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Quick Facts about Boston

Brothers,

CNN is helping us promote convention today!!

Under the travel section, CNN had two articles, one on "Historic Boston on the Cheap",
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/10/30/budget.boston.ap/index.html.

Followed by another on how the airlines are cutting holiday travel fares,
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/10/30/airlines.holiday.fares.ap/index.html.

If you know of anyone who is "on the fence" about coming to convention, please forward these links to them.
Boston is a great city and now it's getting cheaper to get here as well!

Also, please remember that the early registration deadline is approaching fast!  Please remind the active brothers and volunteers you work with to register before November 10 to take advantage of the $10 savings.

Thanks again for your help in promoting convention! 

Yours in Leadership, Fellowship & Service,
George Kober

Boston by the Numbers:

Population: 589,141; 6.4 million metro area
Land Area: 48 square miles
Elevation: 10 feet
Average Annual Rainfall: 17 inches
Average Annual Snowfall: 41 inches
Average December High Temperature: 40 degrees F
Average December Low Temperature: 26 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Tourism, Education, Government, Publishing and Printing.
Ethnic mix: 53% Caucasian, 25% African-American, 14% Hispanic, 8% Asian.
Time Zone: Eastern
Area Codes: 617 and 857

Did You Know?

Boston is home to the nation's first public park ( The Boston Commons 1640 ), the first public library ( 1653 ), and the first subway ( 1897 ).  Massachusetts is also the birthplace of four U.S. Presidents.

Orientation:

Boston, the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, looms on the state's eastern edge along the shores of Massachusetts Bay. Its compact downtown area harbors some of the nation's greatest historical sites including Faneuil Hall, the Boston Tea Party ship, and the Paul Revere House. New York City lies 200 miles southeast.

The OLD Hancock Tower in Boston acts as a weather signal and features a flashing light of various colors on top of this historic building. The colors are as follows:

Steady Blue = Clear view
Flashing Blue = Change due
Steady Red= Rain ahead
Flashing Red ( Winter) = Snow instead
Flashing Red ( Summer) = Red Sox game has been rained out.

Places to see when in Boston:

Faneuil Hall
Boston Common
Public Gardens
Newbury Street
Boston's Back Bay
Castle Island
North End
Charles River

Sports:

Boston is home to 5 pro sports teams

  • Boston Celtics
  • Boston Bruins
  • Boston Red Sox
  • New England Patriots
  • New England Revolution

More Info: 

The city is divided into many neighborhoods. Alston/Brighton is populated mostly by students from nearby Boston University, Boston College and recent graduates. The Back Bay, west of the Public Garden, includes the shops and restaurants on Newbury Street and the two tallest skyscrapers in Boston. Dorchester is probably the most diverse Boston neighborhood being populated with every ethnic group. South Boston, next to Dorchester, is primarily comprised of Irish-Americans. The South End, south of the Back Bay, is noted for its restaurant scene and bohemian atmosphere. Roxbury and Mattapan, located south of downtown, are populated largely by African Americans and Hispanics, as well as middle-class families priced out of more expensive neighborhoods. Other neighborhoods include: Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, Fenway/Kenmore Sq., the North End, Hyde Park, Roslindale, and West Roxbury.