January 27th, 2004 - e-Newsletter No. 1
Greetings to everyone!
First of all I must apologize for being out of touch and behind on my correspondence. I saw one of the Ithaca College parents this weekend who mentioned that she was worried that she hadn't heard from me all year. The reality is that I have been very busy in planning to host Nationals at MIT this coming April 2 and 3 and with the start of our season, everything is getting hectic.
This is a quick message to let you know that:
1 - The website is up with the 2004 NCGA Championship Information at www.mit.edu/~ncga/nationals04.htm - Information contains meet dates, directions, hotel accommodations and hopefully everything that you need to know. If you have any questions on anything, do not hesitate to drop me an e-mail.
2 - I have began writing a weekly update on 'This Week in the NCGA'. Last week's update included the first two weeks of the season. The updates will be posted on Wednesdays at
www.mit.edu/~ncga/news.html
3 - If you are an alumnae, or a parent of a current of former athlete or a former coach, you are invited to the 20th Anniversary Reunion Reception which will take place on Saturday night April 3rd, 2004 after the event finals competition at the host hotel. Check the website for information. We would like you to register for the reception so that we have a fairly accurate headcount in terms of ordering food. It will be an informal reception with appetizers and a cash bar, but most importantly, an opportunity to see old friends, make new ones and share memories.
If you need to fly to Boston, I just got this e-mail update from Orbitz.com - check it out, as you may be able to get a decent deal from where you are..
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Boston AirTran Airways Sale Fares
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From To Round Trip*
Boston Atlanta $180
Boston Baltimore $134
Boston Chicago $204
Boston Dallas $224
Boston Denver $284
Boston Fort Lauderdale $204
Boston Houston $232
Boston Las Vegas $264
Boston Los Angeles $264
Boston Miami $190
Boston Minneapolis $232
Boston Orlando $204
Boston Philadelphia $84
Boston San Francisco $244
Boston Tampa $204
http://email.orbitz.com/cgi-bin9/DM/y/eWQw0HMvl70GOs0BSHf0CE&homeCity=BOS
Terms and Conditions
Advance Purchase: 10-days
Purchase By: Feb 10, 2004
Travel Dates: Travel must be completed by Jun 9, 2004.
Travel Days: Travel is permitted Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Sat with the following
exceptions. Travel to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Grand Bahama Island, Miami,
Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach is valid Sund through Wed. Travel from Fort
Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Grand Bahama Island, Miami, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach is valid Tue through Fri.
Blackout Dates: Fares are not valid for travel on Feb 13 and 16, Apr 9, 12 and
8, May 28 and 31, 2004. Fares to Gulfport/Biloxi and New Orleans are not valid
Feb 19, 20 and 21, 2004. Fares from Gulfport/Biloxi and New Orleans are not
valid Feb 25, 26 and 27, 2004.
Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or in all markets.
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That's all I have for now. Would love to hear from you about attending this year's championships. They are going to be something very special given the fact that we continue to grow as a family and retain all of the values that have made the NCGA special to all of us.
Check the website for updates. All of the information you may need will be posted there (hopefully sooner rather than later).
Hope all is well and hope to see you in April at MIT!
Kind regards,
Eduardo
"No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship
of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other's worth."
Robert Southey