The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin GOPIO International GOPIO’s 25th Anniversary Convention 2014 April 5, 2014 (EST-USA) We are pleased to report that many persons from various countries have already registered: Australia, New Zealand, India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, India, Netherlands, France, UK, Canada, USA, South Africa and Caribbean. There are several inquiries regarding hospitality accommodations and it is to be noted that there are families willing to provide hospitality accommodations. As reported previously, there is No charge to delegates registering before May 15, 2014. There has been 1 inquiry regarding cut-off date for no cost registration. The Convention Team has determined that, in order to attract and encourage the maximum number of delegates, it was decided that there would be no registration costs - per the original proposal which is valid. As you know, an event of this scope takes a lot of advance planning for venue, seating, meals, logistics, etc. For this reason, a reasonable cut-off date less than 2 weeks was decided for planning purposes. Subsequently, a nominal late registration fee may be decided by the Convention Team. Note: It is also important for the Convention Team to know the delegates attending so that their roles may be assigned in advance, especially the GOPIO delegates. Looking forward to your registration, attendance and participation at GOPIO 25th Anniversary Jubilee Convention. Best regards, Ashook Ashook Ramsaran President GOPIO International gopio.net ramsaran@aol Mobile: +1-917-519-5783 The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin GOPIO International GOPIO’s 25th (Jubilee) Anniversary Convention 2014 GOPIO JUBILEE CONVENTION 2014 PLANNING IN FULL SWING IN TRINIDAD The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO International) has scheduled its 25th (Jubilee) Anniversary in Port of Spain in Trinidad & Tobago, with a 2-day gala celebration on 27th to 29th May, 2014 preceding the annual Indian Arrival Day commemoration in that country. GOPIO International Trinidad & Tobago Chapter will be the convention host, along with a well organized convention team which includes GOPIOs regional and international chapters, executives, councils and life members, as well as businesses, government, organizations and academic supporters. Theme: The Indian Diaspora – Today and Tomorrow Convention Convener: Ena Maraj, (Trinidad) President of GOPIO Int’l Chapter of Trinidad & Tobago General Convener: Dr. Arnold Thomas (St Vincent), GOPIO International Coordinator, Caribbean Program Outline Tuesday, 27th May Welcome Reception & Dinner Wednesday, 28th May GOPIO Meetings (Radisson Hotel, Port of Spain): · Executive Council · International Council · Elections Business to Business (B-B) Meetings Dinner & Cultural Extravaganza Evening (NCIC venue being confirmed) Thursday, 29th May Conference (Radisson Hotel, Port of Spain and University of West Indies) Theme: The Indian Diaspora – Today and Tomorrow § Inaugural Session § Global & Regional Diaspora Investments & Economic Opportunities § Focus on Diaspora’s Youth & Children § Diaspora Gender & Inter-Generational Issues § Multi-Cultural Diversity & Inter-Ethnic Cooperation in the Indian Diaspora § Education, Science & Technology as Significant Assets in the Indian Diaspora § Health, Wellness, Lifestyle & Nutrition to Alleviate Inherent Cultural Health Problems § GOPIO’s 25th Anniversary Resolutions Awards Banquet and Gala (Convention Centre NAPA being confirmed) § CSA Recognition § GOPIO Jubilee Recognition § Cultural Presentations Friday, 30th May – Indian Arrival Day (Trinidad) § Indian Arrival Plaque Unveiling § Indian Arrival Comm. at National Centre for Indian Culture (NCIC) at Diwali Nagar § Cultural Evening by National Centre for Indian Culture (NCIC) Saturday, 31st May (Onwards) § Tourism 2-day Visits – nearby Tobago, Barbados, Aruba, Guyana, etc § Amral/TravelSpan based in New York & Trinidad travelspan (“GOPIO Packages”) § Urmila at Urmala@amralstravel or Vasti at Vashti@amralstravel § Tel: 1-718 845-0437 Ext. 1153 or Ext 1166. Hotel Accommodations at Radisson Hotel, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad § Single or double occupancy $135 USD + tax § Includes breakfast and internet; early check-in and late check-out § Direct booking: reservations@cplazahotel Tel: 1-868-625-3361-6 Ext 6604 § Booking code: CPGOPIO Hostel Accommodations at University of West Indies, St Augustine (Port of Spain), Trinidad § $50USD per room within University of West Indies complex § Contact: Mahadaye Ramlagan, Convention Secretary, at mahadaye.ramlagan@gmail Hospitality Accommodations – families hosting international delegates § Contact: Seeta Sahatoo (Hospitality) [email protected] Air, Hotel, Tourism Package Bookings – air, hotel and holiday packages with options § Amral/TravelSpan based in New York & Trinidad travelspan (“GOPIO Packages”) § Urmila at Urmala@amralstravel or Vasti at Vashti@amralstravel § Tel: 1-718 845-0437 Ext. 1153 or Ext 1166. Advertising & Sponsorships § Advertising per page and ½ page in commemorative Souvenir Brochure § Sponsors and Patrons available at grand, platinum, gold and silver levels § Contact: Deo Gosine (Grand Patron) deogosine@gmail Souvenir Brochure - a comprehensive commemorative keepsake 120-page Souvenir Brochure · Articles: Contact Ashook Ramsaran at Ramsaran@aol · Advertising: Contact Deo Gosine (Grand Patron) deogosine@gmail Registration – for all convention events · No charge to delegates registering before May 15, 2014. · Contact: Mahadaye Ramlagan, Convention Secretary, at mramlagan@gmail Contacts: Ena Maraj (Convener) e.maraj@yahoo Dr Arnold Thomas (General Convener) [email protected] Deo Gosine (Grand Patron) deogosine@gmail Shalima Mohammed (Public Relations Coordinator) sentra046@hotmail Seeta Sahatoo (Hospitality Coordinator) [email protected] Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh (Conference Coordinator) j_teelucksingh@yahoo Mahadaye Ramlagan (Convention Secretary) mahadaye.ramlagan@gmail Regards Loshni Naidoo South Africa Coordinator Gopio International GOPIO – (SA) +27 83 963 1007 (mobile) Fax -0865341126 Skype - losh301 naidooloshni@gmail gopio.net The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin GOPIO International GOPIO’s 25th Anniversary Convention 2014 April 5, 2014 (EST-USA) We are pleased to report that many persons from various countries have already registered: Australia, New Zealand, India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, India, Netherlands, France, UK, Canada, USA, South Africa and Caribbean. There are several inquiries regarding hospitality accommodations and it is to be noted that there are families willing to provide hospitality accommodations. As reported previously, there is No charge to delegates registering before May 15, 2014. There has been 1 inquiry regarding cut-off date for no cost registration. The Convention Team has determined that, in order to attract and encourage the maximum number of delegates, it was decided that there would be no registration costs - per the original proposal which is valid. As you know, an event of this scope takes a lot of advance planning for venue, seating, meals, logistics, etc. For this reason, a reasonable cut-off date less than 2 weeks was decided for planning purposes. Subsequently, a nominal late registration fee may be decided by the Convention Team. Note: It is also important for the Convention Team to know the delegates attending so that their roles may be assigned in advance, especially the GOPIO delegates. Looking forward to your registration, attendance and participation at GOPIO 25th Anniversary Jubilee Convention. Best regards, Ashook Ashook Ramsaran President GOPIO International gopio.net ramsaran@aol Mobile: +1-917-519-5783 The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin GOPIO International GOPIO’s 25th (Jubilee) Anniversary Convention 2014 GOPIO JUBILEE CONVENTION 2014 PLANNING IN FULL SWING IN TRINIDAD The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO International) has scheduled its 25th (Jubilee) Anniversary in Port of Spain in Trinidad & Tobago, with a 2-day gala celebration on 27th to 29th May, 2014 preceding the annual Indian Arrival Day commemoration in that country. GOPIO International Trinidad & Tobago Chapter will be the convention host, along with a well organized convention team which includes GOPIOs regional and international chapters, executives, councils and life members, as well as businesses, government, organizations and academic supporters. Theme: The Indian Diaspora – Today and Tomorrow Convention Convener: Ena Maraj, (Trinidad) President of GOPIO Int’l Chapter of Trinidad & Tobago General Convener: Dr. Arnold Thomas (St Vincent), GOPIO International Coordinator, Caribbean Program Outline Tuesday, 27th May Welcome Reception & Dinner Wednesday, 28th May GOPIO Meetings (Radisson Hotel, Port of Spain): · Executive Council · International Council · Elections Business to Business (B-B) Meetings Dinner & Cultural Extravaganza Evening (NCIC venue being confirmed) Thursday, 29th May Conference (Radisson Hotel, Port of Spain and University of West Indies) Theme: The Indian Diaspora – Today and Tomorrow § Inaugural Session § Global & Regional Diaspora Investments & Economic Opportunities § Focus on Diaspora’s Youth & Children § Diaspora Gender & Inter-Generational Issues § Multi-Cultural Diversity & Inter-Ethnic Cooperation in the Indian Diaspora § Education, Science & Technology as Significant Assets in the Indian Diaspora § Health, Wellness, Lifestyle & Nutrition to Alleviate Inherent Cultural Health Problems § GOPIO’s 25th Anniversary Resolutions Awards Banquet and Gala (Convention Centre NAPA being confirmed) § CSA Recognition § GOPIO Jubilee Recognition § Cultural Presentations Friday, 30th May – Indian Arrival Day (Trinidad) § Indian Arrival Plaque Unveiling § Indian Arrival Comm. at National Centre for Indian Culture (NCIC) at Diwali Nagar § Cultural Evening by National Centre for Indian Culture (NCIC) Saturday, 31st May (Onwards) § Tourism 2-day Visits – nearby Tobago, Barbados, Aruba, Guyana, etc § Amral/TravelSpan based in New York & Trinidad travelspan (“GOPIO Packages”) § Urmila at Urmala@amralstravel or Vasti at Vashti@amralstravel § Tel: 1-718 845-0437 Ext. 1153 or Ext 1166. Hotel Accommodations at Radisson Hotel, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad § Single or double occupancy $135 USD + tax § Includes breakfast and internet; early check-in and late check-out § Direct booking: reservations@cplazahotel Tel: 1-868-625-3361-6 Ext 6604 § Booking code: CPGOPIO Hostel Accommodations at University of West Indies, St Augustine (Port of Spain), Trinidad § $50USD per room within University of West Indies complex § Contact: Mahadaye Ramlagan, Convention Secretary, at mahadaye.ramlagan@gmail Hospitality Accommodations – families hosting international delegates § Contact: Seeta Sahatoo (Hospitality) [email protected] Air, Hotel, Tourism Package Bookings – air, hotel and holiday packages with options § Amral/TravelSpan based in New York & Trinidad travelspan (“GOPIO Packages”) § Urmila at Urmala@amralstravel or Vasti at Vashti@amralstravel § Tel: 1-718 845-0437 Ext. 1153 or Ext 1166. Advertising & Sponsorships § Advertising per page and ½ page in commemorative Souvenir Brochure § Sponsors and Patrons available at grand, platinum, gold and silver levels § Contact: Deo Gosine (Grand Patron) deogosine@gmail Souvenir Brochure - a comprehensive commemorative keepsake 120-page Souvenir Brochure · Articles: Contact Ashook Ramsaran at Ramsaran@aol · Advertising: Contact Deo Gosine (Grand Patron) deogosine@gmail Registration – for all convention events · No charge to delegates registering before May 15, 2014. · Contact: Mahadaye Ramlagan, Convention Secretary, at mramlagan@gmail Contacts: Ena Maraj (Convener) e.maraj@yahoo Dr Arnold Thomas (General Convener) [email protected] Deo Gosine (Grand Patron) deogosine@gmail Shalima Mohammed (Public Relations Coordinator) sentra046@hotmail Seeta Sahatoo (Hospitality Coordinator) [email protected] Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh (Conference Coordinator) j_teelucksingh@yahoo Mahadaye Ramlagan (Convention Secretary) mahadaye.ramlagan@gmail
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