The Appalachian Mountain Club's 136th Annual Business Meeting will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.  The day's activities will include AMC's 136th Annual Business Meeting, committee meetings, and clubwide volunteer awards.

Registration for this program is now closed.  Please contact Cindy Martell, cmartell@outdoors.org, 617.391.6603, to check on availability.

136th Annual Business Meeting:
The 136th Business Meeting will start at 3:00 p.m. in the Ballroom at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Included in this meeting is: introduction of new board members, recognition of retiring chapter, camp, and club-wide committee chairs, and presentation of club-wide volunteer awards. All members are welcome to attend and there is no charge for attendance but pre-registration is required.

Committee Meetings:
The following clubwide meetings are scheduled for the Annual Meeting. Meetings are open to all members though only committee members may participate in any vote taken. Pre-registration is required.

Committee Meetings Site Map >>

Committee	Time	Proposed Room Assignment
Clubwide Conservation Committee Outdoor Leadership Development Committee (OLDC) Volunteer Managed Facilities (VMF) Web Masters	8:00 - 10:00	Point Lounge Room 3545 Ballroom Room 3540
Coffee Break - Sponsored by Team Willy	10:00 - 10:30	Registration Area
Conservation Discussion Sessions	10:15 - 12:30	Point Lounge
Adventure Travel Committee Chapters Committee Trails Committee	10:30 -2:30	Room 3540 Ballroom Room 3545
Interchapter Paddling Committee	12:30 – 2:30	Point Lounge
Break	2:30 - 3:00	TBD
136th Annual Business Meeting	3:00 - 4:00	Ballroom
Meet AMC's New President, John D. Judge	4:00 - 4:45	TBD
AMC's Library & Archives Presentation	4:45 - 5:15	Ballroom

Registration for Annual Meeting:
There is no cost for attending the day portion of Annual Meeting but pre-registration is required.

Registration Deadline:
Monday, January 13, 2012. After this date, please contact Cindy Martell for availability.

Hotel Accommodations:
Hotel Registration at AMC's group rate is now closed.  Please contact the hotel for additional availability.

We have contracted with the DoubleTree Club Boston Bayside (240 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston) to offer guests of AMCs Annual Meeting a facility which is conveniently located within walking distance to the JFK Library & Museum and the UMass Boston campus.  The hotel is also located just six miles from Logan International Airport and less than two miles from the heart of downtown Boston.  AMCs group rates are:

• Single/Double Occupancy:  $99.00*
• Triple Occupancy:  $109.00*
• Quad Occupancy:  $119.00*

* plus applicable taxes

You can book your hotel reservations in the following ways:

1. Call toll-free 800-222-8733 and request the group rate for the Appalachian Mountain Club, or
   
2. Book online through this link -- DoubleTree Group Web Page.  At this link, you will not only find booking information but also information about the hotel
   

Additional Information or Questions:
Contact Cindy Martell at 617-391-6603 or cmartell@outdoors.org.

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Celebration Honoring Retiring AMC President Andy Falender:
Join us after the Business and Committee Meetings for Farewell, Andy!

Contact Katrin Aback at kaback@outdoors.org or 617.391.6638 for additional information about the January 28 celebration.

In honor of Andy's leadership, AMC's Board of Directors has created the Andrew J. Falender Legacy Fund. To make a surprise gift to the fund, visit the Legacy Fund page.

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