MBAISE USA BOSTON CONVENTION 2017
This year’s convention is unique. It is the 10th annual convention of Mbaise USA. It also will follow a very successful convention held in Austin Texas over the 4th of July weekend last year. In Austin, our guests were mesmerized by a rich array of events and activities, including staple events like the Town Hall, Welcome Reception and Gala Night. However, the Austin convention introduced the now famous dual of Ntozu Oke and The Leadership Forum Panel session. Boston will showcase new and improved versions of these very popular programs among others.
Besides, after a decade of conventions, one would expect a near perfect outing. It is for these reasons that we are redoubling our efforts. It hasn’t been easy. Over the years our population and attendance had increased considerably. In Austin, the number of attendees overwhelmed the hotel, but this year we have taken measures to ameliorate the situation. We have scheduled out popular events to a hall outside the main hotel to ensure a more conducive environment and far reaching entertainment.
We have put other measures in place to ensure a smooth convention. Because we will be operating from multiple different hotels, shuttle buses will be made available to make easy flow of the activities and events in both the hotels and at the hall in Mosley’s on The Charles. Folks planning to come are expected to make their reservations in good time. The three hotels are close to each other. The command center hotel is the Holiday Inn and a few of the events will take place there. We are working on getting coupons that will guarantee a discount for those who would like to buy food. Some of the hotels will give free breakfast with the exception of the command center hotel.
The Boston area is different from others. They are strict with closure time for all events and so we are called to make efforts to start all events in good time. The scheduled events are as follows:
Wednesday – Arrival of Guests, Leadership Forum Panel preparation, Meet and Greet
In other words:
May God bless us all.
Ezeji Alozie A. Aguwa
Chairman, National Convention Planning Team
Besides, after a decade of conventions, one would expect a near perfect outing. It is for these reasons that we are redoubling our efforts. It hasn’t been easy. Over the years our population and attendance had increased considerably. In Austin, the number of attendees overwhelmed the hotel, but this year we have taken measures to ameliorate the situation. We have scheduled out popular events to a hall outside the main hotel to ensure a more conducive environment and far reaching entertainment.
We have put other measures in place to ensure a smooth convention. Because we will be operating from multiple different hotels, shuttle buses will be made available to make easy flow of the activities and events in both the hotels and at the hall in Mosley’s on The Charles. Folks planning to come are expected to make their reservations in good time. The three hotels are close to each other. The command center hotel is the Holiday Inn and a few of the events will take place there. We are working on getting coupons that will guarantee a discount for those who would like to buy food. Some of the hotels will give free breakfast with the exception of the command center hotel.
The Boston area is different from others. They are strict with closure time for all events and so we are called to make efforts to start all events in good time. The scheduled events are as follows:
Wednesday – Arrival of Guests, Leadership Forum Panel preparation, Meet and Greet
- Thursday – Leadership Forum Panel Discussions
- Friday – Board Meeting, Young Adult Programs, Welcome Reception.
- Saturday – Town Hall Meeting, Youth Field Trips, Gala Night.
- Sunday – Church Services, Party, Party – Home visitation, Departures.
In other words:
- Plan to attend our 10th year anniversary convention in Boston
- Make your transportation arrangements now, to avoid higher costs
- Book your hotel now to save money…take advantage of our negotiated rates.
- Call Dr. Jane Akponye and arrange for your son/daughter to participate in Ntozu Oke in Boston
- Register now for the convention, purchase your tickets through your chapter or register online
- Become a Convention Sponsor by donating money upfront through your Chapter Convention Coordinator
- Come to Boston ready to have a ton of fun!!!!!
May God bless us all.
Ezeji Alozie A. Aguwa
Chairman, National Convention Planning Team
BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS IN ANY OF THESE HOTELS
Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham
Address: 55 Ariadne Rd, Dedham, MA 02026 Phone: (781) 329-1000 Group Reservation Code: MBA. Group reservation expires May 26, 2017 Distance to event hall. 2.8 miles, 8 minutes drive to function hall. Shuttle available Group rate: $139 Kings and double rooms; $169 for Suites. Breakfast group rate $7 
Best Western Plus
Address: 395 Old Post Road Sharon, Massachusetts 02067 Tell: 617-326-6700 Group Reservation expires May 25, 2017 Distance to event venue: 15 miles, 19 minutes drive Group rate: $129 for single and double Complimentary Breakfast |
Hampton Inn Boston-Norwood
Address: 434 Providence Hwy, Norwood, MA 02062 Phone: (781) 769-7000 Group Reservation Code: MBU. Group reservation expires June 6, 2017 Distance to event venue. 2 miles, 7 minutes drive. Group Rate: $129 king, $139 Doubles and Suites. Complimentary Breakfast 
Comfort Inn Foxboro
4 Fisher Street, Foxboro, MA, 02035, US Phone: (508) 543-1000 Group rate expires June 6, 2017. Distance to event venue: 21 miles, 20 minutes drive. Group room rate: $109 queen and doubles. Complimentary Breakfast |
Fairfield Inn By Marriott
235 Elm Street, Dedham, MA 02026. Tell: 781-326-9478 Group reservation expires May 26th, 2017 Distance to event venue. 3.2 miles, 10 minutes drive. Group Rate: $129 singles and double rooms; $169 for suites. Complimentary Breakfast 
Best Western Quincy Adams Inn
29 Hancock Street Quincy, Massachusetts 02171 Tell: 617-328-1500 Rate expires May 25, 2017 Distance to event venue: 19 miles, 34 minutes. Group room rate: $129 for double and single beds. Complimentary Breakfast |
