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    The International Community of Banyakigezi (ICOB) is holding its 9th Annual Convention from July 28-31, 2011 in London, United Kingdom. The theme is "Guharanira Kunoza" (In Pursuit of Excellence), focusing on education and culture. The convention will feature expert speakers and panels discussing topics of educational and cultural interest. It will also include the ICOB annual general meeting and elections. Registration fees start at £120 for adults and £60 for students, covering meals and events. Hotel accommodations near the convention venue start at £75 per night for a single room. Updates can be found at www.abanyakigezi.org.

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    The International Community of Banyakigezi (ICOB) is holding its 9th Annual Convention from July 28-31, 2011 in London, United Kingdom. The theme is "Guharanira Kunoza" (In Pursuit of Excellence), focusing on education and culture. The convention will feature expert speakers and panels discussing topics of educational and cultural interest. It will also include the ICOB annual general meeting and elections. Registration fees start at £120 for adults and £60 for students, covering meals and events. Hotel accommodations near the convention venue start at £75 per night for a single room. Updates can be found at www.abanyakigezi.org.

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    The International Community of Banyakigezi (ICOB) is holding its 9th Annual Convention from July 28-31, 2011 in London, United Kingdom. The theme is "Guharanira Kunoza" (In Pursuit of Excellence), focusing on education and culture. The convention will feature expert speakers and panels discussing topics of educational and cultural interest. It will also include the ICOB annual general meeting and elections. Registration fees start at £120 for adults and £60 for students, covering meals and events. Hotel accommodations near the convention venue start at £75 per night for a single room. Updates can be found at www.abanyakigezi.org.

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    The International Community of Banyakigezi (ICOB) is holding its 9th Annual Convention from July 28-31, 2011 in London, United Kingdom. The theme is "Guharanira Kunoza" (In Pursuit of Excellence), focusing on education and culture. The convention will feature expert speakers and panels discussing topics of educational and cultural interest. It will also include the ICOB annual general meeting and elections. Registration fees start at £120 for adults and £60 for students, covering meals and events. Hotel accommodations near the convention venue start at £75 per night for a single room. Updates can be found at www.abanyakigezi.org.

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    INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF BANYAKIGEZI INC.

    Promoting Culture and Socio-economic Development

    February 15, 2011


    Dear abanya Kigezi and friends:

    You are cordially invited to the 9 th Annual ICOB Convention, which will be held from July 28-31, 2011 at the Croydon Park Hotel
    in London, United Kingdom. Our theme this year is ‘Guharanira Kunoza’ (In Pursuit of Excellence), with a focus on Education
    and Culture. Pursuing excellence is a matter of recognizing who you are, what you have, where you are in life,
    and striving to improve upon it. There is no end zone in seeking excellence; there is always more to achieve.
    There will be expert, panel and open forum discussions to address topics of educational and cultural interests to the
    community.

    The tentative Convention Program is as follows:


    Thursday July 28th Delegates arrive and check into hotel/Registration

    Friday July 29th


    7 - 9AM Registration continues (simultaneously with Breakfast included in room rates)
    9 -10:30 AM Opening Ceremonies including Keynote speech
    10:30 - 10:45 AM Coffee Break
    10:45 - 11:15 AM Presentation/Speaker on Education
    11:15 - AM 12: 45 PM Panel/Open Forum on Education.
    12:45 - 1:45 PM Lunch (Provided)
    2:00 PM - 2:15 Presentation/Speaker on Culture
    2:15 PM - 3:45 PM Panel/Open Forum on Culture/Ekiganiiro
    3:45 PM Tea/Coffee Break
    4- PM - 5: 15 PM Break out into smaller groups to further discuss/brainstorm the
    Education/Culture
    5:15 Day Activities End.

    No formal evening activities planned at present. It is anticipated that networking and discussions on the day’s activities will
    continue informally. Dinner (on own).

    Saturday July 30th


    9:30 - 10:45 AM Resolutions from working groups presented/discussed re Education and Culture
    10:45AM Tea/Coffee Break
    11: AM - 12:30 PM ICOB Business (AGM, Elections, Financial Statement) and Resolutions voted on
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch (Provided)
    6:00 PM Dinner banquet, Kigezi Education Fund drive, cultural and pop entertainment, dance

    Sunday July 31st


    10:00 AM-11:00 AM Ecumenical worship service
    2:00 PM London Tour ending in a steak/eat out in the Park or Ugandan Restaurant- Separate registration/fee.

    Sunday activities are considered very tentative and optional at present as this could be a day for people to catch on with friends,
    relations and/or do some shopping/resting

    Convention Registration Fees are as follows:

    Early Adult registration up to June 15, 2011: £ 120 -Can be paid in two installments
    *Late Adult (After June 15 & Onsite) registration: £ 150
    Students 18- 24 years (with proof): £ 60
    Youth 12 -18 years: £45
    Children (below 11 years): Free!
    REGISTER and PAY online here: http://banyakigeziandfriendsconvention-estw.eventbrite.com/

    *Registration fee covers 2 servings of tea/coffee & pastries, 1 serving of tea/coffee & cookies, Mineral water, buffet lunch,
    workshop/forum attendance on Friday and Saturday AND Saturday Dinner banquet /Dance/Entertainment

    ICOB, 18608 Reliant Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, U.S.A


    Phone: 301 963-3437
    Web Site: www.abanyakigezi.org
    INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF BANYAKIGEZI INC.
    Promoting Culture and Socio-economic Development

    Convention Accommodation is as follows:


    Convention Venue Hotel: Croydon Park Hotel http://www.croydonparkhotel.com/ only 15 minutes from Gatwick Airport and
    Central London

    Single Occupancy @ £75.00


    Double Occupancy @ £85.00
    These are both large double rooms.

    Family Room charges are as follows:


    2 Adults & 1 Child @ £100.00
    2 Adults & 2 Children @ £110.00

    Upgrades for bedrooms are:


    Deluxe Room @ £10.00 extra per room (includes bathrobe, slippers and free wifi)
    Executive Room @ £20.00 extra per room (includes bathrobe, slippers, free wifi, DVD and is located on the executive refurbished floor)
    Club Room @ £45.00 extra per room (Suite with Sofa, bigger size- includes bathrobe, slippers, free wifi, DVD and is located on the executive
    refurbished floor)

    *ALL Room Rates include Accommodation, Full English breakfast, use of the Gym and VAT.

    These rates will also be extended to delegates arriving three days before or leaving three days after the convention, but only if
    requested under the ICOB group.
    To make your hotel reservations, please contact the Croydon Park Hotel, www.croydonparkhotel.com directly at
    Telephone: 00 44 (0) 20 8680 9200 or Email: [email protected] and ask for the ICOB group rate. While the deadline
    to book and get our special group rate is June 15, 2011 (after which the price will revert to standard), it is advisable to book
    now.

    Entertainment:
    Renowned London DJs AND sensational cultural and pop entertainers (to be announced) will be at hand to keep you
    entertained.

    Updates:
    Please keep checking www.abanyakigezi.org for regular updates.

    We look forward to seeing you in London, United Kingdom.

    Johnson Mujungu,
    Chair, Community of Banyakigezi in the United Kingdom/Ireland
    President, International Community of Banyakigezi (ICOB)

    Email: [email protected]
    Tel: +44 (0) 789 459 3510

    ICOB, 18608 Reliant Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, U.S.A


    Phone: 301 963-3437
    Web Site: www.abanyakigezi.org

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