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Conveyor Currents                            December 27, 2013
ALOHA!   2014 CGFA 90th ANNUAL CONVENTION  - BOOK YOUR ROOMS ASAP

Attention CGFA Members and Convention Guests;

I know many of you have already book your room for the convention in April, but if you haven't yet PLEASE BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM ASAP! 
 

Attendees Use This Link or Call Hotel Directly As Directed Below

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(OR copy and paste the following link into a web browser)


https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1310250814&key=D98FA

 

 

If you don't get the nights you would like on the web link -- please call the number below and work with the reservation department get the dates and rates you need and what is available as some nights may not be available while others may be available.  The dates of the Convention Program are available -- the pre and post nights are filling up quickly.

   

   

Rates: We are pleased to confirm the following group rates:

 

Room

Single Rate

Double Rate

 

 

 

Run of House

$235.00

$235.00

Run of Ocean**

$255.00

$255.00

 

 

 

 

Group Code:  VMCGFA

*Note - other rates may be available call to discuss options if needed.

 

 

Reservations:

Individual attendees may make reservations by calling our resorts desk at (808) 921-4645 and making reservation on their own. (The hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Hawaii Standard Time). 

 

Rates are not confidential and a deposit equal to two night's stay is required to hold each individual's reservation.  Such deposit shall serve to confirm the reservation for the date(s) indicated, and, upon check-in, shall be applied to the first and/or final night of the reserved stay.  This deposit is refundable if notice is received at least seventy-two hours (72 hours) prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained.  If cancellation is made within seventy-two hours (72 hours) prior to arrival, the two days deposit will be retained as a cancellation.  All deposits shall be charged at the time the reservation is made.

 

PLAYMORE Room Discounts: In the days prior to or following your Hawaii event, the exclusive PLAYMORE program offers discounted rates at each of our Hawaii resorts. So, whether your guests want to explore Kauai, Oahu or Hawaii's "Big Island", Starwood delivers the very best Hawaii has to offer. To take advantage of our discounted PLAYMORE rates, your guests can call 1-800-782-9488 and ask for PLAYMOR4 by name or visit www.playmoreinhawaii.com/LEARNMORENOW

 

   

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, April 23rd

11:00 / 5:00     Registration & Hospitality
11:30 / 5:30     Pre-Convention J.D. Heiskell & Co. Golf Tournament
6:00 / 7:00       PAC Reception

Thursday, April 24th

7:00 /    5:00     Registration & Hospitality  
7:00 / 8:00        Past Presidents' Breakfast Meeting (past presidents only)
8:00 / 12:00      Business Session Speakers
                                    "Agriculture and Food Prospects for China in the Decade Ahead:
                                     In a Global Context and Opportunities for the US." 

                             by Bruce Sherr, CEO,   Informa Economics, Inc.
                         CGFA Annual Meeting and Report by President
                         Peter Hanlon, Hanlon Trading and Executive Vice President, Chris Zanobini
                         FSMA Update and Implementation
                         Panel of Industry Leaders on Ingredients
8:30 / 11:30     Spouse Program
12:00 / 2:00     Group Luncheon & Keynote Speaker
6:00 / 8:00       Industry Social Hour     

   
Friday, April 25th

7:30 / 3:00       Golf Tournament at Ka'anapali Golf Course
8:00 / 1:00       Registration & Hospitality
10:30 / 3:00     Snorkeling Trip & Lunch Aboard the Teralani 3
6:00 / 7:00       No-Host Reception and Silent Auction
7:00 / 10:00     President's Luau & Live Auction Items

        
Saturday, April 26th

9:00 / 1:00      Hawaiian Style Tour/Activity -- TBA

The full convention program and registration forms will be mailed out the first part of January -- but please don't wait until you get that packet to book your room.  IT IS A VERY BUSY TIME AT THIS PROPERTY SO YOU NEED TO BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW!  Thank you.

 
ALOHA!