2017 Annual Conference
Happy 2017 to All!
We are very excited to be returning to the beautiful JW Marriott Grande Lakes, home of our 2013 conference. There are some extraordinary venues for our events and parties because of our location.
The resort sits on the edge of the headwaters to the Florida Everglades and offers kayaking/canoing Eco–tours for our guests. Our next door neighbor will be the Ritz–Carlton Spa*, who is partnering with us in 2017 to offer special discounts to CII for our Wednesday Afternoon at the Spa
The Spouse brunch will be held at the new 'Whisper Creek Restaurant' and includes a visit from the RC Spa to join us in creating our own personalized salt scrub.
We hope you join us for the fun and invite you to send us your email address so we can all connect and find more opportunities for other activities during our stay. We look forward to meeting all who are new to CII, and welcome back friends from past conferences!
Sincerely,
Katie Nussmeier,
CII Spouse Chair
| CII Spouses/Guests that do not have a CII Log–In may register for the spouse program, tours, or dinner events by contacting Debbie Samilpa at 512.232.3017 or email at conference@cii.utexas.edu |
| CII Spouse Program | Monday – Thursday | |||
| CII Sector Reception | Monday | 5:30 PM | – | 7:00 PM |
| CII Spouse Opening Luncheon | Tuesday | 10:00 AM | – | 12:30 PM |
| CII Banquet and Dessert Celebration | Tuesday | 6:00 PM | – | 9:30 PM |
| CII Day at the Ritz-Carlton Spa* | Wednesday | 8:00 AM | – | 5:00 PM |
| CII Closing Reception | Wednesday | 5:00 PM | – | 6:00 PM |
CII Spouse Program
Monday - Thursday July 31 – August 3, 2017
The CII Spouse/Guest program is a great opportunity to meet your fellow travelers, touch base with past friends, and coordinate your plans during your stay. There is a Spouse Hospitality room open from Monday through Thursday with drinks and light snacks.
| Registration: $390.00/person |
| Last day to cancel for refund. We are happy to transfer your registration to another at any time. April 30, 2017. |
| Activities Included | Day(s) | Time(s) | Location | |
| Spouse Hospitality | Mon. – Thurs. | 7:30 AM – | 6:00 PM | Palma |
| CII Sector Reception | Monday | 5:30 PM – | 7:00 PM | Hotel Lower Level |
| Spouse Networking Brunch and Spa Activity |
Tuesday | 10:00 AM – | 12:30 PM | Whisper Creek Restaurant |
| CII Reception, Banquet & Dessert | Tuesday | 6:00 PM – | 9:30 PM | Mediterranean Ballroom |
| CII Closing Reception | Wednesday | 5:00 PM – | 6:00 PM | Mediterranean Foyer |
CII Sector Reception
Monday, July 31, 2017
Join us on Monday night for the CII Sector Reception
| Event Time: | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Length of Activity: | One 1/2 hours |
| Location: | Hotel Lower Level |
| What you should wear: | Business Casual |
| Cost: | Free for registered spouses $151.00/person for other spouses |
| Price Includes: | Hors d'oeuvre and drinks |
| Last day to cancel for refund: |
April 30, 2017. |
CII Spouse Luncheon
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Enjoy brunch with your friends in the hotel's newest restaurant ´Whisper Creek´. Following the Brunch will be a visit from the Ritz Carlton Spa with a creative lesson in creating your own personalized salt scrub with their special ingredients. A complimentary tour of the RC Spa will be offered to interested guests after the activity.
| Event Time: | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Length of Activity: | Two and one half hours |
| What you should wear: | Casual clothes |
| Cost: | Free for registered spouses/guests $52.00 person for other spouses/guests |
| Cost Includes: | Brunch at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes Resort and activity with the RC Spa creating personalized Salt Scrubs |
| Last day to cancel for refund: | April 30, 2017. |
CII Reception, Banquet & Carroll H. Dunn Award Dessert Celebration
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Join CII as we recognize the industry top leaders over the past year at our annual award ceremony and dinner. Network with your friends at the reception and celebrate with the Carroll H. Dunn Award recipient over cocktails and a dessert celebration.
| Event Time: | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Length of Activity: | Three 1/2 hours |
| Location | Mediterranean Ballroom |
| What you should wear: | Suit and tie for gentlemen, evening wear for ladies. |
| Cost: | Free for registered spouses $228.00/person for other spouses |
| Price Includes: | Reception, Dinner and Dessert Celebration |
| Last day to cancel for refund: |
April 30, 2017. |
CII at the Ritz-Carlton Spa*
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Escape to the The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Spa where the subtle, refreshing bouquet of citrus inspires renewal. The Spa features 40 treatment rooms, a private 4,000–square foot heated outdoor lap pool, a boutique and a cafe, all intended to create an atmosphere of total relaxation.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers:
- Pampering cabana specials featuring poolside service and couples, birthday or diva packages.
- Exclusive spa treatments for mothers to be, and gentlemen.
- Rejuvenating facials, massages, hair and nail services and body treatments.
* The RC Spa has just announced that they will be undergoing emergency rennovations to repair leaks and the resulting damage over the CII conference dates. The Spa has arranged a set of six rooms at the Ritz-Carlton to accomodate any treatments ordered during this period.
| Event Time: | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Length of Activity: | As selected |
| Travel time to activity: | On property |
| What you should wear: | Casual clothes |
| Cost: | As selected |
| Price Includes: | As selected |
| Last day to cancel for refund: | As noted on your receipt |
CII Closing Reception
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Join CII as we close the conference and make plans to meet again next year at the 2018 conference in Indianapolis!
| Event Time: | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Length of Activity: | One Hour |
| Location: | Mediterranean Foyer |
| What you should wear: | Business Casual |
| Cost: | Free for registered spouses $52.00/person for other spouses |
| Price Includes: | Reception, Dinner and Dessert Celebration |
| Last day to cancel for refund: |
April 30, 2017. |