RE: Big Apple Reunion 2011

2010-SEP-22-0114Hrs

Errol, please post this on the blog. Thanks

My Fellow Mausicans,

I wish to say thank you to those who responded to our Announcement and Survey regarding the Big Apple Reunion 2011. We are pleased to announce that we have received more than 120 responses and this has been very helpful to our Planning Committee. We are now able to negotiate and make reservations on all fronts. Responses are still coming in and we do expect an increase in our guest list. So lets go Mausicans!!! Mark your calendars Tuesday, July 26th to Friday, July 29th 2001. New York! New York!!

Attached is the Housing Accommodation for the Reunion. Negotiations are still continuing. There are a number of people who did not state if they needed housing accommodation but we are hoping that people would lean towards accommodation at Hofstra University Campus. There will be enough rooms for all and sundry.

The Reunion will follow a similar format of past reunions. Registration forms, schedule of events and cost will be released shortly, as we are still working out details of same. I hope this will be helpful to all.

Buzzie

HOUSING ACCOMMODATION

FOR

MAUSICA BIG APPLE REUNION 2011

We are pleased to inform you that negotiations for hosting our BIG APPLE REUNION 2011 have begun with Hofstra University. This campus is conveniently located in Hempstead, Long Island and is close to the major international airports and just 40 minutes outside of New York City. The following information is intended as an early guide towards your financial planning. It must be remembered that these are Residence Hall facilities for Students.

Hofstra University has offered us three types of housing facilities:

(1) SUITE STYLE HOUSING: (semi-private bathrooms)

Double Occupancy: US $43.00 per person, per night

Single Occupancy: US $53.00 per person, per night

The suite style housing consists of a two–story complex made up of units. Each unit consists of two adjoining rooms with a total of four (4) single beds per unit. There are 10 units in each complex. Each unit will share one bathroom.

(2) TOWER HOUSING: (communal bathrooms)

Double Occupancy: US $35.00 per person, per night.

Single Occupancy: US $45.00 per person, per night.

All members should add a fee of $10.00 for linen packets: 1blanket, 1pillow, 1 pillow case, 2 sheets and two towels.

Tower housing is a 13- floor complex which can house the entire group.

Communal style bathrooms consist of 4 showers, 6 sinks, 4 toilets.

There are two communal bathrooms on each floor.

Single rooms and double rooms are available in this complex.

(3) GRADUATE RESIDENCE HALL

Double Occupancy: US $60.00 per person, per night.

Single Occupancy: US $70.00 per person, per night.

Linen is included.

The Graduate housing is a 5-story residential facility consisting of apartment/suite style living. Each suite has multiple bedrooms with shared common spaces: kitchenette and bathroom. This facility houses both single and double bedrooms with 3 basic suite types: 4 bedroom suites, 3 bedroom suites and 2 bedroom suites.

The link below has visuals for your review:

Hhp://www.hofstra.edu/StudentAffairs/studentServices/ResLife/reslif_panoramas_grad.html

We do encourage members to opt for our housing accommodation, even though we are aware that most people have relatives in Brooklyn. It helps to preserve the idea of “reunion” and to relive the “hostel” days of yesteryear! We hope to provide transportation to our scheduled activities in Manhattan and the surrounding areas.

We also want to give you additional information regarding hotels or guest houses within proximity to Hofstra University with varying rates for those who might be interested. Rooms can accommodate 2 to 3 persons.

The following are:

(a) Coliseum Motor Inn, East Meadow; Group Rate $100 per night, taxes included. Tel# 516-794-2100

(b) Red Roof Inn, Westbury; Group rate $135 per night. Tel # 516-794-2555.

La Quinta, Garden City; Group rate $159. per night. Tel #

(d) Long Island Marriot; $164 per night Tel # 516-794-3800

Hope this information would be helpful in your choice of housing accommodation.

Please email your questions and concerns to Buzziett@aol.com.

Warm wishes,

The Planning Committee