Spring Retreat 2008
Board members, plan to attend this exclusive event, which will focus on the impact of the residential market situation on the real estate industry as a whole. Featuring updates on the market by economist Hank Fishkind of Fishkind and Associates, Inc., Metrostudy's Anthony Crocco, and analyst Lou Taylor of Deutsche Bank Securities. You will have ample opportunity for discussion with your fellow Board members. Plus, this year's venue features loads of activities for spouses as well as children. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando in April!
Retreat Agenda
Accommodations
Make your hotel reservation online or call 888.418.9610. Do not change the information in the Rate Code box at the above site! The resort has pre-loaded our group's rates here and if you delete the code that's there (GRBCRE), you will not be charged the correct rate.
Block rates (available only until March 10)
$279 one-bedroom villa
$379 two-bedroom villa
If you would like information about other lodging options, please contact Andrea Huisden at
or (352) 273-0312.
Golf Tournament
Get ready to enjoy a great game of golf on the Palmer Legacy course (designed by Arnold Palmer). Will defending champs Skipper Peek, Ted McGowan, Rob Gidel, and Randall Reid (pictured above, collecting their Winning Foursome award at last year's retreat) prevail again?
Golfers must check in on Thursday, April 24 BEFORE 10:00am. Tournament begins with a shotgun start at 10:30AM.
Committee Meetings
The following committees are planning to meet at the Spring Retreat. Others may be added as committee chairs determine a need.
Sponsorship committee
chair: Edgar Jones
Grande A
Fall Conference committee
chair: Steve Cohen
Grande B
Membership committee
chair: Todd Jones
Grande C
Scholarship & Awards committee
co-chairs: Dick Donnellan, Ken Mamula
Davenport
Central Fla Regional Event committee
co-chairs: Angie Brown, Sandy Hostetter
Davenport
Mentorship
chair: Jim Izzo
Grande B
Activities for Spouses
Yoga classes, golf and tennis lessons, full-body massage... while you talk real estate, your guest can enjoy an array of relaxing, edifying classes and events on-site at Ginn Reunion Resort. Use the links below for information (hours, cost, contact information for scheduling).
Spa
Golf lessons at the ANNIKA Academy
Tennis
Aquatics
Other
Activities for kids (ages 4-12)
If you would like to coordinate with other UF Real Estate spouses and families, please email
with the activities you'd like to participate in and the day/time you prefer to schedule them.
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