The Bi-annual convention of Darbhanga Medical College Alumni Association is scheduled to be held in the weekend of July 30th to August 1st, 2004 at the Hotel New Yorker Tower, in New York City. We are planning an exciting & memorable as follows:

Friday, July 30th :
- Starting at 6 PM, there will be a Cocktails and Dinner, followed by Kavi Samelan and Mushiyara to entertain you with nostalgic poems by our Alumni and some well known poets.

Saturday, July 31st:
- An early morning breakfast will be served beginning at 7AM.
- From 8 AM to 12 noon, there will be a CME under the chairmanship of Dr. Suman Vardan and a non-CME meeting for spouses and children conducted by our General Secretary, Dr. Dinesh Sinha M.D.
- The afternoon activities will consist of a Luncheon Boat cruise of Manhattan Island and the Statue of Liberty.
- Cocktails and Dinner will start at 6 PM, followed by a financial seminar conducted by Smith Barney of Citigroup. The evening will be capped off with an exciting cultural program of melodious songs, thrilling dancers, humor, etc..

Sunday, August 1st :
- There will be a business meeting of the DMC Alumni Association on Sunday Morning followed by brunch.
- Checkout is 11 AM .

So my friends, An exciting and memorable weekend in Manhattan awaits you! As with previous Bi-annual conventions, there will be a registration fee of $150 per person to cover meals and entertainment expenses. We have also reserved a block of rooms at the Hotel New Yorker at a group discount rate. To make reservations, please call the Hotel directly at the following telephone numbers to book your accommodation. Please inform the Hotel Agent that you are with the Darbhanga Medical College Alumni Association to receive the discount rate.
(800) 764-4680 (for USA and Canada )
(800) 971-0101 (from New York City )

If you have questions, or if you wish to participate in either Kavi Samelan, Mushiyara or the cultural program, please contact me at (718) 793-4579 . We look forward to seeing everyone for this fun-filled and exciting weekend!

Truly Yours

Bijoy K. Mehta M.D.