See you at The Woodcliff, June 22-24, 2026; Fairport, NY
Woodcliff Hotel & Spa – Front
199 Woodcliff Dr
Fairport, NY 14450
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Group canal cruise on Saturday night, 6/20/2026, 6:15pm. Cost per person is $44.
Monroe County has arranged for a cruise on the Colonial Belle, the largest tour boat operating on the Historic Erie Canal. You will enjoy a 3 hour narrated sightseeing cruise, including a trip through Lock 32 which is just west of Fairport.
The lower deck is enclosed and is fully accessible with comfortable seating, a full service bar, and two restrooms. The upper deck provides seating, scenic viewing and the experience of “ducking down” for low bridges.
Snacks and Beverages are available for purchase onboard.
Date is Saturday June 20 – the day prior to convention…boarding is at 6:15pm
Cost is $44 per person (children- $36) with a limit of 149 passengers. Reservations are a must and money must be received by June 1.
Call Lori Wight @ 585-233-5995 for more information and to make reservations.
Woodcliff sits high atop a hill just minutes off exit 45 from the New York State Thruway. There is a 9 hole golf course on
premises, restaurant with lounge, Starbucks Coffee, an indoor/outdoor pool with lifeguard, Jacuzzi, on site Spa and
Salon as well as extensive hiking trails.
• Room rates: $129.00 per night plus tax. This rate is also available 3 nights before and after.
• Reservations must be made by calling (585)248-4810 or (800)365-3065. Ask for the New York Rural Letter
Carriers Association 2026 room block when making reservations. Reservations must be made by 5/29/26.
Any reservation after that will be accepted on a space or rate available basis. Cancellations must be made at
least 48 hours prior to day of arrival to avoid penalty of first night room charge.
• The icebreaker on Sunday night will feature Paul Strowe, the human jukebox.
• Tuesday night’s banquet is Musical Bingo! Come dressed as your favorite rock star from the 70’s, 80’s or 90’s.
Things to do in the area:
• Eastview Mall is a mile away with many restaurants including sports bars, fast food and casual dining.
• Casa Larga Vineyard is a mile away. Take a tour of the winery as well as beer and wine tastings. casalarga.com
• The village of Fairport is 3 miles away with many shops, restaurants and pubs. It has 4 breweries and a Whiskey distillery.
• The Colonial Belle is located on the Erie Canal. Join us Saturday evening for a casual boat ride through the locks.
• Seabreeze Amusement and Water Park is located in the town of Irondequoit on Lake Ontario. It is an old fashioned amusement park with the nostalgia of yesteryear. It has rides to please everyone without the crowds. seabreeze.com
• Strong Museum of Play is located in the City of Rochester. This museum is world renowned with hands on exhibits as well as a butterfly conservatory. It brings out the kid in all of us. museumofplay.org
Hello Delegates,
This year’s State Convention is at the Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr., Fairport, NY 14450. The room rate during convention is $129.00 plus tax. The prices are good 3 days prior and 3 days after. The Resort Fee of $15.00 has been waived. There is complimentary parking and Wi-Fi. There is a 10% discount on golf and spa services. There are refrigerators in every room and microwaves are available based on availability.
This year we changed how you will pay for meals. In the past, the meals were controlled by the host county, and they were responsible for the menu selection and the price of the meals. We, the State Board, decided to take responsibility for the meals away from the host county. You will now pay for your meals directly to the State (NYRLCA). The prices for meals were becoming excessive, and we felt that by subsidizing the meals, we could hopefully encourage more people to participate in the meals offered at convention. We still have to meet the food’s minimum requirements, but you will now pay less for those meals. Please take part in this discounted offer and help us help you by making State Convention more affordable and enjoyable. The Meal Plan Form is available in this newsletter, and your State Officers will have these forms at your County Meetings as well. You will see that the prices are significantly reduced. We have given you the option to either order the whole meal plan (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches) or you can order only the breakfasts or only the lunches. You make the choice! Please let us know if you like the changes.
Brian Thompson, NYRLCA President