DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK
LADIES AUXILIARY
TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
INSTITUTED JUNE, 1925
TO BE READ BY THE SECRETARY AT THE FIRST MEETING FOLLOWING RECEIPT.
Dear Madam President and Sisters:
The Spring Conference will hosted by Central New York Counties Council and held in conjunction with the Department of New York VFW Conference at the Syracuse/Liverpool Holiday Inn from Friday, March 19th to Saturday, March 20th, 2010. The VFW and Ladies Auxiliary have planned a very informative weekend, so please make your reservations early and adhere to the deadline dates. Room reservations should be made directly with the hotel. Be sure to have your tax-exempt forms [Form ST119.5 and ST 119.3] available at check-in. Room reservations must be received by the Holiday Inn no later than February 17, 2010. You may use the form below for your registration.
The Conference will begin with the Budget and Advisory meeting for invited members only on Friday, March 19th [time to be determined]. Registration will be open from 1:00 to 6:00 PM on Friday, March 19th and from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 20th. Advance registration [form below] is $3.00 and registration at the conference is $5. The deadline for advance registration is March 5, 2010. The Council of Administration Dinner will be at 6:00 PM on Friday, March 19 (by invitation only) followed by the Council of Administration meeting [open to all members] at 7:30 PM. A Delegates reception will follow the Council of Administration meeting.
Our conference meeting will begin promptly at 8:00 AM on Saturday morning with the Chairmen reporting on their respective programs and offering information and other activities at the tables outside the meeting room. At Noon we will gather for a Deli Buffet Luncheon at the cost of $22 per ticket. Your luncheon tickets can be picked up at the registration tables. Deadline for luncheon reservations is March 5, 2010. [Form below]
Saturday evening, the VFW will host the Gold Chevron Ball and honor our Service Officers who assist our Veterans and their families throughout the great State of New York. Gold Chevron reservation forms are included below and we ask that you provide copies to all interested members. The cost for the Gold Chevron Ball Dinner tickets are $30 for your choice of Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables or Turkey with all of the trimmings. The deadline for reservations is March 6, 2010. Please send your checks made payable to the Department of New York VFW to the attention of Adjutant Art Koch, 1044 Broadway, Albany, NY 12204.
Loyally,
Patricia Fletcher, PDP
Spring Conference Chairman
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ADVANCE REGISTRATION FORM
DEADLINE MARCH 5, 2010
Advance Registration $3.00
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
Name/Title if any Aux # County Council District #
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Number of Registrations _________ Total Amount Enclosed $ _________________
Please return this form with your check made payable to the:
Department of New York Ladies Auxiliary VFW
and mail to:
Linda Flanagan, Registration
155 Briggs Street
Syracuse, New York 13208
LUNCHEON RESERVATION FORM
DEADLINE MARCH 5, 2010
Luncheon Tickets $22.00 Per Person
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
Name/Title (if PDP or 09-10 Officer) Aux # County Council District #
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Number of Reservations _________ Total Amount Enclosed $ _________________
Please return this form with your check made payable to the:
Department of New York Ladies Auxiliary VFW
and mail to:
Bobbi Griffin, Luncheon Chairman
3 Maple Street
Auburn, New York 13021
All interested VFW members are invited to join us at this luncheon.
GOLD CHEVRON BALL DINNER TICKET ORDER FORM
March 20, 2010
TICKET PRICE $30.00 PER PERSON
Name ___________________________ No. of Tickets _______ Check _________
Amount Enclosed $ _________ Post/Auxiliary Number _______ District #:_______
TICKET DEADLINE IS MARCH 6, 2010
CHOICE OF ROAST BEEF, MASHED POTATOES AND VEGETABLES
OR TURKEY
□ ROAST BEEF □ TURKEY
Please complete this form and mail it with your check made payable to the:
DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK VFW
and mail to:
State Adjutant, Art Koch, 1044 Broadway, Albany, New York 12204
Holiday Inn
Syracuse/Liverpool
441 Electronics Parkway
Liverpool, New York 13088
(Phone) 315-451-0675
Group Code: VFW
Group Name: VFW STATE OF NEW YORK
Conference Dates: March 19-21, 2010
Cut Off Date: February 17, 2010
Room Rates: One Person $114; Two People $114; Three People $114; Four People $114.
CHECK IN: 4:00 PM CHECK OUT: 12 NOON
Due to the overwhelming amount of requests for particular room types, rooms close to elevators, and certain floors, the hotel is unable to guarantee your request. Please note that we will honor all requests on a first come, first serve basis.
We are pleased to honor the following Credit Cards: American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Master Card & Visa.
Reservations must be accompanied by a one night's deposit or valid credit card number and signature.
Non-guaranteed reservations are held until 6 pm on the date of arrival.
Rollaway beds/cots are an additional $10.00 per night.
THE HOLIDAY INN LIVERPOOL/SYRACUSE HAS A SMOKE-FREE POLICY.
The Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool does not provide tax exempt forms. Tax Exempt Forms ST 119.5 and ST 119.3 must be submitted at check-in or mailed with this form.
Reservation Information:
Name ____________________________
Arrival Date: _______________________
Departure Date: _____________________
Address: __________________________
City: _____________________________
State: _____________ Zip Code________
Daytime Telephone ( ) _______________
# of Adults _______ # of Children )_________
Smoking Non-Smoking
*Room preference is based on availability.
Credit Card #: _________________________
Expiration Date:________________________
Signature_____________________________
Deposit Enclosed:______________________
Non-guaranteed: ______________________
Mail form to address listed above before 2/17/10.
Directions:
From North & South: Interstate 81 to exit 24 Seventh North Street. Take a right off the exit onto Seventh North Street. Follow the road one mile to the end.
From East & West: NYS Thruway (I-90) to exit 37 (Electronics Parkway). The hotel is located directly across the street from the thruway exit toll booth.