, an exercise facility, and restaurant serving lite fare and beverages. It is located at 204 Boardwalk Place, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878, 301-527-9000. The room rate is $184.00+ tax. (Limited rooms are available)

Please see the "Directions from Area Airports to the Gaithersburg, Maryland Marriott Hotels" page in the Examiner Training Logistics Information booklet to assist you with more detailed travel directions.

Reservations that correspond with your training week can be made online. Please select the correct hotel and training session to make an online reservation below.

You must wait to receive an email from our office confirming your scheduled training week before making your hotel reservation.

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center Courtyard by Marriot Washingtonian Center
Week 1
Monday, April 28 - Friday, May 2
Group Code - BEEBEEA		 Week 1
Monday, April 28 - Friday, May 2
Group code: BALBALA
   
Week 2
Monday, May 5 - Friday, May 9
Group Code - BTTBTTA 		Week 2
Monday, May 5- Friday, May 9
Group Code: BLEBLEA
   
Week 3
Monday, May 12 - Friday, May 16
Group Code - BLLBLLA		 Week 3
Monday, May 12 - Friday, May 16
Group Code: BATBATA
   
Week 4
Monday, May 19 - Friday, May 23
Group Code - BDGBDGA		 Week 4
Monday, May 19 - Friday, May 23
Group Code: BEXBEXA

All reservations must be made by April 11th to get the training block rate.

If you are not planning to stay at one of these Marriott hotels, please call or e-mail ASQ by April 14th to let them know. The telephone number is 414-765-7205 and the e-mail address is mbnqa@asq.org.


Questions
If you have any questions please contact the Examiner Help Center at examinerlogistics@nist.gov or phone: 877-237-9064 (option 1). Someone will be available Monday-Friday from 8:30 am 4:30 pm, Eastern Time to handle your inquiries.


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Date created: 3/05/2007
Last updated: 3/13/2008