Sarasota MOAA: Florida Convention 7-9 June 2013

Florida Convention 7-9 June, 2013

The Military Officers Association of Sarasota would like to invite you to attend the Florida Council of Chapter Convention 2013 from 7-9 June at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota.

We invite you to come and enjoy our hospitality, cultural treasures, and fantastic dining. Come early and stay longer, the hotel’s rates will remain at our low Convention rate for 2 days before and 2 days after the event.

Attractions

We have an amazing treasure trove of attractions. The Ringling Museum, with the Circus Museum’s Tibbals Learning Center having the world's largest miniature circus. The model is a replica of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from 1919 – 1938. Plus, the Art collection of circus magnate, John Ringling. In addition to the Ringling, we have the beautiful Selby Botanical Gardens with a myriad of orchids, bromeliads and other beautiful plants. Take a Bay tour on the Sarasota Bay explorer and learn/see various kinds of plant and animal life.

Our hospitality committee will be ready to advise you on many of the other exciting places of interest, including an array of suggestions for restaurants, some offering special promotions for our attendees.

Uniform

All Convention events are appropriate service uniform / Florida casual, usually with long pants and convention shirt. The military ball is formal, dark suit / military dress, etc.

Let us know if you have any special needs or desires.

Hyatt Regency Hotel

Agenda

36th Annual Florida MOAA Convention

Florida Council of Chapters

Hyatt Regency, Sarasota, FL

CONVENTION PROGRAM

FRIDAY, JUNE 7th 2013

1200-1700: Registration Open (Lower Level)

1200-2200: Hospitality Room Opened (Ringling Room)

(Late Registration in Hospitality Room)

1400-1500: Council Board Meeting (Boardroom)

1500-1600: MOAA Presentations ( COL Barry Wright-Florida Room)

1800-2100: President’s Reception (Boathouse)

SATURDAY, JUNE 8th 2013

0800-1700: Registration Open (Lower Level)

0800-0900: All-Hands Breakfast, Florida Lt Gov Jennifer Carroll (Invited)(Salons C, D, E)

Playing of the National Anthem

Posting the colors

0930-1700: Hospitality Room Opened (Ringling Room)

0915-0945: Annual Meeting (Salon C&D)

1000-1145: Panel: Serving those who served our Nation (Salon F)

1200-1330: Luncheon: The Patterson Foundation Brief (Salon C, D & E)

1400-1700: Tours (Due to time constraints, please choose only one)

Ringling Circus Museum

Sarasota Bay

1400-1700: Optional Meetings (Florida Room)

FPAS Financial Planning Seminar

Authors Forum

1800-2200: Military Ball (Salons C,D, E & F)

Guest Speaker: Gen John H. Tilelli, Jr. Chairman of the Board, MOAA

SUNDAY, JUNE 9th 2013

0830-0930: Memorial Service (Lanai)

0945-1100: FCOC Board meeting (Board Room )

Have a safe trip home and Thanks for coming to Sarasota

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Registration Form

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Please read carefully, fill out legibly and completely, copy for your files and submit early!!!!

Member (Full)Name_________________Rank_________

Service__________

Mailing Address (include Zip)_________________________________________

Email:_______________________________

Phone:______________________

Chapter_______________________ Current Office Held_______________________

Spouse/Guest(s)___________________________________________________________

Convention Badge Name (Member)___________________________________________

Spouse/Guest(s)___________________________________________________________

Event/Item Per-Person Cost Number Attending TOTAL COST

PRELIMINARY CONVENTION INFORMATION AND SET FEES

Registration $20 _____________ $_____________

President’s Reception $25 _____________ $_____________

All Hands Breakfast $25 _____________ $______________

Memorial Service n/c

FCOC Annual Meeting n/c

Seminars (2) n/c

Luncheon $25 ______________ $____________

Military Ball $50 ______________ $____________

Meal choice for Military Ball _________Sirloin________ Chicken ________ Fish

Tours:

Please indicate number

LeBarge Bay Cruise ________ $25 $_______

Ringling Circus Museum ________ $25 $________

Departure times for each event will be announced at the convention upon check-in

Convention Shirt (Order now, receive at convention or pay extra $5 for mailing) $30 each

Circle size/Number: Ladies: __ SM __ M __ L ___ XL

Men: __ SM __ M __L __XL __ 2XL $____________

TOTAL CONVENTION FEES…………………………………………….$________

The Hyatt Regency, Sarasota- A non-smoking facility-Room Reservations @ $115/night, save 12% Tax by making reservations through FCOC Convention 2013

I wish to reserve a room for ____Friday 7 June, _____Saturday 8 June,______ Sunday 9 June

_____2 double beds _____1 king bed Number of people in room________ Total Nights______

Special needs_________________________________________________________________

TOTAL ROOM COSTS…………...………………………..$__________________________

Total Convention Fees………………….….....…...........….$__________________________

Total Room Costs….…………………………………..….$__________________________

GRAND TOTAL…………...………………….……………..$__________________________

(When your check and registration forms are received, the Sarasota Chapter will confirm your reservation(s) via email or US Mail)

* Arrange hotel through Sarasota Chapter group reservation-save 12% in room taxes

* A per-person surcharge of $10 will be added if attending only one event, e.g. the Military Ball

* Make check payable to MOAS/FCOC-Convention 2013.

* Dress: Convention: Florida Casual Military Ball : Formal

* RESERVE ASAP FOR DRAWING FOR FREE ROOM NIGHT-FIRST 45 REGISTRATIONS

Mail Check and completed Registration form to:

FCOC Convention 2013
P.O. Box 50974
Sarasota, FL 34232

Comments/Questions/Special Instructions

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