Know Before You Go

Florida

As you prepare for State Convention, we’ve gathered some info that will be helpful to have before you arrive!

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Welcome!

  • Mrs. Gwen Young | Chair
  • Linda Ayer | Vice Chair
  • P.J. Hope
  • Amy Allen
  • Joey Whittington
  • Amanda Dehn
  • Shelly Hollingsworth
GwenYoung FL

Mrs. Gwen Young

Board Member

Saanvie Shelke el pres fl

Saanvi Shelke

Elementary President

Choices in Learning

GwenYoung FL

Mrs. Gwen Young

Board Member

FL StephaniePaul

Stephanie Paul

State Sponsor

Bonifay K-8 School

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Shalanda Cooper

State Sponsor Elect

Mollie Ray Elementary

Piper Herring jr pres fl

Piper Herring

Junior President

Anderson Elementary

Brantley Gothard jr vp fl

Brantley Gothard

Junior Vice President

Vernon Middle School

Raegan Wiwi jr sec fl

Raegan Wiwi

Junior Secretary

Roulhac Middle School

Brayson Thompson jr rep fl

Brayson Thompson

Junior Leadership Representative

Madison County Central School

GwenYoung FL

Mrs. Gwen Young

Board Member

FL AmyHicks

Amy Hicks

State Sponsor

Bonifay K-8

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Amanda Cohen

State Sponsor Elect

Horizon High School

Jon Weisner sr pres fl

Jon Weisner

Senior President

Branford High School

Aaron Bailey sr vp fl

Aaron Bailey

Senior Vice President

Holmes County High School

Sol Reyes sr sec fl

Sol Reyes

Senior Secretary

Immokalee High School

Zachary Griffin sr rep fl

Zachary Griffin

Senior Leadership Representative

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The Elementary & Junior Basics

Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!

The Details

Everything you need to know for the Florida Elementary/Junior Convention!

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FL Info
Florida FacilityMap
Florida FacilityMap
Concessions 
Waterside Grand Foyer
Thursday, January 9
11 AM – 1 PM
All American Combo $17
Chicken Tenders and Fries with Drink
Hamburger and Fries with Drink
Cheeseburger and Fries with Drink
Hot Dog and Fries with Drink
Assorted Freshly Baked Cookies $4 each
Individual Bags of Assorted Chips $4 each
Assortment of Candy Bars $4 each
Beverage Arrangements
Assorted Coca-Cola Soft Drinks $4 each
Still Bottled Water $4 each
Bottled Iced Teas $4 each
Friday, January 10
11 AM – 1 PM
All American Combo $17
Chicken Tenders and Fries with Drink
Hamburger and Fries with Drink
Cheeseburger and Fries with Drink
Hot Dog and Fries with Drink
Assorted Freshly Baked Cookies $4 each
Individual Bags of Assorted Chips $4 each
Assortment of Candy Bars $4 each
Beverage Arrangements
Assorted Coca-Cola Soft Drinks $4 each
Still Bottled Water $4 each
Bottled Iced Teas $4 each
FL LoadingDock
FL parking

BUS MOVEMENT AND STAGING
Rules & Regulations for Bus Movements/Front Drive

  1. Each group requires an onsite contact. More than 1 motor coach requires 1 staff per 100.
  2. No buses allowed to pull through the main valet area.
  3. Please do not leave the buses on the front drive unattended.
  4. As standard, no more than 3 buses to pull up to front drive at a time. ***SEE MAPS FOR BUS STAGING***
  5. No overnight parking. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  6. All crew to park personal vehicles in the parking garage. To validate parking, go to security. Event Manager cannot validate parking.
  7. No smoking on the front drive.
  8. Buses to be staged at a maximum of 15 minutes prior to departure.
  9. Buses to be clearly labeled with groups names.
  10. Group contact to provide bus schedule to Event Manager no later than 14 days prior to main arrival date.
  11. Group contact responsible to provide updates, so the hotel can staff appropriately.
  12. Signia Only: For mass departures, the queue for attendee’s to line up prior to loading will be adjacent to the escalators. The hotel will order rope and stanchion. Please do not block the Gift Shop or Zeta Asia.
  13. Waldorf Only: Disney Shuttle to be on front drive at the: 05 & 35 of each hour. Transportation needs to be communicated with Mears.

Required Documents:

  1. Hold Harmless Agreement (Outside Contractor Information & Signature)
  2. Certificate of Insurance
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Signia by Hilton
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Waldorf Astoria

Coming Soon

View Livestream HERE

The Senior Basics

Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!

The Details

Everything you need to know for the Florida Senior Convention!

Coming Soon

FL Info
Florida FacilityMap
Florida FacilityMap
Concessions 
Waterside Grand Foyer
Friday, January 10
11 AM – 1 PM
All American Combo $17
Chicken Tenders and Fries with Drink
Hamburger and Fries with Drink
Cheeseburger and Fries with Drink
Hot Dog and Fries with Drink
Assorted Freshly Baked Cookies $4 each
Individual Bags of Assorted Chips $4 each
Assortment of Candy Bars $4 each
Beverage Arrangements
Assorted Coca-Cola Soft Drinks $4 each
Still Bottled Water $4 each
Bottled Iced Teas $4 each
Saturday, January 11
11 AM – 1 PM
All American Combo $17
Chicken Tenders and Fries with Drink
Hamburger and Fries with Drink
Cheeseburger and Fries with Drink
Hot Dog and Fries with Drink
Assorted Freshly Baked Cookies $4 each
Individual Bags of Assorted Chips $4 each
Assortment of Candy Bars $4 each
Beverage Arrangements
Assorted Coca-Cola Soft Drinks $4 each
Still Bottled Water $4 each
Bottled Iced Teas $4 each
Accepted Methods of Payment Include:
Credit Cards, Room Charges and Cash
FL LoadingDock
FL parking

BUS MOVEMENT AND STAGING
Rules & Regulations for Bus Movements/Front Drive

  1. Each group requires an onsite contact. More than 1 motor coach requires 1 staff per 100.
  2. No buses allowed to pull through the main valet area.
  3. Please do not leave the buses on the front drive unattended.
  4. As standard, no more than 3 buses to pull up to front drive at a time. ***SEE MAPS FOR BUS STAGING***
  5. No overnight parking. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  6. All crew to park personal vehicles in the parking garage. To validate parking, go to security. Event Manager cannot validate parking.
  7. No smoking on the front drive.
  8. Buses to be staged at a maximum of 15 minutes prior to departure.
  9. Buses to be clearly labeled with groups names.
  10. Group contact to provide bus schedule to Event Manager no later than 14 days prior to main arrival date.
  11. Group contact responsible to provide updates, so the hotel can staff appropriately.
  12. Signia Only: For mass departures, the queue for attendee’s to line up prior to loading will be adjacent to the escalators. The hotel will order rope and stanchion. Please do not block the Gift Shop or Zeta Asia.
  13. Waldorf Only: Disney Shuttle to be on front drive at the: 05 & 35 of each hour. Transportation needs to be communicated with Mears.

Required Documents:

  1. Hold Harmless Agreement (Outside Contractor Information & Signature)
  2. Certificate of Insurance
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Signia by Hilton
Image
Waldorf Astoria

Coming Soon

View Livestream HERE

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