United States Power Squadrons®
District 4
Spring Conference

14 - 15 March 2008

Park Ridge Marriott
300 Brae Boulevard
Park Ridge, NJ 07656

1-800-882-1038

PROGRAM

0745

Registration and First Timers Welcome
0830
Conference Call to Order - D/C Kathleen E. Bisogno, JN
Invocation - District Chaplain D/Lt Herbert M. Groce, Jr., S
Pledge of Allegiance - District Flag Lieutenant D/F/Lt Harry G. Wagner, JN
0840
Message from the Chief Commander - V/C John T. Alter, SN
0915
Announcements

District Education Officer - D/Lt/C Anne H. McQuade, JN
District Administrative Officer - D/Lt/C Richard Fiorentini, SN
District Secretary - D/Lt/C Gregory F. Boyle, P

0930
Workshop Sessions - Room Locations on the Handout
1130
Ladies Luncheon
1200
Cash Bar
Preparation of Resolutions
1300
Members/Non-Members Luncheon
1445
Conference Business Meeting
District 4 Council Meeting
1930
Annual Dinner Dance
2000
Dancing to the Music of Larry Kasar

Directions

The Park Ridge Marriott hotel is located in Bergen County, NJ, approximately 13 miles north of the George Washington Bridge, and is accessable via the Garden State Parkway North to Exit 172. Turn right at the exit ramp, at the first traffic light make a right onto Mercedes Drive. Go to the end and turn right. Follow until the traffic light and turn left onto Brae Boulevard. Hotel is on the left, #300.

From New York (George Washington Bridge) North Jersey

Take Route 80 west to the Saddle Brook Exit for the Garden State Parkway. Follow the Garden State Parkway North to Exit 172. Follow the above directions.

From New Jersey Turnpike

Take New Jersey Turnpike North to Route 80 West to the Saddle Brook Exit for the Garden State Parkway. Follow the Garden State Parkway North to Exit 172. Follow the above directions.

From South and West Jersey

Take Garden State Parkway North to Exit 172, Then follow the directions above.

Alternative Driving Directions

ROOMS

For those wishing to stay at the hotel Friday and/or Saturday night, the room rates will be $89.00 per night, single or double occupancy, plus tax, a special rate for USPS members. Make your reservations by 22 February 2008, directly with the hotel. Phone 1-800-882-1038, and identify yourself as a member of USPS.

ATTENDANCE

We must guarantee our Friday night dinner, and Saturday luncheons. Please complete the attached form and mail it together with your check or money order to Stf/C Vincene Aquilato, S, 22 Avis Drive, New Rochelle, NY 10804-3004. Reservations must be postmarked by 29 February 2008.

The check or money order, Luncheon Rate of $27.00 per person and Dinner-Dance Rate of $62.50 per person, should be made payable to District 4 Meetings Committee.

DRESS CODE

Saturday Day: Uniform F, USPS Blazer or Appropriate Attire.

Saturday Evening: Uniform A (Bow tie), or Semi-Formal Attire.

(Check D/4 website for any updated information)