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CS Europe MEETING for 50+
Posted April 23rd, 2008 - 3:36 pm by from Leeuwarden, Netherlands (Permalink)
The meeting takes place
from....................... September 26 (Friday evening) until September 28 (Sunday) 2008.

As most readers will know Lars, Maulwurf and I had offered to organize the first meeting for members of the “50 + group” in Europe in September of this year.
We had seriously considered Lübeck (Luebeck), but for organizing the meeting Maulwurf would have to travel their at least twice. Because of this and some other reasons we decided to choose the hometown of one of us:

Hamburg

The reasons for that choice:

1) We couldn't manage to find a suitable place for this purpose in a small town which is easily accessible for everyone.

2) Local knowledge is essential when organizing a meeting. The more we know about interesting locations and events the more the participants will enjoy it. We know that Maulwurf knows her hometown in many fields, from history, art to highlights and many hidden treasures in the town. The “50+ club” will profit from that special and really unique knowledge.

3) Hamburg is easily accessible by plane, train, by car and water, and is also connected to the Trans European Hiking Trail.

4) The town has an excellent public transport system, maybe the best in Germany. We really need that.

5) Hamburg offers accommodation, events and entertainment for every taste.

6) People who like to visit Luebeck can add another day to the weekend for a private visit: Luebeck is not that far from Hamburg.

We have already ideas about a programme for this weekend, with choices according to tastes of participants and of course with a central meeting at the evening of September 27. All detailed planning will follow: FIRST we have to know how many people will attend the meeting.

With kindest greetings,
Lars, Maulwurf & Peter

Posted April 23rd, 2008 - 3:37 pm by from Leeuwarden, Netherlands (Permalink)
HOW TO JOIN

Please read the following IMPORTANT information with attention (!)

HOW CAN I JOIN THE HAMBURG-MEETING?

Click on “EVENTS”. There you click first “Europe”, than click “Germany” and read the information.
THIS is the place to join.

Important: because of organizational reasons there has to be a DEADLINE:
29th of June 2008.

There is an option under this “Event” to tell if you already know you can join for sure or not, e.g. 20 %, 50 % or 100 %. Please, use that facility, and please, be aware of the deadline.
Joining after the deadline is only possible if it doesn't upset all plans.

There is also the possibility to click on “need couch” or “don't need couch”.
Please, answer this question! A click on “don't need couch” tells us you will stay at a ho(s)tel.
We will not book a hotel for you (sorry, we want to emphasize again that we are not an international travel agency).

With kindest greetings,
Lars, Maulwurf & Peter

Posted April 23rd, 2008 - 3:38 pm by from Leeuwarden, Netherlands (Permalink)
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MEETING?

That's quite simple.
We created a subgroup of “50 +”, called “50 + CS meeting in Europe 2008”.

In this subgroup you will find information about the meeting, not only about the weekend but also about travelling to Hamburg (Maulwurf has already posted different links about that on the thread 'Europe Meeting where?"), hotels etc.

When members get in touch with each other to plan a group-booking for a hotel, they might get a price reduction but they have to organise that on their own. One can use this thread to make appointments.

To avoid misunderstandings: the “50 + CS meeting in Europe 2008” is a subgroup, created only for information. When you want to post regarding this issue use this thread.
Another way for information is looking at the “Hamburg meeting” under the Events category. Please, check both frequently if you want to join.

Once everything is started you will get more information.
Welcome to the “50+-meeting” and be aware of the deadline (June 29) please.

With kindest greetings,
Lars, Maulwurf & Peter

Posted April 23rd, 2008 - 9:02 pm from Tanum, Sweden
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