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The Propeller Club of the United States is a grassroots, non-profit organization, whose membership resides throughout the United States and the world.
It is dedicated to the enhancement and well-being of all interests of the maritime community on a national and international basis.
The Propeller Club aggressively promotes the maritime industry through many of its programs and partnering with other similar organizations.
Our goal is to educate legislators and the public as to the importance and necessity of all waterborne commerce. Please explore our website to learn more of The Propeller Club’s objectives and activities.
2011 International Propeller Club Convention
The 2011 Propeller Club convention will be held in Le Havre, France from October 18-21, 2011. Visit www.propeller-lehavre.com for more information.
Tentative Schedule of Events
Monday, October 17th
Hospitality suite at Novotel, sponsored by New Orleans Propeller Club
Tuesday, October 18th
Early bird registration at Novotel
8:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.:
Tour of Normandy beaches
Visit to Arromanches Museum
Lunch at Arromanches
Visit to Omaha Beach and Colleville Cemetery
Or
Golf at Etretat
Hospitality suite at Novotel, sponsored by New Orleans Propeller club
Wednesday, October 19th:
at Le Havre Chamber of Commerce
8:30 a.m.: Registration
Convention Opening
Executive Committee
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: Lunch on board and visit to Le Havre Port, sponsored by Grand Port Maritime of Le Havre (for members and accompanying guests)
3:30-5:30 p.m.: Convention conference 1
7:00 p.m.: reception hosted by Le Havre Mayor at the City Hall—cocktails and dinner (for members and accompanying guests)
Hospitality suite at Novotel, sponsored by New Orleans Propeller club
Thursday, October 20th:
at Le Havre Chamber of Commerce
8:30 a.m.: Late bird registration
9:00 a.m.: Convention conferences 2 and 3
Noon-1:30 p.m.: lunch at Le Havre Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by Union Maritime et Portuaire (UMEP)
2:00- 3:30 p.m.: meetings
Until 6:30 p.m.: possible visit of MuMa (Musée Andre Malraux, impressionist art)
7:00 p.m.: dinner at Cruise Terminal sponsored by UMEP (for members and accompanying guests)
Hospitality suite at Novotel, sponsored by New Orleans Propeller club
Friday, October 21st:
at Le Havre Chamber of Commerce
9:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.: Convention Conferences 4 and 5
Noon-1:30 p.m.: lunch
2:00-5:00 p.m.: Executive Committee meeting
7:00 p.m.: Cocktail and Gala Dinner at Societe Des Regates, Sainte Adresse (for members and accompanying guests)
Accompanying guests program
Wednesday, 19th
9:00-11:00 a.m.: Visit to Le Havre Painting Museum - MuMa
3:00-5:30 p.m.: visit to Etretat
Thursday 20th
9:00-11:45 a.m.: visit of Monet’s home at Giverny and Museum of Impressionism
Noon-2:00 p.m.: lunch on the way
Friday 21st:
9:30-11:45 a.m.: visit to Honfleur
12:00-2:00 p.m.: lunch on the way
3:30-5:00 p.m.: visit to Deauville
Registration fees
Early bird registration up to August 1st, 2011: 475 € per member and 450 € per accompanying guest.
Accomodations
All four hotels have special prices for Propeller Club convention attendees. Please request the Propeller Club rate when reserving.
Novotel
20 Rue Lafayette, Quai Colbert
Tel (+33)2/35192323 Fax (+33)2/35192325 E-mail H5650@accor.com
GPS: N 49° 29′ 29.88” E 0° 7′ 33.64”
Web site: http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-5650-novotel-le-havre-bassin-vauban/index.shtml
Hotel Mercure
Chaussée Georges Pompidou
Tel. (+33)2/35195050 Fax. (+33)2/35195099 E-mail H0341@accor.com
GPS: N 49° 29′ 24.38” E 0° 7′ 0.11”
Web site: http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-0341-mercure-le-havre-bassin-du-commerce/index.shtml
Best Western Art Hotel
147 Rue Louis Brindeau
Tél.: (+33)2/35 22 69 44 - Fax: (+33)2/35 42 09 27 E-mail contact@art-hotel.fr
Web site: www.art-hotel.fr
Hotel Vent d’Ouest
4 Rue de Calign
Tél.: (+33)2/35 42 50 69 E-mail contact@ventdouest.fr
Web site: www.ventdouest.fr
Reaching Le Havre
Le Havre can be reached from Paris-Charles DeGaulle Airport (CDG) by train from Paris St. Lazare Station. Travel to St. Lazare Station from CDG by rail (RER train B connecting to RER train E at Gare du Nord, 8.40 €) or by taxi (approximately 100 €). From St. Lazare Station, intercity trains depart for Le Havre, a journey of approximately 2 hours (25 €).
Or you may choose an airport shuttle or pre-booked taxi pick up which will drive you directly to Le Havre. You must book these in advance; costs are about 150 € for the first person, less for each additional person. Contact ST Voyageurs - http://stvoyageurs.free.fr/; Paris Navette - http://www.parisnavettes.fr/index.html; or Airport Connection - http://www.airport-connection.com/.
Rental cars from all major rental companies are available at CDG. Journey by car from CDG to Le Havre takes approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes by highway.
