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Sports, Tours, and Spouse Event
AHRI's 2017 Annual Meeting
Date: November 12 — 28, 2017
Location: JW Marriott Starr Pass
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AHRI Rees Scholarship Foundation 5K Fun Run/Walk
(6:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
Join your colleagues, AHRI staff, and fellow
runners and walkers for the fifth annual AHRI Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Rees Scholarship
Foundation. Enjoy Miami while getting in your daily
exercise by running or walking at any pace that allows you to keep smiling and
enjoy the sunrise while finishing with a sense of accomplishment! The $80
participation fee includes a $20 donation to the Foundation. Each participant
will receive a receipt of contribution for tax purposes. The fee includes a
water station at the mid-point, pre- and post-event refreshments, and an AHRI
5K Fun Run t-shirt. Simply select the "AHRI Rees Scholarship Foundation 5K
Fun Run/Walk" session when you register, and list your t-shirt size in the
“Registration Questions” section.
TOUR #1: Everglades Adventure Tour
(12:30 PM - 4:00 PM)
Whip around through the Everglades
in an airboat where you can observe the alligators in their natural habitat
while maintaining a safe distance. Back on shore, you can catch an alligator
wrestling show, pet an alligator, and come face to face with other wildlife.
Journey into nature’s secretly
preserved wilderness made up of 1.4 million acres of grasslands and hardwood
hammocks aboard Everglades Safari Park private airboat rides. This thrilling
airboat ride takes you to the legendary Everglades National Park, recognized as
the one of the nation’s most unique ecosystems. Our professional tour guides
will guide you through this natural wonder where you will encounter lush
vegetation and tranquility. You will be amidst alligators, native flora and
fauna & other exotic wildlife in their habitat as you make your way through
this River of Grass.
Required attire: Comfortable
clothing (dress for humid 80–85-degree weather). Sunglasses, sneakers, or
closed toe shoes. Hats fly off on the airboat, so if you bring one, then be
prepared to secure it.
Cost is $140 per person. Minimum 20 guests
required. Gratuities, private airboat ride, Alligator Wildlife Nature Show
and access to Gator Island and Jungle Walking Trail, Observation Platform &
Exhibits are included. Reservation fee must be submitted with your Annual
Meeting registration fee. This tour will depart from the main entrance of the Trump
National Doral. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
TOUR #2: Island Bike Adventure Tour
(12:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Pedal through old, natural Florida
as you discover this “Island Paradise.” Learn about the history of its native
people, the Tequesta, and how they lived over 2000 years ago.
Visit the oldest standing structure in
Miami-Dade County, the Cape Florida Lighthouse, and see Stiltsville, a
collection of wood stilt houses just offshore. Pedal through town into Crandon
Park for spectacular views and learn about Miami’s mangrove forests. You will see
firsthand the rich bird diversity of coastal ecosystems, then make your way to
the Crandon Gardens, home of the Crandon Park Zoo where wildlife still abounds
and relic zoo specimens still wander freely.
With luck, we may have a look at the
resident crocodile sunning itself on the banks of the fresh water channels.
Required attire: Comfortable
clothing, dress for the weather. Sneakers or closed toe shoes.
Cost is $165.00 per person. Minimum 20 guests required. Gratuities,
bottled water, entrance into the state park, bike and rentals are included. Reservation
fee must be submitted with the registration fee. This tour will depart from the
main entrance of the Trump National Doral. Please arrive 15 minutes before the
scheduled departure time.
AHRI Golf Tournament #1- Blue Monster Course
(12:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
With legendary architect Gil Hanse at the helm, the historic
Blue Monster Course has undergone a complete redesign and has become a new golf
course, reaffirming its reputation as one of the most challenging and
spectacular golf courses in existence.
Already renowned the world over and rich with history, The
Blue Monster at Trump National Doral is tougher, significantly longer, and more
dramatic than ever before. It was restored to its past grandeur in mid-2014
thanks to the vision of The Trump Organization, which acquired golf course
architect Gil Hanse to meticulously re-sculpt every hole. The 7,590-yard course
features a series of strategically placed deep bunkers, long flowing fairways,
interesting undulating greens, deep Bermuda rough and a challenging assortment
of water hazards – all of which combine for a course that requires both length
and finesse to score well.
The famous 18th hole is traditionally ranked as one of the
most difficult on the PGA Tour. It is no surprise that virtually every great
name in golf has had a moment of personal triumph on this world-class course
(Jack Nicklaus won twice, Greg Norman three times, and Tiger Woods four).
Tournament
will be scored using the Modified Stableford scoring system.
Cost is $425 per person. The
fee includes a required double bag walking caddie, caddie gratuity, green fees, use of practice facility (including sufficient practice balls),
professional management of tournament, personalized scorecards, bag handling
gratuity, taxes, box lunches, and beverages. Golf
commitment may be cancelled without financial obligation until October 27,
2017. After October 27, the fee will not be refunded. Player substitutions
are allowed; email kfonnett@ahrinet.org.
If you
bring your own clubs, you may store them at the resort for the duration of your
stay. Upon arrival, you may leave your golf bag with the valet/bell staff. If
you need your clubs at any time during your stay, simply notify the golf shop
or any golf staff. For those playing the
Red and Gold courses, your clubs will be preloaded on your carts, the day of
the tournament. For those playing the Blue Monster, a walking caddie will greet
you and you will proceed on foot to each hole, while enjoying the scenery
around you.
Because we will use the Modified
Stableford scoring system, it is important that you include your handicap on
the registration form. Please include this information in the “Registration
Questions” section of the Event Registration.
Rental
clubs for men and women are available at the Golf Club for $85 per set (plus 7
percent tax) per day per set and includes two sleeves of golf balls. Please
indicate in the space provided for your foursome request if you wish to rent
right- or left-handed clubs.
Acceptable
attire: collared shirt,
long pants, or walking shorts.
Unacceptable
attire: t-shirts, tank
tops, athletic shorts, cut-offs or jeans. Metal spikes are not allowed.
AHRI Tennis Clinic and Social- Trump National Doral Tennis Courts
(1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Join AHRI members and guests for an
instructional tennis clinic and social. Guests will be guided through a clinic and
have a chance to mix and mingle with fellow Annual Meeting attendees. This is a
great opportunity to brush up on your skills or, if you are a beginner, get
playing tips from a pro!
This is not just for avid tennis players;
players from all experience levels are encouraged to participate. Come out and
join your colleagues and guests for some fun!
Cost is $90 per person.
Price includes court fees, professional instruction, and tennis balls. Water,
soft drinks, beer, and wine will be provided. Your reservation may be cancelled
with a full refund until October 27. After October 27, the fee will not be
refunded. Please list your rating (3.0, 3.5, etc.) or indicate that you are a
beginner in the "Registration Questions" section of the Event
Registration.
Racquet
rentals are available at the Tennis Shop for $5.00 per racquet, per day.
Dress Code: All tennis players must wear proper non-marking
tennis shoes. We also recommend you wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
Spouse Event: Scent Creation Workshop
(9:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Fragrance is often a
personal commodity. This event is an experience like no other, giving guests
the opportunity to create their own scented essential oils under the direction of a scent-creating
expert. Scent experts will demonstrate a 90-minute essential oil mixology
course for guests to observe, ask questions, sample oils, and create their
own. Guests will receive samples to take home as well as a memory
of their time finding the perfect personal essential oil.
Guests will receive:
- 6 oz. lotion
- 1 oz. rollerball
Cost is $100.00 per person.
AHRI Golf Tournament #2- Golden Palm Course
(12:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
The Golden Palm Course was resurrected by Gil
Hanse's team with design elements similar to the iconic Blue Monster. The
course offers a variety of wide open vistas and tight, tree-lined fairways with
heavily contoured greens that will require a smooth putting stroke and a soft touch
for success. The Golden Palm is also home to a very unique bunker style with
tight-cut, clean-edges from the fairway and heavy rough around the back side of
each bunker that presents an element of difficulty you might find in the
Australian countryside. The design, quality, and attention to detail creates a
difficult golf course for all skill levels and makes The Golden Palm a true
championship course capable of hosting the best players in the world.
Cost is $220 per person. The fee includes
green fees, cart fees, use of practice facility (including sufficient practice
balls), professional management of tournament, personalized scorecards, bag
handling gratuity, taxes, shotgun time start, box lunches, and beverages. Golf
commitment may be cancelled without financial obligation until October 27,
2017. After October 27, the fee will not be refunded. Player substitutions
are allowed; email kfonnett@ahrinet.org.
See AHRI Golf Tournament
#1 for additional details.
AHRI Tennis Match Play/Round Robin/Social- Trump National Doral Tennis Courts
(1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Join your colleagues and other guests for a tennis match
and round robin play followed by an afternoon social. A professional will
organize and guide the matches. Winners will be recognized during the Incoming
Chairman’s Luncheon and Sports Awards. This is a great opportunity to put the
skills you learned at the clinic to the test!
Cost is $90 per person. Price includes court fees, professional
instruction, and tennis balls. Water, soft drinks, beer, and wine will be
provided. Your reservation may be cancelled with a full refund until October 27.
After October 27, the fee will not be refunded. Please list your rating (3.0,
3.5, etc.) or indicate that you are a beginner in the "Registration
Questions" section of the Event Registration.
Racquet
rentals are available at the Tennis Shop for $5.00 per racquet, per day.
Dress Code: All tennis players must wear proper non-marking
tennis shoes. We also recommend you wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
TOUR #3: Cuban Heritage Tour
(1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
The Castro revolution in Cuba in
1959 changed Miami forever. Wave after wave of Cuban refugees that arrived soon
after transformed Miami into the Capital of the Americas: a fast-paced,
internationally-connected, commercial and entertainment hub with a racy Latin
image. From the food to the accents on the street to the fashion scene and
artist’s studio, Miami pulses to the beat of an original blended culture.
Journey through the story of Miami’s
Cuban community. Experience the passion and vision that these motivated exiles
brought to their new home. We visit a well-loved marketplace, great Cuban food
spots, moving monuments, lively street scenes and a place of spiritual
reflection and longing. Take in the smells, sights, sounds, and colors of a
street that launched the dramatic transformation of Miami over five decades ago
and prepare yourself for a day of discovery and fun.
Attire: Comfortable clothing; dress for
the weather. Sneakers or closed toe shoes.
Cost is $170 per person. Minimum 20 guests
required; 50 maximum. Gratuities, tour guide, one freshly squeezed
tropical juice choice per guest, one Cuban coffee at a traditional walkup
window in the Latin Quarter, two Guayaberas to be raffled among tour
participants, a visit to an art gallery in Little Havana, and a visit to a boutique
cigar manufacturing facility are included. Reservation fee must be
submitted with your Annual Meeting registration fee. This tour will depart from
the main entrance of the Trump National Doral. Please arrive 15 minutes before
the scheduled departure time.
TOUR #4: Key Biscayne Kayak & Snorkel Tour
(1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Kayak to a secluded beach on historic
Virginia Key, where you will begin your underwater adventure. Beach your kayaks
and be led on a snorkel journey over the seagrass beds and rock jetties of this
magical place. Learn about sea stars, spotted eagle rays, tropical fish, and
other marine life that call the ocean home.
Required attire: Bathing suit, change of
clothes, water shoes or closed toe shoes. If possible, bring a hat and
sunglasses. Towels are not provided, so make sure you bring one from the hotel.
Do not bring anything you don’t want to get wet.
Cost is $200 per person. Minimum 20 guests required; 30
maximum. Gratuity, professional to accompany group, bottled water, and
all equipment (i.e. kayak, paddle and snorkel gear) are included. Reservation
fee must be submitted with your Annual Meeting registration fee. This tour will
depart from the main entrance of the Trump National Doral. Please arrive 15
minutes before the scheduled departure time.
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