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'Credit Union Leadership Symposium at Sea' "The Norwegian Fjords/Scotland Exploration" July 25 - August 4, 2008 Holland America Cruise Lines ... "The Eurodam"... the Brand New Mega Ship! Exploring These Incredible Ports of Call ... Roundtrip Copenhagen, Denmark/ Oslo, Norway/ Alesund, Norway/ Vik, Norway/ Scenic Fjord Cruising/ Flam, Norway/ Stavanger, Norway/ Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK/ Edinburgh, Scotland/ Kirkwall, Scotland
brandiadvance@bellsouth.net pennyadvance@bellsouth.net kathyadvance@bellsouth.net kellieadvance@bellsouth.net "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
Explore Credit Union Leadership Innovations: "Progress is the constant replacing of the best there is with something still better!" ... Edward Filene Today, in an ever-changing environment, credit unions are increasingly experiencing market pressures to implement new products, services and business methods to meet the needs of the market. This dynamic cruise/conference event will discuss ideas designed to tap the power of leadership innovation within the credit union industry. This educational experience at sea will challenge you to explore new leadership concepts, challenges, and implementation. This EduCruise is only for those credit union leaders that dare to sail in new directions. Join us as we navigate unchartered waters to discover new opportunities to better serve our members and our credit unions.
Issues We Will Navigate:
Dr. Robert (Bob) Hoel Bob Hoel is a Filene Fellow in residence at the Filene Research Institute. Bob frequently speaks about credit union Prior to joining Filene, Bob was Professor of Business and Chairman of the Department of Marketing at Colorado State University. He received Colorado State University’s “Outstanding Business Professor Award” on three separate occasions. Throughout his busy career, Bob has found time to be a credit union volunteer. While at Colorado State, he served as chairman of the board of Norlarco Credit Union. Currently, he is a member of the national examining committee for the Certified Credit Union Executive program, the capitalization program committee of the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions and the credit policies committee at Great Wisconsin Credit Union. Other Speakers to be Announced
Visit Beautiful Ports of Northern Europe
Copenhagen, Denmark The Little Mermaid greets you at the harbor. At its center is
Oslo, Norway Spotless and sophisticated,
Alesund, Norway
This picturesque fishing port at the mouth of Stor Fjord spans two islands and features delightful art nouveau architecture — stone towers, spires and medieval façades.
Vik, Norway Vik, nestled on a bay of the Sognefjord, features a 12th-century stave church where Christian architecture meets Nordic paganism, and neither has quite given up all notion of winning the other over. Behind this quaint fishing village, mountains rise rapidly for spectacular views of the fjord, the village and the surroundings.
Stavanger, Norway Cobblestone streets wind past colorful houses in this delightful town. In nearby Lysefjord, be sure to visit oft-photographed Pulpit Rock
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
From Earl Grey's Monument, stroll Grey Street and enjoy its fine Georgian architecture - including the impressive Theatre Royal. The Castle Keep is on the site of an 11th century 'New Castle' built by William the Conqueror's son. Don’t miss Blackfriars, a 13th century Dominican monastery - and Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and perhaps the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain. Tour its forts and turrets or simply walk a span of it through the magnificent countryside.
S Queensferry (Edinburgh), Uk
Your jumping-off point for the highlights of
Invergordon, Scotland The skirl of Highland bagpipes calls you ashore. Go in search of your clan tartan, and "Nessie," the spurious monster often sighted in Loch Ness.
A World-Class Experience
To be delivered in summer 2008, the new Eurodam marks Holland America Line's next class of vessels and at 2,104 passengers the largest ever constructed for the premium line. With an estimated all-in cost of $450 million, the new 86,000-ton Panamax Eurodam will be built at Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard. The Eurodam will further the evolution of Holland America Line's sophisticated mid-sized ships. With 11 passenger decks, new innovations include a topside 144-seat Pan-Asian restaurant and 50-seat lounge surrounded by panoramic views overlooking the ocean expanse and the Lido pool. Other additions are an Explorer's Lounge Bar, a new specialty restaurant adjacent to the Lido offering the finest in Italian food, elegant luxury jewelry boutiques, new atrium bar area, enhanced and reconfigured show lounge with theater-style seating, and a new photographic and imaging center. The line's renowned Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times will be located on the starboard side of the Crow's Nest, providing a scenic backdrop for guests wishing to enjoy specialty coffees, surf the internet and take advantage of the café's music listening stations.
Here's just a sampling of what's in store for you ...
Incredible Group Rates ... Beautiful Large Staterooms With an additional deck, the Eurodam will have 63 new staterooms more than the latest Vista-class ship. Forty-seven will be verandah staterooms and ten will be a new style of stateroom with ceiling-to-floor and wall-to-wall panoramic windows. In total, the Eurodam will carry 1,022 staterooms, with 86 percent outside staterooms, 67 percent with verandahs. Staterooms will continue to provide all the Signature of Excellence premium amenities: plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream beds, deluxe waffle/terry cloth robes, Egyptian cotton towels, flat panel TVs, DVD players, make-up mirrors with halo lighting, massage shower heads, professional grade hair dryers, fresh flowers and complimentary fruit baskets.
(*Above rates include cruisefare, conference registration fee, transfers, port charges, government fees and taxes, and trip cancellation insurance. Rates are based on double occupancy, except when noted. Cabins are subject to availability ... "first come, first serve". Rates do not include airfare, or ... pre or post packages. Air travel available from most cities. Airfare and pre & post packages are available. Will quote prices upon request. To attend conference and/or to take advantage of these low group rates, all cabin reservations must be booked through Advance Travel only. Only those travel arrangements that are booked through Advance Travel will be covered by the included insurance premium. The Conference Registration Fee is due immediately at time of reserving your cabin in order to attend this conference). All rates are subject to change without notice by cruise line. We attempt to have the group sit together for early seating at dinner each night. If you do not prefer to have early seating, please let Advance Travel know as soon as possible so that they can attempt to seat you in your preferred seating time.
"The Norwegian Fjords/Scotland Experience '08"
Photos Courtesy of Holland America Cruises Call Our CU EduCruise Travel Hotline NOW to Sign Aboard! * We would be happy to mail you a ship brochure. Simply email your request to brandiadvance@bellsouth.net
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challenges and opportunities at meetings of credit union leaders, regulators, auditors, and others. He has spoken at conferences and conventions in all 50 states plus Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America.
