Kiwanis International Australia District 38th Annual Convention 2006 August 24 - 27, 2006 Convention Venue Noahs On the Beach Newcastle NSW Convention Theme "Newcastle – Your Port O’ Call" Fun Night Theme Nautical or Nice Hosted by The Kiwanis Club of Newcastle !! Convention Program !! Click here to download the Official Convention Program available in PDF Format only. The Convention Organising Committee reserves the right to make alterations to the program as circumstances require. REGISTRATION FORM Convention Registration Form is now available for download in PDF Format or as a Word Document that can be edited and forwarded by e-mail. PARTNERS PROGRAM Tour Registration Form is now available for download in PDF Format or as a Word Document that can be edited and forwarded by e-mail For more News download the NEWCASTLE, YOUR PORT O’ CALL Beach Days, Harbour Sights, City Nights Beach days… Australia’s sixth largest city, Newcastle boasts some of Australia’s best beaches. Nobbys, Newcastle, Bar, Dixon Park, Merewether and Stockton Beaches are all within 5 km of the city centre. Newcastle’s spectacular coastline and pristine beaches have been celebrated with the creation of the Bathers’ Way, a five kilometre coastal walk that starts at Nobbys and finishes at Merewether Beach. Experiencing the remarkable Bathers Way should be a ‘must’ during any visit. Harbour sights… Newcastle is built around a large working harbour, the entrance to which is guarded by Nobbys Lighthouse and Breakwater. The adjacent foreshore area is the perfect place to while away the hours watching the busy harbour traffic while enjoying a drink or meal in one of the harbourside cafes, bars or restaurants. Large expanses of grassy parklands on the harbour’s edge are perfect for a picnic. City nights… If you think just because the sun's gone down there's nothing to do, you're really in the dark. The city is home to some of the finest entertainment venues on Australia’s east coast. You can catch the very best of live performers from around the country and overseas. CONVENTION VENUE Noah’s On the Beach Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street Situated adjacent to the beach, it is only a five-minute walk from the city's downtown shopping and dining districts. REGISTRATION FEES FULL REGISTRATION $100.00 ACCOMPANYING Spouse (member) $50.00 ACCOMPANYING PERSON (non-member) $Nil Registration fee Includes entry to all convention sessions. Catered events are charged separately. The catered events are: Opening Cocktail Party Thursday, Welcome Dinner on Friday, Gala Dinner on Saturday, Lunch and Refreshments on both Friday and Saturday, and Brunch on Sunday. A convention satchel, souvenir and name badges are also included. SPECIAL OFFER Payment of your deposit of $100 before 30 September 2005 enters you in the draw for up to three (3) free convention nights’ accommodation at Noah’s On the Beach. Convention deposits of $100 and more are fully refundable up until 30 June 2006. Result of Draw: The winner of the Special Offer (Earlybird Registration) of the up to three (3) free convention nights accommodation at Noah's On the Beach is Pamela Jones from Rostrevor/Campbelltown in SA. REGISTRATION FORM Convention Registration Form is now available for download in PDF Format or as a Word Document that can be edited and forwarded by e-mail. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Please ensure that all special needs such as prescribed medical diets are advised on the registration form. Where possible, all necessary arrangements will be made to cater for your needs. INSURANCE Registration fees do not include personal travel or health insurance of any kind. PRIVACY STATEMENT Relevant details of people registering for this convention may be made available to parties directly related to the convention. CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION Cancellations must be advised in writing to the Convention Treasurer. * Deposits of $100 or more - full refund if cancelled before 30th June 2006 * Deposits less than $100 - full refund if cancelled before 31st January 2006 ACCOMMODATION Convention attendees are to make their own accommodation arrangements. Accommodation is available in the city area, either at the venue or within walking distance. For Bookings at Noah’s On the Beach please quote the Booking Number 175459. The following web links provide information on accommodation: Hotels/Motels: Noah’s On the Beach www.noahsonthebeach.com.au Standard room $135 Harbour view room $155 Ocean View room $170 (normally $165-$235) Hotels/Motels: The Novocastrian www.novocastrian.com.au $155-$205/room/night Crowne Plaza Hotel www.newcastle.crowneplaza.com $180-$344/room/night Hotel Ibis www.accorhotels.com.au $110-$140/room/night Capri Plaza Hotel www.capriplazahotel.com.au $120-$250/room/night Bimet Lodge www.bimetlodge.com.au From $89 Single/$99 Double Self Contained: Terraces for Tourists www.terracesfortourists.com.au From $80/person/night Flagstaff Apartment www.newcastleaccommodation.com.au $400/two nights Quest Apartments www.questapartments.com.au/newcastle $210-320 per night (1-3 br) Caravan/Tourist Park: Stockton Beach Tourist Park ncc.stocktontouristpark@hunterlink.net.au (5 minute ferry ride to the CBD) EXTENDING YOUR STAY & TOURS Newcastle features a large range of visitor experiences, including beach days, harbour sights and city nights. NEWCASTLE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Located at 361 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW 2300 Phone (02) 4974 2999 Fax (02) 4929 5948 E-mail: tourism@ncc.nsw.gov.au Web: www.newcastletourism.com FURTHER ENQUIRIES Bryen Smith limousine@hunterlink.net.au 02 49546144 or 0412 308 251 Kerry Plunkett kerry.plunkett@pwcs.com.au AH 02 4942 6849 or 0409 690 366 Ken Archer kenarcher@ozemail.com.au AH 02 4947 1516 or 0428 494 144 George McLellan gmac_nsw@bigpond.com AH 02 4973 6885 or 0407 475 771 For a hard copy of the information from these pages and additional details on the 2006 Newcastle Convention please download the Convention Brochure. !! Convention Program !! Click here to download the Official Convention Program available in PDF format only The Convention Organising Committee reserves the right to make alterations to the program as circumstances require. REGISTRATION FORM Convention Registration Form is now available for download in PDF Format or as a Word Document that can be edited and forwarded by e-mail. PARTNERS PROGRAM Tour Registration Form is now available for download in PDF Format or as a Word Document that can be edited and forwarded by e-mail For more News download the Posted: August 23, 2005 Updated: August 02, 2006 Kiwanis International Australia District Inc.