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2003 CEO Retreat—General Information

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RESORT

Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club
2907 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
Phone: 800-343-6074 or 508-896-9000
Fax: 508-896-9123
www.oceanedge.com

Ocean Edge Resort and Gold Club has been chosen as the official headquarters resort for the 2003 AHQA CEO Retreat. This New England hotel, standing on four hundred acres from the Cape Cod golf course to the sea in Brewster, hosts endless activities that meet the ultimate in relaxation. Guests enjoy a selection of lodging accommodations — championship golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, and a beautiful private beach on Cape Cod Bay. Ocean Edge, located on historic Route 6A in Brewster, is Cape Cod's premier golf and beach resort. In addition, the 26-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail offers cycling enthusiasts a scenic route from Ocean Edge to the National Seashore. Dining options include four restaurants, including a recently redecorated English-style pub in Ocean Edge's turn-of-the-century mansion.

Room Rates
All room reservation must be made by June 25, 2003.
Any reservation made after the cut-off date will be on a space-available basis.

The room rates are $245 (Golf Course One-Bedroom Villa w/sleep sofa’s – 20 available – 525 Sq. ft); $260 (Mansion Standard Hotel Rooms – 400 Sq ft. – 10 available); $340 (Mansion Hotel Senior Suite – 500 Sq ft. – 5 available), and $520 (2 Bedroom Villas – 5 available – 1200 Sq. ft).

Accommodations are adjacent to the mansion, which is a short stroll to Ocean Edge private beach villas. They possess designer details, spacious interiors, private deck or patio, and are appointed with all of the conveniences of home -- golf, pools, and dining nearby.

Resort Check-in/Check-out Times
Resort check-in time is 3:00 p.m. for Mansion Hotel Rooms and 4:00 p.m. for Villas; checkout time is 11:00 a.m. for Mansion Hotel Rooms and 10:00 a.m. for Villas. Guests arriving before 3:00 p.m. will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis pending availability of rooms.

Individual Room Deposits
In order to reserve a room and receive confirmation, a deposit of one night’s room and tax is required at the time of the reservation. Upon arrival, the deposit will be applied to your confirmed night of the reservation. Advance deposit refund-less a $25.00 per unit handling fee-cancellation must be received no later than 14 days prior to arrival for villas and 14 days prior to arrival for hotel.

TRANSPORTATION

Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis, Massachusetts, is located 18 miles from Ocean Edge, and offers direct flights from Logan International Airport in Boston, LaGuardia International Airport in New York, and Newark International in New Jersey.

The airport is served by several major airlines including USAir Express, Cape Air, Island Air, and Nantucket Air. Private aircraft landing facilities are available at Barnstable Municipal Airport (508-775-2020) and nearby Chatham Municipal Airport (508-945-9000). Helicopter landings are permitted on the front lawn of Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club with advance notice.

Transportation to the Ocean Edge can be arranged by the Ocean Edge conference planner (508-896-4880 ext. 308) or you can use the following rental agencies at Barnstable Municipal Airport:

  • Avis (you can receive discounts with Avis by calling 800-331-1600 and give the AWD #T653399)
  • Budget – 508-790-0163
  • National - 508-771-4353
  • Hertz – 508-775-5825

Dress Code
AHQA has designated the dress code for the 2003 CEO Retreat as casual sportswear.

Weather
Mild summer climate, moderated by Atlantic Ocean breezes, average temperatures 75-80 degrees, average low 60-65 degrees. Visitors are most comfortable with a light jacket in the evening.

SPECIAL EVENTS

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

Work together and become first class sleuths. Participants will receive an invitation to help solve the mystery. Clues will be provided throughout the meeting and evening as the drama unfolds. The night will only end when the mystery is solved. Every group gathers their own pieces of the puzzle by being privy to different scenes. Only with working together and putting together all of the pieces will the mystery be solved.

Golf

Golf Tee Times have been arranged for participants of the 2003 CEO Retreat on Wednesday and Saturday. Please see the DRAFT Schedule of Events or Registration form, for more information about tee times.

Tennis
Cycling
Fitness Center
700 feet of private beachfront on Cape Code
Cape Cod Rail Trail
Ice Skating Arena (off-property)
Movie Theatres (off-property)
Live Theatre Productions (off-property)
Museums

Note: The facility has a variety of additional activities you may select upon check-in; please ask for a complete listing of the resort services. All rates are subject to change.

2003 CEO RETREAT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Payment
Registration forms and payment (by check or credit card) must be received by Monday, June 16, 2003. Registrations received after this date are subject to on-site processing. Payment must accompany registration forms.

Cancellations/Substitutions
Only written cancellations received by Monday, June 16, 2003 will receive refunds (less a 20% registration fee). Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after this date. Registration fees for canceled registrants cannot be applied or credited to future retreats. Registrants who are unable to attend may send substitutions at no charge.

No-shows

Registrants who do not cancel prior to the retreat and who do not attend will be responsible for the full registration fee.

Special Needs
Registrants with disabilities, dietary restrictions, or other special needs should contact Jacqueline Osborne at 202-331-5790, ext. 201 (phone) or josborne@ahqa.org (email). We will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

For additional questions regarding the AHQA registration policy or for additional registration information, please contact Alicia Massey at amassey@ahqa.org.

For questions or comments about the hotel and general meeting logistics, please contact Jacqueline Osborne at 202-331-5790 (phone) or josborne@ahqa.org (email).

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