XO Communications
Congratulations!
You have been invited to the Q1 2010 New Orleans Reward Trip
Dear XO Q1 New Orleans Attendee,
Congratulations on earning your way to New Orleans! In appreciation and recognition for your success in Q1 2010, we look forward to having you join us in New Orleans. Your accomplishments will be recognized at the Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans on Tuesday, June 15 - Friday, June 18.
The XO Communications Business Services Leadership team will be recognizing your success at the Awards Dinner & Ceremony, held on Wednesday, June 16. With numerous activities and events taking place in this exciting city, this will be a trip you will not want to miss!
In addition to the ceremonies and fun, I look forward to us taking a day to give back to the community by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity New Orleans. On Thursday, June 17, all winners will volunteer their time and assist with home construction in an area that is still in desperate need of assistance. This is a team that gets things done, and I look forward to us making a difference in the New Orleans community.
Thank you for your great achievements in Q1, I look forward to recognizing you in person next month.
Warmest Regards,
Mike Toplisek
Your Agenda!
Tuesday, June 15
Arrive at New Orleans International Airport. Meet transportation in baggage claim for short ride to the Royal Sonesta New Orleans, approximately a 20 minute ride.
7:00 PM — Welcome Reception
Wednesday, June 16
8:30 AM — Breakfast
9:00 AM-12:30 PM — XO Business Meeting
Please come prepared to discuss and review pertinent topics to the Business Services community, as well as suggested topics submitted
upon registration. Lunch will be served following the Business Meeting.
Afternoon at leisure
6:30 PM — Awards Ceremony Cocktails
7:00 PM — Awards Dinner and Presentation
Thursday, June 17
6:30 AM (SHARP) — Depart for Habitat for Humanity work location
Breakfast will be provided. Buses will return around 5:00 PM
6:00 PM (SHARP) — Cocktail Reception; followed by an evening offsite - you won't want to miss it!
Friday, June 18
Departures scheduled.
For additional questions, please contact:
Sandy Coyne sandra.coyne@xo.com
Carrie Frasz carrie.frasz@xo.com
Megan Pietrucha megan.pietrucha@xo.com
NOLA!
New Orleans is a city filled with excitement with something fun for everyone.
Destination Weather: A typical June in New Orleans consists of mid-80 degree weather, very little rain. The southern humidity is just starting to set in often making it feel hotter than it is, so pack for the heat! Click here to see the live 5-day forecast
Royal Sonesta New Orleans
300 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
800-SONESTA
A day of exploring. A night on the town. A little taste of Southern cuisine, history and hospitality. Find yours right in the heart of the French Quarter.
It's jazzy. It's elegant. It's unmistakably New Orleans. The Royal Sonesta Hotel is right where your heart desires to be - in the French Quarter where the air is alive with atmosphere and originality. We celebrate the culture and friendliness of this rare and wonderful walking district.
You'll love our distinctively European style, our beautiful architecture and our staff's warmth. Here you'll find a casual but sophisticated ambiance with inviting guest rooms and suites, a world-class art collection, a lush tropical courtyard, secluded pool and serene gardens. The Big Easy's best choices in dining and entertainment are right here, from a charming courtyard restaurant to a sidewalk bistro to Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse.
Your Travel Details!
You must book your travel by contacting Orbitz for Business at
1-877-882-0659 (The Orbitz Groups & Meetings Desk is available weekdays from
7am - 7pm CT)
The Orbitz for Business Representative will assist you in arranging your air transfers to New Orleans International Airport on June 15, 2010. Plan to arrive no later than 4:00pm.
Additional Travel Information:
You are permitted one checked piece of luggage and one carry on plus a purse or lap top computer. The airlines have become very
sensitive to the number of bags being checked and carried on as well as the weight of these bags. Any one bag cannot exceed 60 pounds in weight;
otherwise you are subject to a surcharge. Your golf bag counts as one checked piece of luggage. Please do not carry on scissors, nail files or
anything which can be construed as a weapon. You may take these items, but they must be packed in your checked bags. Lastly, if you need
medications with you, make sure to carry them in the prescription bottle. If you cannot be without a medication, take an extra
prescription written by your physician in case you lose your medication.
US Travelers are required to have a valid ID; you will not be permitted to board the aircraft without it.
You may visit the below website for additional travel information - http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html.
Your Volunteering Details!
New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating sub-standard poverty housing. Habitat is a long-term housing solution that provides the opportunity to buy simple, decent, and affordable housing to lower-income families in our community. Habitat finances a loan, builds the home and sells the home to qualified applicants in partnership with supporters and volunteers.
Habitat sells homes at NO PROFIT (just the cost of land and materials) for around $75,000 which is paid over either a 20 or 30 year home loan term. We provide our families with the benefit of NO DOWN PAYMENT and a 0% INTEREST RATE for the entire term of your mortgage. The mortgage payment is $250-350 per month, depending on the terms of the mortgage. When this is combined with the cost of homeowner's insurance, flood insurance, property taxes, termite coverage (which add up to a monthly 'escrow' payment), it costs an average of $450-$600 per month to buy a home through Habitat. This is less than most people pay on rent!
New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity Home Page
If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to the Corporate Event Staff:
Sandy Coyne sandra.coyne@xo.com
Carrie Frasz carrie.frasz@xo.com
Megan Pietrucha megan.pietrucha@xo.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
