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G4G10  Information

181 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Telephone: 404-659-0400, 800-241-3333
www.ritzcarlton.com

For the group rate of $169 per night, reserve by February 15, 2012. Reserve by phone and mention "Gathering for Gardner" or on their website (www.ritzcarlton.com) using the group code "GGBGGBA". There is a one-night penalty fee for cancellation. There are a limited number of rooms at this rate so please reserve early.

CONTACTS

Gathering4Gardner, Inc.
c/o Thomas Rodgers
P.O. Box 725467, Atlanta, GA 31139 USA
Ph. 1+404.266.0738
Emergency Ph. 1+770.355.3547
Gathering4gardner@gmail.com


The music events at this year's  Gathering will be coordinated by Chris Morgan. We're interested in having people sing and play music related to mathematics or science. Chris will be performing a few songs, such as Tom Lehrer's "Elements" song, and Flanders and Swann's "The first and second laws of thermodynamics." There are many other interesting math and science songs. Please email Chris at morgan@bookgenius.org if you'd like to take part!

WHERE TO SHIP CONFERENCE ITEMS
Scott Hudson/G4G/Thomas Rodgers
Direct Data Communication
5475 Fulton Industrial Blvd, SW
Atlanta, GA 30336
404-696-5252

DETAILED INFORMATION FOR SPEAKERS

In recent years, the demand from participants for more talks and more time for specific talks has encroached on the time participants would like to spend with each other.  However, G4G is not intended to act primarily in a "math conference" format.   Many believe we need more time among the participants.

Therefore G4GX will adjust the G4GX talk schedule from earlier conferences.

These changes are as follows:

(1) Almost all talks will be limited to 5 MINUTES.
(2) A few talks will be limited to 10 MINUTES;
(3) Very few speakers will be allotted 15 MINUTES

Therefore, please *plan* on speaking for FIVE MINUTES, with the *possibility only* of speaking longer.

Additionally, please remember to:

(1) direct your talks to the largest possible audience;
(2) have humor, jokes, or music in you talk, if you can;
(3) practice your talk at least twice before G4GX;
(4) find the Ready Area with all your props 45 minutes before your talk, and be ready to give your talk earlier; and finally
(5) not be too specific about the time your talk is given.  This makes scheduling difficult and negatively prejudice your talk's acceptance.

TALKS SCHEDULE:

G4GX Talks are divided morning sessions of four hours from 8:30am to 12:30pm, lunch 12:30pm to 2:00pm, and afternoon 2pm to 6pm.

To open discussion about specific circumstances or if you have special questions about talks, send email to talks@g4g10.com


EVENING ACTIVITIES: You are cordially invited to attend the optional following events:

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Registration - Impromptu Magic, Bar Bets and Cons around 8 PM in the Ritz Carlton Bar. No cost, but dinner is on your own.

Thursday, March 29, 2012 To be announced.
Friday, March 30, 2012 To be announced.

A reception will be held at Sarah Garvin and Tom Rodgers House either Thursday or Friday depending on the weather.

Saturday, March 31, 2012 The Ritz-Carlton, Downtown, 6:30 p.m. Cocktails, 8:00 p.m. Dinner and Entertainment

Magicians, jugglers, and entertainers please contact Mark Setteducati at Marksette@aol.com or 212-505-8308.


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CONFTOOL

The conference will begin the evening of Wed 28 March 2012 and concluded in the late afternoon on Sun 1 April 2012.

 http://www.conftool.com/g4g10

Use the user and password from your invitation. If not available, register as new user or email: gathering4gardner@gmail.com.

(1) G4GX GIFT EXCHANGE:  Upload a description of your G4GX Gift Exchange Item.  We will continue the G4G tradition of exchanging gifts, papers, puzzles, and the like among participants. We will be publishing a G4GX Exchange Book for those providing papers or images and will include a list of the other exchange gifts. Details will be on the website. If you are not submitting a paper or printable image suitable for the Exchange Book, please bring 400 exchange items (this suggested number will be updated on the website based on registrations). We place a special emphasis on creativity and originality.

Appropriate exchanges are those you would have personally given to Martin Gardner.

(2) G4GX TALK PROPOSAL: Upload the title and abstract of your proposed G4GX talk.  If you would like to be consider as a speaker at G4GX, first read the "Detailed information for Speakers," included in the message, below.

(3) G4GX SELF-PROFILE:  Please take a moment to describe your areas of interest, projects, and any other information of you'd like to provide of possible interest to our community.

Finally, please note that your G4GX registration is *not confirmed* until you complete arrangements for paying conference fees.  If you should have to cancel, a $100 cancellation fee will be assessed.    If you have questions about conference fees or special circumstances, please contact Tom Rodgers at 404.266.0738. gathering4gardner@gmail.com.

Remember Registration is by invitation only. Please register on our website:  www.conftool.com/g4g10

We will continue to add information about G4GX to the website as it becomes available.



Thane Plambeck, Scott Hudson, Andy Liu, Bruce Oberg, Dick Esterle, Scott Kim, Karen Farrell, Jerry Farrell, Christopher Morgan, Ed Pegg, Jr., George Hart, Nancy Blachman, Stephen Turner, Carey Lauder, Teja Krasek, Gary Foshee, Scot Morris, Lyman Hurd, Colm Mulcahy, Peter Rasmussen, Wei Zhang


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cover picture: GeBThi  orge hart sculpture