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http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dtwpo-auburn-hills-marriott-pontiac-at-centerpoint/
3600 Centerpoint Parkway
Pontiac, Michigan, USA 48341
Less than 10 minutes from the Troy Marriott
Reservations: centerpointmarriott

Hotel Liaisons: Nuri Gocay and James Gamble (Go here to see what's going on with the hotel)

• Doubles: 143
• Kings: 142
• Suites: 5

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• Hotel Fact Sheet

• Use: Dealer's Room / Booth Fair
• Dimensions: 60' x 34' x 20'
• Max Booths: ~40
  • All tables are complementary
• Availability: Fri 0800 - Sun 1800
• Planning:
  • Individually linen tables
  • Tables in back half of the room should be two 6'x18“s
  • Add two trash cans
  • Load in/out must happen through loading area
    • Security: N/A, dealer staff sleeping in room

• Use: Big-Top Events
• Dimensions: 60' x 44' x 20'
• Seats:
  • 290 Theater (our normal layout)
  • 170 Classroom (normal with rows of tables)
  • 200 Banquet (rounds, think gaming)
• Availability: Fri 0800 - Sun 1800
• Planning:
  • Stage, podium, need A/V setup
  • Stays in theater-style seating

• Use: ?
  • Theatre
• Dimensions: 60' x 34' x 20”
• Seats:
  • 225 Theater (our normal layout)
  • 130 Classroom (normal with rows of tables)
  • 160 Banquet (rounds, think gaming)
• Availability: Fri 0800 - Sun 1800

• Use: ?
• Dimensions: 25' x 24' x 20'
• Seats (each side):
  • 65 Theater (our normal layout)
  • 35 Classroom (normal with rows of tables)
  • 40 Banquet (rounds, think gaming)
• Availability: Fri 0800 - Sun 1800

• Use: ?
• Dimensions: NA
• Seats (each side):
  • 60 Theater (our normal layout)
  • 30 Classroom (normal with rows of tables)
  • 40 Banquet (rounds, think gaming)
• Availability: Fri 0800 - Sun 1800

• Use: ?
• Square Feet: 378
• Seats: ~16 as boardroom
• Availability: Fri 0800 - Sun 1800

• Use: ?
• Square Feet: 361
• Seats: ~12 as boardroom
• Availability: Fri 0800 - Sun 1800

• Use: Outdoor Space, weather permitting
• Seats: ~60 as reception
• Availability: Fri 0800 - Sun 1800

• Use: ConSuite
• Availability: Fri 0800 - Sun 1800
• Storage Availability: Thursday 1500 - Monday 1200
• Planning:
  • Room on the high numbered end of the 11th floor
  • Consuite Storage: 1124, 1125, and 1126. Beds removed (two comped)
  • Banquet supplies (tables, linens, etc) offered gratis

• Use: Registration
• Availability: Thu 1800 - Sun 1800
• Notes:
  • Concierge desk in the lobby… space also available for tables surrounding it.

• Use: Operations
• Availability: Fri 0800 - Sun 1800
• Planning:
  • Two trash cans
  • 8 chairs
  • Internet and Phone access
  • Still need DID and Internet Drop - Requested

• Use: Food Paneling
• Seating: In progress check our work
• Location: 1123
• Availability: Fri 1500 - Sun 1800
• Planning:
  • Put plastic down on the floor so that we don't sully the carpet
  • Beds removed

• Use: Tabletop Gaming and eating
• Dimensions: TBD
• Seating: In progress check our work
• Availability: Fri 0800 - Sun 1800
• Planning:
  • Rope and stanchion to make the actual 'gaming space' part
  • Doors must lock to the outside

• Use: ?
• Dimensions: TBD
• Seating: 20, board room style
• Availability: Fri 0800 - Sun 1800
• Planning:
  • At the back of the gaming area, gaming related programming?

• Use: Birds of a feather?
• Dimensions: TBD
• Seating: 20, comfy couches and chairs
• Availability: Fri 0800 - Sun 1800

• 580 room nights
  • Thu/Sun: 40/20 nights each
  • Fri/Sat: 260 rooms each
  • Three suites comped each night at 80%, otherwise $199/night
• Must hit 80% of total room block to avoid penalties
  • 464 rooms or more
  • Penalty is simply the difference between pickup and room block minimum, along with sliding scale on function space.

• Guest Room: $99/night
• Staff Rate: $75/night
• All suites comped to the con… have to figure out what to do with them
• State and local taxes excluded from price (around 14% usually)

• 1 for 40

• Reservations can be made at a website http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/DTWPO?groupCode=pgnpgna&app=resvlink&fromDate=4/25/13&toDate=4/29/13
• Overflow Hotel #1 (Residence Inn) can be made at a website http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/DTWPT?groupCode=PENPENS&app=resvlink&fromDate=4/26/13&toDate=4/28/13&stop_mobi=yes
• Overflow Hotel #2 (Courtyard by Marriott) can be made at a website http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dtwcp?groupCode=pgnpgna&app=resvlink&fromDate=4/26/13&toDate=4/28/13&stop_mobi=yes

• Working on getting four speed racks
• Hotel OK with use of freight elevator
• Full size fridge in the Consuite prep room, two small fridges built in

• ConTV is a GO!
• Need to find out the channel to get into the programming book
• Also need to meet with hotel engineering staff

• Hotel has 50 MB Internet Pipe
• Internet included with room block, no additional charges

• Extended hours are arranged for pool and fitness
• Accessible until 2am Friday and Saturday nights (Saturday/Sunday morning)

• No liquor can be served in the hospitality suite (Consuite)
  • Note: You can drink your liquor there, but you the con does not serve liquor.
• Beer can be served in the hospitality suite, but must remain in the suite
• The only food and/or beverage allowed on the ground floor (function or banquet areas) are those provided by the hotel

• Party rooms can have beds removed for $150
• Two bed removals comped for Con

• April 14th - Final Walkthrough