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BSA Beach Bash sponsored by Young Executives/Future Industry Leaders
Saturday, May 1st
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Naples Grande Beach/Deck
- The BSA Beach Bash sponsored by Young Executives/Future Industry Leaders is a casual afternoon gathering on the beach and deck for drinks and socializing. Drinks will be served to convention attendees wearing BSA badges at the deck bar. Drinks are only allowed on the deck. Attendees will be encouraged to join the Young Executives/Future Industry Leaders on the beach for exciting beach games. Bring your sunglasses and flip flops for an afternoon of fun in the sun.
1st and 2nd Time Attendees Reception
Saturday, May 1st
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, President's Grande Suite
- BSA 1st and 2nd Time Convention Attendees and their spouses are invited to attend a reception in Eduardo and Rosy's Presidential Grande Suite at the Naples Grande Beach Resort. The reception offers an opportunity for new convention attendees to meet one another and informally learn about BSA and the Convention.
Mexican Fiesta Reception & Dinner
Sunday, May 2nd
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Mangrove/Palm Terrace Pool
- The Mexican Fiesta Reception & Dinner offers the opportunity for informal socializing with new and old BSA friends. The fiesta will feature authentic Mexican cuisine and decor, a mariachi band, pinatas and sombreros all in honor of our President, Eduardo Bichara from Mexico City, Mexico. The dress for this event is a white polo or buttoned down shirt and either white or khaki pants for men. For women, a white blouse with a white, khaki or colorful skirt, pants or capri pants or a white dress is acceptable.
- The Convention Planning Committee will be dressed in traditional white guayabera's or Mexican Wedding Shirts. The guayabera is a popular men's shirt in Mexico with four front patch pockets and two vertical rows of alforzas (fine, tiny pleats sewn closely together) running along the front and back of the shirt. Attendees are encouraged to wear a white guayabera or traditional Mexican Wedding Shirt at the Mexican Fiesta Reception & Dinner. To order a white guayabera online, click here.
Manufacturer Appreciation Reception & Dinner
with Sports Awards, Games & Paul Gertner, Magician
Monday, May 3rd
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Royal Palm Ballroom 4-8
- Monday evening's Manufacturer Appreciation Reception & Dinner is the perfect way to recover from an afternoon of golf or fishing. Challenge convention attendees to a game of pool, ping pong, darts, shuffleboard or air hockey in an informal setting. You won't believe your eyes when you see Paul Gertner, Magician, perform his famous cups and balls magic trick using steel ball bearings. Watch closely because Paul is recognized by his peers as one of the finest sleight-of-hand magicians in the world today. Eat, drink, play and join your BSA friends for a night filled with magic and fun. Dress is casual for this event.
President's Reception
Tuesday, May 4th
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm, Royal Palm Foyer
- The President's Reception is a half-hour cocktail reception featuring light hors d’oeuvres in the Royal Palm Foyer. The reception is a great way to network and meet new and existing BSA members and participating manufacturers. Doors to the ballroom will not be opened until 7:00 p.m. for the BSA's Got Talent Dinner Dance.
BSA's Got Talent
Dinner with Skits
Tuesday, May 4th
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Royal Palm Ballroom 4-8
- Tuesday evening's BSA's Got Talent Dinner with Skits, gives everyone a chance to dress up in cocktail attire for the final BSA Annual Convention event and enjoy a sumptuous dinner and live entertainment. Entertainment includes live skits featuring BSA Members and videos from past conventions. Get ready for a comical trip down memory lane with BSA. Dancing with DJ Randy Bender will directly follow the skits and videos, so bring your dancing shoes!
Dress
Your BSA Convention Committee has planned a casual convention. A resort casual policy with regard to daytime meeting dress includes the following:
- Men - slacks, open neck, banded collar or polo shirts, sweaters, walking shorts, no ties/jackets.
- Women - slacks, skirts, blouses, sweaters, walking shorts, open neck banded collar or polo shirts.
Average temperatures in May are a high of 88ºF and a Low of 74ºF. Keep in mind that meeting rooms tend to be cooler than the outside temperature. A jacket or sweater may be necessary.
For more information on dress for specific evening events, please refer to those events.
Fishing
Sunday, May 2nd
| 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Deep Sea Fishing Tournament |
Monday, May 3rd
| 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Backwater Fishing Tournament |
Golf
Monday, May 3rd
| 12:00 pm | Golf Tournaments (12:30 tee time) |
Tennis
Sunday, May 2nd
| 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Tennis Round Robin, All Levels Welcome |