NORTHEAST LINK

Seminar Details

Who is the audience?

  • Inbound and Outbound Ambassadorial Scholars, World Peace Fellows and University Teachers
  • Rotarian representatives of Sponsor and Host clubs ("Counselors")
  • District Scholarship Chairs
  • District Foundation Chairs
  • District Foundation Alumni Chairs
  • District Governors
  • Future District Governors
  • Others – interested in The Rotary Foundation Educational Programs

When is it?

Friday & Saturday, September 26-27, 2008

  • NORTHEAST LINK Registration desk opens at 1:00 PM.
  • Program begins Friday at 2:00 PM.

NORTHEAST LINK Orientation ends Saturday at 4:00pm, and is followed by an optional Alumni Reunion Dinner at Maxwell Silverman's Restaurant at Lincoln Square in Worcester (see directions below). The Reception starts at 4:00 PM at the Crowne Plaza Lounge. There is an additional charge of $20 for Alumni, and $35 for Rotarians and guests for this dinner.

Please write “REUNION DINNER” and whether you are paying $20 for Alumni, or $35 for Rotarians and guests in the “Comments” box on the NORTHEAST LINK Registration Form to indicate your desire to attend.

NOTE: PLEASE START YOUR TRAVEL EARLY TO ALLOW FOR RUSH-HOUR AND ROADWORK DELAYS!

Where will it be held?

NORTHEAST LINK will be held at:

Crowne Plaza Hotel
10 Lincoln Square
Worcester, MA 01608

    ALUMNI REUNION will be held at:

    Maxwell Silverman's
    Lincoln Square
    Worcester, MA     01608

Please see directions below.

Topic at NORTHEAST LINK include:

  • Rotary’s inspiring history and vision
  • The crucial role of scholars
  • Responsibilities of Rotarian counselors
  • Where to look for assistance
  • Experiences of former scholars
  • The Rotary Foundation
  • Understanding cultural differences

Objectives:

  • To provide scholars with important Rotary information
  • To maximize the ambassadorial experience for scholars and teachers
  • To assist scholars and counselors in understanding cultural issues
  • To assist scholars and teachers in their planning and preparation
  • To prepare counselors for their critical roles and responsibilities
  • To meet other scholars and teachers

 

Directions to Crowne Plaza Hotel, for NORTHEAST LINK

Crowne Plaza Hotel
10 Lincoln Square
Worcester, MA 01608

Directions via the Mass Pike:

Take the Mass Pike (I-90) to Exit 10. Immediately after passing through the Toll Booth, stay left and head for Worcester on the I-290. This is a long semi-circular left turn with traffic entering on your right, but you just keep left until you enter onto the fast lane of I-290. Continue on the I-290 for 7 miles and take the Exit 17 ramp. At the lights at the top of the ramp, turn left onto Belmont Street (Rte. 9) and drive about 0.3 mile down the hill to the next lights (beside the Police Headquarters on your left) while staying in the left lane. Turn left onto Lincoln Square, a divided highway, so make sure you turn into the correct lane. The Crowne Plaza hotel entrance is about 100 yards on the right. There is a car-park immediately at the right, once in the hotel driveway.

Directions via Rte. 20 W:

Take Rte. 20 to Auburn until you see the connection with I-290 & I-395 (they are one and the same road, but the designation changes exactly at this point). You will take the I-290 (taking you North) towards Worcester. Continue on the I-290 for about 7 miles and then take the Exit 17 ramp. At the lights at the top of the ramp, turn left onto Belmont Street (Rte. 9) and drive about 0.3 mile down the hill to the next lights (beside the Police Headquarters on your left) while staying in the left lane. Turn left onto Lincoln Square, a divided highway, so make sure you turn into the correct lane. The Crowne Plaza hotel entrance is about 100 yards on the right. There is a car-park immediately at the right, once in the hotel driveway.

Directions to the Maxwell Silverman's, for Alumni Reunion

The restaurant is located directly the other side of the divided highway from the Crowne Plaza hotel. It is in the red mill building that has an English double-decker bus beside the entrance. There is a pedestrian crossing available; it could be a life-saver.

For additional information, contact:

PDG Karen Swaim Babin,
Rotary District 7190
75 Vista Drive
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Tel: 518-587-7582
E-mail: ksbabin@nycap.rr.com