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International Military Sports Council CISM General Assembly and Congress 2017

2nd – 8th May 2017, Athens / GREECE

72nd

CISM General

Assembly and Congress 2nd to 8th of May 2017 ATHENS, GREECE

INVITATION FILE

CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL DU SPORT MILITAIRE

INTERNATIONAL MILITARY SPORTS COUNCIL

CONSEJO INTERNACIONAL DEL DEPORTE

MILITAR

CONVOCATION

To all CISM authorities,

To all Chiefs of CISM Delegations,

The CISM President has the honor to convoke in statutory session the CISM

member nations, the CISM authorities and the CISM Commissions and Sports

Committees to its 72nd

General Assembly and Congress whose activities will take

place from 2nd

to 8th

of May 2017 in Athens, Greece.

Colonel Abdul Hakeem Al Shano

President of CISM


2nd – 8th May 2017, Athens / GREECE


2nd– 8th May 2017, Athens / GREECE

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To all CISM authorities,

To all Chief of CISM Delegations,

International Military Sports Council (CISM) has entrusted the Greek Delegation with honor to invite you to take part in the General Assembly and

Congress, which will be held in Athens, Greece from the 2nd

to 8th

of May 2017.

You will find enclosed the detailed schedule, general information and the

entry form.

We would like to wish you and your nation peace and prosperity and we are

looking forward to seeing your CISM Delegation at the General Assembly and

Congress in Athens.

With sport regards,

Commander Spyridon Andriopoulos HN

Chief of the Greek Delegation to CISM

Enclosed: - Distribution List - Program - General Information - Annex 1-Preliminary Agreement - Annex 2a – Final Entry - Annex 2b – Composition of the Delegation - Annex 3 – Destination Maps



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1. Distribution list:

1.1. CISM authorities:

CISM President, Vice President, BoD Members, Secretary General, Treasurer General, Presidents of the CISM Commissions and Sports Committees,

Chiefs of Liaison Offices, Chiefs of Delegations and Delegates of the CISM Member Nations:

1 Afghanistan 35 D.P.R. of Korea 69 Kazakstan, R 103 Portugal, R

2 South Africa 36 Korea, R. 70 Kenya 104 Qatar, State

3 Albania, R. 37 Ivory Coast, R. 71 Kyrgyzstan 105 Romania

4 Algeria, R.P.D. 38 Croatia, R. 72 Kuwait, State 106 Russia, F.

5 Germany, F.R. 39 Denmark, Kingdom 73 Lesotho 107 Rwanda, R.

6 Angola, R. 40 Djibouti, R. 74 Latvia 108 Senegal, R.

7 Saudi Arabia, Kingdom

41 Dominican R.

75 Lebanon, R.

109 Serbia

8 Argentina, R. 42 Egypt, Arabic R. 76 Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 110 Sierra Leone, R.

9 Armenia

43 United Arab Emirates

77 Lithuania, R.

111 Slovakia, R.

10 Austria, R. 44 Ecuador 78 Luxembourg, G. D. 112 Slovenia, R.

11 Azerbaijan 45 Eritrea 79 Madagascar, R 113 Sudan, R.

12 Bahrain, Kingdom

46 Spain, Kingdom

80 Malta

114 Sri Lanka, R.

13 Bangladesh 47 Estonia, R. 81 Malawi 115 Sweden, Kingdom

14 Barbados

48 United States of America

82 R. Mali, R.

116 Switzerland Confed.

15 Belarus 49 Finland, R. 83 Morocco, Kingdom 117 Suriname, R

16 Belgium, Kingdom

50 France, R.

84 Mauritania, Islamic R.

118 Swaziland, Kingdom

17 Benin, R. 51 Gabon, R. 85 Monaco 119 Syrian Arab R.

18 Bolivia, R. 52 Gambia, R. 86 Mongolia, State 120 Tanzania, United R.

19 Bosnia- Herzogovina

53 Georgia, R.

87 Montenegro

121 Chad, R.

20 Botswana, R. 54 Ghana, R. 88 Myanmar 122 Czech Rep.

21 Brazil, F.R. 55 Greece, R. 89 Namibia 123 Thailand, Kingdom

22 Bulgaria, R.

56 Guatemala, R.

90 Niger, R.

124 The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

23 Burkina Faso 57 Guinea-Bissau, R. 91 Nigeria, Federal R. 125 Togo, R.

24 Burundi, R.

58 Equatorial Guinea, R.

92 Norway, Kingdom

126 Trinidad & Tobago

25 Cameroon, R. 59 Guinea, R. 93 Oman, Sultanate 127 Tunisia, R.

26 Canada 60 Hungary, R. 94 Uganda, R. 128 Turkey, R.

27 Cape Verde, R. 61 India, R. 95 Uzbekistan 129 Ukraine

28 Central African R.

62 Indonesia

96 Palestine

130 Uruguay, Eastern R.

29 Chile, R. 63 Iran, Islamic R. 97 Pakistan, Islamic R. 131 Venezuela, R.

30 China, P.R. 64 Iraq 98 Paraguay, R. 132 Vietnam, R

31 Colombia 65 Ireland, R. 99 Netherlands, Kingdom 133 Yemen, R.

32 Cyprus, R. 66 Italy, R. 100 Peru, R. 134 Zambia, R.

33 Congo, R. 67 Jamaica 101 Philippines 135 Zimbabwe, R.

34 D. R. of Congo 68 Jordan 102 Poland, R.



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1.2. List of nations invited to the 72nd CISM General Assembly and Congress as observers:

1. Australia / Australie 2. Bahamas / Bahamas 3. Cambodia / Cambodge 4. Costa Rica 5. Cuba 6. Brunei 7. England / Angleterre 8. El Salvador 9. Ethiopia / Ethiopie 10. Honduras 11. Israel 12. Japan / Japon 13. Liberia 14. Macau 15. Malaysia / Malaysie 16. Maldives 17. Mexico / Mexique 18. Moldova / Moldavie 19. New Zealand / Nouvelle-Zélande 20. Papua New Guinea / Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée 21. Sao Tome and Principe 22. Tajikistan 23. Turkmenistan 24. Guyana / Guyanne 25. Comoros / Les îles Commores 26. Nicaragua 27. Seychelles 28. Singapore / Singapour 29. Mozambique 30. South Sudan 31. Nepal



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1. Program

Apr

29

(Sat)

All Day

Arrival of CISM President, President’s Staff, CISM SG, CISM

Treasurer and CISM Secretariat

Athens International

Airport

Civilian dress

Apr

30

(Sun)

All Day

Preparatory Meetings

(CISM Secretariat and Local Organizer Committee)

Hotel Titani

a

Civilian dress

May

1st

(Mon)

All Day

Preparatory Visits -Last check

(CISM Secretariat and Local Organizer Committee)

Hotel Titani

a

May 02

(Tue)

All Day

Delegations Arrival

Athens International

Airport

Civilian

dress 08:30-18:00 BOD Meeting Hotel Titania

May 03

(Wed)

09:00

Protocol Visit to HH the Minister of Defence (whole BOD)

HQ

Dress Unifor

08:30-12:30 PCSC Meeting Hotel Titania

Dress

Unifor m

11:00 Press Conference Hotel Titania

14.00-17.00 SEMINAR FOR NEWCOMERS Hotel Titania

18.00-19:30 Opening Ceremony Zappeion

19:30

Opening Cocktail Zappeion

May 04

(Thu)

08:30-17:00

Continental Meetings

Hotel Titania

Service Unifor

m

May 05

(Fri)

08:30-12:00 Congress

Hotel Titania

Civilian 14:00-18:00 Congress

May 06

(Sat)

08.30-12.00 Congress Hotel Titania

14.00-17.00 General Assembly

Hotel Titania

Service Unifor

m

18.00 Closing Ceremony followed by gift exchange

20h00 Closing Gala Dinner Hotel Titania

May 07

(Sun)

09.00-12.00

BOD Meeting Hotel Titania

13.00 Cultural activities for all participants Athens

evening Departures

May 08 (Mon

All Day

Delegations Departure Athens Airport Civilian

dress



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2. Accommodation and meals

All events and sessions of the 72nd General Assembly and Congress will take place at the Four Star with Five Star Facilities Titania Hotel.

Titania Hotel is a short 20 minute drive from Athens International Airport and close to the main downtown district of Athens. For more info on the hotel:

Titania Hotel

Panepistimiou 52, Athens

P.C. 106 78 - Greece

Tel : +210 33 26 000

Fax: +210 33 00 700

e-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

www.titania.gr

Spouses are welcomed and a special program will be organized for them.

DATE

TYPE

RATE

NOTE

2nd – 8th May

Single Room

125 Euros

Full Board

Double Room

160 Euros

Hotel reservation requires credit card number. The reservations can not be confirmed without it. Credit card Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted.

The payment will be settled upon the arrival.

All double rooms are available with twin beds or one queen-size bed (upon availability).

The extra expenses will be charged to the hotel guests and the payments shall be made upon the check-out. Visa, Mastercard, Dinners Club and American Express are accepted. Please keep in mind that these cards are not always accepted in the shops and restaurants outside the hotel.

The CISM General Assembly and Congress is the annual CISM gathering and is, in this perspective, an opportunity for all CISM delegates to spend time together, during and outside the official session, socializing together and creating friendship and understanding, ultimately enforcing the CISM Motto “Friendship through sport”.

mailto:[email protected]



http://www.titania.gr/



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As agreed by CISM officials, this hotel is per consequent the only official hotel to be used during the GA.

Greek Delegation shall respect the CISM regulations referring to the respect to the culinary restrictions and specificities linked to religions.

Soft drinks will be offered free of charge at all meals. Any additional drink (beers, wine, etc) can be ordered at your own costs.

3. Facilities available at the hotel out of charge

Titania Hotel offers a wide range of facilities available for all guests in different types like: Wi Fi, Gym, Business Center.

4. Facilities with charge

Anything else, but the above, that you want to use like: massage, parking etc.

5. Composition of Delegation & verification of the credentials of the participants

The table below details the maximal number of participants for each CISM Member Nation.

Official Function in CISM Maximal number allowed for

registration at the 72nd CISM GA

2017

CISM President 1

CISM Vice President 1

CISM Board of Directors Member 1

CISM Secretary General 1

CISM Treasurer General 1

President of a CISM Commission 1

President of a CISM Sport Committee 2

Chief of a CISM Liaison Office 1

Chief of Delegation 1

Delegate 2

Each Delegation shall comprise one Chief of Delegation and a maximum of two Delegates for a total of three members.

Additional CISM authorities members (BOD members, Commission Members, PCSC, LO) can be registered too.



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In order to secure that every participant is an official authority of CISM duly authorized for all purposes of participation in the 72nd GA, every registration form shall be screened by the CISM HQ.

In case of a country submits a registration for one or more people who are not officially recognized by CISM.

To avoid any unpleasant situation of that kind, it is therefore highly recommended that all CISM Member Nations confirm the exact composition of its officials in their respective delegations by 31st March 2017 at the latest.

6. Cultural Day events

Greek Delegation will organize visits to cultural sites. The event schedule is subject to change depending upon the number of participants and the local conditions.

7. Weather Condition

May is a soft month, it has a uniform climate; during the GA period, the average max/min temperature in Athens is 13 °- 22° C and average humidity 20%. You can expect warm days.

8. Transportation

Delegations are responsible for their transportation to and from any arrival point in Athens.

The Greek Delegation will provide all transportation necessary for all official events during the General Assembly.

9. Points of arrival

By air: Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” By train: Athens Railway Station By car: Hotel Address, Panepistimiou Str. 52 – Athens P.C 10678

10. Visa

Greece is part of the Schengen Area.

All participants who need visa for entering Greece must contact the Greek Embassy or Consulate serving in their country.



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11. Medical services

The Greek Delegation to CISM will be responsible for all first aid medical emergency responses. All other expenses arising from medical care for surgery, examination and treatment will burden the participant delegation in accordance with CISM regulations. We recommend the purchase of travel insurance for medical contingencies.

All participants are recommended to do a medical check-up with their medical services especially people with respiratory troubles, high blood pressure or those susceptible to migraines and headaches.

12. Point of Contact – Organizing Committee of the 72nd CISM GA and Congress

General Staff of Hellenic Armed Forces

Supreme Sport Council of Hellenic Armed Forces

OAKA, Building C΄ – Kifissias Avenue 37, 15123 Marousi – Athens / GREECE

Tel: +30 210 96 12 696 / 210 96 30 043

Cel: +30 69 47 931 632

Fax: +30 210 96 27 793

E-mail: [email protected]

13. Registration

Preliminary entry: 10th January 2017 Final entry: 31st March 2017

Flight Info : 31st March 2017

Greek Delegation asks for your submission of the registration before the deadline to facilitate the preparation of the hotel rooms, meeting rooms and banquet halls for the General Assembly.

The Greek Delegation to CISM will not have any kind of obligation towards the CISM Member Nations failing to return the agreements of participation in due time.




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ANNEX 1

PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT

To be returned before 10th

January 2017:

to: and in copy:

Greek Delegation to CISM OAKA, Building C΄ - Kifissias Avenue 37

151 23 Marousi – Athens, GREECE Tel: +30 210 96 12 696 / 96 30 043 Fax: +30 210 96 27 793 Email: [email protected]

CISM Headquarters Rue Jacques Jordaens, 26B 1000 Brussels, Belgium. Tel: 0032 2 647 6852 Fax: 0032 2 647 5387 E-mail: [email protected]

NATION :

PARTICIPATION:

Participants

Function Number of Participants Chief of Delegation

Delegates

Spouses Total Number of Participants

Means of Transport Air

Train

Car

Credit Card Type

Card Information

VISA MASTER AMERICAN EXPRESS

Number

Expiration Day

DATE: RANK - NAME - SIGNATURE OF CHIEF OF DELEGATION

Your Contact

Rank/Name

Phone

Fax

E-Mail

YES

NO



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ANNEX 2a

FINAL ENTRY – FLIGHT INFORMATION

To be returned before 31st

March 2017:

to: and in copy:




NATION :

PLACE

DATE FLIGHT Nr

TRAIN Nr

TIME

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION

DATE:

RANK - NAME - SIGNATURE OF CHIEF OF DELEGATION

Your Contact

Rank/Name

Phone

Fax

E-Mail



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ANNEX 2b

FINAL ENTRY – COMPOSITION OF THE DELEGATION

To be returned before 31st

March 2017:

to: and in copy:




NATION :

Participants

Accomodation

A/N Delegates (Name, Surname)

Function Accompanying / Spouses

Single Room Double Room

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Credit Card Type

Card Information

VISA MASTER AMERICAN EXPRESS

Number

Expiration Day

DATE:

RANK - NAME - SIGNATURE OF CHIEF OF DELEGATION



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ANNEX 3

MAPS – DIRECTIONS

From ATHENS International Airport to Titania Hotel

From ATHENS National Railway Station to Titania Hotel

Documents

nd CISM General Assembly and Congress - CISM Europe · CISM General Assembly and Congress 2017 2nd – 8th May 2017, ... You will find enclosed the detailed schedule, ... - Annex