The Holiday Inn in downtown Elmira has recently made available ten rooms for Elmira 2009 Conference attendees. (Their NASCAR contract withdrew.) The Holiday Inn has set a rate of $159 per night per room + 12.0% tax. The cut-off date for reservations is July 1, 2009. Please use the code MTS if you decide to reserve a room. Their phone number is 607-734-4211. Know that Elmira College has committed 200 rooms to Conference attendees. As many of you know, campus rooms are not air conditioned, so consider bringing a small fan with you. As already announced, a few area Bed and Breakfasts have agreed to set aside rooms for the Conference. They are listed below: The Lindenwald (10 rooms on hold - if booked by July 5th) $75 per night includes breakfast (607) 733-8753 The Coachman (4 rooms available) $120 per night (These are efficiency rooms with fridge and stove.) (607) 733-5526 The Rufus Tanner (2 rooms available) Prices vary from $80 to $100. (607) 732-0213 Elmira College housing will be available for all who request it. The Conference Program can be found by googling Elmira 2009 or by accessing the following link: http://www.elmira.edu/resources/shared/pdf/academics/distinctive_program s/twain_center/Conference09.pdf Please email [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] with any concerns or questions.