ARCS^® Foundation, Inc.
National Board Meeting
February 6 - 9, 2013

Tampa Bay, Florida

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
301 S. Gulfview Boulevard
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
 

SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, February 6
Afternoon Committee Meetings
Reception (Cash Bar)
Presidents' Dinner Meeting
Dinner on own

Thursday, February 7              
Open Forum
PATS Lunch Meeting
Lunch on own for Council of Advisors Meeting and Others
Committee Meetings
Reception (Cash Bar)
Dinner in Hotel

Friday, February 8                    
Committee Meetings
Lunch in Hotel
Dinner on own

Saturday, February 9               
Breakfast and National Board Meeting

Refer to NB Grid for all Committee Meetings posted in:
National Library >> National Meetings >> NB Meetings >> 2012-2013 Fiscal Year >> 2013-2 February >> NB Meeting Agenda and Materials)

REGISTRATION POLICY:
The policy for registration for National Board Meetings states that all National Board and Council of Advisor Members must pay the full registration fee for the meeting.  Guests of members may attend any food function and may pay only for that function.

NB Meeting registration deadline is January 18, 2013.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
For reservations, contact the hotel at the dedicated phone lines for our meeting: 402-592-6464 local or 888-421-1442 toll free
.

Or for on-line reservations:
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa/ARCS Foundation Meeting, February 2013

A block of rooms has been reserved. The conference rate for this meeting is $199/night.  There is also a $10 resort fee which has been reduced from the normal $20.

ALL NB ATTENDEES ARE EXPECTED TO STAY AT THE HYATT REGENCY CLEARWATER BEACH RESORT & SPA.

Reservations will be honored at the group rate when received by Monday, January 7, 2013.  Requests received after this date will be subject to space availability and at the prevailing room rates. 

TRANSPORTATION

AIRLINES
http://timetables.oag.com/tpa/
This site will give you information on all the airlines that service Tampa International Airport

First – click on “Airlines at TPA” on the top to list those airlines.
Then – go back to the first page and fill in your information.  You will then get a listing of all flights on your chosen airlines on the day you are traveling.

The Delta Airlines code (NMEH9) that we had for the Minneapolis meeting still holds for flights to Tampa.  You may or may not get a discount depending on the fare you’ve gotten, but this will help us obtain complimentary tickets for the future.  Please remember to use NMEH9 when making reservations.

TRAVEL TO THE HOTEL
Transportation is available between the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa and Tampa International Airport.
Distance to TIA: 21 miles, 30 minutes

SuperShuttle:    $25.00 one-way per person    www.supershuttle.com
Taxi:                  $65-70 one-way
Ambassador Limousine:    $60.00 one-way / Cadillac DTS for 1-3 passengers or Cadillac SUV for 4 passengers

For the SuperShuttle  - - -
Online - book in advance - remember your reservation number (You can cancel within 4 hours if needed, which I have done often via iPhone reservations)
http://www.supershuttle.com/Locations/TPAAirportShuttleTampaBay.aspx 

Or Call   (727) 572-1111         (800) 282-6817           (800) BLUE VAN      

Proceed to baggage claim on Level 1 in the main terminal and claim your luggage.
Exit either end of the terminal, where you will find a SuperShuttle booth and a Ticket Agent ready to assist you with your transportation.

STEM Catalyst Awards Dinner
Tampa Bay Chapter, Saturday, February 9, 2013
All NB Members and Guests are cordially invited to attend the Tampa Bay Chapter's first STEM Catalyst Awards Dinner on the last day of the National Board Meetings, February 9, 2013.

Goals of STEM Catalyst Awards:

• To designate Awards that reinforce the results and impact of STEM initiatives in our communities     (Thereby making the correlation of what ARCS Scholars can contribute to in the future after STEM Education – a return on investment for ARCS Donors). 
• To encourage STEM-focused partnerships between and among public & private entities (science and society)
• To recognize multidisciplinary partnerships and collaborations that focus on a number of STEM disciplines for maximum impact
• To attract more attendees, donors, sponsors to an annual awards event to expand awareness and engage in ARCS Foundation.

Include an extra day to play in the sand as you book your travel arrangements.  Questions and/or assistance in your personal travels, email Linda Seefeldt directly at LindaSeefeldt@AimAbove.com  or call 727-421-1202.

To make reservations, see the attached invitation.