Tampa Bid for the 54th grand council convention

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Tampa Bid for the 54th grand council convention

• Daniel Welch, Tampa Graduate Chapter

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Welcome to Tampa, Florida
The Brothers of the Tampa Graduate Chapter would
like to formally welcome you to Tampa, FL which
includes the surrounding area of Tampa Bay and
St. Petersburg. We have put together a list of
hotels in the Tampa Bay area on the water and
also included a couple of hotels on the beach in
the St. Petersburg area, all which come with
great views of the bay and ocean. Our chapter was
chartered in November 2006 however, our
traditions, brotherhood and close ties with
Province IV and the rest of the Fraternity make
Tampa a great place to visit. We would like to
host the 54th G.C.C. to show the Fraternity that
Kappa Psi lives beyond graduation and there are
plenty of opportunities to become involved in
Brotherhood after graduation. The easy access of
Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg from the surrounding
airports, the local attractions available, the
views Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg offer and the
brotherhood we can share is what we can provide
to help build a great G.C.C. atmosphere.
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Traveling to Tampa, Florida

• Tampa International Airport (TPA)

• Orlando Executive Airport (MCO)

• 1-813-870-8700
• Tampa International Airport is served by most
  major airlines which provide nonstop daily and
  connecting service to national and international
  destinations.
• Air CanadaAir TranAmericanBritish
  AirwaysCayman AirwaysContinental (Including
  Frontier)Delta (Including Freedom Airlines)Jet
  BlueNorthwest (Including KLM)SouthwestSpirit
  (Including Midwest)UnitedUS AirwaysWestJet
• Avis
• Budget
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Enterprise
• Thrifty
• Yellow Cab
• United Cab

• 1-407-825-2001
• Orlando Executive Airport is served by the same
  major airlines that Tampa International Airport
  is served by.
• From Tampa International Airport TPA
• Distance 8 mi
• Estimated taxi fare 22.0 USD (one way)
• From Orlando Executive Airport MCO
• Distance 70 mi
• Estimated taxi fare 85.0 USD (one way)
• From Tampa International Airport TPA
• Distance 22 mi From Orlando Executive
  Airport MCO
• Distance 112 mi

Average Distances to Hotels in Tampa Bay Area
Average Distances to Hotels on St. Petersburg
Beach
Rental Cars at Tampa Airport
Taxis Servicing Tampa Airport
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Hotels with Meeting Rooms in the Tampa Bay Area
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Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina

• Hotel Parking and Distance from Local Airports

• Hotel Overview

• Parking
• Valet parking, fee 16 USD daily
• Off-site parking contact hotel for details
• Area Airports
• Tampa - TPA
• 1-813-870-8700
• Hotel Distance 8 mi
• Bus service, fee 11.0 USD (one way)
• Estimated taxi fare 22.0 USD (one way)
• Orlando - MCO
• 1-407-825-2001
• Hotel Distance 70 mi
• Estimated taxi fare 85.0 USD (one way)
• Quality Room 1 King or 2 Doubles 199/night
• Deluxe Room 1 King or 2 Doubles 224/night

• This hotel is nonsmoking
• 3-star waterfront hotel in the heart of Downtown
  Tampa's Channelside District
• 717 elegant rooms and suites with cherry wood
  furnishings and city, bay view or balcony options
  
• We offer dining at 3 restaurants, 31 meeting
  rooms totaling over 50,000 square feet of event
  space, a pool and luxury spa
• Guest Rooms in Detail gtgt
• 681 rooms and 36 suites, including "The Room That
  Works" and Luxury/Presidential suite options
• Elegant, spacious accommodations along the
  Channel Riverwalk with balconies and city or bay
  views
• Suites include a living room, sleeper sofa, ample
  space for entertaining and other luxury amenities
  
• Each room features air conditioning, coffee
  service, a wine cooler and workspace
• For entertainment, enjoy premium cable TV and
  pay-per-view movies in your room
• For business, rooms include high-speed Internet
  access and dual-line speakerphones

Current Prices Based on August 7-12th, 2007

• Hotel Address

• Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel Marina
• 700 South Florida Ave
• Tampa, Florida 33602 USA
• Phone  [phone]
• Fax  [phone]
• Sales  1-813-204-6338
• Toll-free  1-888-268-1616
• http//www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpamc-tampa-
  marriott-waterside-hotel-and-marina/

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Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina

• Meeting Room Capacity

• Meeting Room Floor Plans

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Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

• Hotel Parking and Distance from Local Airports

• Hotel Overview

• Parking
• Valet parking and self parking available
• Area Airports
• Tampa - TPA
• 1-813-870-8700
• Hotel Distance 1 mi
• Complimentary Shuttle to Airport Orlando -
  MCO
• 1-407-825-2001
• Hotel Distance
• Regular Room 1 King or 2 Doubles 289/night
• Bay View Room 1 King or 2 Doubles 319/night

• Rooms Amenities 445 Spacious Guestrooms, with
  Stunning Views
• Oversized Work Desk with High-Speed Internet
  Access
• Luxurious Marble Bath with Deluxe Amenities
• Regency Club, Business Plan and Casitas Available
  
• Dining Entertainment In Room Dining
• Award-Winning Armani's
• Petey Browns
• Oystercatchers
•  Meetings Events Over 22,000 Square Feet of
  Function Space, 19 meeting rooms
• Outdoor Deck and Pool Area for Receptions
• High-Speed Internet Access
• In-House Audiovisual Experts 24-Hour Xerox
  Business Center

Current Prices Based on August 7-12th, 2007

• Hotel Address

• Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
• 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, Florida, USA 33607
  Tel [phone]   
• Fax [phone]
• http//grandtampabay.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/

Meeting Rooms (Click links to enlarge)
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Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel

• Hotel Parking and Distance from Local Airports

• Hotel Overview

• Parking
• Information not available
• Area Airports
• Tampa - TPA
• 1-813-870-8700
• Hotel Distance 7 mi
• Shuttle to Hotel - 24 one way
• Orlando - MCO
• 1-407-825-2001
• Hotel Distance
• Traditional Room 1 King or 2 Doubles 149/night
• Deluxe Room 1 King or 2 Doubles 169/night

• This downtown Tampa Florida hotel is designed to
  soothe and satisfy all of your needs. Spend a
  relaxing day strolling along the riverfront.
  Lounge by our pool, overlooking the Hillsborough.
  Take advantage of our comprehensive meeting and
  event space for conferences and receptions.
• The numerous services and distinct amenities at
  our boutique-style hotel in downtown Tampa
  include
• 277 newly renovated contemporary rooms
• 16 suites and Jr. Suites, with private living
  areas, separate bedrooms, and balconies
• 500-foot riverfront pool deck, with swimming pool
  
• Complimentary fitness center
• 200-foot boat dock, for private docking and
  charter fishing
• Ashley Street Grille, featuring award-winning
  waterfront dining
• 12,000 square feet of event space, accommodating
  up to 500 guests
• 7,000 square feet of waterfront event space
• Full-service business center, conveniently
  located onsite
• Knowledgeable concierge staff and valet service
• Free local-shuttle service, within three miles of
  the hotel

Current Prices Based on August 7-12th, 2007

• Hotel Address

• The Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel200 N. Ashley
  DriveTampa, FL 33602 US813-223-2222
• http//www.tampariverwalkhotel.com
• Six meeting rooms totaling 7,200 square feet
• Bayshore Ballroom totaling 4,020 square feet and
  divisible by three
• 2,700 square feet of waterfront space, circular
  room with floor to ceiling windows overlooking
  the beautiful Hillsborough River, perfect for
  social events.Riverwalk Ballroom coming Spring
  2006 with up to 5,000 square feet of additional
  meeting space.

Meeting Rooms
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Westin Tampa Harbour Island

• Hotel Parking and Distance from Local Airports

• Hotel Overview

• Parking
• Valet Service and Pay Self Parking
  Facilities
• Area Airports
• Tampa - TPA
• 1-813-870-8700
• Hotel Distance 7 mi
• Shuttle to Hotel - Free
• Orlando - MCO
• 1-407-825-2001
• Hotel Distance
• Traditional Room 1 King or 2 Doubles 149/night
• Deluxe Room 1 King or 2 Doubles 149/night

• Escape to The Westin Tampa Harbour Island,
  situated on a unique landscaped island in
  downtown Tampa. Adjacent to the Tampa Convention
  Center, our location is convenient for business
  and leisure travelers alike. Just two blocks from
  St. Pete Times Forum, we have access to all that
  Tampa has to offer.
• Our resort-like atmosphere leaves nothing to be
  desired, with an outdoor pool, free airport
  transportation, and a full-service business
  center. Host an event in one of our 13 flexible
  meeting rooms, some offering stunning harbor
  views. Enjoy delicious Italian fare at our
  elegant restaurant, Thats Amore.
• Our oversized guest rooms and suites at The
  Westin Tampa Harbour Island are designed to
  enhance your relaxation. Relax in our signature
  Heavenly Bed for a peaceful nights sleep.
  Refresh the next morning in one of our spacious
  bathrooms, equipped with the Heavenly Shower
  featuring dual showerheads.
• Number of Guest Rooms 299
• Number of Meeting Rooms 13

Current Prices Based on August 7-12th, 2007

• Hotel Address

• The Westin Tampa Harbour Island
• 725 South Harbour Island Blvd
• Tampa, Florida 33602
• Phone [phone]
• http//www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/over
  view/index.html?propertyID1764

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Westin Tampa Harbour Island

• Meeting Room Capacity

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Hotels with Meeting Rooms on St. Petersburg Beach
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Marriott Renaissance Vinoy Resort Golf Club

• Hotel Parking and Distance from Local Airports

• Hotel Overview

• Parking
• Valet parking, fee 18 daily
• On-site parking 10 daily
• Area Airports
• Tampa - TPA
• 1-813-870-8700
• Hotel Distance 22 mi
• Airport shuttle service, on request, fee 20
  USD (one way)
• Bus service, fee 20.0 USD (one way)
• Estimated taxi fare 48.0 USD (one way)
• Orlando - MCO
• 1-407-825-2001
• Hotel Distance 110 mi
• Quality Room 1 King or 2 Doubles 199/night
• Deluxe Room 1 King or 2 Doubles 239/night

• Hotel Highlights
• This hotel is nonsmoking
• Located on Tampa Bay waterfront, 4 blocks from
  downtown St. Petersburg
• Featuring a private marina, 18-hole golf course,
  2 heated pools and 12-court tennis complex
• Nearly 61,000 sq ft of unique indoor and outdoor
  function space, complemented by expert service
  18 meeting rooms, 40,000 sq ft of total meeting
  space
• Guest Rooms in Detail gtgt
• 346 Rooms, 14 grand suites
• Some guest rooms with balconies offering
  expansive water views and private patio whirlpool
  spa
• Presidential Suite, perfect for entertaining,
  with up to 2,400 sq ft of elegantly decorated
  space
• All guest rooms enhanced by thoughtful amenities,
  like complimentary coffee and daily newspaper
• http//www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/floo
  r-plans/tpasr-renaissance-vinoy-resort-and-golf-cl
  ub/

Current Prices Based on August 7-12th, 2007

• Hotel Address

• Marriott Renaissance Vinoy Resort Golf Club
• 501 5th Avenue NE
• St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 USA
• Phone  [phone]
• Fax  [phone]
• Sales  1-727-894-1000 ext. 8039
• Sales fax  [phone]
• Toll-free  1-888-303-4430
• http//www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpasr-renais
  sance-vinoy-resort-and-golf-club/

Meeting Rooms
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DON CESAR BEACH RESORT on St. Petersburg Beach

• Hotel Parking and Distance from Local Airports

• Hotel Overview

• Parking
• Not listed
• Area Airports
• Tampa - TPA
• 1-813-870-8700
• Hotel Distance 28 mi
• Orlando - MCO
• 1-407-825-2001
• Hotel Distance 114 mi
• Bay View Room 1 King or 2 Doubles
  229-319/night
• Beach View Room 1 King or 2 Doubles
  259-340/night

Current Prices Based on August 7-12th, 2007

• Hotel Features and Services
• 277 guest rooms and suites, some with private
  terraces and panoramic ocean views
• 2 beachfront pools
• Full-service spa and 24-hour fitness center
• Concierge service
• Garden-level shops and salon
• 41,000 square feet of function space, all with
  water views and maximum capacity of 650
• 2 ballrooms, including the bi-level Grand
  Ballroom and the King Charles Ballroom
• http//www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Don-CeSar-Bea
  ch-Resort/Events/Meetings/FunctionSpace.aspx

• Hotel Address

• Don CeSar Beach Resort, A Loews Hotel
• 3400 Gulf Blvd.St. Pete Beach,
  Florida33706Phone [phone] Fax(727)
  363-5034 http//www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Don
  -CeSar-Beach-Resort/Overview.aspx

Meeting Rooms
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Golf Courses for the Golf Tournament

• Tampa Bay Golf Course Listing

• Tampa Bay Golf Course Map

• 1. Airco Flight 18
• 2. Apollo Beach Golf Club
• 3. Babe Zaharias Golf Course
• 4. Bardmoor
• 5. Baypointe Golf Club
• 6. Belleview Biltmore
• 7. Bloomingdale Golfers Club
• 8. Chi Chi Rodriguez
• 9. Clearwater Country Club
• 11. Countryside Executive Center
• 12. Countryway Golf Club
• 13. Cypress Creek
• 14. Cypress Links
• 15. Diamond Hill
• 16. Dunedin Country Club
• 17. Eagles Golf Club
• 19. East Bay Golf Course
• 20. Glen Oaks
• 21. Heritage Harbor

http//www.tampabaywired.com/lifestyle/golf/
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Local Attractions and Entertainment

• Downtown Tampa

• Local Beaches

• Clearwater BeachBelleair BeachBelleair
  ShoreIndian Rocks BeachIndian ShoresRedington
  ShoresN. Redington BeachRedington BeachMadeira
  BeachTreasure IslandSaint Pete BeachTierra
  VerdeAverage distance from Tampa Bay area
  hotels is 25 miles

• Dining American, Bars Grills, Carribean,
  Chinese, Coffee Shops, Continental, Cuban, Deli,
  English, French, Indian, Irish, Italian, Mexican,
  Seafood, Spanish, Thai, Cajun and Asian
• Channelside Bay Plaza Retail, entertainment
  (Banana Joes, Channelside Cinema/Imax, Howl at
  the Moon) and dining
• Nightlife Studio Inc. Night Club, Mugs N Jugs,
  Gasoline Alley Café, Tampa Bay Brewing Company,
  Beef OBradys, Press Box Sports Emporium, Mr.
  Bs, Boomerz, Fergs Sports Bar and Grill, Tampa
  Ale House

http//www.tampasdowntown.com

• Area Attractions

• Adventure Island (Tampa) - 30 acres of
  water-drenched fun in the sun features the
  ultimate combination of high-speed thrills and
  tropical, tranquil surroundings for guests of all
  ages.
• Busch Gardens (Tampa) - An action packed theme
  park filled with thrilling roller coasters such
  as the Sheikra (now floorless), Kumba, Montu, and
  the Gwazi, one of the country's premier zoos
  featuring more than 2,700 animals and live shows.
• MLB Devil Rays (St. Petersburg) Tropicana Field
• Minor League Yankees (Tampa) Legends Field

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Support and Financial Commitments

• Financial Commitments

• Province IV in conjunction with Tampa Graduate
  Chapter will provide the minimum 3,000 as
  required
• Tampa Graduate Chapter will provide the support
  and resources in planning for the Convention
  should Tampa be chosen to host the 54th Grand
  Council Convention.
• The primary contact person of Tampa Graduate
  Chapter shall be
• Daniel Welch, Province IV Satrap, Tampa Graduate
  Chapter
• [phone] TampaGradGCC_at_gmail.com
• Secondary contact person of the Tampa Graduate
  Chapter shall be
• Majed Fackih, Regent Tampa Graduate Chapter
• All email sent to TampaGradGCC_at_gmail.com will be
  sent to the two of us.

Support for the Convention
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Hotel Summary

• Tampa Bay Hotel Summary

• Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina
• 681 rooms and 36 suites
• 31 meeting rooms totaling over 50,000 square feet
  of event space Grand Ballroom with maximum
  meeting space of 17,169 sq ft and maximum seating
  capacity of 2,100
• Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
• 445 Spacious Guestrooms
• 19 meeting rooms, a total of 22,000 Square Feet
  of Function SpaceBallroom 10,370 square foot
  seating 980 people
• Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel
• 277 newly renovated contemporary rooms
• 12,000 square feet of event space, accommodating
  up to 500 guests , 7,000 square feet of
  waterfront event space
• Bayshore Ballroom totaling 4,020 square feet
• Westin Tampa Harbour Island
• 299 Guest Rooms
• 13 Meeting Rooms
• Ballroom 4760 square feet seating 400 people

St. Petersburg Beach Hotel Summary
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In Conclusion

• In Conclusion

• We hope that you have enjoyed looking at the area
  we can provide for the 54th Grand Council
  Convention. We chose the best places to put in
  the slideshow, there are many more local
  attractions and things to do in Tampa than we
  could list here. What better way to wrap up the
  summer than come to sunny South Florida, soak up
  the rays, go to a few meetings, enjoy the night
  life and ring in the new 2 year term on a
  relaxing note.
• The Tampa Graduate Chapter looks forward to
  having the distinct opportunity to host the 54th
  Grand Council Convention in August 2009. We feel
  that with our close connection to Province IV and
  the Fraternity, and the many opportunities that
  Tampa can provide makes our area the definite
  G.C.C. destination.
• Thank you for attention.
• The Brothers of the Tampa Graduate Chapter