Konventa për forcimin e komunitetit shqiptar në Amerikë

Të dashur miq, ju kujtojmë që tani mund te blini biletat për konventën tonë në Washington, DC ne datat 3-5 Gusht, 2018. Festoni me ne një fundjave te këndshme ne Kuvendin e 72te te organizatës tonë. Për shume dekada AANO ka patur qëllim të forcojë komunitetin Shqiptar në Amerike / Kanada nëpërmjet bursave universitare dhe evenimenteve kulturore. Mbështetja juaj është shume domethënëse për ne në këtë mision kaq te rëndësishëm. Ndiqni linçet e mëposhtme për detajet e evenimentit dhe për te blere bileta. Për bizneset kemi opsione reklamimi/sponsorizimi. Gjithashtu mund te rezervoni dhomat e hotelit me një çmim special për evenimentin. 
 
Dear friends, this is a reminder you may now purchase tickets for our convention in Washington DC, on August 3-5, 2018. Please join us for a wonderful weekend with your family and friends in our 72nd Convention. Throughout the decades AANO has sought to strengthen the Albanian community in America and Canada through our scholarship program and our cultural events. Your support is vital to such an important mission. Please follow the below links for convention details and to purchase your convention tickets. Please take advantage of our advertising/sponsoring options. You may also book your room(s) at a special convention rate. 
EVENT INFORMATION

Friday, August 3, 2018
 Board Meeting
 Potential Pentagon tour afternoon (signup required)
 Dinner, dancing, live Albanian music
with ERMIRA BABALIU and DJ

Saturday, August 4, 2018
 City tours
 Cultural room-Dedicated to the Albanian
National Hero Gjergj K. Skanderbeg
 Walk about D.C.
 Potential White House tour (signup required)
 Cocktails starting at 6:00 pm
 Banquet Dinner Dance
(Cocktail semi-formal attire is required.)
 Music by ERMIRA BABALIU and DJ

Sunday, August 5, 2018
 Closed morning Board Meeting
 Open General Meeting
 Election of Officers
 2019 Convention Bids
 Coffee and Pastries
 Closing Ceremony
Sunday Night Event (separate pricing)
 Afternoon reception at the Albanian
Embassy
 Potomac river cruise

HOTEL INFORMATION
The Westin City Center
1400 M St. N
Washington D.C.
(800) Westin1 or (202) 429-1700
Online: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1802124188&key=EBE09CA
Events tab, hotel reservation
Single/double $119, Triple $139, Quad $159
Cut-off date: July 9, 2018
CONVENTION TICKETS

Eary Bird Special:
Before July 1, 2018
AANO Members $165
Non-AANO Members $180
Children 16 & Under $ 85*

After July 1, 2018
AANO Members $175
Non-AANO Members $190
Children 16 & Under $100*

*Children price is for a child’s meal

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE CONVENTION TICKETS
July 17, 2018

Reserve your tickets online:
http://www.aano.org
or mail check (provide email) to:
Jana Foundos
5 Twelve Pence Court
Melville, NY 11747
E-Mail: [email protected]
Make check payable to: AANO Inc.

MERCHANDISE DISPLAY TABLES

1 table for 2 nights $200
2 tables for 2 nights $300
Contact Richard Rafail
Email: [email protected]
 

White House / Pentagon Tours

If you would like to sign up for a White House tour please sign up with our tour organizer. Deadline to sign up for the White House Tour : April 30, 2018. 

If you would like to sign up for a Pentagon Tour please sign up with our tour organizer. Deadline to sign up for the Pentagon Tour : May 3, 2018. 

Tour organizer contact info: 
Iris Maluka
[email protected]
Phone: 703-944-4947
AD JOURNAL PRICES

Commemorative Booklet
Gold Page $500
Silver Page $300
Inside Covers $200
Full Page $125
Half Page $ 75
Quarter Page $ 50
Booster Page $ 30
* To add photo $ 25

Ad Journal Deadline:
July 10, 2018
Ad and payment to:
Nancy Capstick
15 Ellis Dr. Worcester, MA 01609 E-mail:[email protected]
Or process online athttp://www.aano.org
Check made payable to:
AANO Inc.

SPONSORS

Gold: $3,000
 6 Convention Tickets
 1 Gold Page in the Ad Journal
 Announcement at Convention and on display
 Listing on our web page
 2 tickets to reception at the Albanian Embassy
Silver: $2,000
 4 Convention Tickets
 1 Silver Page in the Ad Journal
 Announcement at Convention and on display
 Listing on our web page
 2 tickets to reception at the Albanian Embassy
Bronze: $1,000
 2 Convention Tickets
 1 Full Page in the Ad Journal
 Announcement at Convention and on display
 Listing on our web page
 2 tickets to reception at the Albanian Embassy
Contact: Lea Bitta
2800N. Lakeshore Dr. Unit 510 Chicago, IL 60657
E-mail: [email protected]
ph: 847-951-5691