TENTATIVE SCHEDULE October 5th -8th
Ithaca, New York USA

Here is the planned activities schedule for the upcoming ICUFR Conference. Things are subject to change; but this is what we have in mind as of May 1st.

• Thursday, for early arrivals:
• Reception 5:30-7, includes one complimentary drink. $15.00
• Friday
• Winery Tour, 9-2 (approx.), includes box lunch. Limited to the first 30 people to sign up. $30.00
• Walking Tour of the Ithaca Commons, with particular emphasis on Craft Shops. This will be organized and held after return from the Winery Tour and will be free.
• Dinner: informal fellowship at 6, with dinner following at 7 , no program. $30.00
• Saturday
• Breakfast on your own.
• Conference 9-4, includes buffet lunch. $40.00
• The Saturday program has not been firmed up, at this point, but I am tentatively planning three one-hour sessions in the morning, with a break in between each one; an hour and fifteen minutes for lunch; two one-hour sessions in the afternoon, with a break between. It is my intent that each session will be repeated (with the exception of the planned teleconference with the Bosnia club), so that everyone can attend all sessions. This is all subject to change, as I actually develop the program and presenters, however.
• Banquet: informal fellowship starting at 5:30, with dinner following at 7; includes Cash Bar, with formal program and presentation of awards. $40.00
• Sunday
• Meetings 9-12, includes Coffee and buffet brunch. $15.00

Total package price $170.00. We are considering a $10.00 discount for registrations prior to a certain cut-off date, which hasn't been decided yet (Ideas??)

Anyone who wants to come early and/or stay late is, of course, welcome. Be sure to make your hotel reservations on line at www.holiday-inn.com/ithacany and be sure to use the booking code IFR.
Also you can check out www.visitithaca.com to see what else is going on in the area.

Unfortunately, the only one of our three Rotary clubs that will be meeting during the official days of the Conference is the Ithaca Sunrise Club, which meets Thursday morning at the Royal Court Restaurant at 7:30. This location is a pretty good trek from our hotel, and I suggest anyone wishing to attend arrange a ride (taxis are available).

If you come extra early, the Ithaca-Cayuga Club meets Tuesday noon, at the Ramada Inn on Ithaca’s East Hill, which, is two or three miles from the Holiday. My own club meets on Wednesday noon, right at the Holiday Inn, and I hope that many of you will make it here in time for that.

Pre-Registration for the Conference can now be made at Irwin’s secure site: https://www.taranto.com/conference/register.html

Perhaps this little glimpse into the future will entice many ICUFR members to attend. It should be a great “hugging” time.

Dave

Dave Flinn , ICUFR Chairman 2004-2006