Southeastern New England
America's Boating Club Southeastern New England, District 34
Fall Conference
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cape Cod
10/25 – 10/27, 2024
Fall Conference 2024
America's Boating Club - Southeastern New England will hold their annual Fall Conference during the weekend of 25-27 October, in Hyannis, MA. The Fall Conference will span all day SATURDAY. It will emphasize education and enjoyment, inviting all members to participate, not just squadron and district officers..
Conference Highlights include
- Cape Cod sightseeing on Friday, Oct. 25
- Guest speaker Dr Jennifer Francis will deliver her presentation titled "Rough Weather Ahead: How Climate Change Is Making Our Weather More Extreme."
- Guest speaker Samantha Gray, a interpretive park ranger at the Cape Cod canal will present "Insight into the Rich History, Fascinating Features, & Navigation Operations of the Cape Cod Canal"
- Educational Program Presentations including:
- "Charts have Changed – You Need to Know!" Charts as you know them have gone away, what to do instead by P/V/C Bob Sweet, SN.
- "America's Boating Club On-Line Learning Program", R/C Barbara Herrmann, SN-IN. How the on-line courses and seminars offered via the National Education Department's Outreach Committee can further the educational success of squadrons and clubs.
- "Seamanship is out, Piloting is going. What is new and upcoming in the ABC/USPS Classroom Curriculum" An overview of the current status and upcoming changes in America's Boating Club courses. Asst DEO Dick Moore, SN-IN and DEO Wayne Lambert, AP
Quick Links:
- Conference Registration & Payment
- Agenda and Guest Speakers
- Conference Flyer
- Hotel Reservations
- Map & Directions
Meals and Activities
Friday daytime
Sightseeing options include:
- The Anne Hutchinson Tour of Provincetown for $30
- A trip to Nantucket
- The Maritime Museum in Hyannis
Friday Night
Social/Cocktail
Hour at hotel (courtesy of D-34)
Dinner
Group Dinner at our the Yarmouth House
restaurant, $48/person, pay on your own. Menu
Saturday daytime:
Agenda TBA
Registration is required. Dress:
USPS/ABC Logo shirts or Casual wear.
Registration fee includes Morning coffee/pastries,
buffet lunch and dinner at the hotel
Saturday Evening:
Social/Cocktail
Hour at hotel (courtesy of D-34) with a silent auction
Silent auction items will be on display Friday
Dinner
Dinner at the Hilton hotel
Sunday:
Breakfast at the Hotel & Sightseeing
Conference Hotel
The venue for the conference is the DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Cod in Hyannis. ROOM BLOCK AND SLEEPING RATES:
| Occupancy | Rooms | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 10/24/2024 | S/D 5 | $147.00 |
| Fri 10/25/2024 | S/D 20 | $147.00 |
| Sat 10/26/2024 | S/D 20 | $147.00 |
RESERVATIONS
Guests may check in after 4:00 PM and must check out by 11:00 AM. Reservations can be made by calling the Hotel directly at (508) 771-1700 or by booking online at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cape Cod - Hyannis with the Group Code 918, no later than October 7, 2024. To avail of the special rates, it is imperative to mention affiliation with America's Boating Club SNE/USPS D34.