The Divisions 3/4/5 Convention Planning Committee has assembled a great package for the 1st Joint 3/4/5 Divisions Convention. The management and staff of the Holiday Inn Express have been very cooperative and helpful in assisting us to come up with a fine package that includes reasonable room rates and meal costs. The resort is located just west of Historic Savannah, Georgia.

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2012 Convention Registration Package

Here’s a break down of our annual convention:

DATES

Thursday 19 April – Sunday 22 April 2012

THEME

Coming Together for a Better AFSA Future

PLACE

Holiday Inn Express, 7210 Highway 21, Port Wentworth, Georgia www.hiexpress.com/savannahnorth

LOCATION

Off of Interstate 95 – Exit #109, Georgia Highway 21. (See Map for directions). HOTEL FEATURES:Within 10 miles from beautiful Savannah, Georgia, Holiday Inn Express features 55 queen and 27 king rooms along with wheel chair accessible rooms. Standard accommodations include non-smoking rooms with in-room coffee, bath amenities, hairdryer, full size iron and ironing board, AM/FM radio alarm clocks, adjustable thermostat for individualized AC control, microwave and refrigerator in each room, work desk with lamp, 2 speakerphones, voicemail and free wireless data connection, 32 inch LCD High Definition TV; . The hotel offers an onsite fitness center with stair stepper, tread mill, stationary bike, and weight station, a gift shop, business center, and outdoor pool.

REGISTRATION FEE

The convention registration fee, which includes convention banquet meals, is $85.00 per person through 5 April 2012. The registration fee after 5 April will increase to $95.00. With all of the items that are included in this fee, it’s a great bargain for you and worth much more than the cost.

HOW TO REGISTER

Please use the registration form included in this package (use one form per person). If you have any questions please give us a call, we will be happy to assist you. Registration form is used to identify personal information for you and your spouse or guest. If you are attending only certain events, please use the Individual Events Registration Only (bottom section of the form). Please ensure all pertinent information is filled out completely so that we can help you make this an enjoyable convention. Also, in the address section, identify your e-mail address (if any) and a convention registration confirmation will be sent to you via e-mail. Your registration form along with your check or money order made out to “AFSA, Division 5” must be mailed to:

Thomas A. Resler, TSgt, USAF Retired
Division 3/4/5 Convention Chairman
1038 Hayden Road Rockledge, FL 32955-2204

PLEASE meet the 5 April deadline so your registration process will go smoothly.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Make hotel reservations by calling 912-964-8900 or 800-HOLIDAY (465-4329) and ask for group code AFS to make reservations at the discount group rate. The special room rate for two is $89.00 plus tax.

This rate is available for two days before and after the convention. Last day to make your hotel reservations for this special rate is 18 March 2012. Major credit cards accepted.

NEARBY FACILITIES

The hotel is within 10 miles of Savannah’s Historic District, River Street, City Market, Outlet Shopping and within 7 miles of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum. Nearby restaurants include Island Grill & Bar, Zaxby’s, Applebee’s, Happy Wok, Lady and Sons (10 miles), Monte’s Pizza & Subs.

MILITARY CREDIT CARDS

We are unable to accept credit cards for convention registration fees. However, military personnel who are on official orders may pay for their hotel room reservations with their military credit card at check out and must produce official travel orders or be subject to state taxes.

BUSINESS AGENDA

Divisions 3, 4, and 5 Presidents have scheduled interesting and informative meetings with updates anddiscussions on many pertinent subjects.  A detailed agenda is included with this package. The ChapterOfficers Training is scheduled Friday, 20 April.  This training benefits both the newly elected/appointedchapter officers.  There will be a Membership/Retention Training scheduled for Saturday, 21 April and allmembers are encouraged to attend this important training.  The elections will consist of electing executivecouncils for each division and for the new Division 2 which will become effective on 1 January 2013.

ENLISTED AWARDS NOMINEES/FIRST TIME CONVENTION ATTENDEES MEETING

Enlisted Awards Nominees and First Time Convention Attendees need to attend the Enlisted AwardsNominees/First Time Convention Attendees Meeting on Thursday, 19 April at 4:00 PM to get acquaintedwith each other, and learn about our convention.  Award Nominees spouses or significant others are alsoinvited to attend this event.

CONVENTION MEALS

Please identify dietary/food allergies on registration form.

• Thursday Opening Ceremony – Margaritaville will be the theme for this event.  So come dressed inyour Parrotheads costumes.  Meal will consist of BBQ Ribs, Chicken Fingers and Baked Ham; along withPotato Salad, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, House Salad w/Ranch Dressing, Dinner Rolls, an Assortment ofDesserts, Coffee and Iced Tea.  Entertainment is being determined.
• Friday Luncheon – Boston Butt and Baked Chicken; along with House Salad w/Ranch Dressing,Macaroni and Cheese, Italian-Cut Green Beans, Dinner Rolls, Strawberry Shortcake, Coffee and IcedTea.
• Honors Banquet & Installation Ceremony – Home Style Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Marsala or StuffSalmon; along with Chef’s Choice Salad, Green Bean Almandine, Seasonal Vegetable Medley, DinnerRolls, and New York Style Cheesecake w/Strawberry Topping, Coffee and Iced Tea.

CONVENTION ATTIRE

For meetings and official meals (except the Honors Banquet) members will dress business casual (noshorts or beach wear) understand that meeting rooms maybe cool and attendees are advised to bringsweaters or coats.  Authorized uniform of the day for active duty Air Force personnel attending theconvention is the light blue, short-sleeved shirt/blouse (tie/tab not required), ribbons encouraged.  HonorsBanquet: suggested wear for gentlemen are a tuxedo or suit for the special function.  Ladies should weardress evening attire (long or short).  Military members should wear mess dress or semi-formal uniform. See Proposed Agenda for dress code for each event.

CHAPTER HOST

Chapter 479, McGhee-Tyson ANG Base, Tennessee

SCOOTER RENTAL

The following two scooter rental business are available for those who need to rent a scooter during theconvention.  Please be aware that the rental agreement is between the renter and the scooter business only. The Division 3/4/5 has no agreement for rental of scooters.

• ScootAround.com  – Central Reservations  1-888-441-7575 – 3 day rate is $201.00 with delivery on dayone and pickup on day three – weekly rate is $291.00 – prefers at least 1 week advance notification.
• Scootanywhere.com – Central Reservations 1-877-890-0030 – 7 day rate is $349 – can apply full rentalprice towards purchase of a new or used scooter – they are shipped in from a central location so advancereservation  is required.

CONTACT

If you need any assistance you can contact:

TSgt (Ret.) Thomas Resler, Convention Chairman, (321) 917-4164 (cell), E-mail: taresler@aol.com
SMSgt (Ret.) Murphy Green, Convention Ads & Programs, (423) 334-5672, E-mail: mlgretired@aol.com

Click the link to download the full registration package

2012 Convention Registration Package