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March 2020
Dear Members,
Mandatory Office Closing
The Quebec Premier,
François Legault, has issued a directive for all businesses in the province to
close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note that, although I am already
accessing some of my WACA office files and folders from home, this means that I
no longer have the option to work from the WACA office or receive any post
until further notice which will be mid-April at the earliest.
53rd Annual General
Assembly (AGA): The 2020 Interline Celebration
Until further notice,
due to the current situation that we are all facing, it will no longer be
necessary to send your deposits at this time only the completed AGA and
post-AGA (Package B) tour registration forms to ensure you are registered
accordingly. I will be able to confirm your participation from my home. Your
deposits would then need to be sent immediately "normal" business
practices are resumed.
Pre-AGA
Tour: Java Grand Tour
The tour starts in
the ancient capital of Central Java ,Yogyakarta (known as Jogja by the local inhabitants), the ancient capital of Central Java and is now the centre of Javanese art and culture. Three nights will be spent in Yogyakarta to allow plenty of
time to explore this ancient city and venture out to see the fabulous UNESCO monuments
of Prambanan and Borobudur. The UNESCO Heritage site of Borobudur is one of the
world’s greatest ancient monuments boasting the largest Buddhist temple in the
world that was built over 1,000 years ago making it even older than the famous
Angkor Wat in Cambodia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hzJW52orYk&fbclid=IwAR3exZ49sKAo-gvddshTnIhR1nKDo0TMhIZa3bVpEDQf6VGyOdgCik56amI. In addition, the
volcanoes of Bromo and Ijen will be seen and coffee plantations in Kalibaru
will be visited before ending with two relaxing days at the West Bali National
Park. The following two videos show some of the wonderful things that will be
encountered on this enchanted island tour which is schedule to take place from
11–18 October: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_wHDfhmdz0. https://vimeo.com/13987972.
AGA Package
Scheduled to be held in the luxurious 5-Star InterContinental
Bali Resort from 18–23 October, this exciting comprehensive five-night package
provides participants with a wonderful opportunity to savor the rich and
diverse culture of exotic Bali “Island of the Gods”. Almost everything in Bali
has a spiritual meaning. The middle of Bali is dominated by dramatic volcanoes
of the central mountains and hillside temples such as Pura Lempuyang while the
tallest peak, Gunung Agung, is the island's spiritual centre. On Bali you can
lose yourself in the chaos of Kuta or sybaritic pleasures of Seminyak and
Kerobokan, surf wild beaches or just hang out on Nusa Lembongan. The choices
are endless.
Post-AGA
Tours: Land of the Dragons and the Lesser Sundas
The Post-AGA (Package A) tour to the Land of the Dragons and the
Lesser Sundas is now sold out. An attempt was made to organise another identical
tour but securing an additional Phinisi (an Indonesian sailing ship) was
regrettably not possible. Members can still, however, enjoy the luxury of the a
Phinisi by taking Package B from 23–25 October which still has some places
available. A reminder that single occupancy is not an option on this tour. It
must also be stressed that there is a maximum of 28 participants on the Package
B tour in six (6) twin rooms and eight (8) double rooms.
Detailed brochures
and Registration Forms for the 53rd AGA, the pre-AGA and post-AGA (Package
B) tour can be found in the Event Calendar section of the WACA
website: www.waca.org/events.
Grand Venture Bonanza
First Draw of 2020
Don’t delay, get your
tickets now!
The first draw of
2020 is now expected to be at the end of April for a USD 100.00 cash prizes
graciously donated by the Sydney Interline Club. Five other cash prizes of
USD 100.00 each are being donated by WACA and, in addition, a fabulous prize of a package for one based on double
occupancy to attend the 53rd WACA AGA: The 2020 Interline Celebration to be
held in Bali, Indonesia from 18–23 October is also being donated by WACA making a
total of seven prizes to date to be drawn throughout the year.
Yours in interlining,
Keith Miller
WACA Administration
Manager
World Airlines Clubs
Association
Tel.: +1 438-258-3243
Fax: +1 514-874-9200
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.waca.org