Join MBTA for our annual Fall Convention at the Samoset Resort in Rockport!
Room reservations - Limited Number of Rooms Available
Please make your hotel reservation at the Samoset: Maine Better Transportation Association - Samoset. If you have any issues or concerns, please contact [email protected] or call 207-622-0526.
Overflow rooms available at Hampton Inn & Suites, Rockland: Hampton Inn & Suites, Rockland - MBTA 2026. Reservations must be made by August 20th to receive group discount rate of $279.
Cruise information: There are three 2-hour sailing trips scheduled this year - scheduled to take off from the dock on the breakwater. FMI: Morning in Maine cruise
Live & Silent Auction
View and bid on our auction items on Bidding Owl. Bidding is open until Friday, September 18th, 8 pm.
AUCTION LINK - MBTA AUCTION - 2026
Scroll below to register online. For multiple attendees, click on "Add another registrant" at bottom. If ONLY registering a golf foursome, can do with first registrant, adding players names to block below.
To download printable forms:
MBTA Convention - Sponsorships
MBTA Convention - Registration
To register a child(ren), please download the Children's Registration Form, complete and return to [email protected]
Reception, Dinner & Auction
Friday, September 18, reception 6 pm. Includes lobster, clam chowder, salad, steak, chicken, potatoes, vegetables & dessert. Live & Silent Auction to benefit MBTA Infrastructure Development Fund.
Individual - Fall Golf tournament
Saturday, September 19th - 8:30 am shotgun start. Includes breakfast, green fees, golf cart, Mulligans and luncheon. Please add your golf handicap/average score below.
Foursome - Fall Golf Tournament
Team registration for Saturday, September 19th - 8:30 am shotgun start. Includes breakfast, green fees, golf cart, Mulligans and luncheon for 4. **Please list names & handicaps below**
BBQ Lunch (Non-golfers)
Saturday, September 19th, after golf (midday). Non-golfers can join us for BBQ lunch and golf awards reception. Golfers are automatically registered for this lunch.
Sailing Tour - Friday, 2 - 4 pm
Friday, September 18, 2 pm. Join us on A Morning in Maine, a private charter right from the dock on the breakwater at the Samoset. Limited seating (21 total).
Sailing Tour - Saturday, 10 am - noon
Saturday, September 19, 10 am. Join us on A Morning in Maine, a private charter right from the dock on the breakwater at the Samoset. Limited seating (21 total).
Sailing Tour - Saturday, 5 - 7 pm
Saturday, September 19, 5 pm. Join us on A Morning in Maine, a private charter right from the dock on the breakwater at the Samoset. Limited seating (21 total).
Cornhole tournament
Cornhole tournament - Preregistration NOT required, just looking for a preliminary number. Wind down Saturday afternoon following our planned activities with a fun cornhole tournament. No fee to play! Sponsored by Sargent Corporation.
Friday, September 18 following dinner & auction
Saturday, September 19, time TBD
Lobster Bake
Lobster bake dinner for child 6-12
Chicken Finger dinner - Child
Chicken finger dinner for children 6-12 (under 6 free)
BBQ Lunch - Child
BBQ lunch (Friday afternoon) for children 6-12
Sailing - Child; Friday, September 18, 2 - 4 pm
Sailing for child (ages 12 & under). Friday, September 18, 2 - 4 pm
Sailing - Child; Saturday, September 19, 10 am - noon
Sailing for child (ages 12 & under). Saturday, September 19, 10 am - noon
Sailing - Child; Saturday, September 19, 5 - 7 pm
Sailing for child (ages 12 & under). Saturday, September 19, 5 - 7 pm
To download Sponsorship form: MBTA Convention - Sponsorships
Grand Reception Sponsor [Sold Out]
Recognition listed above, as well as 4 Friday evening and 4 Cruise registrations; exclusive signage and acknowledgement at the event.
Event Sponsor [1 remaining]
Recognition listed above, as well as 3 Friday evening registrations; logo on sign and acknowledgement at the event.
Cruise Sponsor [2 remaining]
Recognition listed above, as well as 4 cruise-only registrations; logo on sign and acknowledgement at the event.
Program Sponsor
Recognition listed above, as well as 1 Friday evening registration; logo on sign and acknowledgement at the event.
Auction Sponsor
Recognition listed above, as well as acknowledgement at the event.
Breakwater Sponsor
Recognition listed above.
Lighthouse Sponsor
Shoreline Sponsor
Golf - Grand Sponsor
Recognition listed above, as well as golf foursome, logo on golf cart and registration signs, and acknowledgement at luncheon.
Golf - 19th Hole Sponsor
Recognition listed above, as well as golf twosome, logo on sign, and acknowledgement at luncheon.
Golf - Lunch & Beverage Sponsor
Golf - Gold Sponsor
Golf - Silver Sponsor
Golf - Bronze Sponsor
An invoice will be sent with payment options. Please contact our bookkeeper, [email protected], for billing questions.
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