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C.M.S. Grammar School, Lagos
Founded June 6, 1859 (First Secondary School in Nigeria)
OLD GRAMMARIANS SOCIETY - AMERICAS
Home2026 Convention

2026 New York Convention

Thursday, July 9 – Sunday July 12


15th Annual Convention

Pay Convention fees - $200


 Click here to book a room



OGS Members - Register Here

THEME
Leveraging Technology in African Education

OFFICIAL CONVENTION DATES
Thursday, July 9 - Sunday, July 12, 2026

WHERE
Hyatt Regency Long Island
1717 Motor Parkway,
Hauppauge, NY11788
Phone +1 631-784-1234
Reservation Code: G-CMSS
Reservation Deadline: June 20, 2026
SOLD OUT Online Hotel Reservation (Group Rates) SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT$189 (Two Double-Bed Room) /night SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT$189 (One King Bed Room) /night SOLD OUT


Alternative Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites Islip
10 Aero Road
Bohemia, NY 11716
Phone +1 631-881-7700

Online Group Rate Reservation
Room Rates: 
Thursday, July 9 - $239
Friday, July 10 - $329
Saturday, July 11 - $369
Sunday, July 12 - $249

Note: When booking, your effective rate will be the average of the rates for the dates you choose.


Additional Reservation Details

  • Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly referencing “OGS AMERICAS ” block at
    (631) 881-7700 option 5.
  • All rooms will be paid for via guest credit card.
  • Any Cancellations must be made up to 48 hours prior to arrival. One night penalty if cancelled past 48 hours.. 

CONVENTION AGENDA


Thursday July 9, 2026 
5:30PM - 10:30PM 
Local Reception (White Party) at:
Whalers New American Restaurant.
124 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706
https://www.whalersny.com 


Friday, July 10, 2026
10:30AM - 4:00PM- Bus Tour of New York, NY landmarks
6:00PM - 10:00PM 
Meet and Greet (Hospitality)

Saturday, July 11, 2026 
9:00AM - 2:00PM -
Annual General Meeting
10:00AM - 3:00PM - Women's Program (Activities TBD)
4:30PM - 6:00PM - Assembly of Grammarians (Group & Individual Photos)

6:00PM - 12:00AM - Fundraising Dinner / Banquet Gala Night

Sunday, July 12, 2026 
9:00AM - 10:30AM  - Church Service


Nearest Airports:
ISP - Long Island MacAuthur Airport
         (7.2 miles)
JFK - John F. Kennedy Airport (40 miles)
LGA - LaGuardia Airport (40 miles)


Note: Uber is very expensive from JFK & LGA. Consider the cab service on the right if you are arriving at either of these airports.


The following sponsorship categories are available for the convention:

Gold Sponsor:
$2,000.00 - 10 premium seats, full page advert and a plaque

Silver Sponsor:
$1,500.00 - 8 premium seats, full page advert and a certificate of appreciation

Bronze Sponsor:
$1,000.00 - 6 premium seats, full page advert and a letter of recognition




Dear Grammarians 
The cab service above is operated by one of us and would be available to provide discounted rate services from JFK / LGA to the Hyatt Regency Long Island .
It’s a flat rate of $100 for 1-3 people. Same rate for JFK & LGA.
Patment will be Cash or Zelle only please.
Old boys can send the cab company an email with their flight arrival information.





Central Park



Chistmas Lights at Rockefeller



New York Skyline

Manhattan



Long Island


Rockefeller Center