24th Biennial Convention of Belarusans of North America

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Contents

• Convention Description

• Sponsoring Organizations

• Preliminary Schedule

• Event Locations

• Accomodations (Hotels)

• Map

Convention Description

Theme: "Progress for Human Rights, Democracy, and Independence in Belarus." Weekend of cultural events, activism, and fellowship. Activities include discussions, church service, banquet, folk concert, Labor Day picnic, and cultural exhibits (crafts, books, national costumes, & music).

When: Friday through Monday, September 1st - 4th, 2000   (Note: This convention takes place in the Cleveland metropolitan area over the 3-day, Labor Day, holiday weekend in the USA.)

Where: Cleveland, Ohio, USA   (suburbs of Middleburg Heights and Strongsville)

Registration: Cost per person, which includes three functions and three meals by program is $90.00 in US dollars if purchased by August 25, 2000. (Additional individual program tickets and ala carte meals will be available throughtout the weekend.)

Please mail a check/money order to:

Belarusan American Association
3850 Evelyn Drive
North Olmsted, Ohio 44070




Event pre-registration by Friday, August 25, 2000

(Convention-Rate) Hotel reservations by Friday, August 18, 2000

Sponsoring Organizations

Organizations:

Belarusan American Association, Cleveland Chapter

Belarusan American Community Center, Polacak

Mother of God Zyrovichy Belarus Autocephalic Orthodox Church (BAOC)

Belarusan Canadian Association




Exhibitor Contact:

Paul Wasilewski   (440) 238-3617




Information Contacts:

Paul Wasilewski, President, Belarusan American Association, Cleveland Chapter; Tel: (440) 238-3617

Anatol Lukjanczuk, President, Belarusan American Community Center Polacak, (440) 572-3008

Olga Dubaniewicz-McDermott, President, Mother of God Zyrovichy BAOC, (216) 671-3508

Helen Kononczuk, Vice-President, Mother of God Zyrovichy BAOC, (330) 760-3720

Preliminary Schedule

Friday, September 1st

All Events at: Belarusan American Community Center, Polacak

6:00 pm   --   Preliminary Convention Discussions

9:00 pm   --   Belarusan Social Hour




Saturday, September 2nd

All but Grand Ball Events at: Belarusan American Community Center, Polacak

8:00 am   --   Greetings - Welcoming of Convention Delegates & Participants

11:00 am   --   Flag Raising & Opening Ceremony

Noon   --   Discussions on Progress of Human Rights, Democracy, & Independence in Belarus. Formation and support of resolutions.

6:00 pm   --   Grand Ball - Middleburg Heights Community Center




Sunday, September 3rd

All Events at: Mother of God Zyrovichy Belarus Autocephalic Orthodox Church (BAOC)

10:00 am   --   Divine Liturgy

12:30 pm   --   24th Biennial Belarusan Banquet & Program

5:00 pm   --   Belarusan Folk Concert

7:00 pm   --   Belarusan Cultural & Social Entertainment




Monday, September 4th

All Events at: Belarusan American Community Center, Polacak

8:00 am   --   Breakfast / Brunch Buffet

Noon   --   Picnic

2:00 pm   --   24th Biennial Convention officially closes

Event Locations

Note: Numbers in circles refer to event venues and hotels listed on the map.




(1) Belarusan American Community Center, Polacak

11022 Webster Road
Strongsville, Ohio 44136
Tel:/Fax: (440) 572-3008




(1) Mother of God Zyrovichy Belarus Autocephalic Orthodox Church (BAOC)

11022 Webster Road
Strongsville, Ohio 44136
Tel:/Fax: (440) 878-9736




(5) Middleburg Heights Community Center

1600 Bagley Road
Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130

Accomodations (Hotels)

Notes:

(Convention-Rate) Hotel reservations by Friday, August 18, 2000

Numbers in circles refer to event venues and hotels listed on the map.

When making your reservations, be sure to mention the "24th Biennial Belarusan Convention." All three hotels are within five (5) miles of the church and community center. The hotels in Middleburg Heights are within walking distance of a variety of dining establishments.

Please contact Paul Wasilewski at 1.440.238.3617 if additional rooms at these hotels are needed.




(2) Clarion Hotel Airport West

17000 Bagley Road
Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130
Tel: 1.440.243.5200

Convention Rates: $84.00 plus tax/evening with 100 rooms reserved; 10 percent Senior and AAA discount.




(3) Cross Country Inn

7233 Eagle Road
Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130
Tel: 1.800.621.1429   (group reservations)

Convention Rates: $60.99 plus tax/evening with 20 rooms reserved




(4) Kings Inn

9197 Pearl Road
Strongsville, Ohio 44136
Tel: 1.440.234.8801

Convention Rates: Single: $42.00; Double: $50.00; plus tax/evening with 20 rooms reserved

Event & Hotel Map

Notes:

• Numbers in circles refer to event locations and accomodations (hotels) listed in the preceding.

• Click on map to see larger, print-able map (approximately 120 KB)