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The following three parts is an ASCII reproduction of the SESUG '93
registration packet.  This document can be downloaded and printed.
What follows is Part 1 of 3 parts.


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               SESUG '93 ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION PACKET
                       and CALL FOR PAPERS


                            Part 1 of 3

                        Conference Overview
                   Conference Travel Information
                        Optional Activities
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                           The First Annual

                 SouthEast SAS Users Group Conference

                             TradeWinds

                     St. Petersburg Beach, Florida


                      Taking SAS to New HeightsTM



                     SESUG '93 Conference Co-Chairs


              S. David Riba              Tamara Fischell
              JADE Tech, Inc.            Timely Technical Solutions
              P O Box 4517               234 Lashley Road
              Clearwater,  FL  34618     Chapel Hill, NC  27516
              (813) 726-6099             (919) 933-6404














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                  -------=> OVERVIEW <=-------

                     SESUG '93 Section Heads
Statistics
             Margaret Menache                Phil Gallagher
             Duke University Med Ctr         Coordinating Center
             Pulmonary                       UNC - Biostatistics
             Box 3210                        CB #8030
             Durham,  NC  27719              Chapel Hill, NC 27599
             (919) 286-0227                  (919) 966-1065
Applications Development/            Performance & Tuning/
  Information Systems                  Host Systems
             Debbie Hoppe                    Keith Brown
             John Alden Life Insurance       UNC OIT
             7300 Corporate Ctr              Phillips Hall CB #3455
             Miami,  FL  33126               Chapel Hill, NC 27599
             (800) 327-7771 ext 3383         (919) 962-6501
Training & User Support               Tutorials
             Julie Smith                   Frank DiIorio
             Glaxo, Inc.                   Trilogy, Inc.
             53804  5 Moore Drive          102 Westbury Drive
             RTP, NC  27709                Chapel Hill, NC 27516
             (919) 990-5415                (919) 361-2243
Posters
             Elizabeth Hamilton                 Carolyn Williams
                           UNC Highway Safety Res Ctr
                           134 1/2  E Franklin Street
                           CB #3430
                           Chapel Hill, NC  27514
                           (919) 962-2202

RoundTable Luncheon                Fun Run / Beach Shuffle
             Andrew T. Kuligowski               Gerri Furlow
             Nielsen Media Research             NCSU
             375 Patricia Ave.                  Computing Center
             Dundedin, FL 34698                 Raleigh, NC 27695
             (813) 734-5473 ext 2756            (919) 515-5419


Registration
             Shikha Sinha & Alfred Montalvo     Melissa Garreans
             DP Pros                            John Alden Life
             P O Box 1815                       7300 Corp Ctr Dr
             Burlington,  NC  27216-1815        Miami, FL  33126
             (919) 222-8030                     (800) 327-7771






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                      -----=> GREETINGS <=------


Dear SAS User:

You are invited to attend SESUG '93, the first annual conference of
the SouthEast SAS Users Group.  This year's conference will be held
February 14 - 16, 1993 at TradeWinds on St. Petersburg Beach,
Florida.

We are planning an exciting, SAS-filled conference.  Not only were
we able to get a great location and excellent speakers, but we will
also have a demonstration area, a poster section, extensive SAS
training, BOF's, and a luncheon where you can meet fellow SAS users
to discuss topics of interest (for more information about the
topics, see the RoundTable Luncheon section).

During the conference we are offering a guest program that goes
beyond the usual shopping trip to the local mall.  We have planned
a special lunch with a presentation by a noted local naturalist.
In addition, your spouse or guest will have the options of a
variety of one-day trips to area attractions.  After the
conference, you and your guest can relax and unwind on an
affordable Gulf of Mexico cruise on the s/s Rainbow.

SESUG '93 is being targeted to all levels of SAS users, from
beginning to advanced.  Presentations will range from beginner's
tutorials to advanced statistical topics.  The demonstration area
will allow you to see SAS software on a variety of platforms and
meet with SAS Institute staff.

By registering early, you not only save money, but also guarantee
yourself admittance to this popular conference.  For information
not covered in the Registration Packet, call Tamara (919-933-6404)
or  Dave (813-726-6099).  We look forward to seeing you at SESUG
'93!

Sincerely,
Tamara Fischell and Dave Riba
SESUG '93 Co-Chairs












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                 --------> OVERVIEW <--------

SESUG '93 officially begins on Sunday, February 14, 1993, at the
beautiful TradeWinds which overlooks the Gulf of Mexico on St.
Petersburg Beach, Florida.  An entire week of SAS-related
activities are being planned in conjunction with SESUG '93.  This
packet should answer most of your questions about what you will
experience when you attend the conference.  If you have any
questions after reviewing the information in the Registration
Packet, call Tamara or Dave.

This packet includes the SESUG '93 Conference Registration forms.
Mail-in registrations must be received before January 13, 1993.
The following summarizes the registration fee schedule:

     Now through December 1, 1992  ..................  $125.00
     December 1, 1992 through January 13, 1993  .....  $150.00
     After January 13, 1993 .........................  $175.00

The registration fee includes all the activities at SESUG '93,
except the RoundTable Luncheon, SAS Training (February 17-19), and
the Guest Program, which are at additional cost.

The Registration Area will be open from 1:00 until 6:00 PM on
Sunday, February 14, and beginning at 8:00 AM on Monday and
Tuesday.  If you pre-register, a packet with everything you need
for the conference will be ready for you to pick up when you
arrive.  You are encouraged to pre-register, as we can not
guarantee availability of space or materials for those who register
on-site.  We recommend you arrive early, to avoid long lines and to
give yourself time to become familiar with the TradeWinds and the
Conference program schedule.

The SESUG '93 Proceedings will be distributed to attendees when
they register.  A copy of all presented papers will be in the
Proceedings.

Since SESUG '93 is being held in Florida, the dress code will be
casual, but professional.  Pack whatever is comfortable, but
remember that the conference is a place where you will meet your
peers from throughout the SouthEastern United States.  Also worth
noting is that February is a winter month, so expect some chilly
evenings.

If you have never attended SUGI or a Regional SAS Users Group
conference, plan on attending the SESUG '93 Warm-Up session on
Sunday at 4:00 PM.  You will get a preview of the upcoming
conference and a complete review of what to expect from SESUG
presentations and events.

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              -----> OVERVIEW (continued) <------

Registered attendees are invited to the SESUG '93  Opening Session.
Conference Co-Chairs, Tamara Fischell and Dave Riba, will
officially initiate the first annual SouthEast SAS Users Group
meeting.  The keynote address will be presented by Barrett Joyner,
Director of U.S. Sales & Marketing for SAS Institute.

Immediately following the Opening Session, will be a get-acquainted
mixer on the veranda overlooking the Gulf of Mexico where attendees
and guests will meet fellow SAS users and SAS Institute staff.  A
local band will provide the perfect complement to the sun slowly
setting over the Gulf of Mexico.

An important way to share information is by presenting and
attending professional papers.  SESUG '93 will have three half-day
sessions, at which five different concurrent sessions will provide
invited and contributed papers in the following general areas of
interest:

          Applications Development / Information Systems
          Performance & Tuning / Host Systems
          Statistics
          Training and User Support
          Tutorials

Later in this Registration Packet you will find abstracts of the
Invited Papers in each Section.  Presentations will be scheduled
from 8:30 to 12:00 both Monday and Tuesday, and from 1:30 to 4:30
on Monday afternoon.  In addition, papers presented as posters will
be on display next to the presentation rooms during the conference.
Poster authors will be available to discuss their posters and
answer questions at specified times.

A catered RoundTable Luncheon will be served on Monday February
15.  Besides an excellent lunch, this is an opportunity to share
your questions, concerns, and answers with your fellow SAS
users.  Be sure to register early for the RoundTable of your
choice.  The topics available are listed on page 16. Use the
Conference Registration Form to assure your preference.

During both days of SESUG '93, a Demonstration Area will be open.
SAS Institute staff and personnel from several other vendors will
demonstrate their hardware/software, and answer your questions.

On Monday evening, attendees can meet with other SAS users to
discuss topics of special interest at informal Birds-Of-A-Feather
sessions.  At these BOFs, you can share your experiences, have
questions answered, and discuss concerns about a wide variety of
SAS-related topics.  If you would like to chair a BOF, contact
the Conference Co-Chairs and they will add your topic to the
list of BOF's.
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             --------> OVERVIEW (continued) <-------


SAS consultants, job seekers, and employers with SAS positions
will be accommodated with a registry of available
people/positions.  Listings of job postings, positions sought,
and a consultant's registry will be included.  In addition, there
will be a meeting of CONSUG, the SAS Consultants Users Group, on
Sunday, February 14.  For more information, check the CONSUG
reservation form (Section II).

A variety of SAS training courses are planned immediately
following SESUG '93.  There are courses for beginning,
intermediate, and advanced SAS users.  A complete description
is in Section II.

There is nothing as invigorating as an early morning run or walk
along the mostly deserted Gulf beaches.  Join us at 6:30 AM on
Monday morning for a sunrise Fun Run/Walk/Crawl along the beach.

In addition to the more technical side of SESUG '93, a program
has been prepared especially for your spouse or guest.  The basic
guest registration fee includes admission to the Opening Session,
Get-Acquainted Mixer, Fun Run, and a private luncheon on Monday
with a very interesting presentation by a noted local naturalist.






















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             ----->Preliminary Conference Schedule<------

Sunday, February 14

    9:00 AM -12:00 PM      Consultant's Users Group Meeting
    1:00 PM -6:00 PM       Conference Registration
    4:00 PM -5:00 PM       Warm-Up Session
    7:00 PM -8:00 PM       Opening Session
    8:15 PM                Get Acquainted Mixer


Monday, February 15

     6:30 AM             Beach Run / Walk / Crawl
     8:00 AM -4:00 PM    Conference Registration/ Information
     8:30 AM -12:00 PM   Concurrent Sessions
     8:30 AM -12:00 PM   Posters
     9:00 AM -12:00 PM   Vendor Demonstrations
    12:00 AM -1:15 PM    RoundTable Luncheon
     1:30 PM -4:30 PM    Concurrent Sessions
     1:30 PM -4:30 PM    Posters
     1:30 AM -4:30 PM    Vendor Demonstrations
     7:00 PM -9:00 PM    BOFs


Tuesday, February 16

     8:00 AM -         2:00 PM         Information
     8:30 AM -       12:00 PM          Concurrent Sessions
     8:30 AM -       12:00 PM          Posters
     9:00 AM -       12:00 PM          Vendor Demonstrations
   12:15 PM -          1:00 PM         Closing Session


Wednesday, February 17-Friday 19

   8:30 AM -         4:30 PM     SAS Software Training  Courses













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                 ------>TRAVEL INFORMATION<-----
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St. Petersburg Beach
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St. Petersburg Beach, the location for SESUG '93, is on the west
coast of Florida in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area.  Commonly
called the Pinellas Suncoast, twenty-eight miles of sparkling
Gulf of Mexico beaches are convenient to many of Florida's most
popular attractions.  Busch Gardens in Tampa is a 40 minute
drive away, and Walt Disney World, EPCOT Center, Sea World, and
Universal Studios-Florida are only 90 minutes away.  If you have
the time, plan on visiting John's Pass Village in Madeira Beach
and the historic Greek sponge fishing docks in Tarpon Springs.
Local museums of note include the Salvador Dali Museum and the
Museum of Fine Arts, both in St. Petersburg.  For classical art
lovers, the Ringling Museums in Sarasota (50 minutes away)
contain one of the world's most important collections of
European Baroque Art.

The Pinellas Suncoast is listed in the Guinness Book of World
Records as the location with the most consecutive days of
sunshine, with an average of 361 days of sunshine each year.  In
February the average high temperature is 71 degrees, average low
temperature is 50.4 degrees, and the water temperature in the Gulf
of Mexico is 64 degress.

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Travel Agency
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Harbourside Travel Services of Clearwater, Florida, has been
designated as the official travel agency for SESUG '93.  Contact
them directly at 1-800-330-8646 about your travel or touring
needs, whether they are before, during, or after the conference.
They have arranged for several optional tour packages both during
and after SESUG '93.  Details about these optional packages follow.

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Travel to SESUG
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Tampa International Airport (TIA) is rated as one of the world's
most convenient airports and is located approximately 30 minutes
from TradeWinds via I-275.  The no-hassle method of getting to
TradeWinds from TIA is via limo ($11.75 one way and $21.00 round
trip).  Contact THE LIMO, INC. directly at 1-800-282-6817.

Delta Airlines has been designated as the official airline for
SESUG '93.  Because of the current instability in airfares,
especially travelling to and from Florida, it was deemed prudent
not to lock in a fare which could potentially be even lower when
you are ready to travel.  Contact Harbourside Travel Services at
1-800-330-8646 for the best current fares and arrangements.
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Car Rental
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ALAMO RENT A CAR has joined SESUG '93 to offer special low car
rental rates which are available one week before and one week
after the conference.  All Alamo rentals include unlimited free
mileage.  Contact Alamo at 1-800-732-3232. Request group ID
262765 and rate code GR.

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The SAS Cruise
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All SAS'ed out?  Relax!  Before heading back to the office, plan
on joining us on the beautiful s/s Rainbow for a lovely two-night
SAS Cruise.  A weekend of leisurely cruising on the Gulf of
Mexico begins at 6:00 pm on Friday, February 19.  The s/s Rainbow
returns to port in Tampa on Sunday morning.  You will be back at
work on Monday morning relaxed, refreshed, and with the time to
absorb the presentations you attended at SESUG '93.  All meals,
entertainment, and a SAS Cruise cocktail party are all included
in the cost.  Inside berths begin at $169 and outside berths
begin at $219.  Third and/or fourth people in a cabin cost either
$99 (adult) or $79 (child) each. Add $24 per person for port
charges and taxes.  Contact Harbourside Travel at 1-800-330-8646
to reserve your place on the SAS Cruise Weekend.  Cabin
availability is limited at some rates, so book early!


         ------=> Optional Activities <=--------

To enhance your visit to this area, we have arranged for a
variety of optional activities.  EXCEPT for the Sarasota trip,
each activity will be offered every day, Monday to Friday.

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Gulf Fishing Trip
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Enjoy a half-day on the Gulf of Mexico fishing for grouper,
mackeral, and sport fish.  We have arranged for a licensed
charter boat captain to take SESUG '93 attendees and guests to
some of the nicest fishing areas found anywhere.  Note that this
is the only optional activity that is being coordinated directly
by SESUG '93.  You may make your reservations for the fishing
trip at the same time as your conference registration.  The cost
will be $50 per person.  Please specify the preferred day(s)
(Monday-Friday).  Whole-day trips are also possible if there is
enough interest.

The following are all being arranged by Harbourside Travel.  For
additional information contact them directly at 1-800-330-8646.
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       -----=> OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (continued) <=------

Each is a one-day trip departing from the conference hotel.  The
1993 costs for these activities are still being evaluated by the
tour company, so we are unable to quote a current cost per
person.  All tours will be competitively priced and include
transportation between the hotel and the attraction, admission to
the attraction, and all rides.

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Busch Gardens
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With attractions ranging from a wild ride on a twisting
roller coaster, to a safari through a grassy veldt where
herds of African big game roar freely, Tampa's Busch Gardens.
The Dark Continent offers something for visitors of all
ages.  Departs daily.

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Ringling Art and Circus Museum
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
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Travel over the new nationally-renowned beautiful Sunshine
Skyway to visit the magnificent residence of circus magnate
John Ringling in Sarasota.  The visit includes both the Art
and Circus museums.  The Ringling Museum of Art includes a
collection of paintings from the 14th to 18th century,
emphasizing the European Baroque art period.  It also
includes a collection of 17th century Italian art with a
number of paintings by Peter Paul Rubens.  In addition,
there will be time to visit the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens,
which has a world famous collection of epiphytes (orchids and
bromeliads).  This trip only departs on Wednesday.

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Universal Studios
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Over 40 rides, shows, attractions, and movie set streets.
Don't miss the new Back-to-the-Future ride!  Nickelodeon
studio tours give kids a behind-the-scenes look at how some
of their favorite Nickelodeon shows are made.  There are a
wide variety of live-actor shows performed daily that are
well worth attending.

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Sea World
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Among the attractions at Sea World in Orlando are Shamu, a
4-ton killer whale, Sharks!, and Penguin Encounter.  Sharks!
is a 600,000 gallon aquarium that allows a close-up look at
a variety of live sharks.  Penguin Encounter is a learning
and research center.
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Walt Disney World
EPCOT Center and MGM Studios
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There are daily one-day trips to each of the Disney
attractions, Walt Disney World, EPCOT Center, and Disney/MGM
Studios.  The Magic Kingdom includes six theme parks and 45
attractions ranging from a trip through a Caribbean port
teeming with cut-throat pirates, to a ride through the
future in Space Mountain.  EPCOT Center is designed to
highlite the achievements of science, industry, and
imagination.  Disney/MGM studios is a working movie studio,
and is the newest theme park.


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