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2012 Lowell Thomas Awards Dinner - Black Tie Affair

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October 13, 2012 – Cedar Lake Event Space, 547 West 26th Street New York, NY 10001

Keynote Address: Bertrand Piccard FI’00

Master of Ceremonies - Miles O'Brien

VIP Reception - 5:00PM
General Reception - 6:00PM
Dinner Program - 7:00PM

Exploration demands not only physical endurance, extensive training, and a comprehensive toolkit, but also a mental capacity to seamlessly enter environments vastly different from our own, be they natural, cultural, or psychological, to accomplish our goals. This year, The Lowell Thomas Awards will celebrate those explorers who have exhibited an extraordinary capacity to transcend traditional comfort zones to undertake expeditions that benefit us all.

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Seating for this event is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Dinner is black tie or native dress.


Enlightened and Illuminated ticket holders will receive access to the VIP reception, will have their name included in the printed dinner program, and will receive preferred seating for the dinner. Times for the reception and dinner to be announced shortly.

Mindful ticket holders will receive access to the general reception and will be seated in order of ticket purchase. Times for the reception and dinner to be announced shortly.

Hotel Room Block
The Explorers Club has reserved a block of hotel rooms at the Westin Times Square located at 270 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036 from Thursday October 11th through Sunday October 14th. Guests will find the hotel centrally located in the city and convenient to the dinner venue which is Cedar Lake at 547 West 26th Street New York, NY 10001. Rooms with king size beds and rooms with double beds are available for $389 a night, double occupancy included. To make a reservation please send your name and guest names, including arrival and departure dates to Executive Director, Matt Williams at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Wandrian Adventures presents Governors Island Excursion
Wandrian Adventures has planned a day trip to Governors Island for Saturday, October 13th, 2012 to coincide with the Lowell Thomas Dinner. Come enjoy this quiet oasis sitting in New York City harbor, just a short boat ride from the Financial District with views of the Statue of Liberty. There will be a private reception including lunch and transportation which will focus on the Oyster Restoration in New York Harbor by New York City Youth, including a presentation led by Murray Fisher, Founder of New York Harbor School and President of New York Harbor Foundation.

The day includes:
A tour of the school
A tour of the island
A tour of the Brooklyn Navy Yard where students are growing oysters
Lunch and transportation

The Island is not open on the weekends in October and is being opened exclusively for The Explorers Club. Once we have an idea of interest and numbers, we will have a final cost. However, the ticket cost will likely be in the $50-60 range. To sign up please contact Executive Director Matt Williams at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 212-628-8383.

Suggested Venues and Activities While Visiting New York City
The newly formed Chief of Protocol Committee chaired by Harry Brooks MED’93 has put together an extensive list of information for those of you who live outside New York City and plan to attend the Lowell Thomas Dinner on October 13th. We hope you plan to attend the Lowell Thomas Dinner and we hope your stay in New York City is memorable.
http://www.explorers.org/index.php/about/suggested_venues_and_activities_while_visiting_new_york_city