Convention Update from Mike Iseri (Aug 6, 2022)

Sign Board saying NW Buddhist Convention Four Rivers Cultural Center Sept 16-18            



Thanks for your consideration in attending the 75th Northwest Buddhist Convention September 16-18, whether you are in person or virtual. This hybrid event brings the ability to attend not only in person, but virtually, with the ability for two way communication when appropriate and ability to move from one session to another at will. We'll be at Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario, Oregon.

We are pleased to have Bishop Marvin Harada as our keynote speaker. And, Stuart Hirai, native of IOBT and expert on 442nd/100th will be on hand for one of the sessions.

The covid protocols we plan to be following encourage wearing a mask indoors except while actively eating or drinking. For those who choose not to mask, social distancing will be required.

We want to give our guests every opportunity to come, and to cancel if the need arises. Convention registration will be refundable if cancelled by September 15. Hotel refunds will depend on the policy of the hotel you choose to stay in.

We have a group block at the Holiday Inn Express, 212 SE 10th St., 541 889-7100, referencing "NW Buddhist Convention" to access the group rate of $149 king, $159 double. [UPDATE: They would like us to release unsold rooms by August 19.].

Other properties in Ontario include Sleep Inn, Clarion Inn, Best Western Inn, Red Lion, Super 8, and Motel 6.

The distraction of the fire at IOBT kept me from providing timely enough information to our internet folks for online registration, so in the interests of time I'm reverting to a paper registration for now.

We look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely,

Mike Iseri

chairman




Location: Ontario, OR 97914, USA

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