360 Observation Wheel
ACS Annual Meeting and Convention, Pensacola Beach, Florida

 REGISTRATION INFORMATION


 Online Convention Registration Coming Soon!
 

Convention Registration
Early Bird Registration: $225
Registration after October 15: $250
For questions contact: Camille Bielby   877-422-6355 or cbielby@americancamellias.org

An informative Annual Meeting and Convention is scheduled for December 11 through 15 in Pensacola Beach, Florida. Pensacola is home to America's oldest Camellia Club, founded in 1937.

The Hampton Inn and Hilton Hotel are located adjacent to each other, within walking distance of local attractions such as restaurants and Pensacola Beach's newest attraction, the 360 Observation Wheel. The wheel offers a smooth and peaceful viewing experience from 42 air conditioned gondolas lifted 200 feet off the ground.

Pensacola Beach Hampton Inn
Toll free number: (800) 320-8108 
book under "American Camellia Society"
2 Via DeLuna
Pensacola Beach, Florida 32561

Room rates:
Inland rooms feature views of Santa Rosa Sound and beachfront views feature private balconies with a 180 degree view of miles of white sand beaches and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Inland Rooms, Santa Rosa Sound View:  $89
Beachfront Rooms with Balcony: $99
www.hamptonpensacolabeach.com

AMENITIES:
Free hot breakfast
Room service from H20 Cajun Asian Grill
2 beachfront swimming pools, 1 seasonally heated
Gilligan’s Beachfront Tiki Bar
Tiki Island Mini Golf & Arcade
Free High-Speed Wireless Internet
Free coffee & tea all day
24 hour fitness room
ATM machine
Guest coin laundry
Free local & toll free telephone calls
Baggage storage

Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Font Hotel
Toll free number: (850) 916-2999

book under "CCF". Reservations must be made by November 11.
12 Via DeLuna
Pensacola Beach, Florida 32561

Room rates:
Rooms feature views of St. Rosa Sound and beach attractions or balcony views of the beach and pool.
Soundside View: $99
Gulf Front View: $129
Suites: $159 - $239
www3.hilton.com

AMENITIES: 
Bonsai Sushi and Lounge Atrium Sushi Bar, Grab 'N Go Deli, H2O Cajun-Asian Grill, Latitudes Beach Bar
Fitness center, outdoor pool & business center
Fridge, microwave and coffeemaker in every guest room
Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access
Free Network and Cable TV with HBO, CNN, ESPN

SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2013

6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Breakfast at Hotel included with stay
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Convention Registration in Hotel Lobby
12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tours: Naval Air Museum, Historic Fort Barrancas, 1840s Lighthouse, Historic Downtown Pensacola
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Welcome Reception, Hampton Inn
7:30 p.m.Dinner on Own

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2013

6:00 - 10:00 a.m.Breakfast at Hotel included with stay
8:00 - 5:00 p.m.Convention Registration in Hotel Lobby
9:30 a.m.Bus departs hotel for tours
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.Bus returns to hotel
6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.Reception, Hampton Inn
7:00 p.m.Dinner on Own

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2013

6:30 - 9:30 a.m.Breakfast at Hotel included with stay
7:00 - 8:30 a.m.Convention Registration in Hotel Lobby
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.ACS Trust Meeting
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.Council of State Directors Meeting
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.General Membership Meeting
 NoonBox Lunch
 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Self Guided Tour of Ft. Pickens and Historic Downtown
Free Afternoon for Shopping and Sight Seeing
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Building Committee Meeting
2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.Board of Director's Meeting
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. President's Reception
7:00 p.m.Dinner, Hampton Inn

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2013

7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Breakfast at Hotel included with stay
7:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Camellia Bloom Entry, First Baptist Church
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Plant Sale
10:15 a.m.Camellia Judges Assemble
10:30 a.m.Camellia Show Judging Begins
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Luncheon, First Baptist Church
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.mCamellia Show open to Public
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Reception, Hilton Hotel
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.National Convention Banquet
Hilton Aquamarine and Emerald Coast Rooms with Performance by Pensacola Children's Choir


 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2013

6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Breakfast at Hotel included with stay