FEZANA Annual General Meeting 2015 Dates Announced

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The 2015 FEZANA Annual General Meeting shall be hosted by the Zoroastrian Association of Pennsylvania and New Jersey (ZAPANJ) from May 1st to 3rd, 2015

Venue

Crowne Plaza Philadelphia – King of Prussia

Schedule

Friday (5/1/2015) – Pre-AGM sessions – 2pm to 6pm

Saturday (5/2/2015) – AGM Day 1 – 8am to 6pm

Sunday (5/3/2015) – AGM Day 2 – 8am to 1pm

Friday Informal Dinner (for AGM Delegates) – 5/1/2015 – 7pm-9pm

Saturday Banquet Dinner (For AGM Delegates & ZAPANJ members) – 5/2/2015 – 6pm-11pm.

Banquet details to be announced soon.

Location Details

Crowne Plaza Philadelphia – King of Prussia

260 Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406

Tel: 610-265-7500

www.cpvalleyforge.com

Closest Airport: Philadelphia, PA (PHL)

Venue and Hotel Accomodation Details

Dates blocked: Check-in – May 1, 2015

Check-out – May 3, 2015

Delegates will be able to book rooms at these rates for up to 3 days before and after the FEZANA AGM, if they wish to. Please note all bookings need to be made by April 1, 2015 to avail of the discounted rates.

Discounted Rate: $129 per night + 8% tax (Approximately $140 per night) **

  • Includes room and breakfast for up to 4 people per room.
  • Full American Breakfast Buffet at Stirling’s Restaurant:
  • Served Daily Monday thru Friday 6am-10:30am, Saturday 7am-11am, Sunday 7am-12pm
  • Check-in: 3pm Check-out: 11am

**Early check-in & late check out – Subject to availability. Delegates are requested to inquire at the hotel for more details.

Cancellation Policy: Rooms to be cancelled by 4pm (ET), 72 hours prior to arrival. Reservations changed or cancelled after 4pm (ET), 72 hours prior to arrival will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to one night’s room and tax for each room cancelled.

CODE to be used when booking: ZAPANJ

Call: 610-265-7500

Website link: CrownePlazaHotel_FEZANA_AGM@Philadelphia_May1_2015

**Last date to book rooms at the above mentioned discounted rate is April 1, 2015. Delegates are requested to book their rooms at the earliest as the hotel is hosting several conferences during this weekend and after April 1, 2015, there is no guarantee that the rooms will be available or if they are available, then the above discounted rates may not be applied.

Transportation

Taxi Services (for hotel & surrounding areas)

Mainline Taxi (610) 272-3377  908 DeKalb Street Bridgeport, PA www.mainlinetaxi.com

Bennett Taxi (610) 525-1777

Yellow Cab (610) 272-1234 109 Water St Norristown, PA

Airport Shuttle/Transportation: (Limo, Sedans, etc.)

Eagle Transportation Services 1-800-669-5460 reservations@eagledrives.com  www.eagledrives.com

Admiral Cab: 610-457-7557 Frazer, PA 19355

Carey Transportation 1-800-336-4646 events@carey.com, www.carey.com

Train

For schedule information please contact: 1-800-USA-RAIL or www.amtrak.com . (Arrangements from railway station to the hotel to be made by delegates.)

SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) SEPTA: www.septa.org, 215-580-7800

Schedules for Buses, Subway, Regional Rail, & CCT Connect.

Strafford Station: Route, Zone: R5, Zone 3

Address: 375 Strafford Avenue

(Old Eagle School Road & Crestview Roads)

Strafford, PA 19087

Phone: 610-688-1693

Directions

Convenient to Everything: The Crowne Plaza Philadelphia – King of Prussia Hotel is conveniently located across from the King of Prussia Mall at the intersection of Mall Boulevard and Wills Boulevard. The hotel is adjacent to The Fairfield Inn and LA Fitness. The Crowne Plaza offers complimentary parking to all guests of the hotel.

For GPS, please use this address: 260 Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406

From the Philadelphia International Airport: Follow signs for I-95 South and follow to Exit 7 (476 North Plymouth Meeting). Follow 476 North to Exit 16B (76 West to Valley Forge). Follow 76 West to Exit 327 (Mall Blvd). Go down the ramp to the traffic light and turn left onto Mall Blvd. After the 2nd light, the hotel will be on the left. Print Directions

From Pennsylvania Turnpike (East or West): Take Exit 326 (Valley Forge). Proceed to Valley Forge Park Exit 327; merge right onto North Gulph Road. Proceed to Goddard Blvd make a right. Proceed to Mall Blvd, make a left. After the 2nd traffic light, the hotel will be on the left Print Directions

From Center City / 30th Street Station – Philadelphia: Take I-76 West to Exit 327 (Mall Blvd). Go down the ramp to the traffic light and turn left onto Mall Blvd. After the 2nd traffic light, the hotel will be on the left. Print Directions

From New York & Points North: From New York follow the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 6 (PA Turnpike). Follow the PA Turnpike to Exit 326 (Valley Forge). Go through the tollbooth and take the exit for 202 North. Left onto Mall Blvd. After the 2nd light the hotel will be on the right Print Directions

From Delaware & Points South: Take I-95 North to Pennsylvania, once you get to the Chester area, take exit 7 (476 North to Plymouth Meeting). Follow 476 North to Exit 16B (76 West to Valley Forge). Follow 76 West to Exit 327 (Mall Blvd). Go down the ramp to the traffic light and turn left onto Mall Blvd. After the 2nd traffic light, the hotel will be on the left. Print Directions

From Route 422: Follow Route 422 East to the First Avenue Exit. Turn right at the traffic light onto North Gulph Road. Proceed 2 traffic lights and make a left onto Goddard Blvd. At the end of Goddard Blvd. make a left onto Mall Blvd. After the 2nd traffic light, the hotel will be on the left. Print Directions

From Route 202 North: Follow 202 North to your first intersection (North Gulph Road) cross over the intersection and make a left onto Mall Blvd. The hotel will be on the right after the 2nd traffic light Print Directions

From Route 202 South: Follow 202 South to the King of Prussia Mall. Right onto Mall Blvd. Hotel will be on the right after the 2nd traffic light. Print Directions

In case of any questions, please email zapanjnews@gmail.com  

ZAPANJ looks forward to welcoming you!!

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FEZANA represents a diverse and growing Zarathushti community in North America.

Guided by the blessings of AHURA MAZDA and the teachings of our Prophet Zarathushtra; the Federation was founded in 1987 It serves as the coordinating body for 26 Zoroastrian Associations and 14 Corresponding Groups in the United States and Canada.

The activities of FEZANA are conducted in a spirit of mutual respect, co-operation and unity amongst all Member associations, and with due regard for the principles of GOODNESS, TRUTH, REASON, BENEVOLENCE, IMPLICIT TRUST and CHARITY towards all Mankind.

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