Please plan on staying at the Don Cesar or the TradeWinds, so that we meet our room commitments and don't have to pay a penalty. At this meeting we have a contract with both the Don Cesar and the TradeWinds for overflow. At the fall meeting, we met our room commitment to the Don, but fell way short of meeting the commitment with the TradeWinds. Due to not meeting our room night commitment at the TradeWinds, they are trying to force us to pay a large penalty, which we are trying to negotiate with them to eliminate or minimize. We still need most of our members staying at the Don, so we don't incur penalties with not meeting our room nights, but we need at least 50 people to stay at the TradeWinds. Reservations for the TradeWinds can be made by calling 800-360-4016. The rate for the TradeWinds is $175 per night. We haven't been providing transportation between the TradeWinds and the Don because so few people have been staying at the TradeWinds. If we get enough people to stay there, so we don't have to pay a penalty, we will set up a shuttle bus between the two hotels.

Please register early and save some money and time at the conference. 

Make your plans now and let's enjoy the Florida weather and each other's company as we learn and improve our industry.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in April.

Thanks, Bill Taylor - Updated 01/28/2005
 

Be sure to see the note at the bottom of each page regarding
computer projectors in certain WG meeting rooms
 

Attention Presenters: Guidelines for Presentation Material Published in PES – ICC Minutes
 

Tuesday, April 19, 2005: An informal shopping tour will be arranged depending on the level of interest. The details will be forthcoming depending on the response to a survey taken at the meeting. A van will be provided and the cost of $20.00 will be adjusted downward depending on the number of people who respond positively.

Please let Judy Bow know by e-mail what your plans are to attend one or both activities. This will help our planning. E-mail address is kblecnslt@consultant.com.

Also, please note that the ladies program is open to guests such as relatives, friends and others attending the ICC meeting as a guest of a registered ICC participant. Updated 02/04/2005
 

As in previous years, the ICC meeting will be held at the Don CeSar. We will have negotiated special rates for ICC members and guests and hope to see you there.

Reservations:

• Toll Free Number (800) 282-1116 (USA & Canada)
• Hotel Phone Number (727) 360-1881
• Hotel Fax Number (727) 363-5034
• Website: http://www.doncesar.com/

ICC has a block of rooms at the Don Cesar starting on (TBA). If you would like to arrive prior to, or remain past the dates of the conference, The Don CeSar will respond to each of these requests on an individual basis. Please contact the reservations department for assistance. Also, for suite rates and availability, please contact the reservations department directly.

Cutoff Date for making guestrooms reservations is March 16th. Any reservation received after the cut-off date will be accepted at the discretion of the hotel and upon standard/run-of-house room availability at the published rate at the time of the reservation.

PARKING: Self-parking is included in the resort fee for overnight guests. Non-resort guest parking will be provided at a daily rate of $(TBA) per car per day.

Located on the island of St. Pete Beach, The Don CeSar Beach Resort & Spa – the legendary pink palace – commands a magnificent beachfront location and features 277 "newly-renovated," deluxe accommodations, including 45 suites and 2 penthouses. All rooms have a partial water view, remote control TV, ironing board and irons, mini bars, voice mail and 24-hour room service. The Luxury resort is revered internationally for its sprawling, white sand beach, historic ambiance, unparalleled dining and fabulous recreational facilities. The Spa includes a full fitness center, scheduled exercise classes and wet and dry treatment rooms.

Tradewinds - Updated 01/28/2005

As in previous years, the ICC meeting will be held at the Don CeSar. However, this year we will also utilize the TradeWinds (see Chairman Taylor's invitation above). The TradeWinds is located at 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706.

Reservations:

• Toll Free Number 800-360-4016 (USA & Canada)
• Hotel Phone Number (727) 367-6461 (727)
• Hotel Fax Number (727) 363-2275
• Website: http://www.tradewindsresort.com/IG_default.asp  

If you would like to arrive prior to, or remain past the dates of the conference, The TradeWinds will respond to each of these requests on an individual basis.

Cutoff Date for making guestrooms reservations is March 16th. Any reservation received after the cut-off date will be accepted at the discretion of the hotel and upon standard/run-of-house room availability at the published rate at the time of the reservation.

PARKING: Parking is included. 

Located located on an 18-acre strand of sugar white St. Pete Beach directly on the Gulf of Mexico, Island Grand is the TradeWinds' classic, four-diamond, fun, family-friendly Florida beach resort; casual, yet crisp, with a hint of the island tropics.

Even indoors, guests are treated to tropical delights, such as this lush, 8,000 square foot garden atrium lined with two parallel rows of eight, 23-foot majestic palm trees, specially created for the TradeWinds Island Grand.

The Island Grand is known for its meandering waterways shaded by abundant vegetation and filled with white swans and Nile Perch. Guests can wind their way through the resort area via paddleboat.

Guest accommodations include 585 newly renovated guest rooms, 378 hotel and parlor rooms, 200 suites and 7 penthouse and hospitality suites. This includes 10 wheelchair accessible rooms.