from July 2-4, 2011, in San Francisco, California. Please pass this
message on to your children, nieces/nephews, grandchildren and encourage
them to attend.

Benefits of attending:
1. Discover your Goan roots.
2. Network, socialize, connect, and make life-long friendships with your
peers.
3. Learn leadership and entrepreneurship skills and coping in a new
globalized economy.
4. Learn about Goa and current issues related to Goa.
5. Partner with Goan groups and organizations to do educational,
environmental, charitable and volunteer projects related to Goa.

Hurry and register asap if you have not done so already. The Convention
is being organized by Youth and the events, topics, presentations will
cover ages 15-40, although all ages are invited to attend as people like
to travel with family.

There are few cities in the world as charming and inviting as San
Francisco in summer. See http://www6.sfgov.org/index.aspx?page=5.

The convention will be held at the HOLIDAY INN, Fisherman's Wharf, San
Francisco. See http://www.hifishermanswharf.com/, a prime hotel in
Fisherman's Wharf, close to Alcatraz, and a short distance from Golden
Gate Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square and other world-famous
attractions. Rooms can be booked for $165 per night plus taxes (up to 4
people a room). Hotel Reservations for the Event at the Holiday Inn
Fisherman's Wharf can be made by calling reservations at 1-800-942-7348
or going online to this link using the Booking Code "GOA":
http://tinyurl.com/HotelYouthConvention

If you are coming alone and want to share a room, contact Acaria at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and she will try and pair you up to share a
room.

Here is the agenda:
Pre-convention. Some optional tours are available during your visit.
Please book your tours directly with the tour operators. See tours at
http://goasudharop.org/images/Tours-Brochure.pdf
Specific tour details can also be viewed at the links below.

June 30, Thursday, tour of Monterrey & Carmel
http://www.montereytours.net/?event=offer.detail&offerId=6996

July 1, Friday, tour of Napa Valley (wine country)
http://www.tourcarmel.com/tours/san-francisco-to-napa-valley-limousine-b
us-tour.html

Various dates, times, book to suit your schedule -
Tours of Alcatraz Island - http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/
Tours of San Francisco -
http://www.partner.viator.com/en/1679/tours/San-Francisco/San-Francisco-
Hop-on-Hop-off-Tour/d651-2660HOHO


Convention Day 1
July 2
LUNCH:       11:30am-1:30pm

Welcome, purpose of the Youth convention, information on Goa Sudharop.
1:30-2pm

Session #1,  Fun with Konkani, some words, phrases, music. 2:00-2:45pm

Session #2,  Goan quiz contest and fun Goa-related items. 2:45-3:30pm

Tea:         3:30-3:45pm

Session #3,  Panel discussion on Goan Identity with audience
participation. The panel will explore various issues related to
identity, growing up outside Goa, cultural expectations, generational
issues (parents & children), etc. 3:45-5:00pm

Grand "GOAN ROCKIN TO BOLLYWOOD ON THE BAY" Cruise/Dinner with DJ
dancing on the San Francisco Bay, passing by Alcatraz, Golden Gate
Bridge, etc. for all paid convention attendees. Subject to availability,
individual tickets for non-attendees will be available at $75 per ticket
for ages 23+ and $55 for ages 6-23. Under 5 free. Time: 6:15-9:15pm

July 3 - Day 2
BREAKFAST    8:00-9:30AM

Session #4,  Volunteering and Connecting to Goa. 9:30am-10:15am

Session #5a, Making your dreams come true and planning your life with
focus on Career counseling for 18+, 10:15am-12:00pm.
Session #5b, Making your dreams come true and planning your life with
focus on college counseling for 15-18, 10:15am-12:00pm.

LUNCH         12:00pm-1:30pm

Session #6,   Update on various topics related to Goa. 1:30-2:15pm

Session #7,   Entrepreneurs, Start-ups, Innovators, Global Markets and
doing business in the Global economy. 2:15-3:00pm

Close convention and thank you  3:00pm

Adults 21+   Club night (adults over 21 only)

July 4 - Day 3
Picnic       11am onwards, Picnic lunch included. See location below.
Fireworks    8pm onwards. See location below.
Picnic and Fireworks at Aquatic Park, 2998 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA
94109. Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Hyde St and Jefferson St.
Neighborhoods: Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco, CA, North Waterfront San
Francisco, California

If you plan on attending, please let Acaria at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
know the number in your party so she can keep track of headcount.

Prices includes CONVENTION (July 2-4) and the San Francisco Bay Dinner
CRUISE on July 2 are as follows. You can pay on the Goa Sudharop website
at www.goasudharop.org and click on "Click here to donate" button
(PAYPAL) or you can mail a check payable to "GOA SUDHAROP" and mail to
our Treasurer, Acaria Almeida at:

ACARIA ALMEIDA
P.O. Box 6144
MORAGA, CALIFORNIA, 94570, USA
Phone: 925-324-0513

Registration fees:
Ages below 23
Till June 15,       $115
After June 15,      $130

Ages 24-40
Till June 15,       $140
After June 15,      $155

Ages 41+
Till June 15,       $225
After June 15,      $250

Registration covers all Convention sessions, Lunch, Tea and Dinner
Cruise on July 2 (Day 1), Breakfast and lunch on July 3 (Day 2), and a
boxed picnic lunch on July 4 (Day 3).

If you have any questions please email Acaria at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
including if you need some financial assistance to cover your convention
registration fees.

Please pass this email on to your friends and family. Please mark your
calendars.

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