October 7-9, 2022with S-Anon participation
Armenia, the land of an ancient people dating back to the earliest times of recorded history, is at the intersection of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. It is a country of mystery, stunning nature, and millennia-old architecture. Armenia is accessible to nearly all members of SA (most may enter without a visa, or simply with a visa obtained on the border, or by e-visa).Roy K., the founder of SA, was of Armenian descent and his parents were survivors of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-23. In a sense, Armenia is where SA began. This gives our convention's theme "We Were Home" a second meaning.We can't wait for you to join us at "home" at the EMER Regional Convention!
TouringIf you would like to explore Armenia before or after the convention, you may choose to arrange group and individual tours through these tourist bureaus:
Hyur Service
One Way Tour
Fun Travel
Convention Languages
The three official languages of the Regional Convention will be English, Russian, and Persian. Interpretation will be provided among these three languages as part of the convention. Other language groups (such as Arabic, Polish, Spanish, or others) may arrange their own translation channels for a fee of €27 per day for the additional interpretation transmitter (up to three additional languages, on a first-notification basis). For more information, write to us at [email protected] (this is the email for EMER's Southeast Europe Intergroup, which is hosting the convention).
Accommodation
The convention will take place in Hotel Ripa, in the historic resort town of Tsakhkadzor (pronounced ZAK-kazor), 50 minutes north of Yerevan, the capital. Attendees will reside mainly in Hotel Ripa, and also some additional hotels nearby. More information can be found in the Accommodation section. The cost of accommodation depends on the hotel and the type of room you choose.
Transportation
The convention will provide transportation from a location in Yerevan to and from Hotel Ripa. That location will be announced in a future email. Members pay directly for their taxi from the airport to that central location in Yerevan, which will cost approximately €7. You can download a taxi app -- Yandex or GG -- to order a taxi from the airport, or simply order a taxi from the official Yandex taxi stand just before you enter the main terminal to exit the airport. Be careful not to go with drivers who offer their services directly.
CurrencyWhen paying in cash, you will need to pay in the local currency, the Armenian DRAM. You may exchange a small amount of money at the airport but the rate there is low. You can exchange more later when in the capital city, Yerevan, or in Tsakhkadzor.Languages Spoken in ArmeniaThe national language and alphabet are Armenian (looks like this Հայերեն), and many people speak at least some Russian. A small percentage of people speak English.
More Information to FollowFollowing registration, information will be provided about transportation, Program and Schedule, Talent Show, and opportunities for service.
Questions
If you have any questions, email us at [email protected]..
Registration closes on Friday, September 16th, 2022. The convention is expected to sell out and availability is limited, so please book early.
(In this case. your spouse will need to register separately)
(Parents with children will stay at Writer's House, Guest House Arsan, Hotel Russia, or at other accommodation of their choosing and arrangement)
To participate fully in the convention, you will need accommodation for two nights, Friday and Saturday.If you are an EMER IGR (Intergroup Representative), AIGR (Alternate Intergroup Representative), or an EMER Board member attending the Regional Assembly on Thursday and Friday, or you simply wish to arrive early to attend the Regional Assembly, you can choose to stay 4 nights, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Attending the convention only.
Arriving early for the convention.
Attending Regional Assembly and the convention.
The main accommodation will be at Hotel Ripa, where the convention takes place. If you are attending with children, or Hotel Ripa becomes full, there are other hotels nearby that have their own unique charm. You can see photos of each hotel by following the links below.
Hotel Ripa | Writer's House | Guest House Arsan | Hotel Russia
Most people will share a room. If you wish to have a room to yourself you will pay the full amount for the maximum number of people that the room can accommodate. For example, if you wish to have a 2-person room to yourself you will pay the full amount for 2 people.
ALL LISTINGS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY... EARLY BOOKING IS RECOMMENDED.
Accommodation that is priced per person (per bed in a shared room)
The price in parentheses next to each room is the total price for a bed in a shared room for the number of nights you have selected. If you choose to have a full room to yourself, the price in parentheses is the total price for all beds in the room for the number of nights you have selected.
2 single beds (1 double bed may be available if preferred, at the price of 2 single beds)
3 single beds (1 double bed and 1 single bed may be available if preferred, at the price of 3 single beds)
4 single beds
5 single beds
6 single beds
3 single beds
4 double beds
Accommodation that is priced per room
You will pay for a room and you may, by your own arrangement, have another person share that room with you. Choosing accommodation priced per room would be most appropriate for those accompanied by a spouse and/or children.
1 single bed
1 king bed plus 1 sofa in the living room
1 double bed
2 king beds
2 double beds
Meals will be provided at Hotel Ripa (see below, photos of the dining room). Dining will be a full buffet that meets the needs of vegetarians, vegans, grey-sheet diners, and other meal plans, except those related to specific religious requirements. For other specific meal requirements please email us at [email protected].
There will be an evening meal on Friday, breakfast, lunch and evening meal on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. You may choose to have all 6 meals at Hotel Ripa, to have only the 4 lunch and evening meals at Hotel Ripa, or to have no meals at all. The 4-meal option is provided for those staying at other hotels that offer breakfast with the room.
(Evening meal on Friday; breakfast, lunch and evening meal on Saturday; breakfast and lunch on Sunday)
(Evening meal on Friday; lunch and evening meal on Saturday; lunch on Sunday)
The Convention Fee covers transportation between the capital, Yerevan, and Hotel Ripa in Tsakhkadzor (a 50-minute transit), two snack breaks on Saturday, translation equipment for each person, printing, name-badge, convention memento gift, online registration, and electronic payment processing.
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