2007 Alpha Phi Alpha Eastern Region Convention Call

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eastern Region Post Office Box 18175 Washington, DC 20036

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OFFICIAL 75TH ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION CALL - REGISTRATION INFORMATION ENCLOSED

75th Anniversary EASTERN REGION CONVENTION CALL September 30, 2006

Greetings Brothers, On behalf of the staff of the Eastern Region, it is our pleasure to offer the official convention call for the 75th Eastern Region Convention to be held March 29 – April 1, 2007.

Once again we look forward to having a wonderful time at our next regional convention. The Brothers of the Regional Staff, in conjunction with the Brothers in the Baltimore Metropolitan area, are working feverishly to produce a family friendly convention worthy of your participation.

We are extremely excited, for this year’s convention as we plan a journey to the “Center of the East,” Baltimore, MD. This convention will be held at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel in downtown Baltimore.

This year’s convention will continue the thrust of “Preparing for Transition to Higher Heights” as we rekindle our good “ole” Alpha Spirit, continue progress as a region “First of All, Leading the Way”, and further the Fraternity’s goals and objectives. During this time you will be encouraged to mingle with brothers, to learn more about the national programs and special project implementation, and to participate in personal and fraternal related workshops. As a result, we are pleased to offer you the following convention registration packages:

Early Bird (ends December 4, 2006 6) • Alumni Brothers: $265 (Full Package) • College Brothers Option A: $180 (Full Package) • College Brothers Option B: $115 (Fraternal Luncheon & College Brothers Luncheon) • Ladies: $200

Pre-R Registration (ends March 1, 2007) • Alumni Brothers: $295 (Full Package) • College Brothers Option A: $210 (Full Package) • College Brothers Option B: $130 (Fraternal Luncheon & College Brothers Luncheon) • Ladies: $235

Onsite Registration • Alumni Brothers Option B: $400 (Full Package) • College Brothers Option A: $300 (Full Package) • Ladies: $275

Registration Packages Include: Brothers Package: Life Membership Luncheon, Fraternal Luncheon, College Brothers Luncheon, Black & Gold Banquet and Miss Black & Gold Pageant and Step Show Ladies Package: Continental Breakfast & Lunch (Fri./Sat.), Stepshow, Miss Black & Gold, and Black & Gold Banquet

So make your plans now to be among the vanguard who steadfastly remain true to our credo, and who will assure that AlphaEast remains First of All, Leading the Way. Looking forward to seeing you and yours!

Fraternally,

Brother Dennis G. Kemp, Sr. Eastern Region Vice President

Brother Jamaal Ali Richardson Assistant Eastern Region Vice President

Celebrating the Past........Preparing for the Future

75th Anniversary EASTERN REGION CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM - Complete a separate registration form for each Brother -

BROTHER’S REGISTRATION Membership ID No. / AlphaNet ID No.:

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First: _________________________________

Life Membership No.: _____________________

Middle: _______________________

Last: ____________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ City:

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Phone: ____________________________

State:

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Fax: ____________________________

E-mail: _______________________________________________

Vegetarian

No Shellfish

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Cell: ____________________________

Occupation/Major: _________________________________

Chapter Name: ___________________________________________________________

SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS:

Zip:

No Pork

Key Number:

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No Nuts

LADIES’ REGISTRATION First: ______________________________

SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS:

Middle: _________________________

Vegetarian

No Shellfish

No Pork

Last: ____________________________

No Nuts

ESTIMATED DATE OF ARRIVAL Thursday, March 29, 2007

Friday, March 30, 2007

Saturday, March 31, 2007

REGISTRATION TOTAL Brother’s Registration:

$__________

Ladies’ Registration:

$__________

Make certified checks or money orders payable to: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 2007 Eastern Region Convention Post Office Box 18175 Washington, DC 20036

Life Membership Luncheon (Brothers ONLY), $35

$__________

Credit Card registrations can be faxed to: (202) 318-8991

Fraternal Luncheon, $40

$__________

Miss Black & Gold Pageant and Stepshow, $15

$__________

College Brothers’ Luncheon, $50

$__________

PLEASE NOTE: Registration forms submitted with incomplete information, or no payment will not be processed. Be certain to note any special dietary/physical needs.

Black and Gold Banquet, $60

$__________

TOTAL REMITTANCE ENCLOSED

$__________

ADDITIONAL TICKETS

Refund Policy: 75% refund possible if notification is in writing before February 2, 2007. No requests processed after February 2, 2007.

ALL ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED OR REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED Card Type:

Visa

Mastercard

Discover

Expiration Date: __________ / __________

Cardholder Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Card Number: _______________|_______________|_______________|_______________| Signature:

Security Code: _____________

__________________________________________________ Date: __________ / __________ / __________

The issuer of the card specified above agrees to the terms & conditions of this contract and has authorized contractor to debt the above account to the total amount outlined above. In the event of dispute contractor will be notified within 5 business days from time of purchase after which contractor is no longer liable nor responsible for any restitution to the cardholder. In the event of fraud, contractor will prosecute to all limits of the law. THE CARD HOLDER MUST SIGN THIS FORM.

Celebrating the Past........Preparing for the Future

75th Anniversary

EASTERN REGION CONVENTION HOTEL & TRAVEL INOFORMATION Address: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 385-3000 Toll Free: (888) 511-7809 Please request the group rate for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., rooms are $119 and are subject to applicable state and local taxes, approximately 12.5%. Suites are available upon request for an additional fee. Room reservation cut-off date is March 2, 2007.

HOTEL DETAILS * * * * * * * *

Marriott Rewards Category 5 31 floors, 729 rooms, 22 suites 741 The Room That Works guest rooms 38 meeting rooms , 80,000 sq ft of total meeting space 4 concierge levels Indoor swimming pool Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Fitness Center High-speed Internet access: Public Areas - Wireless Guest Rooms - Wired Meeting Rooms - Wireless

Check-In and Checkout * Check-in: 4:00 PM * Check-out: 12:00 PM * Video Review Billing , Video Checkout * Express Check-in and Express Check-out

TRAVEL DISCOUNTS

Parking * On-site parking, fee: $7 USD hourly, $21 USD daily * Valet parking, fee: $32 USD daily Pet Policy * Pets not allowed

Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available fare to Baltimore, MD (Penn Station) for travel between March, 26, 2006 - April 5, 2007. The Amtrak Convention Fare Code is X15L-965. Amtrak reservation (800) 8727245. Discounts cannot be used via Internet.

Airtrain Airways is offering a discount on airfare for travel to Baltimore-Washington International-Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) between March 26, 2007 - April 5, 2007. The AirTran Event Code is BWI032807. Airtran reservations (866) 683-8368 from 8am - 9pm est. Monday - Friday. Discounts cannot be used via Internet.

DIRECTIONS Baltimore-Washington International-Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) - 12 miles SE: Take I-195 out of the airport terminal, proceed on I-195 to exit 2A, Baltimore/Washington Parkway (SR-295) North, 8 miles to Pratt St, TURN RIGHT. Proceed to President St and TURN RIGHT. Get into the right-hand lane and proceed straight. At stop sign, go straight. Hotel will be on your right.

Estimated taxi fare: $23 USD (one way) National Airport (DCA) / Washington, DC - 45 miles N: Take George-Washington Pkwy North to I-495 and proceed North to I-95 North. Follow I-95 North to I-395 to Pratt St, TURN RIGHT. Proceed to President St and TURN RIGHT. Get into the right-hand lane and proceed straight. At stop sign, go straight. Hotel will be on your right.

Estimated taxi fare: $100 USD (one way) Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 52 miles NE: Take the Dulles Toll Road East to I-495 North. Proceed on I-495 North to I-95 North. Follow I-95 North to I-395 to Pratt St, TURN RIGHT. Proceed to President St and TURN RIGHT. Get into the right-hand lane and proceed straight. At stop sign, go straight.

Hotel will be on your right.

Estimated taxi fare: $125 USD (one way)

Celebrating the Past........Preparing for the Future