Semi-Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Fri.-Sat., September 24-25, 2010
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The Masonic Society will hold its Semi-Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Friday and Saturday, September 24-25, 2010. Date and TimeFriday, September 24, 2010 Saturday, September 25, 2010 Location
The Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130-2213 Theme and ProgramThe theme of The Masonic Society's Semi-Annual will be "Our Service To Masonry" Workshop and lectures concerning this years' theme are in the works. Please check back for updates to this section. Presentations and other submissionsAll proposals for presentations and papers for consideration should be directed to Bro. Jay Hochberg, Submissions Coordinator
of The Journal of The Masonic Society. Please email your submissions no later than Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Please note that all submissions will be subject to review for suitability to the theme of the event. Registration$65, includes banquet and conference events. Both members of the Society and non-members are welcome to register and attend. Your Lady or Other Guest may attend the conference and banquet for an additional $65. NOTICE: Registration for the conference does not include accommodations. See below. You are on your own for dinner Friday night as well as breakfast and lunch Saturday. A list of nearby recommended restaurants (to help you avoid the tourists traps) is being developed along with outside sights and events that you may wish to enjoy during any free time you have or on Sunday the 26th. The registration page is found here. Deadline for registration is Saturday, September 18, 2010. NOTICE: Registration for the conference does not include accommodations. See below. BanquetOur banquet meal, included with your registration, will consist of: Soup: Chicken & Andouille Gumbo Salad: Romaine Lettuce with Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Croutons & Creamy Caesar Dressing Entrée - Your choice of (please make choices with your registration): 1. Garlic Citrus Chicken or 2. Seared Pork Tenderloin Dessert: Royal Sonesta Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce or White Chocolate AccommodationsThe Society has arranged for a limited number of rooms at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. We have negotiated a rate of $159 per night (+ tax) for Friday, September 24, 2010 and Saturday, September 25, 2010 (with checkout on Sunday, September 26, 2010). If you wish to arrive early on Thursday, September 23 or stay a night later on Sunday September 27th, the room rate will be $109.00 (+ tax) for those nights. NOTE: If you plan to stay in the hotel, please reserve early as the hotel is booking now for the Saints-Falcons home game on Sunday, September 26. Rooms may be reserved at the reduced rate through Friday, August 27, 2010. We cannot guarantee any room availability after that date. Rooms may be reserved online at this link. Alternately, you may call the hotel directly at 504-586-0300 and use the group code "MASONIC". PLEASE NOTE: The special room rate is for registered and paid attendees ONLY. Because room availability is limited, we will monitor hotel reservations closely and will cancel all reservations for which there is no corresponding registered, paid attendee. Banquet DinnerOur Banquet will be served at 7 PM on Saturday the 25th in the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Coat and tie for men. We will have a round table discussion following the banquet with questions and answers for the good of the Society and Order. Ladies' programLadies are invited to join us for the presentations on Saturday, or they may choose to "wander" the amenities of New Orleans and the French Quarter. However, if your lady has an interest in attending a more formal ladies' program, please contact the
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