Welcome To the Veterans of Foreign Wars & Auxiliary Eastern Conference November

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1 Welcome To the Veterans of Foreign Wars & Auxiliary Eastern Conference November Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center 1657 Worcester Rd Framingham, MA (508) MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE CHAIRMEN VFW - George Murray AUX - Barbara Eaton As of 31 May 2018

2 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Eastern Conference November Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center 1657 Worcester Rd Framingham, MA (508) Room Rate $ plus 12% at time of check-out. All Hotel room reservations must be made online or by phone to the hotel directly. Reservations Telephone (508) Room reservations can be made at any time; however, the deadline is 14 Oct 2018 Note: After the deadline, all unreserved rooms will be released to the general public. If handicap room is needed, please let the hotel know at the time of reservation. Check-in time is 3:00 pm; Check-out time is 12:00 noon. All guests arriving before 4:00 pm will be accommodated as rooms are available. Front desk will arrange to check luggage for those arriving early when guestrooms are unavailable.

3 This central Massachusetts location just west of downtown Boston lets you connect to the charm of New England, the excitement of the city and all of the exciting things to do in Framingham. Enjoy convenient public transportation to Boston via the MBTA Commuter Rail or discover the local area using the Metro West Transit. Those driving to the hotel will enjoy the easy on and off highway access. 24-hour business center 24-hour front desk ATM/banking Bar/lounge Billiards or pool table Breakfast available Coffee shop or café Concierge services Conference center Conference space Conference space size (feet) Dry cleaning/laundry service Elevator/lift Hotel Amenities Express check-in Express check-out Fireplace in lobby Free area shuttle Free newspapers in lobby Free self parking Gift shops or newsstand Health club Indoor pool Limo or Town Car service avail. Luggage storage Multilingual staff Number of floors - 6 Number of meeting rooms - 22 Number of restaurants - 2 Outdoor pool Outdoor seasonal pool Safe-deposit box at front desk Sauna Smoke-free property Television in common areas Total number of rooms Tours/ticket assistance WiFi Shopping Centers - Unique shopping experiences in the city and suburbs let you collect your Boston souvenirs and great bargains at Shoppers World in Framingham, Natick Collection, and Wrentham Village Premium Outlets Nearby Attractions and Restaurants Use our map (provided at the hotel) to find things to do in Framingham to see the unique attractions near our hotel for your next adventure. Also consider enjoying a meal at one of the many local dining establishments within minutes of the hotel. Family and Children's Activities Sheraton is where families gather. And our hotel in Framingham, MA is close to many activities and event centers. Sports Arenas Following the action is better when shared! Whether in downtown Boston or in a surrounding suburb, our hotel is located near all the sports and entertainment attractions such as New England Sports Center, DCU Center, Fenway Park, TD Garden, and Gillette Stadium Golf Courses Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center is near Boston's best golf courses so tee off together and enjoy a relaxing stay at our hotel.

4 Driving Directions From West Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) East to Exit 12. Bear left after the toll (turns into Route 9 West towards Framingham). Stay in the right lane. The hotel is the first building on the right. From East Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) West to Exit 12. Bear Left after the toll (turns into Route 9 West towards Framingham). Stay in the right lane. The hotel is the first building on the right. From North Take Interstate 93 South to Exit 37B (Interstate 95 South/Route 128 South towards Waltham). Follow I-95/Rte. 128 South to Exit 25 (Interstate 90 West/Massachusetts Turnpike). From the Massachusetts Turnpike take Exit 12 and bear left after the toll (turns into Route 9 West towards Framingham). Stay in the right lane. The hotel is the first building on the right. From South Take Interstate 95 North to Exit 6B (Interstate 495 North towards Worcester). Continue on I-495 North for about 25 miles. Take Exit 22 (Massachusetts Turnpike/Interstate 90 East) towards Boston. Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) East to Exit 12. Bear left after the toll (turns into Route 9 West towards Framingham). Stay in the right lane. The hotel is the first building on the right. Flying: The nearest large commercial airport is Logan International Airport (BOS). Logan International is approximately 20 miles (32 km) from the hotel, and the drive takes about 25 to 30 minutes. Knights Limousine Service Daily: 4:00 AM - 11:30 PM (800) ; Reservation Required Ground Transportation from Airport to Hotel Options Logan Express (Boston Framingham) stops at all terminals. Scheduled times for departing Logan are shown for Terminal A. Departure from other terminals is a few minutes later. Travel time is approximately minutes. Be sure to allow extra time during rush hour periods. $22.00 per person round trip. The drop off location is: 11 Burr Street Extension Framingham, MA Once you arrive at the drop off point you can take a Taxi to the Hotel Tommy Taxi (508) Framingham Taxi (508) Ask if Senior and or Veteran Discounts apply.

5 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Eastern Conference Banquet Saturday November 17, 2018 ~~ MENU ~~ Filet Mignon 6oz Shallot Roasted Filet Mignon with Port Wine and Roasted Shallot Chicken Baked Stuffed Chicken (vegetable stuffing) served with Cranberry Sauce on the Side Fish Baked Native Cod with Cracker Crumb topping Vegetarian Vegetable Wellington with Julienne Vegetables and Sweet Red Pepper Sauce served with Quinoa Includes Tossed Crisp Garden Greens Salad & Spinach topped with Julienne Spring Vegetables served with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Ranch Dressings Asparagus Bundle Herb Roasted Potatoes Rolls & Butter Boston Cream Pie Freshly Brewed New England Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee and Premium Tazo Teas ******************************************************************************************* Dinners are priced at $ each. VFW and Auxiliary Dinner reservations must be made through your respective Department Adjutants. The Adjutant is to provide a list of all attendees with dinner choices and payment in full. Dinner reservations are to be received by October 15, Make all checks payable to the Department of Massachusetts, VFW. Mail to: Department of Massachusetts, VFW C/o 2018 Eastern Conference 24 Beacon St, Suite State House Boston, Massachusetts BANQUET ORDER FORM (Please Print) Name: Department: MEAL CHOICE: Filet Mignon Chicken Fish Veg Number of Guests x $ = Total $ Check #

6 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary 2018 Fall Eastern Conference Schedule FRIDAY, November 16, 2018 Registration Hospitality and Entertainment Corn Hole Line Dancing 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 9 pm 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm SATURDAY, November 17, 2018 Registration Joint Opening Session Memorial Service VFW & Auxiliary Business Session Lunch Flying Squadron Church Services Cocktail Hour - Cash Bar Banquet 8:00 am - 11:00 am 8:00 am Immediately following the Joint Joint Opening Session Immediately following the Joint Memorial Service 11:00 am 12 noon 12:15 pm - 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 7:00 pm SUNDAY, November 18, 2018 Business (Continued if needed) Checkout time 9:00 am 12 noon

7 Eastern Conference Delegates Please annotate full name, address and telephone number of Commander, Adjutant. Please provide full name of Delegates, Alternates, Past National Commander-in-Chiefs and National Council Member. Deadline to the Department of Massachusetts VFW is 15 October Mail to: Department of Massachusetts, VFW Attn: Bill LeBeau State Adjutant, 24 Beacon St, Suite State House, Boston, Massachusetts Department of: Commander (Name & ): Adjutant (Name & ): DELEGATES REGISTRATION IS FEE IS $ 5.00 PER ATTENDEE

8 ALTERNATES PAST NATIONAL COMMANDERS-IN-CHIEFS NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER 1. Deadline to the Department of Massachusetts VFW is 15 October Mail to: Department of Massachusetts, VFW Attn: Bill LeBeau State Adjutant, 24 Beacon St, Suite State House, Boston, Massachusetts 02133

9 Veteran of Foreign Wars Eastern Conference MEMBERS Registration Fee is $5.00 per Attendee Department of: Deadline to the Department of Massachusetts VFW is 15 October Mail to: Department of Massachusetts, VFW Attn: Bill LeBeau State Adjutant, 24 Beacon St, Suite State House, Boston, Massachusetts 02133

10 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary The Following 5 Pages are for the Auxiliary Only

11 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Eastern Conference Officers Registration Fee is $5.00 per Attendees President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Chaplain Guard Deadline to the Department of Massachusetts VFW Auxiliary is October 15, 2018 Mail to: Betty Rosa, State Sec./Treas. 93 Church Street Fairhaven, MA 02719

12 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Eastern Conference Auxiliary National Auxiliary Officers Registration Fee is $5.00 per Attendees Deadline to the Department of Massachusetts VFW Auxiliary is October 15, 2018 Mail to: Betty Rosa, State Sec./Treas. 93 Church Street Fairhaven, MA 02719

13 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Eastern Conference Delegates Registration Fee is $5.00 per Attendees Department of: President (Name & ): Secretary (Name & DELEGATES ALTERNATES PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS 1. 2.

14 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER 1. PAST EASTERN STATES PRESIDENTS Deadline to the Department of Massachusetts VFW Auxiliary is October 15, 2018 Mail To: Betty Rosa, State Sec. Treas. 93 Church Street Fairhaven, MA 02719

15 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Eastern Conference Auxiliary MEMBERS Registration Fee is $5.00 per Attendees Department of: Deadline to the Department of Massachusetts VFW Auxiliary is October 15, 2018 Mail to: Betty Rosa, State Sec./Treas. 93 Church Street Fairhaven, MA 02719