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Plans for this year’s convention are moving along smoothly. We will try to make regular posts on this forum, but the most current information will be found at the MPHS website on the convention page – http://www.mopac.org/annual-convention/207-2018-austin-tx.
A contract has been signed with the Drury Inn and Suites in Austin for meeting space and guest rooms. Here is the link to the room reservation web page at Drury’s website – https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=2323151. Austin is a popular place this time of year and these are the lowest rates we could negotiate. Check out the amenities and extras included with the room rate, closely, and you will see that they help offset the cost quite well. A nice breakfast is included and the 5:30 Kickback offerings make a nice evening meal. We had a quality stay at the same type of facility in Mt. Vernon and I am sure this one will be the same. As I just mentioned, Austin has other festivities this same weekend. I highly recommend that you make your hotel reservations early.
At this point in time, it appears that we will have a charter train trip with the Austin Steam Train Association on Friday. It will include some MP passenger cars and an MP caboose (I’ve got dibs on the cab). A tour of the Georgetown Railroad is also in the works.
As we have done for the last few years, the basic attendance fee will remain low. There will be additional fees for the train ride and the banquet, but they will be kept as low as possible. We do not try to make money off of the convention itself.
Stay tuned.
