2019 NAMA Annual Convention Announcement

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The North American Manipur Association (NAMA) will be celebrating its 28th annual convention on July 5th and 6th, 2019 at Chicago, Illinios. We would like to invite everyone who is interested to attend this event. If you are traveling to North America (USA or Canada) at this time, please feel free to attend the convention. The NAMA members are working diligently to bring you an event filled with surprises and fun activities.

Come and let us all celebrate, flaunt our traditional attire and show the world how proud we are to be born as Manipuris. We request your kind presence to make this event complete. For more details and for any questions, please contact NAMA at namagroups@gmail.com.

Stay tuned and stay updated via our website http://www.namaonline.org and our FaceBook page https://www.facebook.com/NamaSince1992

Venue Details


July 5th & 6th Venue : Prisco Community Center


Register Online at Registration for the Convention

Registration can also be done at the event venue and the registration fee to this event are as below:
  • Family : $150
  • Single Professional : $100
  • Single Student : $50

    • Day-1 Program Details : 5th July (5:00pm - 8.30pm)


    Agenda
    Registration/Reception
    Welcome by Host Team
    Member introduction
    Dinner
    Group Photo Session
    Entertainment
    Tambola / Housie

    Day-2 Program Details : 6th July (9:30am - 5:45pm)


    Agenda
    Registration, Reception, Breakfast
    NAMA's President Welcome Speech
    Opening Song
    Welcome Chief Guest/Guest of Honor
    Chief Guest Speech
    Reminiscing 29 Years of NAMA
    Executive Team Presentation
    Excellence Award Distribution
    Vote of Thanks
    Group Photo Session
    Lunch Break
    Photo Contest Award Distribution
    Cultural Program
    Performance by troupe
    Performance by Sitarist
    Performance by Kids
    Thabal Chongba / Kuki Dance / Naga Dance
    Word of Thanks


    Convention Center : Prisco Community Center
    NAMA Convention Address: 150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506

    NAMA has negotiated the Rate. Please Book at the discounted rate at Hotel : MARRIOTT

    Nearest Airport : Chciago International Airport
    Distance from O'hare airport to Convention Center is around 47 miles

    Transporation

    From O'Hare to Convention Center

    From To Mode Description Cost Remarks
    Ohare Aurora Train Ohare to Lasalle (Chicago downtown) by Subway, LaSalle to Union Station by walk, Union Station to Aurora station, Aurora station to accomodation by uber/car. $14 per head assuming car pick up at Aurora Involves 15 mins walk and pick up at Aurora station. Good choice for the adventurous folks. Kids under 7 ride free.
    Ohare Aurora Uber Airport to the accommodation $65 approx $16 per head approx for a party of 4, can use Uber XL for up to 6 persons.
    Ohare Aurora American taxi Airport to the accommodation $50 Flat rate, $8 added for van request/more than 4 passengers
    Ohare/Midway Aurora Rented Passenger Van (12/15 seats) $120 approx per day + Toll + Gas + Insurance We would need volunteer driver(s), it's a good choice if we decide to provide free pick up service as appropriate
    Midway Aurora Train Midway to Lasalle (Chicago downtown) by Subway, LaSalle to Union Station by walk, Union Station to Aurora station, Aurora station to accomodation by uber/car. $13 per head assuming car pick up at Aurora
    Midway Aurora Uber Airport to the accommodation $60 approx
    Midway Aurora American taxi Airport to the accommodation $54 Flat rate, $8 added for van request/more than 4 passengers
    Nearby other Hotels :Other Hotel details

    The Convention will broadcast LIVE between 10 AM and 5 PM CST (6-july-2017) at : NAMA Facebook Page

    Attractions in Chicago: Things to do in Chicago



    See you soon at the Convention Center. Please arrive on time.




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