SOC: Fan (Chair), Green/Wagner, + one STC rep from each partner + 3/4 additional members with science/instrument expertise: (a) star/planet/AO; (b) galaxy formation (LUC/MODS); (c) high-redshift universe, survey (LBC)
Semester End and Commencement (AZ): May 14 (avoid)
Easter Sunday: Apr 24 (avoid)
AAS (Boston): May 22 - 26 (avoid) - also possible LBT special session
JWST conference: June 5 - 7 (avoid)
OSU Winter Quarter finishes: Mar 17
OSU Spring Quarter starts: Mar 28
OSU Spring Quarter finishes: June 10
Average First 100F Day in Tucson: May 28 (better avoid)
Average Daily High Reaches 100F in Tucson: June 10: (absolutely avoid)
New Moon: Mar 4, Apr 3, May 3, June 1
Two possible Choices: (A) around Mar 20: OSU and AZ spring breaks, or immediately before/after Board meeting?; (B) around May 17: after AZ commencement, before AAS, low rate
Rate and Cost
Apr - mid May: $129/night
After mid May: $79 per night
Conference package including light breakfast, lunch and conference room: $50/night/person
A three day conference + 1 day LBT visit, charge $200 - $250 for registration.