Fourth Alumni Meeting, North America

The Board of Directors

Class of 2008-2010

President : Mr. Munirul Islam (4th Batch-Engineer)

Vice President : Mr. Ashfaqul Haq (13th batch-Nautical)

Secretary : Mr. Fakir Ziaddduin (5th batch-Engineer)

Treasurer : Mr. Ghulam Suhrawardi (6th batch-Nautical)

Immediate Past President   :  Mr. Sultan Taufiq (2nd Batch-Nautical)

Dear Mariners and Alumni:

The President of JMAAA and others contacted me and directed me to go ahead with the arrangements for the get together.

Obviously, selection of the venue is the single most important item in the arrangement. During our last meeting, we at the United States side told the members that we will have the 2009 gathering in Upstate New York near to the lakes and natural environments. Also it was to be in close proximity to our Canadian members most of whom live near about Toronto.

This location is about 3 hours from Toronto and about 5 hours from New York City. Located near Rochester and an hour from Syracuse. Anyone flying in; nearest airport is Rochester. Albany Airport is about ½ hour away. Syracuse is about an hour.

The hotel is about half an hour from the Lake Ontario and Lake Geneva. Lake Geneva is a part of the Finger Lakes. Also there are a lot of hiking trails and if anyone is interested, there is golf. The hotel is on the golf course.

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa is within close proximity to some of the area’s top attractions, activities, businesses and schools, as well as the scenic NY Finger Lakes region. Plan time to enjoy a trip to nearby Casa Larga Vineyards or golf at one of the Finger Lakes Golf Trail’s 4 courses. You’ll also find some great Rochester Entertainment options right here at our hotel. Lots to see and do while visiting.There will be a lot of activities if you like outdoors. So it is advised that you be prepared for outdoor activities. As usual, we  will have the traditional singing and dancing on Saturday night.

It is advisable that you book the rooms as soon as you can. A number of rooms have been blocked at a good rate. If you don’t book soon, the rooms may be given away. Summer is very demanding in these areas.

Hotel details:

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa

199 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Website: http://www.woodcliffhotelspa.com/

Rate: US$ 129.00 per day

Check-in time:  3 PM, Check-out time: 12 PM

Cut off date: Saturday July 11, 2009

A number or rooms and the rate are guaranteed till this date. After this date, you have no guarantee.

Make reservation directly at +1 585 248 4810 or +1 800 365 3065

Please mention MARINE ACADEMY ALUMNI GROUP

In order to expedite check-in, please include the following information:

Arrival and departure dates

Estimated time of arrival

Room preference (king bed or 2 double beds, smoking or non smoking)

Credit card type, number and expiration date to be used for payment

Number of guests

Guaranteed Reservations

All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card or guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit.

METHOD OF PAYMENT – INDIVIDUALS PAYING OWN CHARGES

All guests will be required to follow the standard credit procedures as any other hotel guest.  (Cash, Check or valid credit card upon check-in)

CANCELLATION-APPLIES TO INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS ONLY

To avoid penalty of first night’s room charge, please call reservations directly at 1-800-365-3065 or 585-248-4810 by 6:00 PM on day of arrival.

Transportation

Complimentary van transportation is available to and from the Rochester Airport between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM. Advance reservations are required.

Function agenda

Friday July 31, 2009

6:00 PM Guests start arriving

Saturday August 1, 2009:

7:00-10:00 Breakfast on your own in the hotel or restaurants nearby

10:00-6:00 Sight seeing

6:00-8:30 PM Dinner arranged in an Indian Restaurant 5 minutes away.

9:00 PM – 11:50 PM Hospitality Room (Hemlock) in the hotel

Sunday August 2, 2009

7:00-10:00 AM Breakfast on your own in the hotel or places nearby

Guests depart or make their own schedules

You are requested to visit the website www.juldians.org for more details or initiating a discussion. Alumni are requested to update their information in the member’s directory in this website.

                                             DIRECTIONS

Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, a premier conference center and spa, is located close to the scenic Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, just off I-90, only 20 minutes from downtown Rochester.

From Airport
When exiting the airport, turn right onto Brooks Avenue.
Bear right onto Rte. 390 South.
Continue on Rte. 390 South to Rte 590 North.
Follow Rte. 590 North to Rte 490 East.
Continue on 490 East to Exit 28 (Rte. 96 Mall Exit).
At the exit ramp light turn left onto Rte. 96.
Pass under the expressway and turn left at first traffic light onto
Woodcliff Drive. At the top of the hill turn left at hotel sign.

From NYS Thruway
Take Exit 45 (Rochester 490 Exit). Go through tollbooths.
Stay to the right of the road and follow signs to Rte. 96 North.
Turn right on Rte. 96 North.
Woodcliff Drive is the 7th traffic light. (Pass Eastview Mall on left).
Turn right onto Woodcliff Drive.

From Rochester
Take 490 East to Exit 28 (Mall Exit).
At the light turn left onto Rte. 96.
Pass under the expressway and turn left at first traffic light onto
Woodcliff Drive. At top of the hill turn left at hotel sign.

From Webster
Take Rte 250 from Webster until end. Turn right onto Rte. 96 North.
At the next light make a right onto Woodcliff Drive.
At top of the hill turn left at hotel sign.