Summer Fling 2009: McMaster University
Why McMaster? • Convenient Travel Time: Within the GTA • Active Campus Club • Compact, Attractive Campus • Supportive Riding Associations • Great External Venues in Hamilton
Accommodations • Brandon Hall and Hadden Hall Available for both the July 24-26 and August 7-9 Weekends • $49.75 per night for single occupancy and $41.10 per night for double occupancy • On par with U of G Summer Fling Accommodation Prices
Food Prices
• Paradise Catering Located On Campus • Breakfast: $7.50 per person • Lunch: $11.95 per person • Dinner: $14.95 per person
Meeting Spaces
250-400 Person Capacity Lecture Theatres Available in the Michael G. Degroote Centre for Learning
Friday Night Event
• The Phoenix Pub • On Campus • Registration in Wentworth Hall • Capacity of Over 200 people
Saturday Lunch • Celebration Hall: Catering Menu • East Meets West Bistro: Italian, Asian, Vegetarian Cuisine • Outside in the Quad: Tent with BBQ Catering • Wokery: Asian Cuisine • Bridges: Vegetarian Cuisine • All Locations Have a Capacity of Over 200 people
Saturday Evening Event • Baranga’s on the Beach: Located Near Downtown Hamilton Along the Waterfront; Has Large Capacity, Beach, and Volleyball Nets • Hess Village: Over 20 Bars on One Street Great for an OYL Pub Crawl • Charlie West Lounge: A McMaster Favourite, 10 Minutes From Campus
Financial Support • Hamilton’s Riding Associations Have Pledged to Financially Support A McMaster Hosted Summer Fling • Hamilton Liberals Have Pledged to Support the OYL in Finding Sponsors for Summer Fling and Assist in Negotiating Facility Pricing at McMaster and External Venues
• Hamilton Liberal Riding Associations Have Pledged Volunteer Support for Summer Fling at McMaster to Help Defray Costs • As an Accredited Student Club, the McMaster Young Liberals are Eligible for Discounts on Classroom and Facilities Rental
So, Why Pick Mac? • McMaster is on GO Transit Routes, Allowing for Easy Transportation for GTA Delegates and Located Conveniently Along the QEW for those Driving • The Campus is Attractive and Vibrant With Excellent, Affordable Facilities • Campus Food is Relatively Priced and Available in Multiple Locations • Comfortable and Affordable Accommodations
• Hamilton Has a Vibrant Nightlife with Numerous Options for the OYL • Hamilton Liberals are Fully Behind a McMaster Hosted Summer Fling and are Prepared to Put Their Money Where Their Mouth Is • The McMaster YL is an Active, Award Winning Club Who are Seeking to Host a Fun, Affordable, Cost-Efficient Summer Fling that the OYL Can Take Pride In