We invite all of you to come to the 2012 MD N Convention held in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Below are links to both the Antigonish Town and Antigonish County Webpages and they will show you some of the attractions of this beautiful area. (See the end of the page for what may be interesting for you in Antigonish) We hope that your stay here will be enjoyable and heartwarming.
The Antigonish Lions Club
THE 2012 MD N CONVENTION IS BEING HELD AT SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY CAMPUS ( St. F.X.)
This is Saint Francis Xavier University's Millenium Center. St. F.X.is the location of the Multiple District Convention held in Antigonish in May 2012.
THE ANNUAL CONVENTION IN MAY 2012 AND WHO TO CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dates: May 18 - 20, 2012
Annual MD Convention-Fri pm until Necrology service on Sunday.
Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia
CONVENTION COMMITTEE
Contact Host Committee Chair
Lion David Stroud
17 Trinity Lane
Antigonish, NS
B2G 2V8
(H) 1-902-863-6038
dstroud@ns.sympatico.ca
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Registration for MDN 2012 Convention
NOTE: Good News : The deadline for the registration has been extended to May 6, 2012. If you find that you are later than that please call Lion Dave to let him know your registration may not meet this extended deadline. As well, if you send in your registration some time ago and the cheque did not go thru or anything like that check with Lion Vic at (902) 863-0537 or e-mail him at vicmaclellan@eastlink.ca to get verification that your cheque has been processed at the bank.
Download our Convention Registration Form - CLICK HERE FOR FORM: Fill in the form, include the cheque to cover what you want to do and send to Lion Roger. Thanks.
We are working to make the Registration easier to read and fill in. The Breakfast and Lunch Buffet for Saturday are extra and they need to be paid when you send your registration in. At the convention we will explain where you can get Breakfast on Sunday -- very short distance from the Millenium center We will continue to improve this site as we go along. Thanks for your patience. PLEASE WRITE THENAME OF YOUR CLUB ON THE REGISTRATION FORM . Thanks very much.
We are pleased to have the THE PDGA (THE PDGA stands for Past District Governor's Association) meeting also which meets at the MD Convention each year. In the past it has been a noon lunch but this year it has been changed to a Breakfast Meeting. Information on the Association can be down loaded from the MDN web page at PDGA
We are very happy to have Lion Marvin Chambers as our special guest speaker. Lion Marvin is our Canadian International Director with Lions International.
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MARVIN CHAMBERS
INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR
Marvin Chambers, from Fillmore, Saskatchewan, Canada, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association’s 94th International Convention, held in Seattle, Washington, USA, July 4 to July 8, 2011.
Director Chambers is an agricultural consultant and the mayor of Fillmore.
A member of the Fillmore and District Lions Club since 1971, he has held many offices within the association, including club president, region chair, zone chair and district governor. He also served as a Guiding Lion and convention chairperson, attended extension workshops and helped start three Lions clubs and a Leo club.
In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards including the 100% Club Secretary Award, 100% Club President Award, two International President’s Medals and two International President’s Certificates. He is also a Melvin Jones Fellow, a Judge Brian Stevenson Fellow and a life member of both the Saskatchewan Eye Bank and the Saskatchewan Foundation.
In addition to his Lions activities, Director Chambers is active in numerous professional and community organizations. He currently serves as a member of the Fillmore Recreation and Cultural Board, a member of the Hospital Foundation for Fillmore District and a village representative for Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities. In the past, he also served as councilor for RM #96 [Fillmore], United Church treasurer, councilor for the Village of Fillmore, and president of both the Fillmore’s Donor’s Choice and the Fillmore Curling Club.
Director Chambers and his wife, Lynne, also a Lion, have five children and five grandchildren.
R-06/11(If you would like a copy of the information on Lion Marvin just click on the word Bio.)
The Schedule or Agenda of the Convention. Registration starts with the Meet and Greet ON MAY 18 between 5:00 and 7:00 pm Click AGENDA AT THE MILLENIUM CENTER. For those that come later Registration continues Saturday morning. (See AGENDA).
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NOTE ON AIRFARES FROM NFLD
Porter Airlines is proud to offer a 20% discount on all available base fares for travel to and from The Lions of Atlantic Canada 2012 Annual Convention. The discounted fares are available for booking from March 21, 2012 to May 18, 2012 and available for travel:
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Location: Dates of Travel: From: St. John’s, Newfoundland |
To: Halifax, Nova Scotia |
From: May 15, 2012 |
To: May 22, 2012 |
Please book online at www.flyporter.com by using promo code LIONS12.
Porter offers complimentary in-flight snacks and beverages (including beer and wine), GatePorter service for carry-on and access to the Porter Lounge in Toronto and Ottawa, where free Wi-Fi and comfortable, leather seating is available.
The promo code is intended for use by conference attendees and organizers and is not meant for distribution outside of authorized channels. Porter’s fare rules and conditions apply. For any questions regarding Porter’s services or any pre-travel concerns, contact us at 1-888-619-8622.
SCHEDULING AND MEALS OF THE CONVENTION
We have writtern up the schedule for the Convention (what will be happening ) of the Convention and it is gone to MDN for OK. The meeting scheudle will be done by the MDN and Council Chair. However the Banquet (Saturday night for those new to MDN) is set.
Roast turkey with cranberry Apple Stuffing. Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes and Roast Root Vegetables.
Dessert is New York style Cheesecake with Berry Coulis. (For Non cooks try clicking on A dictionary of foods to define it.)
Note: If anyone has special dietary needs (like a diabetic) or need to have special food (if the above does not suit you medically) please e-mail Convention Chairpeson Lion Dave or even phone him at: Please do this ahead of time to allow planning.
H) 1-902-863-6038
dstroud@ns.sympatico.ca
We will make information available about the convention as it is given to us. We have been getting questions from some Lions who have not been at a MDN convention before and we appreciate this and will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you for your patience.
ACCOMODATIONS
You handle your own accomodations by contacting :
St. F.X. Accomodations
Bring up the file for information for St. F.X. rooms etc. Just Click (Click backwards to use the e-mail below).
Contact information:
902-867-2855
1-877-STAY-AT-X (782-9289)
Email: stay@stfx.ca
Below are some of the pictures from St. F.X. in no particular order. The First picture is what you will see when you drive into the Parking lot between the Millenium Center and Governor's Hall. You can also experience a virtual tour and use the map of the Campus and these building at: http://www.stfx.ca/map/ .
if you room on the Campus you will stay either at the Govenor's Hall below:
Or you may room at Somers Hall below:
The regular eating place is in Morrison Hall which is a block or so from the Millenium Center. (You will get directions on how to get there during the conference.)
Below are some pictures of the interior rooms if you room at St. F.X. during the conference..
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A map of the Campus can be viewed at: http://www.stfx.ca/map/
OTHER ACCOMODATIONS
Maritime Inn
1 Queen - Drive up $ 99.00
1 King Drive up $ 99.00
2 Doubles $109.00
Premiere Queen $119.00
Premiere King $119.00
158 Main St.
Antigonish, N.S. B2G 2B7
Phone Toll Free 1-888-662-7484
E-Mail: antadmin@martimeinns.com
Or at:
Homeward Inns
41 James St.
Antigonish, N.S.
B2G 1R6
Rooms: $84.00 Breakfast Included.
Also available 3 Bedroom Suite $180.00 per night.
Phone Toll Free 1-800-251-0008
E-Mail: david@homewardinnscanada.com
Whidden Park Campground & Cottages
Corner of Main and Hawthorne St.
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Phone: 1-902-863-3736
Fax: 1-902-863-0110
E-mail at whiddens@auracom.com For more info Click on their website at:
Coastal Inn Antigonish, Lower South River,
4789 Highway 104, B2G 2L4 Antigonish, N.S. Canada (Show map) 902-863-3730
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MORE INFORMATION AND LINKS
Multiple District N
Atlantic Provinces
Newfoundland & Labrador
Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick &
MD N has three clubs in Maine.
Multiple District N , was chartered by Lions Clubs International July 6, 2007, with the division of Multiple District 41 into the single District 41 (Maine, USA) and the Atlantic Provinces of Canada plus Fort Kent, Fort Fairfield and Calais, Maine, USA. the smaller Multiple District serves New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and 3 clubs on the Maine _New Brunswick border under District N-1, Nova Scotia under District N-2and Newfoundland West and East under N-3 and N-4.
To get a copy of MDN directory just Click here
To see information on each District click on the one you want on the left.
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Atlantic Provinces Canada |
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| Multiple District N | Web Site |
| District N1 | Web Site |
| District N2 | Web Site |
| District N3 | Web Site |
| District N4 | Web Site |
Click here to Visit MDN Website:
Multiple District N supports the World Blind Golf Tournament
There are 239 Clubs in MDN Click here to see how many for each district.
To see a general view of where Clubs are in N1 click N1 Map
A list of clubs for N3 you can click View N3 Clubs
For a list of Clubs click N4 Clubs.
To get a lot more Information you can check the website for Multipule District website at http://www.lcimdn.org/ . To gert a copy of the Directory of Multiple District N go to http://www.lcimdn.org/districts.htmlm . on the same website. Just t click on 'MDN Directory' on the left. for the directory.
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GETTING TO ANTIGONISH
If you want another suggestion on direction to Antigonish.
If you have directions then you won't need these. These are just a rough description of directions from Halifax and Airport and from Sydney.
For a better and more user friendly map just go to any internet map like this one.
From Sydney
-Take Highway 104 to EXit 32 at Antigonish.
-Turn Right on Exit 32 onto West street.
- Go to the first lights and turn Right on Convocaiton Blvd. Milllenium Center is just on the right. Parking Lot is on the Right. just before the Millenium Center Building. You are here.
From Halifax and Airport.
-Take Highway 102 going towards Truro.
- Keep thru Truro to the exit that says "PEI , New Glasgow, Cape Breton' onto Highway 104 East.
-Keep going past Pictou, NewGlasgow until you get to Antigonish.
- Turn Left off Exit 31 onto James Street.
- Continue to the Lights at West Street and keep straight onto Convocation Blvd.
- As soon as you are on Convocaiton Blvd look right and you will see the Millenium Center - parking lot is to the right and before the Millenium Center building. You are here.
FROM PEI BRIDGE OR FERRY.
Get on the Transcanada Highway 104 East and head to Antigonish.
Keep going past Pictou, NewGlasgow until you get to Antigonish.
- Turn Left off Exit 31 onto James Street.
- Continue to the Lights at West Street and keep straight onto Convocation Blvd.
- As soon as you are on Convocaiton Blvd look right and you will see the Millenium Center - parking lot is to the right and before the Millenium Center building. You are here. Drive across the street and you will be near the Millenium Center to the right. You are here at the Convention.
If you would like a detailed directions file I can send you one. Just E-mail me at vicmaclellan@eastlink.ca and I will be happy to send it to you.
To get to Morrison Hall you can go back out Convocation Blvd to West Street, turn right on west street and go about a short block to Universeity Avenue. Then turn right on University Avenue and you will actually drive towards Morrison Hall. You also see the Campus map and have a virtual tour to Morrison Hall as well. A map of the Campus can be viewed at: http://www.stfx.ca/map/
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN ANTIGONISH
(Just a few ideas for you to look at.)
There are many attractions in Antigonish such as checking the rest of St. F.X. , Town of Antigonish and the Municipality of the Country of Antigonish.
1. St. F.X.:
St. Francis Xavier University: http://www.stfx.ca/ For a link to a Map of St. F.X. http://www.stfx.ca/map/
2. Antigonish Town:
Town of Antigonish http://www.townofantigonish.ca/main.html (Town of Antigonish has a map of the Town)
3. In the County of Antigonsh:
Municipality of the Counry of antigonish: http://antigonishcounty.ns.ca/ (Map of County is on this website).
4. The Antigonish Development Agency has some things you can see.
Click CHECK IT OUT. Or for a direct link to Events click EVENTS. Or a list of current events click http://www.antigonishportal.ca/aaeventcal.nsf/calendar and on the right where it says 'Calendar' click 'List'. That should tell you what is currently going on in the Antigohish and Area.
5. Our Media:
Our Newspaper THE CASKET http://www.thecasket.ca/
Our Radio station: XFM http://www.989xfm.ca/
Eastlink: (T.V.)
6. Or just drive around the town and take a drive out in the country, check thru the Town for Shots and restaurants. I will look for other things that may interest you.
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7. Try our Antigonish Farmer's Market.
8. On Main street see THE MADE IN NOVA SCOTIA STORE.
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