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Properties Hosting MPI-GOA Board Meetings

September 2010 Board Meeting
The Caribe Royale
81010 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821

The Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel & Convention Center is one of the premier meeting hotels in Orlando.  Our veteran staff brings invaluable experience to every meeting so planners and attendees can ask for anything, anytime, and we'll see to it immediately.  As an independently owned hotel, our ability to respond to and exceed your expectations gives us a distinct advantage.  With over 150,000 square feet of meeting space, we can comfortably accommodate groups from 10 to 4,400 people.  Guests have plenty of room to unwind in one of our 1,218 standard one-bedroom suites or 120 two-bedroom villas. Choose from fine dining and casual restaurant choices such as the AAA Four-Diamond and Zagat-rated, The Venetian Room. A two-story, state-of-the-art fitness center is free to all of our guests.  Enjoy complimentary scheduled shuttle service to the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, complimentary evening shuttle to the Downtown Disney® area, free parking and no resort fees.  The Caribe Royale is also a designated Florida Green Lodging property.

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August 2010 Board Meeting
Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
8030 Via Dellagio Way
Orlando, FL 32819

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is an ongoing celebration of exceptional food and wine. Indulge yourself with the finest aged prime steak and an inventive array of fresh seafood, chops, generous sides and salads, and tempting desserts. Discover new tastes with our award-winning wine collection, The Fleming’s 100, featuring 100 wines served by the glass. Fleming’s lively atmosphere, gracious service and dedication to excellence turn evenings out into memorable times.

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July 2010 Board Meeting
Royal Plaza Hotel
1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Tasteful, crisp, and timeless this landmark hotel in Downtown Disney marries contemporary with tropical.  The Royal Plaza in the Walt Disney World Resort has long been a favorite of travelers who prefer to stay at a boutique style hotel in the Walt Disney World Resort.  Mahogany wood accents, exquisite wall coverings, and elegant floor treatments, our dramatic ballrooms and meeting rooms (a total of 18,500 square feet) offer the ideal venues for all events, from corporate meetings to elegant social occasions.   And for a delightful alternative take a meeting, dine with friends or lounge all day in our 5,000 square ft Crowne Courtyard complete with a cascading fountain.

The hotel is within walking distance to Downtown Disney and a short distance to Orlando’s major shopping venues. Each of our 394 guest rooms – the most spacious in the area – have numerous designer touches, including our sumptuous “Royal Bed” package with a pillow-top mattress, duvet with satin accents and an abundance of plush pillows to ensure a fabulous night’s sleep.  Generously appointed bathrooms, many of which with Roman tubs, feature granite countertops.   Our custom designed guestrooms provide the perfect atmosphere to comfort business travelers and leisure seekers alike.   

Whether it’s a small group outing, annual conference, social event, or holiday party, let the Royal Plaza take the stress out of planning your next event.  

Karen Adair, CMP
National Sales Manager
(407) 827-3155
kadair@royalplaza.com

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May Board Retreat
American Coach Lines of Orlando
Transportation of the Board from the Retreat

American Coach Lines of Orlando is one of Central Florida’s premiere transportation companies.  Our fleet consists of vans, mini buses and full size motor coaches.  We handle city wide conventions, student groups, local schools, professional teams and much more.  Our local office is conveniently located near Universal Studios and we have four other locations around Florida in Sarasota, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.  Please call Melissa Rizvi at 321-303-6992 to book your next trip.

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April 2010 Board Meeting
Four Points by Sheraton, Orlando Studio City
5905 International Drive
Orlando, FL   32819

The best comforts in life aren't complicated.

The Four Points by Sheraton, Orlando Studio City, is located on world-famous International Drive, just across from Universal Studios® and near Orlando’s collection of theme parks, attractions, restaurants and shopping.

The hotel, complete with a new look, offers 301 contemporary guest rooms with breathtaking views of Universal Orlando(TM) Theme Parks. It also features a fitness center, outdoor heated pool and pool bar, lobby bar, restaurant, game room and 6,500 square feet of meeting space, as well as complimentary parking and scheduled theme park shuttle. 

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March Board Meeting
Floridays Resort
12562 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32821

Floridays Resort features spacious 2 and 3 Bedroom Grand Suites with fully-equipped kitchens and all the comforts of home right in the “Middle of the Magic”. Each unit provides a living room, dining room, washer/dryer, and two luxurious bathrooms, one with a Jacuzzi tub, and a furnished balcony. Floridays Resort offers a luxurious family experience with our Grand Pool Complex with a sandy beach, fountains, heated lap and therapeutic pools, and a whirlpool spa. We also have the Pool Bar & Grill and The Palm Café and Marketplace featuring Starbucks Coffee®. We have over 2,500 square feet of flexible function space with full catering services to accommodate your banquet needs.

Floridays Resort offers a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, Business Center, Game Room for kids, and full hotel lobby with Concierge. We also provide scheduled transportation daily to and from Disney, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld.  We are centrally located around the corner from Orlando Premium Outlets, only a few minutes from Downtown Disney and SeaWorld and less than 15 minutes from Universal Orlando.

For more information on our beautiful resort please contact Michaela Winter at 321-329-4024 or mwinter@floridaysorlando.com

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February 2010 Board Meeting
The Pointe Orlando Resort
7389 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32819

TAKE YOUR ORLANDO STAY TO THE NEXT LEVEL
The Point Orlando Resort is a luxury boutique and vacation resort hotel where guests can enjoy our elegant, spacious all-suite accommodations and close proximity to everywhere you want to be in Orlando, Florida. In fact, our hotel’s location on Universal Boulevard, right off International Drive, can’t be beat. We are just minutes from Orlando’s top theme parks and attractions as well as the Orange County Convention Center. The resort also provides complimentary transportation to the major theme parks to make your stay even more convenient.

Check in to one of our resort’s incredibly spacious Studio, One-Bedroom, or Two-Bedroom Executive Suites and relax. You’ll find more than the comforts of home here including fully equipped kitchens, incredibly comfortable beds with luxurious bedding, daily maid service, high-speed Internet, flat-screen televisions, washer and dryers, and whirlpool tubs.
It’s the perfect resort hotel for a romantic getaway, family vacation, business travelers on an extended stay in Orlando, or even executive meetings and retreats in Central Florida. We also offer 1,686 square feet of meeting space able to accommodate 10 to 148 people.

Our luxurious South American decor transports you to another place — a true tropical resort ambiance featuring dark woods, brown leather furnishings, and elegant granite accents. And the resort setting is even further enhanced by our hotel’s beautiful outdoor heated pool and hot tub, fitness center, and The Point Café and Lobby Lounge, offering light dining for all three meal periods, including room service. There’s even a business center should you need to check e-mail, send a fax, or copy some documents.

So the next time you are planning a vacation to Orlando, take your stay to the next level and check-in to The Point Orlando Resort, where a spacious well-appointed hotel suite awaits you — in one of the best locations in Orlando, Florida.

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January 2010 Board Meeting
Lake Eve Resort
12388 International Drive South
Orlando, Florida 32821

Lake Eve Resort blends upscale sophistication with nonstop fun for unforgettable Florida vacations! This Lake Buena Vista resort reinvents the Orlando vacation experience. One, two and three-bedroom suites feature the amenities you'd expect from an all-suite resort – full kitchens, plush beds and oversized whirlpool baths included. But for all its luxury, Lake Eve Resort is surprisingly family-friendly. A sparkling pool fronts the equally appealing waters of Lake Eve, while complimentary shuttles keep you connected to Walt Disney World theme parks like Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Typhoon Lagoon!

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December 2009 Board Meeting
Hyatt Place Orlando Airport NW
5435 Forbes Place
Orlando, Florida 32812

We are pleased to introduce Hyatt Place Orlando Airport NW, a new kind of hotel that puts style, innovation and Hyatt hospitality within your reach. Your guests will enjoy a spacious guestroom with a 42" flat-panel HDTV, our signature Hyatt Grand Bed, a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa-sleeper that is separated from the sleeping area and complimentary high-speed WiFi Internet access throughout the hotel.

November 2009 Board Meeting
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5442 Hoffner Road
Orlando, FL 32812

Enterprise Holdings Inc. consists of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, Alamo Rent A Car, and We Car.    

The company that is famous for great cars, low rates, and free pick-up also offers a terrific business rental program to save you more time and money, and as a member you and your employees will receive even more, such as:

• Special pricing on every rental; whether it's for a day, a week, a month or more
• More than 6500 neighborhood locations in North America and almost all major airport locations
• With more than 1.1 million vehicles in the fleet, get the exact vehicle you need
• Enterprise will work with you to customize a rental program designed specifically to meet your individual needs.

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October Board Meeting
Stonewood Dr. Phillips
5078 Dr. Philips Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819

Warm, comfortable, inviting. Guests are provided an exceptional dining experience. Steaks, seafood cooked over oak burning grill. More than 30 wines available by the glass.

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July Board Meeting
Fulton's Crab House
1670 Buena Vista Dr 
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Fulton’s Crab House features the freshest steak and seafood menu. The Private Dining Rooms of Fulton’s are on the Third Deck and can be used for meetings, breakfast, lunch and corporate dinner events. With a panoramic view of Lake Buena Vista, it is also a beautiful place for wedding rehearsals, dinners, and receptions.

The Private Dining Rooms of Fulton’s are surrounded by outside decking where our guests enjoy cocktails and socializing “under the stars.”  A grand view of the lake sets the tone for a steak and seafood experience like no other.  Our Alaska King crab claws are an exclusive signature item at this Orlando icon.

Both corporate and wedding memories have been made against the backdrop of the sunset.

 MPI-GOA Annual Board Celebration Event
Arthur's Creative Events & Catering
860 Sunshine Lane
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

We are passionate about bringing your party to life. Whether your event is for 15 or 5,000, our event designers will guide you through every detail, making sure the event fulfills your ultimate vision combining impeccable style, innovative cuisine and endless creativity. Arthur’s offers creative menus, exciting party themes, stunning locations and the latest decorating ideas. We’ll tailor your event to reflect your unique taste and personality — down to the last detail. You’ll be proud to host an event with our exceptional service, warmth and hospitality — and your guests will be dying to know the name of your caterer!

Phone: 407-331-1993
Fax: 407-331-8604
Email: charlie@arthurscatering.com 

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May Board Retreat (Joint, with Board of MPI-TBA)
Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club
36750 U.S. Highway 19 North
Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Truly great meetings can catapult an organization from the mundane to the extraordinary. That’s why Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club provides more to help you succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. Experience a Tampa event that fuels innovation, motivation and communication in ways you’ve only imagined. Discover why Innisbrook continues to be showered with awards recognizing our outstanding service and distinguished meeting and banquet venues, and why so many of the world’s most successful companies and associations prefer Innisbrook as their Tampa meeting and events partner.
 
Our private country club setting provides an exclusive address for your next conference, board retreat, incentive program or convention. With more than 65,000 square feet of meeting space, 72 holes of championship golf, 620 guestrooms, 900 acres of natural beauty, and unique team-building opportunities, our resort is prepared to accommodate a wide array of groups and agendas.

Phone:727-942-5215
Fax: 727-942-5216
Email: Dave Snelling

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April Board Meeting
Embassy Suites Orlando - International Drive/Jamaican Court
8250 Jamaican Court
Orlando, FL  32819
 

 
The Embassy Suites Orlando Jamaican Court hotel provides our guest with plenty of space and comfort  with a private bedroom and a separate living room with a full size sleeper sofa.  Each of our 246 spacious, two-room suites provide you with plenty of space and a unique combination of comfort and convenience… Every suite features a wet bar with a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. In addition, there are two remote control televisions with free cable movies, phones with data port, alarm radio, in-room safes, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Room service is also available with tantalizing options from light snacks to full course entrees.  Always available is our complimentary transportation to Universal Orlando® Resort, Sea World® Orlando, Aquatica® and Wet & Wild®.

Experience the best in business travel with a perfectly planned and orchestrated meeting or event.  Take advantage of our complimentary services including our hot cooked-to-order breakfasts and evening cocktails in the atrium's Cascade Lounge from 5:30 - 7:30PM.

Meeting and Banquet Facilities - Over 3,400 square feet of flexible meeting space.
Leave the details to our staff of conference professionals who can make all the arrangements for a most successful meeting event or creatively themed banquet.
Our friendly staff of professionals invite you to experience the true value, quality and impeccable service for yourself!
Complimentary Wireless Internet Access!! Complimentary parking and NO resort fees!

Phone: (407) 370- 3774
FAX: (407) 313-1005
Email: angela.lindsay@ihrco.com

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March Board of Directors Meeting
Give Kids the World
210 South Bass Road
Kissimmee, FL 34746


Give Kids The World is a non-profit organization that exists only to fulfill the wishes of all children with life-threatening illnesses and their families from around the world to experience a memorable, joyful, cost-free visit to the Central Florida attractions, and to enjoy the magic of Give Kids The World Village for as long as there is a need. 

Countless smiles, endless laughter … and a week full of dreams come true. Each day, Give Kids The World lives by this mission and has made a promise to never turn a child away. The Village was built through the selfless commitment and generous spirit of individuals and corporations who wanted to make a difference in the life of a child. Since 1986, more than 93,000 children have had their dream come true at Give Kids The World. No child in need has ever been turned away – and no child ever will. Give Kids The World is a place where families find joy, laughter, serenity, and a lifetime of memories. Through the tireless support of our volunteers, employees and generous partners, we dedicate each and every day to these special families. 

Learn how you can make a difference, contact us today! 

Phone: (407) 396-1114 Ext. 4220
FAX: (407) 396-1207
CarolineS@gktw.org

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February Board of Directors Meeting
Westin Imagine Orlando
9501 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819

With over 7,100 square feet of state-of the-art conference and meeting space facilities, meetings are unrivaled. Meeting attendees can delight in professionally planned banquet and catering events where award-winning chefs pamper every palate.

Relax. Renew. Rejuvenate. Join us for unwindSM …a westin evening ritual to savor your favorite libation in the hotel’s lounge or poolside bar. Our executive chef brings distinctive flavors from around the world to Fiorella’s Cucina Toscana, our signature Italian restaurant.

The Westin Imagine Orlando is directly across from the North/South Concourse of the Orlando/Orange Convention Center on Universal Boulevard, situated just minutes from Universal Studios®, SeaWorld Adventure Parks, and the Walt Disney World theme parks. Orlando International Airport is only 12 miles (20 minutes) east of the hotel via SR-528 or the Beach Line. Numerous other local attractions, restaurants, and world-class shopping venues are nearby.

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Mid-year Board Retreat
JetBlue Airways

JetBlue Airways is an award-winning airline based on value, service and style that jets to 50+ cities and offers programs for groups, meetings and conventions. All seats are assigned, travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way and an overnight stay is never required. For information call 1-888-JETBLUE, option 4, or visit www.jetblue.com/meetings or www.jetblue.com/conventions

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December 2008 Board of Directors Meeting
The Hilton Garden Inn Orlando at SeaWorld International Center
6850 Westwood Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32821

Enjoy Hilton quality at an affordable price. Hotel opened in May of 2001 and completed a full renovation in December 2006. All guestrooms feature a micro, mini-fridge, coffee-maker, oversized work desk with ergonomic chair, leisure chair, 2 dual line phones (one speaker phone), free high speed internet, and we still offer a choice of non smoking or smoking rooms. Free wireless internet is available in all common areas, or use the computer in our complimentary business center. The Great American Grill is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner as well as room service, and Sting Ray's Lounge is the perfect place to unwind over a cocktail. Relax at the Tropical outdoor pool and spa or work out in our fitness center ... the choice is yours. Banquet and Meeting Facilities offer 4,400 square feet of flexible space (which includes our new Atlantis Ballroom opened in January 2008), with full catering and audio/visual service. We provide service levels to ensure an enjoyable, productive, and successful session for every event we host. We have a free shuttle to all 3 parks: Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld, as well as a stop for the I-Ride Trolley offering easy access to all area shopping, entertainment and dining. A room and rental car package with airport pick-up and drop-off for rental cars makes airport transfers a breeze, and parking is free. Our hotel is located just of the International Drive Resort area on the corner of Westwood Blvd. and Central Florida Pkwy., next to SeaWorld. It is under one mile from the Convention Center, five miles from Disney and Universal and 12 miles to Orlando International Airport. The Hilton Garden Inn Orlando at SeaWorld International Center will provide you with "Some Good Old Fashioned Southern Style Hilton Hospitality" anytime you need it.

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November Board of Directors meeting
Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Downtown
730 North Magnolia Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803

Relax and enjoy the familiar comforts of home in a landmark setting at the Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Downtown, setting the standard of value for downtown Orlando hotels and accommodations. Perfectly priced and ideally located, our hotel is just steps from an exciting array of restaurants, museums, sports centers and event venues. Enjoy spacious guest rooms, each equipped with free high speed Internet acess and premium cable television. Jump start each morning at with a reasonably priced hot buffet breakfast at the Courtyard Cafe. Explore Amway Arena, the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, Fashion Square Mall and other world-famous attractions—all within minutes. Host an event in our tropical courtyard or unwind at the close of each day in our heated outdoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center. Discover all of the essential features for productive travel at the Courtyard in downtown Orlando, Florida.  

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October Board of Directors meeting
Residence Inn Orlando Convention Center
8800 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819 

At The Residence Inn, we have perfected the extended-stay experience. Located near the Orlando Convention Center (.5 mile) and within walking distance or quaint trolley ride to many unique restaurants including TGI Fridays, Bahama Breeze, and Olive Garden, shopping at Pointe Orlando, nightlife at Howl at the Moon (Dueling Piano Bar) and attractions including Walt Disney World Resorts and Universal Orlando. You will find The Residence Inn the perfect place for your next stay in Orlando. Each of the 124 pet-friendly suites has a fully equipped kitchen, signature bedding, large work desk, multi-line telephone with voicemail and complimentary high speed Internet access. Suites also feature sofa beds and premium television channels that help guests feel at home. Start the day off right with our complimentary full buffet breakfast or join us in the afternoon for a snack at our Managers Reception.

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September Board of Directors meeting
Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Ocoee
10971 West Colonial Drive
Ocoee, FL  34761

"Small town atmosphere - Big on Service"
Enjoy being just out of the attraction area, yet not in the bustle of the downtown Orlando traffic. Our hotel offers travelers with the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. Relax and get ready for the day ahead in one of our guest rooms, featuring a comfortable large well-lit work desk with ergonomic chair, two phones with data ports, FREE internet access, complimentary weekday newspaper, and in-room coffee. Start your morning with a reasonably priced healthy breakfast buffet. At the end of the day of being at the Parks or office, take advantage of our swimming pool, whirlpool and exercise room. Located at the Florida Turnpike-Hwy 50 and the SR 429.

Rising above the Orlando skyline, The Westin Imagine Orlando is the area’s newest Florida, art-deco style hotel. Located within the heart of Orlando’s attractions, the hotel features 315 guest rooms, including one- and two-bedroom suites. All guest rooms with a king bed and one-bedroom suites are furnished with kitchenettes while all two-bedroom suites have full kitchens.

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