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Hyatt Government New Year's Eve Reception

Per Diem Rates FY 12

Rates are set by fiscal year, effective October 1


The FY 12 rates are now available as announced in FTR Bulletin 12-01.

Go to http://www.gsa.gov/
Select 2012 from the dropdown box above the map of the United States in order to see FY 12 rates. On Oct. 1, 2011, the the default setting will change to FY 12.

Calling all Government Planners*** New Per Diems coming soon***

Be on the look out, new Per Diems are to be released in about 2 weeks.

Government Sales Calls with CDC Atlanta

Government sales calls in Atlanta.  In attendance were:  Grand Hyatt Atlanta, Hyatt Regency Atlanta and Hyatt Regency LaJolla.   We had a great opportunity to meet with the CDC.  Special thanks to Grand Hyatt Atlanta, for providing our afternoon break.              `

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR D-U-N-S NUMBER AND CCR REGISTRATION

Here is a helpful link for Frequently Asked Question for D-U-N-S Number and CCR Registration

                               http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayFAQPage.do

Thank you for attending SGMP and hope the conference was productive for all.  As discussed at the
pre-con, thanks to Don Defeo, Hyatt Regency DFW, here are a few samples of Government menus:

Enjoy!

 GOVERNMENT MENUS

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Chef’s Selection of Freshly Made Bakeries to include

House Made Muffins and Assorted Breakfast Pastries

Sweet Butter, Jam and Preserves

Starbucks® Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Tazo® Tea Selection

$10.00 per person – inclusive**

PLATED LUNCHES

All Lunches are served with Chef’s choice of salad or dessert, unless otherwise noted

and Starbucks® Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Tazo® Tea Selection and Iced Tea.

Choice of:

Spaghetti with Italian Meatballs

with Parmesan and Marinara Sauce

Seasonal Vegetables

Warm Rolls & Butter

$18.00 per person – inclusive**

*****

Dry Rubbed Chicken Breast

Served on a bed of Saffron-Herb Orzo

With Rapini and Thyme Bordelaise

Warm Rolls & Butter

$18.00 per person – inclusive**

*****

Turkey Hoagie Sandwich

A Hoagie layered with Smoked Turkey Breast,

Swiss Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato

Choice of Potato or Pasta Salad

Choice of Fresh Baked Cookie or Whole Fruit

$18.00 per person – inclusive**

MORNING BEVERAGE BREAK

Starbucks® Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Tazo® Tea Selection

Pricing is based upon on half hour of service

$3.00 per person – inclusive**

AFTERNOON SNACK BREAK

“Sweet Street”

Double Fudge Brownies or Fresh Baked Cookies

Choice of Fresh Lemonade or Iced Tea

$5.00 per person – inclusive**

*****

“Take Me Out To The Ballpark”

Freshly Popped Popcorn

Large Pretzels with Grain Mustard

Assorted Soft Drinks

$6.00 per person – inclusive**

Pricing is based upon one half hour of service.

Serving size is based upon one piece per person.

A LA CARTE

Sliced Seasonal Melon                           $6.00 per person – inclusive**

Whole Fresh Fruit                                  $3.00 per piece – inclusive**

Fresh Baked Cookies                            $3.00 each – inclusive**

Granola Bars                                        $3.00 each – inclusive**

Large Pretzels with Grain Mustard         $3.00 each – inclusive**

Fruit Juice                                             $3.00 each – inclusive**

Assorted Soft Drinks                              $3.00 each – inclusive**

NOTE: ** All inclusive menu pricing is based on tax exempt status.  In the event taxes apply, prices will increase by 8.25%. 

Any substitutions or enhancements to menus may increase pricing.

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WHERE DO I GO TO FIND MY HOTELS FEMA NUMBERS?

Not sure where to go to find your hotel FEMA number?  This website can help answer all your questions.  Update your exsisting listing,  find your FEMA ID or go here to get one. 

                                                    http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/applications/hotel/

Chris Keane Attending PCMA Luncheon with Hyatt Regency Crystal City

Chris Keane, Valerie Esty (PSA), and Katie Sells (Hyatt Regency Crystal City)

Special thanks to Hyatt Regency Crystal City for special luncheon with PCMA clients.

Once again if you want to make sales calls in the Washington DC area, please feel free to contact either Chris Keane, or Jeannie Carlsen.

HOTEL CHEAT SHEET

Chis and I wanted to pass along this great helpful idea!    Thank you Carlos Rojas from the Hyatt Regency Boston for sharing this helpful hint.

As our hotels are booking more and more Government business and with staff changes in this market happening all the time, it is a great idea to create a hotel  cheat sheet. 

Your Hotel Government Cheat Sheet should include some of the following information that is needed daily when bidding on Government programs.

DUNNS B# -

FEDERAL TAX ID –

CCR –

DUNNS –

FEMA –

PER DIEM RATES FOR YOUR HOTEL

It is always a good idea to make sure your hotel is up to date with your registrations.   If these are not updated on an annual basis then it becomes difficult when contracting directly with Agencies as this is what they look for first.

DO YOU HAVE A HELPFUL HINT THAT HAS WORKED FOR YOU WHEN BOOKING GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS?  LET CHRIS AND I KNOW.  We would love to share these ideas with the field!   

Night @ the Ball Park with Hyatt Regency Sarasota (Suzanne Anderson)

A special night at the Ball Park for Social & Scientific Systems, hosted by Hyatt Regency Sarasota with special thanks to (Suzanne Anderson). Chris Keane, Diana Brown, Jeannie Carlsen and Diane Norcutt enjoy an evening at Camden Yards.  Orioles vs. Yankees, to top off a week of Government Sales Calls in Washington, DC

Jeannie Carlsen, Diane Norcutt, Diana Brown & Chris Keane reviewing some awesome memorabilia from Camden Yards

2011 FEDERAL PER DIEM MIDYEAR RATE CHANGES

                   Just a Reminder When booking programs at the Government rate
 All Contracts should  have the wording "at prevailing per diem/government rate" A Notice in today's Federal Registerannounces that GSA has made midyear adjustments in the Fiscal Year 2011 maximum per diem reimbursement rates in specific locations in the States of California, Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. The attached FTR Bulletin 11-06 outlines the locations and the adjusted rates, which go into effect April 1, 2011 (see the third page for details). The rates have also been updated on GSA's website at http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem.

                                                         FY2001 MIDYEAR PER DIEM CHANGES
                                            CHANGES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2011-September 30, 2011

Locality                                                                Lodging            M&IE                                                                                                                                                                             
CALIFORNIA
Barstow/Ontario/Victorville                                                     
(San Bernadino County)                                                          
October 2010- March 2011                                      $83                   $56         
April-Spetmeber 2011                                             $99                   $56

San Fancisco (San Francisco County)
October 2010                                                         $174                   $71
November 2010- March 2011                                    $142                  $71
April-August 2011                                                   $150                   $71
September 2011                                                     $180                   $71

MISSISSIPPI                        
Oxford (Lafayette County)
October 2010- March 2011                                       $77                   $46
April-September 2011                                              $96                    $51

NEW YORK
Manhattan
Includes the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island
Brox New York, Kinds, Queens, Richmond Counties
Oct-Dec 2010                                                          $269                  $71
January-March 2011                                                 $192                  $71
April-Mary 2011                                                        $212                  $71
June-Aug 2011                                                         $224                  $71
September 2011                                                       $295                  $71

PENNSYLVANIA
Harrisburg/Hershey (Dauphin County)
Oct 2010-March 2011                                                 $106                 $51
April-May 2011                                                           $107                 $51
Jun-Aug 2011                                                             $134                 $51        
September 2011                                                         $107                 $51

TEXAS
Greenville (Hunt County)
Oct 2010-March 2011                                                  $78                  $51
April-Sep 2011                                                            $86                  $51

VIRGINIA 
Bowling Green
Caroline County
Oct 2010-March 2011                                                   $77                  $46
April-September 2011                                                   $89                  $56

HYATT GOVERNMENT NEW YEARS EVE PARTY - SAVE THE DATE

Save the date 
 Annual Hyatt Government New Years Eve Party
Thursday October 6th, 2011

This years event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Washington in their newly renovated ballroom.

More details coming soon