Date : 3rd – 6th March, 2021 Venue: Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre www.iiwconvention2021jaipur.com 18TH IIW CONVENTION BROCHURE Contents Invitation 02 Programme at a Glance 03 Registration 04-05 Voting Slip Collection 06 Accommodation 07-09 Venue 10 Social Functions 11 Inner Wheel Golf Day 12 Host Country - India 13 Host City - Jaipur 14 Shopping in Jaipur 15 Pre & Post Convention Tours 16-19 General Information 20-21 Notes 22 1 Invitation Dear Inner Wheel Members, Warm Greetings!!! I would like to welcome you to our extended Inner Wheel Family from all over the world to the 18th International Inner Wheel Convention in Jaipur from 3rd to 6th March, 2021. There is this very popular saying in India, Guests come in a form of God and guests should always be treated like one. We plan to leave no stone unturned to help you get the best hospitality for many years to come. India is a diverse country, just existing amid the crowd may overwhelm you yet leave you fascinated and wanting for more of its vibrant colours. India's rich heritage and culture is exceptionally phenomenal with varied cultures, each different in almost every state. The East, West, North and South have their own distinct traditions and costumes carving out its own cultural niche. In the North, the grandiosity of the mighty Himalayas lives up to its legend being the highest mountain in the world. Flanked by arid desert, the West has an expansive sand dunes and glistening Arabian Sea. The South joins the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal forming into an Indian Ocean. And the East, offers something unique and awe inspiring quite different from the rest of India. India offers an extremely vibrant and unique experience to its visitors. The Convention is being organised in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, in the State of the Art Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre. The state of Rajasthan is famous for heritage and culture, forts and places, shopping and food. The land of Kings and Queens is a treasure trove set in the golden sands of a barren desert landscape. People in bright vibrant clothes and beautiful jewellery live in rural places. But not far from the rural Rajasthan are metropolis dotted by towering modern buildings amidst the ancient forts and palaces. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city. Every day in Jaipur is a shopping fiesta with artistes and shop owners selling embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other exotic wares. Of course, while in such a historic state, you'll have to take time out for sightseeing historic attractions in some of most influential cities. Udaipur, the city of Dawn is a breathtakingly stunning place around the azure lake Pichola, and surrounded by the lush mountains of the Aravalli. Udaipur has a kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, shimmering lakes, vibrant temples, lush gardens and enchanting narrow lanes strewn with stalls that carry the flavour of a heroic past, epitomizing valour and chivalry. The city of Jaisalmer is home to the Thar. Expansive sand dunes surround the city with staggering windmills and one of the stunning forts. The Camel Safaris are the most exciting activity to do here giving you a change to explore the Thar Desert while sitting on the back of the swaying Camel. Come and see the largest fort in Rajasthan, the Chittor Fort at Chittorgarh and replete with amazing legends of romance and heroism you can delve into the blue city of Jodhpur. The famous Taj Mahal in Agra and India's capital city New Delhi, are two of the prominent cities worth a visit. These are only a few places close to the Convention City but if you have a lot of time at your hands then your trip to India can be tailored depending on what you want to do and see. Pre and Post Convention tours have been planned for all of you and Convention Secretariat will be too eager to help you to make your tours a life time experience. With an aim to offer a unique opportunity to the members to meet and greet friends from across the globe over besides deliberating on important Inner Wheel issues, we organize International Inner Wheel Convention once in every three years. In order for your inner growth and to and for our Organization, do participate in these discussions. Members of Local Convention Committee feel privileged to be part of the administrative machinery of an Organization that has touched the lives of so many people from all over the world and extend a warm invitation to all of you. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require assistance in organizing your trip. Renu Baljee International Inner Wheel Convention Coordinator (India) Local Convention Committee. Left to Right: Shailaja Bhat, Chief Steward; Renu Baljee, Coordinator; Gomathi Viswanathan, Treasurer; Pushpa Suryamurty, Deputy Chief Steward 2 Programme at a Glance Tuesday 2nd March 2021 1400 - 1700 Voting booklet collection for designated members only Wednesday 3rd March 2021 0730 - 1900 Registration and Information Desk 1230 - 1330 Information on Jaipur 1400 - 1600 Symposium 1800 - 2200 Welcome Reception & Dinner at JECC Lawns Thursday 4th March 2021 0730 - 1700 Registration and Information Desk 0900 - 1230 Opening Ceremony 1230 - 1400 Lunch 1400 - 1630 Business Session 1900 - 2200 Friendship Dinner at City Palace Friday 5th March 2021 0800 - 1630 Registration and Information Desk 0900 - 1230 Business Session 1230 - 1400 Lunch 1400 - 1630 Business Session 1900 - 2230 Gala Dinner at JECC Lawns Saturday 6th March 2021 0800 - 1630 Registration and Information Desk 0900 - 1230 Business Session 1230 - 1400 Lunch 1400 - 1630 Closing Ceremony 3 Registration Registration Fees All fees are quoted in Indian Rupee (INR) and are inclusive of 18% GST (Goods & Service Tax). Early Bird Registration Standard Registration Spot Registration Particulars st st Till 31 Oct. 2020 1st Nov. 2020 to 31st Jan. 2021 From 1 Feb. 2021 Inner Wheel Member Registration INR 35,000 INR 40,000 INR 50,000 First Accompanying Person INR 40,000 INR 45,000 INR 50,000 Second Accompanying Person INR 40,000 INR 45,000 INR 50,000 The only way to register is online which will be made live on 1st February, 2020 The following items are included in the Convention Fee • Final Programme booklet & Convention Kit • Attendance at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies • Attendance in all Sessions • Lunch during Convention days on 4th, 5th and 6th March • Coffee/Tea in breaks during Convention days • Attendance at the Welcome Reception • Attendance at the Friendship Dinner • Attendance at the Gala Dinner Spot Registration*: Registration made later than 1st February 2021, will be considered as spot registration. Please note spot registration delegates' names will not be printed in Program Booklet. *Spot registrations are not encouraged. Delegate kit is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed for spot registrations. *In case of loss of Badge, reprinting of new badge will cost INR 500. Registration Desk: The Convention Registration Desk will be open at the following times: Wednesday 3rd March 2021 07:30 Hrs – 19:00 Hrs Thursday 4th March 2021 07:30 Hrs – 17:00 Hrs Friday 5th March 2021 08:00 Hrs – 16:30 Hrs Saturday 6th March 2021 08:00 Hrs – 16:30 Hrs **Please be informed that the Registration Desk will not be open on Tuesday 2nd March 2021. Final Registration: Delegates must register at the Registration Desk at Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre. Please remember to bring your confirmation of participation. Registration stands confirmed only after the receipt of payment. Convention/Delegate kit will be distributed to the pre-registered delegates at the time of registration. Kits for delegates registered on-spot will be on availability of stocks and on first come first serve basis. 4 Registration Method of Payment: Payment of registration fees must accompany all registrations. Payment can be made by the following methods Credit Card • Visa • MasterCard • American Express • Diners If you are making a credit card payment from a country outside India, for security reasons you must first advise your banking institution of the impending charge and authorize them to allow the charge to India to go through. Please note that charges to your credit card will appear as being from “MCI Gets India Pvt. Ltd. - IIW 2021” on your bank statement. Bank Transfer Details will be put in few days Please include your Full Name and attach the scan copy of MT100/Bank advice if paying through bank transfer and email the transfer receipt (remittance) to the Secretariat at [email protected] Terms and Conditions • Only registered delegates will be allowed to attend the Convention. • Registration fee is transferrable to another attendee only till 1st February 2021 and not beyond that. • Registration is confirmed only after the receipt of payment. • Charges incurred for Bank Transfer & Credit Card payments to be borne by payee . • The registration fee does not include any travel cost, accommodation, sightseeing tours or airport transfer. • Above rates are inclusive of GST @18%, as applicable. • Convention Identification Badges are mandatory for all Convention events (Program, Lunches, Dinners, Cultural Events & Exhibition) Cancellation of Registration Deadline: 1st February 2021 • Cancellations must be made in writing to the Convention Secretariat. • Cancellations received prior to 1st February 2021 will receive a full refund minus a INR 5,000 administration fee. • Cancellations received after 1st February 2021 will not be refunded. For More Details on Registration, please visit: http://www.iiwconvention2021jaipur.com/Registration. 5 Voting Slip Collection Important Message for National Representatives, District Delegates and Voting Delegates Ÿ Voting Slips may only be collected by the designated person (National Representative or District Delegate).