Newcomers’ Reception
Sunday, June 13, 5:30 pm
Sponsored by Baptist Health Foundation—Jacksonville
You will not want to miss this casual event held on the beautiful Westin terrace overlooking the bustle of Buckhead. Each year, new members use this first gathering to make new friends, learn more about AHP and hear what’s in store during the days ahead. All are welcome!
Opening Reception with Exhibitors
Sunday, June 13, 6:30 pm
With the backdrop of an exceptional exhibitor’s area located within this year’s opening reception, you are sure to walk away with a few new friends and many great ideas. Come enjoy a southern sampling while you visit with some of the country’s top philanthropy service providers.
Regional Breakfast and Business Meeting
Monday, June 14, 8:00–9:15 am
Sponsored by Alexander Haas, Inc.
This breakfast gives AHP Board Members the opportunity to welcome the group and review activities and goals in the AHP Southeast Region and the association as a whole. Enjoy breakfast as you learn more about the association and benefits to you as a member.
Luncheon Keynote and Best Practices Awards
Monday, June 14, 12:30 pm
Sponsored by Heaton Smith Group
The AHP Southeast Best Practices Awards will take place at the Southeast Luncheon. We look forward to honoring successful programs from across our region that demonstrate innovation and excellence—and that set the standard for best practices in health care philanthropy. We hope that all members attending the conference will join us for this exciting celebration! For more information about the awards program, and for how you can submit your best practice program for consideration, please check our Web site (www.ahp.org/regions/southeast).
Breakfast Roundtables
Tuesday, June 15, 8:00 am
Sponsored by Bayfront Medical Foundation
If you are looking for applicable solutions to shared challenges, the roundtables are a great vehicle for generating new ideas through conversation with peers. Sign up on site for a session that best fits your needs. Join your colleagues in this engaging exchange. Information will be provided on site about the session and the roundtable discussion facilitators.
Optional Event: Sunday Morning Social Run Walk
Sunday, June 13, 7:00 am
AHP gets moving Sunday morning with an informal run/walk in the Lenox area. Bring your warmed up muscles for this brisk social event. The course will have predetermined two and three mile route(s). So lace up your sneakers and bring a friend to the hotel lobby where we will launch. You’ll be back in plenty of time for the morning’s official start. Please contact Jim Kaltenbach with questions: jkaltenbach@ghs.org.
Optional Event: Golf Tournament
Sunday, June 13, 8:30 am
Sponsored by Metal Décor and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Arrive early for the conference and “swing” into action at the fabulous Bears Best Golf Club. Ranked the #1 public golf venue in Atlanta and touted as a Top 10 “That You Can Play” by Golf Magazine, Bears Best is an easy 20 minute drive from our hotel in Buckhead. Come on out for a day of genteel competition and friendly networking with your colleagues.
Tournament format will be a best ball four person scramble. All skill levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Trophies will be awarded to the first and second place teams and prizes will be given to the longest drive and closest to the pin holes for men and women. In addition, a $10,000 super prize will be awarded for a hole in one on a designated hole. The winner could be you!
Tournament cost is $85 per player and includes cart and practice balls. A cash charge food and beverage cart will be available on the golf course. Please make your check payable to AHP. All players must be registered for the tournament by May 13, 2010. This is a can’t miss golf venue and we are limited to 28 players so please register early. All players will tee off at 8:30 am with a shotgun start. No refunds can be given after May 23rd. Please indicate your golf handicap when you register.
For directions and more information about the Bears Best Golf Club, please see www.bearsbest.com. All tournament questions can be addressed to Paul Dyer at 813–649–9846 or e-mailed to pgdredco@verizon.net.
Optional Special Evening Event: An Evening in the Garden of Good…and Doing Good*
Monday, June 14, 6:00 pm
For our excursion off site, we will climb aboard charter buses and travel to a private reception at one of Atlanta’s premier private gardens. You will be in awe of the 21/2 acres of meandering woodland trails full of perennials, annuals, water features and landscape plantings of every description. This home’s green and colorful oasis also features Southern Living style seating areas and whimsical groupings of garden sculptures along its paths. Enjoy a dinner buffet and wine tasting in this beautiful setting. No wonder the Atlanta Botanical Garden listed it first on their signature Garden Tour last summer. Join your AHP “southern family” for this amazing opportunity in an exquisite environment.
*Tickets are $55 per person. Tickets are non-refundable. You must register by June 1 to attend this event. Space is limited to 100 people. The ticket price includes transportation, buffet dinner and access to the gardens. An Italian wine tasting and beer also available as well as non-alcoholic beverages. Wear your comfortable garden attire including comfortable shoes!