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Slide 2 July 21 26, 2014 New Orleans, Louisiana Slide 3 This years convention will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Our room rate is $144 plus taxes Call 1-888-627-7033 for reservations Ask for the AHEPA rate Please note that non-local convention participants will be subject to a $100 fee in addition to their registration if they are not staying at the convention hotel Slide 4 American Airlines is offering AHEPA members a special meeting discount. Take advantage of it by booking online at www.aa.com and entering the code 2174DP in the Promotion Code box.www.aa.com Itineraries involving any oneworld or codeshare partner airline must be booked through American Airlines Meeting Services Department at 1-800-433-1790 if calling from the US & Canada. Please note that a $25 fee will apply for each ticket booked over the phone. International attendees should call their local American Airlines reservation number. The discount is valid July 17, 2014 July 29, 2014 Regardless of what airline you fly, you will fly into Louis Armstrong New Orleans National Airport. Slide 5 AHEPA is happy to offer a discounted airport shuttle to take members and guests directly to the Sheraton! Book at least 24 hours prior to your flights arrival time in New Orleans. Original reservations must be made online HERE in order to receive the discounted rate. HERE To change an existing reservation via phone, members may call 866-496-2699 Slide 6 New Orleans is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and beyond, its home to a truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music. Youll find bowls filled to the rim with gumbo, late nights in dark jazz clubs, strolls through historic neighborhoods, and tantalizing festivals throughout the year. Join the AHEPA Family and celebrate Hellenism New Orleans style! Slide 7 Slide 8 Join the AHEPA Family for a night on the water! Experience New Orleans while dancing and spending time with friends and family on a unique paddleboat cruise! Food and drink will be available on site for a small cost that is not included in your package. Slide 9 Were switching it up this year and offering a $500 first prize to whoever makes the best Tsoureki! The contest will be held on Thursday, July 24 th and those interested in competing can enter by e-mailing elena@ahepa.org! Slide 10 Monday, July 21 09:00am 06:00pm AHEPA Family and Guest Registration 09:00am 09:00pm AHEPA Convention Officers Voting 09:00am 05:00pm Event Ticket Sales (through 07/24) 09:00am 05:00pm DOP Grand Lodge Meeting 09:00am 05:00pm DOP Foundation, Inc. Meeting 01:00pm 05:00pm AHEPA Supreme Lodge Meeting 01:00pm 05:00pm AHEPA Board of Directors Meeting 06:30pm 09:00pm Welcome Night/Opening Ceremonies Tuesday, July 22 12 NOON 09:00pm AHEPA and Guest Registration 09:00am 05:00pm DOP Registration (In General Session) 10:30am 05:00pm AHEPA General Session 09:00am 02:00pm DOP General Session 02:00pm 05:00pm DOP Committee Meetings 11:30am 05:00pm Various Committee Meetings 07:00pm - Local AHEPA/Daughters of Penelope Event Wednesday, July 23 08:00am 09:00am AHEPA District Governors Meeting 09:00am 05:00pm AHEPA General Session 09:00am 05:00pm DOP General Session 09:00am 05:00pm AHEPA Committee Meetings 12:00pm 02:00pm AHEPA Educational Seminar 07:00pm 10:00pm AHEPA Family Riverboat Cruise Thursday, July 24 09:00am 04:00pm AHEPA General Session 09:00am 11:30am DOP General Session & Nominations 12:00pm 02:00pm AHEPA Athletic Department Awards Luncheon 05:00pm 06:00pm AHEPA International Tsoureki Contest, First Prize $500 07:00pm 09:00pm Cyprus Candlelight Vigil Friday, July 25 09:00am 05:00pm AHEPA General Session 07:30am 08:30am DOP Voting & General Session 10:30am 01:00pm SOP/MOA Awards Brunch 02:00pm 04:00pm DOP Salute to Women Event Honoring Chef Cat Cora 06:00pm 06:45pm Grand Banquet Reception 07:00pm 10:00pm Grand Banquet Saturday, July 26 09:00am 11:00am AHEPA Family Officers Installations 11:15am 12:00pm AHEPA Board of Directors 01:00pm 02:00pm AHEPA Supreme Lodge 01:00pm 02:00pm DOP Grand Lodge 02:00pm 04:00pm AHEPA Supreme Lodge/New District Governors Meeting Slide 11 Pre-Registration forms are available on the AHEPA website HERE and due to HQ by July 1 st to take advantage of pre-registration rates.HERE Convention ads may be purchased by filling out THIS form and returning it to HQ by June 27 th. THIS Any questions can be directed to National Headquarters by calling 202-232-6300 or emailing ahepa@ahepa.org ahepa@ahepa.org See you in New Orleans! Slide 12 AHEPA Headquarters 1909 Q Street NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-232-6300 Fax: 202-232-2140 ahepa@ahepa.org