AMERICAN MILITARY RETIREES ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL CONVENTION
June 7 - 10, 2012 "DINING OUT" WITH AMRA - Saturday, June 9th Crowne Plaza Riverfront 1201 Riverplace Boulevard Jacksonville, Florida http://www.cpjacksonville.com/ Hotel Reservation Deadline: May 8, 2012
Convention Advance Registration Fee - $15.00 ($20.00 on site)
Deadline May 25, 2012 Click here for registration form
DINING OUT tickets limited to 150
DINING OUT Ticket Deadline: April 15, 2012
Mail Registration form to: AMRA National Headquarters National Convention Registration 5436 Peru St., Suite 1 Plattsburgh, NY 12901 For Convention information call 1-800-424-2969
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The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Jacksonsville, Florida is conveniently located downtown on the South Bank of the St. John’s River; all rooms have walk-out balconies with either a river view or a city view. Visit http://www.cpjacksonville.com for further information and photos of the property. All 292 rooms are non-smoking and feature all the amenities you will need, including free high speed internet, the Riverfront Lounge, The American Grill for casual dining and Ruth’s Chris Steak House on the property. Additionally, the hotel is located in the heart of many other great dining choices and has access to a water taxi that will take you across the river so you can explore many more options.
Hotel Accommodations Call 904-398-8845, Ext. 500 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (eastern) and ask for the American Military Retirees Association (AMRA) rate. DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS MAY 8, 2012
Room rates: Singles & Doubles - $89.00 + 13% Tax. $10.00 per adult for over 2 adults per room. Parking is FREE for hotel guests. Rates are valid three (3) days before the Convention and three (3) after the Convention if you wish to enjoy additional time in the Jacksonville area.
Hotel check- in time is 4:00 p.m. – check-out time is 11:00 a.m. Deposit equal to one night’s stay is required (per room) to hold reservation. Hotel Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to expected arrival will forfeit one night’s deposit.
Transportation From Jacksonville International Airport – contact Express Shuttle at 904-353-8880 – fare into Jacksonville is $35.00 each way. Taxis available at approximately $40.00 each way.
Downtown Transportation – Skyway Express – around town and across the river @ $.50/per person each way. Water taxi $3 - $5 per person each way. Call 904-733-7782.
Speakers Keynote Speaker - Kevin Secor, Special Assistant to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Shinseki– National Veterans Service Organization (VSO) Liaison.
National Convention Schedule - Preliminary and subject to change Thursday, June 7, 2012 – 4:00 p.m. – American Military Retirees Foundation Board Meeting Friday, June 8, 2012 – 9:00 a.m. - National AMRA Board of Directors Meeting (members welcome) Friday, June 8, 2012 – 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Registration (Badge pickup - $20 on site registration) Friday, June 8, 2012 – 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Delegate’s reception (members & guests welcome) Saturday, June 9, 2012 – 7:30-9:00 a.m. – Registration, exhibits, AMRA merchandise sales Saturday, June 9, 2012 – 9:00 a.m. - National Convention (delegates & registered members/spouses) Saturday, June 9, 2012 – Noon - Awards Luncheon (spouses & guests welcome) $22.00/ticket Saturday, June 9,2012 – 6:30 p.m. – “Dining Out” (spouses & guests welcome) $50.00/ticket Details Sunday, June 10, 2012 –9:00 a.m. – Noon - Board Orientation (AMRA Board Members only)
Check back for additional information – we will continually update this site as details on events and speakers become available.
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