2023 D22 Fall Conference
October 13 – October 14
AGENDA
13 October 2023
Schedule of Events
| 0830 – 1200 | Registration Desk Open |
| 0900 – 1030 | Squadron Bridge Officer Meeting |
| 1045 – 1130 | District Council Meeting |
| 1130 – 1330 | Lunch on your Own |
| 1330 – 1415 | NOAA Updates |
| 1430 – 1615 | Tips on MuVIT Use |
| 1700 – 1800 | Free Member Social |
| 1800 – | Western Dinner. Put on your western gear and join us dinner, fun and prizes! |
14 October 2023
Schedule of Events
| 0800 – 0900 | Coffee and Danish |
| 0830 – 1200 | Registration Desk Open |
| 0900 – 1030 | Round-Tables (see below) |
| 1045 – 1200 | Round-Tables (see below) |
| 1215 – 1330 | Lunch with Speaker: John Ziegler (US rowing competitor) |
| 1345 – 1600 | District Conference Meeting |
See the Roundtable Flyer for a description of the roundtables and their presenters.
| Time | Roundtables |
| 0900 – 1200 | Co-Op Charting |
| 0900 – 1200 | Education Updates |
| 0900 – 1200 | Build and Maintain Membership |
| 0900 – 1200 | VSC Training Review |
| 1045 – 1200 | Maintaining Your Vessel |
| 1045 – 1200 | Preparing for Next Storm |
| 1045 – 1200 | Governing Board Updates |
| 1045 – 1200 | VSC Exam |
DRESS ATTIRE
General Conference
Squadron shirt, khaki slacks, shorts or skirt.
HOTELS
You must state “United States Power Squadrons / America’s Boating Club” and book for 2 nights for these rates.
Four Points Sheraton
(941) 637-6770
$119.00 + taxes. Cutoff date: 21 Sep 2023
Note: Normal Senior Rate: $233.00
Must make reservation directly with Punta Gorda hotel.
State special “Power Squadron Room Block” or give code PO1632 for discount rate.
Springhill Suites by Marriott
(941) 347-4224
$199.00 + Taxes.
Includes breakfast. Cutoff date: 21 Sep 2023
Note: Normal Senior Rate: $307.00
Book room reservation online using “America’s Boating Club” group rate.
Wyvern Hotel
(941) 639-7700
This hotel has been used in the past, however no group contract rate was established with it for this 13-14 Oct 2023 conference.
MEETING LOCATION
75 Taylor Street
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
CDC Guidelines
MEALS AND CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
On-Line Conference Registration and Meal Purchase
See the Meal Menu Flyer for meal purchases. Purchases are on-line only. No meal purchases or cancellations after 30 Sep, 2023.
Members: Follow the steps below to login and register for the conference and/or purchase meals for the conference: 1) Click on menu header “Log-In” tab and the login page will appear. 2) Enter your Username and Password to login to the website (if you forgot it, contact your Squadron Commander for membership verification and the Username/Password). 3) Click the “Members Only” tab and a sub-menu will appear. 4) On the sub-menu, click on the “Registration/Purchase” tab and the Purchase and Registration Page will appear. 5) Complete the registration form for conference attendees and then click the form’s submit button, and/or… scroll down the page and 5) click the purchase meals button to order meals and purchase them electronically.
