Dear Macedonians,
Preparations for the 65th Pan-Macedonian USA Annual Convention in Worcester Massachusetts are well under way and we are ready to go!!! We are expecting each and every one of you to attend so that we may meet again and renew our relationships!
The dates are May 26-May 31, 2011
We vie for a Convention that would include a little of everything: fun, education and work. Make Destination Worcester http://destinationworcester.com/AboutUs.aspx your destination, as well as a family vacation!! There will be activities for everyone, young and older, for our youth, for adults and for individuals with young families. The delegates in addition to the Convention agenda will be enjoying various activities.
With this communication we would like to remind you about hotel rooms and prices, so that you may make your reservations early to secure the special prices the hotel is offering us (reserve your rooms 30 days prior to the convention to secure your rooms due to many graduations during that time by the thirteen colleges and universities in the city). We also would like to inform you of our activities and general program of the Convention.
The business meetings of the convention will be held in the Cultural Center Hrisohorafiton Alexander the Great, Worcester MA. Rooms for the delegates are available at the Hilton Garden Inn:http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=BEDWOGI
35 Major Taylor Boulevard, Worcester Massachusetts 01608. Phone number: 1-508-753-5700. The rooms are at the reasonable price of $99.00 plus tax per night. We are looking for everyone’s participation for this important event. There will be activities for everyone, young and older, for our youth, for adults and for individuals with young families.
CONVENTION PROGRAM IN GENERAL LINES
Thursday May 26, 2011: Welcoming night and registration of the delegates @ the Cultural Center Hrisohorafiton Alexander the Great –7:00 pm: Last meeting of the Pan-Macedonian Executive Council.
Friday May 27, 2011: Business meeting 9:00 am-5:00 pm @ the CCHAG
11:30 am: Opening ceremony, 12:30-2:00 break for lunch @ the CCHAG
1:00-5:00 pm Youth Forum-Hellenic Network Business @ the CCHAG
Dinner on your own
Friday evening: 8:00-12:00 pm: Reception @ the Worcester Art Museum- light music by Composer Liaropoulos accompanied by female vocalist-reception with appetizers/cocktails and dance performances by our Macedonian Dance Groups
Saturday May 28, 2011: Business meeting 9:00-5:00 pm @ the CCHAG
Academic Panel: 2:00-4:00 pm @ the CCHAG
Banquet: 6:00-7:00 pm - cocktails: 7:00 pm Dinner
Dance performances by our Macedonian Youth Groups
Sunday May 29, 2011: Swearing in of the newly elected officers and Artoklasia in St. Spyridon’s Cathedral in Worcester, Mass., followed by coffee @ the church hall.
2:00 pm Greek pick nick in Green Hill Golf Course: food, music and Greek wedding performed by Lykeion Ellinidon under the auspices of Irene Savvas and dance performances by various Greek dance groups.
Monday May 28, 2011: Optional-Play golf (please let us know ahead of time if you would like to participate-extra cost for participating), or trip to Boston (we will visit Faneuil Hall).
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Museum of Russian Icons-Treasures from Moscow, icons of Andrey: Visit the largest collection of Russian icons in North America… http://www.museumofrussianicons.org/
Higgins Armory Museum: The only Museum in the Western Hemisphere solely dedicated to the collection of arms,armor and art. Be carried away, back to Medieval and Renaissance eras... http://www.higgins.org/
The EcoTarium Musem: The EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum in Worcester, MA. Set in an urban oasis, the EcoTarium offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take a thrilling multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, ride a narrow-gauge railroad, and get hands-on with family-friendly exhibits…http://www.ecotarium.org/
City tours, shopping as well as college and university tours will be available for the interested parties.Transportation will be provided.
We hope to see everyone in Worcester Mass., therefore please start making YOUR plans, so that we may continue to work for a successful 65th National Pan-Macedonian Convention!!!
With patriotic regards,
Mrs. Rhoda Vasiliadis Mitkonis Dr. Antonios Papadopoulos
Convention Chairperson Supreme President
