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Editor: Hobin, Kate
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Karen Oakes, On to Montreal Chair and District Governor Elect 2010-2011 sends the following message:
Rotary International District 7090
On to Montreal Convention
We wish to invite you to share in the festivities of the 2010 Rotary
International Convention, which is being held June 20 -23, 2010 in
Montreal, Canada.
Everyone anticipates a large turnout, so do not delay, register now for
the 2010 Rotary International convention in Montreal. Check out the
website @ www.rotary2010.com, or email me at oakes.kl@sympatico.ca
Our District 7090, as the Best of Friends District wants all of you to
enjoy this opportunity to journey to Montreal in celebration of Rotary
International, and of 100 years of Rotary in Canada.
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We have engaged with VIA Rail for special offerings as:
1) This will confirm VIA Rail Canada's participation as the major ground transportation company for the Rotary International Convention in June 2010.
The following are the details pertinent to your special fare:
DISCOUNT: 10% off best available fare in all classes of service system-wide (exception of Economy Special (YS) and Business Supersaver (JX) fares)
VALID: June 10 - 30, 2010 (note:added a few days to beginning and end of conference for delegates who may wish to arrive earlier and/or stay later).
TERRITORY: VIA Rail Canada System Wide to/from Montréal, Québec
IDENTIFICATION: Convention Code #11762
RESERVATION: Book your travel online at www.viarail.ca. Choose the best applicable fare plan for your travel needs. When reserving, choose 'Other special discounts' in the 'Discount Type' section, and enter '11762' in the 'Discount Code' section. No serial number is required; the fare will be discounted accordingly. Up to 3 additional passengers (family & friends) can receive the discount as long as they are travelling on the same date and train.
2) Consideration to take over a whole car as the D7090 Train car, subject to interest - details as known at this time as follows
Chartered Rail Car Rates* Niagara Falls to Montréal:
From/To
Type of Service
# of passengers per car
Total Cost per car one way*
Per person based on maximum
Toronto// Niagara Falls
Economy
64
$ 1,564.00
$24.00
(Based on 68 passengers)
Toronto to Montreal
Business
56
$ 10,360.00
$185.00
(Based on 56 passengers)
Toronto to Montreal
Economy Plus
64
$ 9,216.00
$144.00
(Based on 68 passengers)
*All prices are 2009 fares quoted in Canadian dollars per car one way excluding tax (GST only). Prices are subject to change without notice.
includes prices for Niagara Falls to Toronto as well as Toronto to Montreal (one way excluding taxes).....
Chartered Rail Car - Food & Beverage:
· With Business Class Service: COSTS $185/person based on 56 passengers from Toronto to Montreal
Enjoy pre-boarding, a complimentary bar before dinner, a choice of 3 main entrees, dessert, VQA wine with your meal and later, a liqueur for the evening service
· With Economy Plus Service: - COSTS $144/person based on 68 passengers from Toronto to Montreal
Economy Plus Service includes a cold meal (which consists of an appetizer, a cold plate such as chicken Mediterranean, non alcoholic beverages and dessert of the day) provides an economical way of treating your guests to the benefits of custom service
· With Economy Class Service:
Between Niagara Falls and Toronto in Economy Class, there is cart service to purchase food or beverages. However, box lunches in a range of prices can be pre-selected and prepaid when travelling in Economy Class.
4) Sample Schedule Niagara Falls to Montreal June 2010:
DESTINATION
DEPARTURE TIME
ARRIVAL TIME
Niagara Falls to Toronto
06:30*
08:35
Toronto to Montréal
09:30
14:50
or
Niagara Falls to Toronto
14:15
16:13
Toronto to Montréal
17:00**
21:38
*Train departs Monday to Friday only
** Train does not depart on Saturdays
Other departures times are available, please check our website at: www.viarail.ca for information on our schedules.
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In addition, we have blocked 75 rooms for your consideration (first come, first served please). The rooms are available via email confirmation to myself of your committed interest (5 are already committed).
Dates available June 19 - June 23, 2010
Grand Plaza Montréal Centre-Ville @ $165CDN plus taxes (50 rooms)
Hotel Gouverneur Place Dupuis @ $189 CDN & taxes ( 25 rooms).
I did not know either of these hotels, and can not provide any personal endorsement. The district has simply blocked a number of rooms at this time to engage our fellow Rotarians to consider this option.
Montreal will be my first ever International Rotary Convention, and I am so excited about attending to listen, learn and understand more about this wonderful Rotary world of ours. Please consider coming to Montreal!
Yours in Rotary Service
Karen L. Oakes
On to Montreal Chair
District Governor Elect 2010-2011
To download and view the attachment, please click on the link below:
Montreal June 2010 Convention.pdf
If you cannot open the above link, copy and paste the following address into your browser:
http://www.crsadmin.com/gen/Accounts/50043/Eml/9d86ed29-bc4e-4ebc-97ea-a69521e86b40.pdf
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