diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/identity/IVenueSession.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/identity/IVenueSession.java
index e67ef23361..effa00e188 100644
--- a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/identity/IVenueSession.java
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/identity/IVenueSession.java
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ import org.jivesoftware.smack.packet.Presence;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.identity.info.IVenue;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.identity.invite.VenueInvite;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.UserId;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.VenueId;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.VenueParticipant;
 
 /**
@@ -55,6 +56,7 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.VenueParticipant;
  * Jan 30, 2014 2698       bclement    changed UserId to VenueParticipant
  * Mar 06, 2014 2751       bclement    added isAdmin()
  * Mar 07, 2014 2848       bclement    added getVenueName() and hasOtherParticipants()
+ * Oct 08, 2014 3705       bclement    added getVenueId()
  * 
  * </pre>
  * 
@@ -76,6 +78,11 @@ public interface IVenueSession extends ISession {
      */
     public String getVenueName();
 
+    /**
+     * @return qualified id of venue on server
+     */
+    public VenueId getVenueId();
+
     /**
      * Send a chat message.
      * 
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/provider/connection/CollaborationConnection.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/provider/connection/CollaborationConnection.java
index 5e71f11fef..696d6a52ca 100644
--- a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/provider/connection/CollaborationConnection.java
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/provider/connection/CollaborationConnection.java
@@ -21,8 +21,11 @@ package com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.connection;
 
 import java.util.ArrayList;
 import java.util.Collection;
+import java.util.Collections;
+import java.util.List;
 import java.util.Map;
 import java.util.Map.Entry;
+import java.util.TreeSet;
 import java.util.concurrent.ConcurrentHashMap;
 
 import org.apache.commons.lang.StringUtils;
@@ -35,6 +38,9 @@ import org.jivesoftware.smack.packet.Message;
 import org.jivesoftware.smack.packet.Presence;
 import org.jivesoftware.smack.packet.XMPPError;
 import org.jivesoftware.smack.provider.ProviderManager;
+import org.jivesoftware.smackx.bookmark.BookmarkManager;
+import org.jivesoftware.smackx.bookmark.BookmarkedConference;
+import org.jivesoftware.smackx.muc.HostedRoom;
 import org.jivesoftware.smackx.muc.MultiUserChat;
 import org.jivesoftware.smackx.pubsub.PubSubElementType;
 import org.jivesoftware.smackx.pubsub.packet.PubSubNamespace;
@@ -62,6 +68,8 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.packet.SessionPayload;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.packet.SessionPayloadProvider;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.account.AccountManager;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.account.ClientAuthManager;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.event.BookmarkEvent;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.event.BookmarkEvent.Type;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.event.VenueUserEvent;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.session.CreateSessionData;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.session.FeedVenueConfigManager;
@@ -126,6 +134,7 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.VenueParticipant;
  * May 09, 2014 3107       bclement    added ability for packet timeout to be set via system properties
  * May 19, 2014 3180       bclement    added getJoinedVenueSessions()
  * Jun 16, 2014 3288       bclement    feed venue configuration changes
+ * Oct 08, 2014 3705       bclement    added bookmarks, joinTextOnlyVenue() and getPublicRooms()
  * 
  * </pre>
  * 
@@ -556,6 +565,27 @@ public class CollaborationConnection implements IEventPublisher {
         return session;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Join existing chat room with provided handle
+     * 
+     * @param venueId
+     * @param handle
+     * @return
+     * @throws CollaborationException
+     */
+    public VenueSession joinTextOnlyVenue(VenueId venueId, String handle)
+            throws CollaborationException {
+        VenueSession session = createTextOnlyVenue(venueId, handle);
+        try {
+            session.configureVenue();
+            postEvent(session);
+            return session;
+        } catch (CollaborationException e) {
+            removeSession(session);
+            throw e;
+        }
+    }
+
     /**
      * Check if venue exists on server
      * 
@@ -625,6 +655,29 @@ public class CollaborationConnection implements IEventPublisher {
         return sessions.values();
     }
 
+    /**
+     * @return list of public chat rooms on server
+     */
+    public Collection<VenueId> getPublicRooms() {
+        XMPPConnection conn = getXmppConnection();
+        String mucService = VenueId.DEFAULT_SUBDOMAIN + "."
+                + conn.getServiceName();
+        Collection<HostedRoom> results;
+        try {
+            results = MultiUserChat.getHostedRooms(conn, mucService);
+        } catch (XMPPException e) {
+            statusHandler.error("Problem getting public room list from server",
+                    e);
+            results = Collections.emptyList();
+        }
+        Collection<VenueId> rval = new TreeSet<>();
+        for (HostedRoom room : results) {
+            rval.add(new VenueId(room.getJid()));
+        }
+
+        return rval;
+    }
+
     /**
      * @return all IVenueSessions that this user is a participant in
      */
@@ -682,4 +735,82 @@ public class CollaborationConnection implements IEventPublisher {
         return statusHandler;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * @return collection of chat rooms bookmarked by user
+     * @throws CollaborationException
+     */
+    public Collection<VenueId> getBookmarkedRooms()
+            throws CollaborationException {
+        Collection<BookmarkedConference> bookmarkedConferences;
+        try {
+            BookmarkManager bmkManager = BookmarkManager
+                    .getBookmarkManager(getXmppConnection());
+            bookmarkedConferences = bmkManager.getBookmarkedConferences();
+        } catch (XMPPException e) {
+            throw new CollaborationException(
+                    "Unable to get list of bookmarked rooms from server", e);
+        }
+        List<VenueId> rval = new ArrayList<>(bookmarkedConferences.size());
+        for (BookmarkedConference conf : bookmarkedConferences) {
+            rval.add(new VenueId(conf.getJid()));
+        }
+        return rval;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Bookmark room on server
+     * 
+     * @param room
+     * @throws CollaborationException
+     */
+    public void bookmarkRoom(VenueId room) throws CollaborationException {
+        try {
+            BookmarkManager bmkManager = BookmarkManager
+                    .getBookmarkManager(getXmppConnection());
+            bmkManager.addBookmarkedConference(room.getName(),
+                    room.getFQName(), false, null, null);
+            postEvent(new BookmarkEvent(Type.ADDED, room));
+        } catch (XMPPException e) {
+            throw new CollaborationException("Unable to bookmark room: "
+                    + room.getFQName(), e);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Remove bookmark for room from server
+     * 
+     * @param room
+     * @throws CollaborationException
+     */
+    public void removeBookmark(VenueId room) throws CollaborationException {
+        try {
+            BookmarkManager bmkManager = BookmarkManager
+                    .getBookmarkManager(getXmppConnection());
+            bmkManager.removeBookmarkedConference(room.getFQName());
+            postEvent(new BookmarkEvent(Type.REMOVED, room));
+        } catch (XMPPException e) {
+            throw new CollaborationException(
+                    "Unable to remove bookmark for room: " + room.getFQName(),
+                    e);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Find session this user is joined to by venue id
+     * 
+     * @param room
+     * @return null if not joined to room
+     */
+    public IVenueSession getJoinedVenueSession(VenueId room) {
+        IVenueSession rval = null;
+        Collection<IVenueSession> joinedRooms = getJoinedVenueSessions();
+        for (IVenueSession session : joinedRooms) {
+            VenueId vid = session.getVenueId();
+            if (room.equals(vid)) {
+                rval = session;
+                break;
+            }
+        }
+        return rval;
+    }
 }
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/provider/event/BookmarkEvent.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/provider/event/BookmarkEvent.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..bbeb32669a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/provider/event/BookmarkEvent.java
@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+/**
+ * This software was developed and / or modified by Raytheon Company,
+ * pursuant to Contract DG133W-05-CQ-1067 with the US Government.
+ * 
+ * U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED TECHNICAL DATA
+ * This software product contains export-restricted data whose
+ * export/transfer/disclosure is restricted by U.S. law. Dissemination
+ * to non-U.S. persons whether in the United States or abroad requires
+ * an export license or other authorization.
+ * 
+ * Contractor Name:        Raytheon Company
+ * Contractor Address:     6825 Pine Street, Suite 340
+ *                         Mail Stop B8
+ *                         Omaha, NE 68106
+ *                         402.291.0100
+ * 
+ * See the AWIPS II Master Rights File ("Master Rights File.pdf") for
+ * further licensing information.
+ **/
+package com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.event;
+
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.VenueId;
+
+/**
+ * Event triggered when the user adds or removes a bookmark for a chat room
+ * 
+ * <pre>
+ * 
+ * SOFTWARE HISTORY
+ * 
+ * Date         Ticket#    Engineer    Description
+ * ------------ ---------- ----------- --------------------------
+ * Oct 8, 2014  3705      bclement     Initial creation
+ * 
+ * </pre>
+ * 
+ * @author bclement
+ * @version 1.0
+ */
+public class BookmarkEvent {
+
+    public static enum Type {
+        ADDED, REMOVED
+    };
+
+    private final Type type;
+
+    private final VenueId room;
+
+    /**
+     * 
+     */
+    public BookmarkEvent(Type type, VenueId room) {
+        this.type = type;
+        this.room = room;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @return the type
+     */
+    public Type getType() {
+        return type;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @return the room
+     */
+    public VenueId getRoom() {
+        return room;
+    }
+
+}
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/provider/session/VenueSession.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/provider/session/VenueSession.java
index 04ecaca107..edecaf14ad 100644
--- a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/provider/session/VenueSession.java
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/provider/session/VenueSession.java
@@ -113,6 +113,7 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.VenueParticipant;
  * Apr 29, 2014 3061       bclement    moved invite payload to shared display session
  * May 09, 2014 3107       bclement    removed catch from isRoomOwner() so callers know about errors
  * Jun 16, 2014 3288       bclement    changed String venueName to VenueId venueId, added createVenueId()
+ * Oct 08, 2014 3705       bclement    aded getVenueId()
  * 
  * 
  * </pre>
@@ -1004,4 +1005,16 @@ public class VenueSession extends BaseSession implements IVenueSession {
                 venueName);
     }
 
+    /*
+     * (non-Javadoc)
+     * 
+     * @see
+     * com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.identity.IVenueSession#getVenueId
+     * ()
+     */
+    @Override
+    public VenueId getVenueId() {
+        return venueId;
+    }
+
 }
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/provider/user/VenueId.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/provider/user/VenueId.java
index 965b17b438..7c3e5b17d1 100644
--- a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/provider/user/VenueId.java
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/comm/provider/user/VenueId.java
@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@
  **/
 package com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user;
 
+import org.jivesoftware.smack.util.StringUtils;
+
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.identity.user.IQualifiedID;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.Tools;
 
@@ -35,6 +37,7 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.Tools;
  * Feb 13, 2014 2751       bclement    removed resource, fixed getFQN
  * May 19, 2014 3180       bclement    added isSameVenue() fromString() and hashcode/equals
  * Jun 16, 2014 3288       bclement    added constructors, default subdomain
+ * Oct 08, 2014 3705       bclement    added single string constructor, compareTo()
  * 
  * </pre>
  * 
@@ -42,7 +45,7 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.Tools;
  * @version 1.0
  */
 
-public class VenueId implements IQualifiedID {
+public class VenueId implements IQualifiedID, Comparable<VenueId> {
 
     public static final String DEFAULT_SUBDOMAIN = "conference";
 
@@ -56,6 +59,11 @@ public class VenueId implements IQualifiedID {
     public VenueId() {
     }
 
+    public VenueId(String jid) {
+        this.name = StringUtils.parseName(jid);
+        this.host = StringUtils.parseServer(jid);
+    }
+
     /**
      * @param host
      * @param name
@@ -189,4 +197,30 @@ public class VenueId implements IQualifiedID {
         rval.setHost(Tools.parseHost(venueId));
         return rval;
     }
+
+    /*
+     * (non-Javadoc)
+     * 
+     * @see java.lang.Comparable#compareTo(java.lang.Object)
+     */
+    @Override
+    public int compareTo(VenueId o) {
+        int rval;
+        if (o == null) {
+            rval = 1;
+        } else if (this.name == null) {
+            if (o.name == null) {
+                rval = 0;
+            } else {
+                rval = -1;
+            }
+        } else {
+            if (o.name == null) {
+                rval = 1;
+            } else {
+                rval = this.name.compareTo(o.name);
+            }
+        }
+        return rval;
+    }
 }
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/CollaborationGroupView.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/CollaborationGroupView.java
index 7ee887f548..ea3fa4323d 100644
--- a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/CollaborationGroupView.java
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/CollaborationGroupView.java
@@ -87,12 +87,14 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.identity.IVenueSession;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.identity.event.IRosterChangeEvent;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.identity.event.RosterChangeType;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.connection.CollaborationConnection;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.event.BookmarkEvent;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.event.UserPresenceChangedEvent;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.ContactsManager;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.ContactsManager.GroupListener;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.IDConverter;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.SharedGroup;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.UserId;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.VenueId;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.AddNotifierAction;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.AddToGroupAction;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.ArchiveViewerAction;
@@ -106,10 +108,12 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.CreateSessionAction;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.DeleteGroupAction;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.DisplayFeedAction;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.InviteAction;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.JoinRoomAction;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.LinkToEditorAction;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.LoginAction;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.LogoutAction;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.PeerToPeerChatAction;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.RemoveBookmarkAction;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.RemoveFromGroupAction;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.RemoveFromRosterAction;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.SendSubReqAction;
@@ -117,6 +121,7 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.ShowVenueAction;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.UserSearchAction;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data.AlertWordWrapper;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data.CollaborationGroupContainer;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data.PublicRoomContainer;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data.SessionGroupContainer;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.notifier.NotifierTools;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.prefs.CollabPrefConstants;
@@ -154,6 +159,7 @@ import com.raytheon.viz.ui.views.CaveWorkbenchPageManager;
  * Apr 11, 2014 2903       bclement    login action changes, removed server disconnect listener, 
  *                                      added static utility method to show view
  * May 19, 2014 3180       bclement    fixed inviting multiple users to session
+ * Oct 08, 2014 3705       bclement    added room search and bookmarking
  * 
  * </pre>
  * 
@@ -192,6 +198,8 @@ public class CollaborationGroupView extends CaveFloatingView implements
 
     private LogoutAction logOut;
 
+    private Action roomSearchAction;
+
     /**
      * @param parent
      */
@@ -307,6 +315,15 @@ public class CollaborationGroupView extends CaveFloatingView implements
         // this is either on or off, so it is a toggle
         displayFeedAction = new DisplayFeedAction();
 
+        roomSearchAction = new Action("Public Room Search...",
+                IconUtil.getImageDescriptor(Activator.getDefault().getBundle(),
+                        "spyglass.gif")) {
+            public void run() {
+                new RoomSearchDialog(Display.getCurrent().getActiveShell())
+                        .open();
+            };
+        };
+
         this.disableOrEnableToolbarActions();
     }
 
@@ -341,6 +358,7 @@ public class CollaborationGroupView extends CaveFloatingView implements
 
     private void createMenu(IMenuManager mgr) {
         mgr.add(new UserSearchAction());
+        mgr.add(roomSearchAction);
         mgr.add(new Separator());
         mgr.add(new ChangeFontAction());
         mgr.add(new ChangeStatusAction());
@@ -413,6 +431,9 @@ public class CollaborationGroupView extends CaveFloatingView implements
         if (o instanceof SessionGroupContainer) {
             manager.add(createSessionAction);
             return;
+        } else if (o instanceof PublicRoomContainer){
+            manager.add(roomSearchAction);
+            return;
         } else if (o instanceof IVenueSession) {
             manager.add(new ShowVenueAction((IVenueSession) o));
             manager.add(new ArchiveViewerAction((IVenueSession) o));
@@ -458,6 +479,11 @@ public class CollaborationGroupView extends CaveFloatingView implements
                 renameAction.setId(group.getName());
                 manager.add(renameAction);
             }
+        } else if (o instanceof VenueId) {
+            VenueId venue = (VenueId) o;
+            manager.add(new JoinRoomAction(venue, false));
+            manager.add(new JoinRoomAction(venue, true));
+            manager.add(new RemoveBookmarkAction(venue));
         }
     }
 
@@ -515,6 +541,8 @@ public class CollaborationGroupView extends CaveFloatingView implements
                     new PeerToPeerChatAction(user).run();
                 } else if (o instanceof IVenueSession) {
                     new ShowVenueAction((IVenueSession) o).run();
+                } else if (o instanceof VenueId) {
+                    new JoinRoomAction((VenueId) o, false).run();
                 }
             }
         });
@@ -913,6 +941,11 @@ public class CollaborationGroupView extends CaveFloatingView implements
         refreshUsersTreeViewerAsync(topLevel.getSessionGroup());
     }
 
+    @Subscribe
+    public void handleBookmarkEvent(BookmarkEvent event) {
+        refreshUsersTreeViewerAsync(topLevel.getPublicRoomGroup());
+    }
+
     /**
      * Enables or disables the toolbar buttons based on whether or not the user
      * is connected to the xmpp server.
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/RoomSearchDialog.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/RoomSearchDialog.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..3d2b94abc1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/RoomSearchDialog.java
@@ -0,0 +1,183 @@
+/**
+ * This software was developed and / or modified by Raytheon Company,
+ * pursuant to Contract DG133W-05-CQ-1067 with the US Government.
+ * 
+ * U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED TECHNICAL DATA
+ * This software product contains export-restricted data whose
+ * export/transfer/disclosure is restricted by U.S. law. Dissemination
+ * to non-U.S. persons whether in the United States or abroad requires
+ * an export license or other authorization.
+ * 
+ * Contractor Name:        Raytheon Company
+ * Contractor Address:     6825 Pine Street, Suite 340
+ *                         Mail Stop B8
+ *                         Omaha, NE 68106
+ *                         402.291.0100
+ * 
+ * See the AWIPS II Master Rights File ("Master Rights File.pdf") for
+ * further licensing information.
+ **/
+package com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui;
+
+import java.util.Collection;
+
+import org.eclipse.jface.action.IMenuListener;
+import org.eclipse.jface.action.IMenuManager;
+import org.eclipse.jface.action.MenuManager;
+import org.eclipse.jface.layout.TableColumnLayout;
+import org.eclipse.jface.viewers.ColumnWeightData;
+import org.eclipse.swt.SWT;
+import org.eclipse.swt.events.SelectionAdapter;
+import org.eclipse.swt.events.SelectionEvent;
+import org.eclipse.swt.layout.GridData;
+import org.eclipse.swt.layout.RowData;
+import org.eclipse.swt.layout.RowLayout;
+import org.eclipse.swt.widgets.Button;
+import org.eclipse.swt.widgets.Composite;
+import org.eclipse.swt.widgets.Menu;
+import org.eclipse.swt.widgets.Shell;
+import org.eclipse.swt.widgets.Table;
+import org.eclipse.swt.widgets.TableColumn;
+import org.eclipse.swt.widgets.TableItem;
+
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.connection.CollaborationConnection;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.VenueId;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.AddBookmarkAction;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions.JoinRoomAction;
+import com.raytheon.viz.ui.dialogs.CaveSWTDialog;
+
+/**
+ * Dialog for finding public chat rooms on server
+ * 
+ * <pre>
+ * 
+ * SOFTWARE HISTORY
+ * 
+ * Date         Ticket#    Engineer    Description
+ * ------------ ---------- ----------- --------------------------
+ * Oct 8, 2014  3705      bclement     Initial creation
+ * 
+ * </pre>
+ * 
+ * @author bclement
+ * @version 1.0
+ */
+public class RoomSearchDialog extends CaveSWTDialog {
+
+    private Table resultTable;
+
+    /**
+     * @param parentShell
+     */
+    public RoomSearchDialog(Shell parentShell) {
+        super(parentShell);
+        setText("Room Search");
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * (non-Javadoc)
+     * 
+     * @see
+     * com.raytheon.viz.ui.dialogs.CaveSWTDialogBase#initializeComponents(org
+     * .eclipse.swt.widgets.Shell)
+     */
+    @Override
+    protected void initializeComponents(Shell shell) {
+        initializeResultsTable(shell);
+        initializeButtonBar(shell);
+    }
+
+    private void initializeResultsTable(Shell shell) {
+        Composite tableComp = new Composite(shell, SWT.NONE);
+        GridData gridData = new GridData(500, 200);
+        gridData.horizontalAlignment = SWT.FILL;
+        gridData.verticalAlignment = SWT.FILL;
+        gridData.grabExcessHorizontalSpace = true;
+        gridData.grabExcessVerticalSpace = true;
+        tableComp.setLayoutData(gridData);
+        resultTable = new Table(tableComp, SWT.BORDER | SWT.V_SCROLL
+                | SWT.H_SCROLL | SWT.MULTI | SWT.FULL_SELECTION);
+        resultTable.setHeaderVisible(true);
+        resultTable.setLinesVisible(true);
+        TableColumn nameColumn = new TableColumn(resultTable, SWT.LEFT);
+        nameColumn.setText("Room Name");
+        TableColumn idColumn = new TableColumn(resultTable, SWT.LEFT);
+        idColumn.setText("Service");
+
+        TableColumnLayout tcl = new TableColumnLayout();
+        tableComp.setLayout(tcl);
+        tcl.setColumnData(nameColumn, new ColumnWeightData(40));
+        tcl.setColumnData(idColumn, new ColumnWeightData(60));
+
+        MenuManager menuMgr = new MenuManager();
+        menuMgr.setRemoveAllWhenShown(true);
+        menuMgr.addMenuListener(new IMenuListener() {
+
+            @Override
+            public void menuAboutToShow(IMenuManager manager) {
+                fillContextMenu(manager);
+            }
+
+        });
+        Menu menu = menuMgr.createContextMenu(resultTable);
+        resultTable.setMenu(menu);
+        search();
+    }
+
+    private void initializeButtonBar(Shell shell) {
+        Composite buttonComp = new Composite(shell, SWT.NONE);
+        buttonComp.setLayoutData(new GridData(SWT.RIGHT, SWT.NONE, false,
+                false, 1, 1));
+        RowLayout layout = new RowLayout(SWT.HORIZONTAL);
+        layout.pack = false;
+        buttonComp.setLayout(layout);
+
+        Button closeButton = new Button(buttonComp, SWT.PUSH);
+        closeButton.setText("Close");
+        closeButton.addSelectionListener(new SelectionAdapter() {
+
+            @Override
+            public void widgetSelected(SelectionEvent e) {
+                close();
+            }
+
+        });
+        closeButton.setLayoutData(new RowData(90, SWT.DEFAULT));
+    }
+
+    private void fillContextMenu(IMenuManager manager) {
+        TableItem[] selection = resultTable.getSelection();
+        if (selection == null || selection.length == 0) {
+            return;
+        }
+        VenueId[] rooms = new VenueId[selection.length];
+        for (int i = 0; i < rooms.length; i += 1) {
+            rooms[i] = (VenueId) selection[i].getData();
+        }
+        if (rooms.length == 1) {
+            manager.add(new JoinRoomAction(rooms[0], false));
+            manager.add(new JoinRoomAction(rooms[0], true));
+        }
+        manager.add(new AddBookmarkAction(rooms));
+    }
+
+    private void search() {
+        CollaborationConnection conn = CollaborationConnection.getConnection();
+        Collection<VenueId> results = conn.getPublicRooms();
+        resultTable.removeAll();
+        if (results.size() > 0) {
+            for (VenueId room : results) {
+                TableItem ti = new TableItem(resultTable, SWT.NONE);
+                ti.setText(0, room.getName());
+                ti.setText(1, room.getHost());
+                ti.setData(room);
+            }
+            resultTable.setEnabled(true);
+        } else {
+            TableItem ti = new TableItem(resultTable, SWT.NONE);
+            ti.setText("No rooms found.");
+            resultTable.setEnabled(false);
+        }
+    }
+
+}
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/UsersTreeContentProvider.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/UsersTreeContentProvider.java
index a17c4b8e84..254c7297ae 100644
--- a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/UsersTreeContentProvider.java
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/UsersTreeContentProvider.java
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.connection.CollaborationC
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.SharedGroup;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.UserId;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data.CollaborationGroupContainer;
-import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data.SessionGroupContainer;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data.TreeObjectContainer;
 
 /**
  * Provides access to contacts list tree
@@ -51,6 +51,7 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data.SessionGroupContainer;
  * Jan 24, 2014 2701       bclement    removed local groups, added shared groups
  * Jan 27, 2014 2700       bclement    added support roster entries
  * Apr 24, 2014 3070       bclement    removed check for hasInteraction() from group entries
+ * Oct 08, 2014 3705       bclement    replaced checks for SessionGroupContainer with TreeObjectContainer
  * 
  * </pre>
  * 
@@ -93,9 +94,9 @@ public class UsersTreeContentProvider implements ITreeContentProvider {
      */
     @Override
     public Object[] getElements(Object inputElement) {
-        if (inputElement instanceof SessionGroupContainer) {
-            SessionGroupContainer group = (SessionGroupContainer) inputElement;
-            return group.getObjects().toArray();
+        if (inputElement instanceof TreeObjectContainer) {
+            TreeObjectContainer cont = (TreeObjectContainer) inputElement;
+            return cont.getObjects();
         } else if (inputElement instanceof CollaborationGroupContainer) {
             CollaborationGroupContainer cont = (CollaborationGroupContainer) inputElement;
             return cont.getObjects().toArray();
@@ -115,9 +116,9 @@ public class UsersTreeContentProvider implements ITreeContentProvider {
     public Object[] getChildren(Object parentElement) {
         // the only things that can have children are the sessions item or the
         // groups items
-        if (parentElement instanceof SessionGroupContainer) {
-            SessionGroupContainer cont = (SessionGroupContainer) parentElement;
-            return cont.getObjects().toArray();
+        if (parentElement instanceof TreeObjectContainer) {
+            TreeObjectContainer cont = (TreeObjectContainer) parentElement;
+            return cont.getObjects();
         } else if (parentElement instanceof RosterGroup) {
             RosterGroup group = (RosterGroup) parentElement;
             return getRosterChildren(group.getEntries());
@@ -177,9 +178,9 @@ public class UsersTreeContentProvider implements ITreeContentProvider {
         } else if (element instanceof SharedGroup) {
             SharedGroup group = (SharedGroup) element;
             hasChildren = rosterHasChildren(group.getEntries());
-        } else if (element instanceof SessionGroupContainer) {
-            SessionGroupContainer cont = (SessionGroupContainer) element;
-            if (cont.getObjects() != null && cont.getObjects().size() > 0) {
+        } else if (element instanceof TreeObjectContainer) {
+            TreeObjectContainer cont = (TreeObjectContainer) element;
+            if (cont.getObjects() != null && cont.getObjects().length > 0) {
                 hasChildren = true;
             } else {
                 hasChildren = false;
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/UsersTreeLabelProvider.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/UsersTreeLabelProvider.java
index 21e6ad134a..61a5abfce7 100644
--- a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/UsersTreeLabelProvider.java
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/UsersTreeLabelProvider.java
@@ -43,7 +43,8 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.ContactsManager;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.IDConverter;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.SharedGroup;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.UserId;
-import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data.SessionGroupContainer;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.VenueId;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data.TreeObjectContainer;
 
 /**
  * Provides contacts list UI elements with icons, text, tooltips, etc
@@ -64,6 +65,7 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data.SessionGroupContainer;
  * Feb 17, 2014 2751       bclement    added block image logic to userLabelProvider
  * Mar 06, 2014 2848       bclement    get venueName directly from session
  * Jun 12, 2014 3267       bclement    fixed missing null-check for outdated UI info
+ * Oct 08, 2014 3705       bclement    replaced checks for SessionGroupContainer with TreeObjectContainer
  * 
  * </pre>
  * 
@@ -164,9 +166,9 @@ public class UsersTreeLabelProvider extends ColumnLabelProvider {
             key = "shared_group";
         } else if (element instanceof IVenueSession) {
             // key = "session_group";
-        } else if (element instanceof SessionGroupContainer) {
-            key = "session_group";
-        }
+        } else if (element instanceof TreeObjectContainer) {
+            key = ((TreeObjectContainer) element).getIcon();
+        } 
 
         if (imageMap.get(key) == null && !key.equals("")) {
             imageMap.put(key, CollaborationUtils.getNodeImage(key));
@@ -182,8 +184,8 @@ public class UsersTreeLabelProvider extends ColumnLabelProvider {
             return ((SharedGroup) element).getName();
         } else if (element instanceof RosterEntry) {
             return userLabelProvider.getText((RosterEntry) element);
-        } else if (element instanceof SessionGroupContainer) {
-            return "Active Sessions";
+        } else if (element instanceof TreeObjectContainer) {
+            return ((TreeObjectContainer) element).getLabel();
         } else if (element instanceof UserId) {
             UserId user = (UserId) element;
             String fullname = userLabelProvider.getText(element);
@@ -201,6 +203,8 @@ public class UsersTreeLabelProvider extends ColumnLabelProvider {
                 return null;
             }
             return venue.getVenueName();
+        } else if (element instanceof VenueId) {
+            return ((VenueId) element).getName();
         }
         return null;
     }
@@ -208,7 +212,7 @@ public class UsersTreeLabelProvider extends ColumnLabelProvider {
     @Override
     public Font getFont(Object element) {
         if (element instanceof RosterGroup || element instanceof SharedGroup
-                || element instanceof SessionGroupContainer) {
+                || element instanceof TreeObjectContainer) {
             // for this case do nothing, as it is not the top level of
             // session groups
             if (boldFont == null) {
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/UsersTreeViewerSorter.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/UsersTreeViewerSorter.java
index 57330d5a25..bdd794b44c 100644
--- a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/UsersTreeViewerSorter.java
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/UsersTreeViewerSorter.java
@@ -28,6 +28,8 @@ import org.jivesoftware.smack.RosterGroup;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.identity.IVenueSession;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.SharedGroup;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.UserId;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.VenueId;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data.PublicRoomContainer;
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data.SessionGroupContainer;
 
 /**
@@ -42,6 +44,7 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data.SessionGroupContainer;
  * Mar 1, 2012            rferrel     Initial creation
  * Dec  6, 2013 2561       bclement    removed ECF
  * Jan 24, 2014 2701       bclement    removed local groups, added shared groups
+ * Oct 08, 2014 3705       bclement    added public rooms (venue ids)
  * 
  * </pre>
  * 
@@ -74,6 +77,15 @@ public class UsersTreeViewerSorter extends ViewerSorter {
             return 1;
         }
 
+        /* bookmarked rooms next */
+        if (e1 instanceof PublicRoomContainer) {
+            if ((e2 instanceof PublicRoomContainer) == false) {
+                return -1;
+            }
+        } else if (e2 instanceof PublicRoomContainer) {
+            return 1;
+        }
+
         // Groups before users.
         if (e1 instanceof SharedGroup) {
             if (!(e2 instanceof SharedGroup)) {
@@ -129,6 +141,10 @@ public class UsersTreeViewerSorter extends ViewerSorter {
                     ((RosterGroup) e2).getName());
         }
 
+        if (e1 instanceof VenueId && e2 instanceof VenueId) {
+            return ((VenueId) e1).compareTo((VenueId) e2);
+        }
+
         return 0;
     }
 }
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/actions/AddBookmarkAction.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/actions/AddBookmarkAction.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..0ab921b0aa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/actions/AddBookmarkAction.java
@@ -0,0 +1,78 @@
+/**
+ * This software was developed and / or modified by Raytheon Company,
+ * pursuant to Contract DG133W-05-CQ-1067 with the US Government.
+ * 
+ * U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED TECHNICAL DATA
+ * This software product contains export-restricted data whose
+ * export/transfer/disclosure is restricted by U.S. law. Dissemination
+ * to non-U.S. persons whether in the United States or abroad requires
+ * an export license or other authorization.
+ * 
+ * Contractor Name:        Raytheon Company
+ * Contractor Address:     6825 Pine Street, Suite 340
+ *                         Mail Stop B8
+ *                         Omaha, NE 68106
+ *                         402.291.0100
+ * 
+ * See the AWIPS II Master Rights File ("Master Rights File.pdf") for
+ * further licensing information.
+ **/
+package com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions;
+
+import org.eclipse.jface.action.Action;
+
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.identity.CollaborationException;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.connection.CollaborationConnection;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.VenueId;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.Activator;
+
+/**
+ * Adds bookmarks for public chatrooms
+ * 
+ * <pre>
+ * 
+ * SOFTWARE HISTORY
+ * 
+ * Date         Ticket#    Engineer    Description
+ * ------------ ---------- ----------- --------------------------
+ * Oct 8, 2014  3705      bclement     Initial creation
+ * 
+ * </pre>
+ * 
+ * @author bclement
+ * @version 1.0
+ */
+public class AddBookmarkAction extends Action {
+
+    private final VenueId[] rooms;
+
+    /**
+     * 
+     */
+    public AddBookmarkAction(VenueId... rooms) {
+        super("Add Bookmark");
+        this.rooms = rooms;
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * (non-Javadoc)
+     * 
+     * @see org.eclipse.jface.action.Action#run()
+     */
+    @Override
+    public void run() {
+        CollaborationConnection connection = CollaborationConnection
+                .getConnection();
+        if (connection != null) {
+            for (VenueId room : rooms) {
+                try {
+                    connection.bookmarkRoom(room);
+                } catch (CollaborationException e) {
+                    Activator.statusHandler.error("Unable to bookmark room: "
+                            + room.getFQName(), e);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+}
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/actions/DisplayFeedAction.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/actions/DisplayFeedAction.java
index 6e004472a5..1d3efe65ae 100644
--- a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/actions/DisplayFeedAction.java
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/actions/DisplayFeedAction.java
@@ -71,6 +71,7 @@ import com.raytheon.viz.ui.views.CaveWorkbenchPageManager;
  * Apr 10, 2014 2937       bgonzale    Connect to the venue after the feed view is available
  *                                     to display messages.
  * Jun 16, 2014 3288       bclement    feed venue configuration changes
+ * Oct 08, 2014 3705       bclement    moved venue joining code to CollaborationConnection
  * 
  * </pre>
  * 
@@ -133,14 +134,11 @@ public class DisplayFeedAction extends Action {
         String defaultHandle = HandleUtil.getDefaultHandle();
         FeedVenueConfig config = FeedVenueConfigManager.getConfig();
         VenueId venueId = createVenueId(config);
-        VenueSession session = connection.createTextOnlyVenue(venueId,
-                defaultHandle);
         try {
-            session.configureVenue();
-            connection.postEvent(session);
+            VenueSession session = connection.joinTextOnlyVenue(venueId,
+                    defaultHandle);
             return session;
         } catch (CollaborationException e) {
-            connection.removeSession(session);
             final String msg = e.getLocalizedMessage()
                     + "\n\nDefault handle options can be set in the Collaboration Preferences page.";
             VizApp.runAsync(new Runnable() {
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/actions/JoinRoomAction.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/actions/JoinRoomAction.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..04e43262b0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/actions/JoinRoomAction.java
@@ -0,0 +1,136 @@
+/**
+ * This software was developed and / or modified by Raytheon Company,
+ * pursuant to Contract DG133W-05-CQ-1067 with the US Government.
+ * 
+ * U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED TECHNICAL DATA
+ * This software product contains export-restricted data whose
+ * export/transfer/disclosure is restricted by U.S. law. Dissemination
+ * to non-U.S. persons whether in the United States or abroad requires
+ * an export license or other authorization.
+ * 
+ * Contractor Name:        Raytheon Company
+ * Contractor Address:     6825 Pine Street, Suite 340
+ *                         Mail Stop B8
+ *                         Omaha, NE 68106
+ *                         402.291.0100
+ * 
+ * See the AWIPS II Master Rights File ("Master Rights File.pdf") for
+ * further licensing information.
+ **/
+package com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions;
+
+import org.eclipse.jface.action.Action;
+import org.eclipse.jface.dialogs.InputDialog;
+import org.eclipse.jface.dialogs.MessageDialog;
+import org.eclipse.jface.window.Window;
+import org.eclipse.swt.widgets.Display;
+import org.eclipse.swt.widgets.Shell;
+import org.eclipse.ui.IWorkbenchPage;
+import org.eclipse.ui.PartInitException;
+
+import com.raytheon.uf.common.status.IUFStatusHandler;
+import com.raytheon.uf.common.status.UFStatus;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.identity.CollaborationException;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.identity.IVenueSession;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.connection.CollaborationConnection;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.session.VenueSession;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.VenueId;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.prefs.HandleUtil;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.session.SessionView;
+import com.raytheon.viz.ui.views.CaveWorkbenchPageManager;
+
+/**
+ * Action for joining a public chat room on server
+ * 
+ * <pre>
+ * 
+ * SOFTWARE HISTORY
+ * 
+ * Date         Ticket#    Engineer    Description
+ * ------------ ---------- ----------- --------------------------
+ * Oct 8, 2014  3705      bclement     Initial creation
+ * 
+ * </pre>
+ * 
+ * @author bclement
+ * @version 1.0
+ */
+public class JoinRoomAction extends Action {
+
+    private static final IUFStatusHandler log = UFStatus
+            .getHandler(JoinRoomAction.class);
+
+    private final boolean promptForHandle;
+
+    private final VenueId room;
+
+    /**
+     * 
+     */
+    public JoinRoomAction(VenueId room, boolean promptForHandle) {
+        super(promptForHandle ? "Join with Custom Handle"
+                : "Join with Default Handle");
+        this.promptForHandle = promptForHandle;
+        this.room = room;
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * (non-Javadoc)
+     * 
+     * @see org.eclipse.jface.action.Action#run()
+     */
+    @Override
+    public void run() {
+        CollaborationConnection connection = CollaborationConnection
+                .getConnection();
+        IVenueSession joinedVenueSession = connection
+                .getJoinedVenueSession(room);
+        if (joinedVenueSession != null) {
+            openExistingSession(joinedVenueSession);
+            return;
+        }
+        String handle = HandleUtil.getDefaultHandle();
+        if (promptForHandle) {
+            Shell shell = new Shell(Display.getCurrent());
+            InputDialog dlg = new InputDialog(shell, "Join Room",
+                    "Enter handle for room: " + room.getName(), handle, null);
+            if (dlg.open() == Window.OK) {
+                handle = dlg.getValue();
+            } else {
+                /* user cancelled the dialog, abort joining the room */
+                return;
+            }
+        }
+
+        if (connection != null) {
+            try {
+                VenueSession session = connection.joinTextOnlyVenue(room,
+                        handle);
+                CaveWorkbenchPageManager page = CaveWorkbenchPageManager
+                        .getActiveInstance();
+                page.showView(SessionView.ID, session.getSessionId(),
+                        IWorkbenchPage.VIEW_ACTIVATE);
+                session.connectToRoom();
+            } catch (CollaborationException | PartInitException e) {
+                log.error("Unable to join room " + room.getFQName(), e);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    private void openExistingSession(IVenueSession session) {
+        if (promptForHandle) {
+            Shell shell = new Shell(Display.getCurrent());
+            /* we are already in the room, prompt user before continuing */
+            if (!MessageDialog.openQuestion(shell, "Already In Room",
+                    "Already joined to room '" + room.getName()
+                            + "' with handle '"
+                            + session.getUserID().getHandle()
+                            + "'. Open Session?")) {
+                /* user aborted */
+                return;
+            }
+        }
+        new ShowVenueAction(session).run();
+    }
+
+}
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/actions/RemoveBookmarkAction.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/actions/RemoveBookmarkAction.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..b474715eb4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/actions/RemoveBookmarkAction.java
@@ -0,0 +1,79 @@
+/**
+ * This software was developed and / or modified by Raytheon Company,
+ * pursuant to Contract DG133W-05-CQ-1067 with the US Government.
+ * 
+ * U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED TECHNICAL DATA
+ * This software product contains export-restricted data whose
+ * export/transfer/disclosure is restricted by U.S. law. Dissemination
+ * to non-U.S. persons whether in the United States or abroad requires
+ * an export license or other authorization.
+ * 
+ * Contractor Name:        Raytheon Company
+ * Contractor Address:     6825 Pine Street, Suite 340
+ *                         Mail Stop B8
+ *                         Omaha, NE 68106
+ *                         402.291.0100
+ * 
+ * See the AWIPS II Master Rights File ("Master Rights File.pdf") for
+ * further licensing information.
+ **/
+package com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.actions;
+
+import org.eclipse.jface.action.Action;
+
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.identity.CollaborationException;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.connection.CollaborationConnection;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.VenueId;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.Activator;
+
+/**
+ * Remove bookmark for public chat room on server
+ * 
+ * <pre>
+ * 
+ * SOFTWARE HISTORY
+ * 
+ * Date         Ticket#    Engineer    Description
+ * ------------ ---------- ----------- --------------------------
+ * Oct 8, 2014  3705      bclement     Initial creation
+ * 
+ * </pre>
+ * 
+ * @author bclement
+ * @version 1.0
+ */
+public class RemoveBookmarkAction extends Action {
+
+    private final VenueId[] rooms;
+
+    /**
+     * 
+     */
+    public RemoveBookmarkAction(VenueId... rooms) {
+        super("Remove Bookmark");
+        this.rooms = rooms;
+    }
+
+    /*
+     * (non-Javadoc)
+     * 
+     * @see org.eclipse.jface.action.Action#run()
+     */
+    @Override
+    public void run() {
+        CollaborationConnection connection = CollaborationConnection
+                .getConnection();
+        if (connection != null) {
+            for (VenueId room : rooms) {
+                try {
+                    connection.removeBookmark(room);
+                } catch (CollaborationException e) {
+                    Activator.statusHandler.error(
+                            "Unable to remove bookmark for room: "
+                                    + room.getFQName(), e);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+}
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/data/CollaborationGroupContainer.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/data/CollaborationGroupContainer.java
index a202f9221d..f51f6fddb8 100644
--- a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/data/CollaborationGroupContainer.java
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/data/CollaborationGroupContainer.java
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.ContactsManager;
  * Apr 23, 2012            mnash     Initial creation
  * Dec 20, 2013 2563       bclement  added items from server roster not in groups
  * Jan 24, 2014 2701       bclement  removed local groups, added shared groups
+ * Oct 08, 2014 3705       bclement  added public room group
  * 
  * </pre>
  * 
@@ -48,7 +49,9 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.ContactsManager;
 
 public class CollaborationGroupContainer {
 
-    private SessionGroupContainer sessionGroup = new SessionGroupContainer();
+    private final SessionGroupContainer sessionGroup = new SessionGroupContainer();
+
+    private final PublicRoomContainer publicRoomGroup = new PublicRoomContainer();
 
     public CollaborationGroupContainer() {
     }
@@ -67,6 +70,7 @@ public class CollaborationGroupContainer {
         List<Object> result = new ArrayList<Object>();
         result.add(connection.getUser());
         result.add(sessionGroup);
+        result.add(publicRoomGroup);
         ContactsManager contactsManager = connection.getContactsManager();
         result.addAll(contactsManager.getSharedGroups());
         result.addAll(contactsManager.getGroups());
@@ -83,4 +87,11 @@ public class CollaborationGroupContainer {
         return sessionGroup;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * @return the publicRoomGroup
+     */
+    public PublicRoomContainer getPublicRoomGroup() {
+        return publicRoomGroup;
+    }
+
 }
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/data/PublicRoomContainer.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/data/PublicRoomContainer.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..e5fba1c82e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/data/PublicRoomContainer.java
@@ -0,0 +1,68 @@
+/**
+ * This software was developed and / or modified by Raytheon Company,
+ * pursuant to Contract DG133W-05-CQ-1067 with the US Government.
+ * 
+ * U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED TECHNICAL DATA
+ * This software product contains export-restricted data whose
+ * export/transfer/disclosure is restricted by U.S. law. Dissemination
+ * to non-U.S. persons whether in the United States or abroad requires
+ * an export license or other authorization.
+ * 
+ * Contractor Name:        Raytheon Company
+ * Contractor Address:     6825 Pine Street, Suite 340
+ *                         Mail Stop B8
+ *                         Omaha, NE 68106
+ *                         402.291.0100
+ * 
+ * See the AWIPS II Master Rights File ("Master Rights File.pdf") for
+ * further licensing information.
+ **/
+package com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data;
+
+import java.util.Collection;
+import java.util.Collections;
+
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.identity.CollaborationException;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.connection.CollaborationConnection;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.user.VenueId;
+import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.Activator;
+
+/**
+ * Contributes bookmarked public rooms to the group view
+ * 
+ * <pre>
+ * 
+ * SOFTWARE HISTORY
+ * 
+ * Date         Ticket#    Engineer    Description
+ * ------------ ---------- ----------- --------------------------
+ * Oct 8, 2014  3705      bclement     Initial creation
+ * 
+ * </pre>
+ * 
+ * @author bclement
+ * @version 1.0
+ */
+public class PublicRoomContainer extends TreeObjectContainer {
+
+    public PublicRoomContainer() {
+        super("Bookmarked Rooms", "session_group");
+    }
+
+    public Object[] getObjects() {
+        CollaborationConnection connection = CollaborationConnection
+                .getConnection();
+        if (connection == null) {
+            return new Object[0];
+        }
+        Collection<VenueId> bookmarkedRooms;
+        try {
+            bookmarkedRooms = connection.getBookmarkedRooms();
+        } catch (CollaborationException e) {
+            Activator.statusHandler.error(
+                    "Unable to get bookmarked rooms from server", e);
+            bookmarkedRooms = Collections.emptyList();
+        }
+        return bookmarkedRooms.toArray(new Object[0]);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/data/SessionGroupContainer.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/data/SessionGroupContainer.java
index be76a02631..82e0943723 100644
--- a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/data/SessionGroupContainer.java
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/data/SessionGroupContainer.java
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@ package com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data;
 
 import java.util.ArrayList;
 import java.util.Collection;
-import java.util.Collections;
 import java.util.List;
 
 import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.identity.ISession;
@@ -39,19 +38,24 @@ import com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.comm.provider.connection.CollaborationC
  * ------------ ---------- ----------- --------------------------
  * Mar 6, 2012            rferrel     Initial creation
  * Jan 28, 2014 2698       bclement    removed venue info
+ * Oct 08, 2014 3705       bclement    extends TreeObjectContainer
  * 
  * </pre>
  * 
  * @author rferrel
  * @version 1.0
  */
-public class SessionGroupContainer {
+public class SessionGroupContainer extends TreeObjectContainer {
 
-    public List<Object> getObjects() {
+    public SessionGroupContainer() {
+        super("Active Sessions", "session_group");
+    }
+
+    public Object[] getObjects() {
         CollaborationConnection connection = CollaborationConnection
                 .getConnection();
         if (connection == null) {
-            return Collections.emptyList();
+            return new Object[0];
         }
         Collection<ISession> sessions = connection.getSessions();
         List<Object> result = new ArrayList<Object>();
@@ -60,7 +64,7 @@ public class SessionGroupContainer {
                 result.add(session);
             }
         }
-        return result;
+        return result.toArray();
     }
 
 }
diff --git a/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/data/TreeObjectContainer.java b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/data/TreeObjectContainer.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..4539e89cd2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cave/com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui/src/com/raytheon/uf/viz/collaboration/ui/data/TreeObjectContainer.java
@@ -0,0 +1,66 @@
+/**
+ * This software was developed and / or modified by Raytheon Company,
+ * pursuant to Contract DG133W-05-CQ-1067 with the US Government.
+ * 
+ * U.S. EXPORT CONTROLLED TECHNICAL DATA
+ * This software product contains export-restricted data whose
+ * export/transfer/disclosure is restricted by U.S. law. Dissemination
+ * to non-U.S. persons whether in the United States or abroad requires
+ * an export license or other authorization.
+ * 
+ * Contractor Name:        Raytheon Company
+ * Contractor Address:     6825 Pine Street, Suite 340
+ *                         Mail Stop B8
+ *                         Omaha, NE 68106
+ *                         402.291.0100
+ * 
+ * See the AWIPS II Master Rights File ("Master Rights File.pdf") for
+ * further licensing information.
+ **/
+package com.raytheon.uf.viz.collaboration.ui.data;
+
+/**
+ * Base class for containers that contribute groups to the collaboration group
+ * view
+ * 
+ * <pre>
+ * 
+ * SOFTWARE HISTORY
+ * 
+ * Date         Ticket#    Engineer    Description
+ * ------------ ---------- ----------- --------------------------
+ * Oct 8, 2014  3705      bclement     Initial creation
+ * 
+ * </pre>
+ * 
+ * @author bclement
+ * @version 1.0
+ */
+public abstract class TreeObjectContainer {
+
+    private final String label;
+
+    private final String icon;
+
+    public TreeObjectContainer(String label, String icon) {
+        this.label = label;
+        this.icon = icon;
+    }
+
+    public abstract Object[] getObjects();
+
+    /**
+     * @return the label
+     */
+    public String getLabel() {
+        return label;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @return the icon
+     */
+    public String getIcon() {
+        return icon;
+    }
+
+}