2011 Conference Information
FLORIDA PARKING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADESHOW is on it’s way! Another incredible venue and event! ‘Charting the Course’ is our 2011 conference theme. As we all continue to re-invent ourselves – business and professionally – FPA is dedicated to presenting programs that help to ‘chart the course’.
Pricing for conference registrations are the same as last year! And, the venue is the beautiful Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Myers – great meeting areas, dining, networking and sunsets that are unmatched!
The dates: December 7 thru 9, 2011
Where: Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa (www.sanibel-resort.com)
Bask in the warmth of the Southern Florida sun at one of the premier Fort Myers, Florida resorts. Located on 85 waterfront acres at the tip of Fort Myers, the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa boasts captivating views of Sanibel and Captiva Islands on Florida’s Southwest Gulf Coast. Elegant accommodations include amenities such as private balconies and high-speed wireless Internet access. For those seeking activities and adventure, our waterfront resort has endless options – a luxurious 40,000-square-foot spa, a private fishing pier, an array of watersports, a 100-foot private yacht, five swimming options, and the family- friendly Kids Klub. Additionally, our resort touts six dining options.
Hotel Prices: Hotel Rooms $139 per night! (Double or Single)
Conference Prices:
Delegates: Members – $175.00 Non-Members – $235.00
Exhibitors: Members – $525.00 Non-Members – $625.00
Golf: $100.00 Mini-golf: $25.00
One-day Registration (Thursday): $175.00
Dates for registration, hotel & conference & sponsors & exhibitors will be posted on our website very shortly. We will notify members when we are ‘live’ with conference registrations (around September 7).
Sponsor letters will be sent to previous sponsors prior to posting on the website in September. We truly appreciate our sponsors and exhibitors and promise to keep increasing your firm visibility as we continue to improve our website.
Exhibitor hall layouts/availability and dryage information will be posted on the website. First come, first served……
Our Annual Project Award of Excellence program has been elevated to an even higher level to better serve our members. News and Entry Information has been sent to all the members. Don’t miss out!
This year we are bringing back our “Carol Easterling Scholarship Award” to reward Front-line Employees. The entire program has been upgraded and expanded to allow more participation. News and Entry information is on the way!
Of course, we will have our Annual Golf tournament! What a way to kick-start the conference, networking with old and new golfing buddies! Great prizes – great networking-great lunch- and just plain FUN!
AND how could we forget, our Annual Mini-Golf Tournament is ON! This year we want to have teams (Mates and Mateys); a little competition between the guys & gals – let’s see who will get the bragging rights for one year! —- great team building opportunities and lots of FUN!
We are planning great speakers and sessions that will provide continuing education and job training, both crucial elements to our parking industry, especially today!
Now, I ask you – who would not want to be in Sanibel Island in December! And, have the opportunity to mingle and meet with your peers and industry leaders, while you are having a great time!
STAY TUNED FOR THE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call: Marilyn Etheridge, 813-259-3549 or email metheridge1@verizon.net.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN DECEMBER
FLORIDA PARKING ASSOCIATION BOARD