Optional Events

If you have already registered for the convention and would like to add on an optional event, please click here.

Otherwise, please click here to download the 2-page convention and hotel registration form.
 

Wednesday, April 13

Palm Beach Bicycle Tour --  CANCELLED
See Palm Beach up close and personal by bicycle!  This bicycle tour will take you approximately 12 miles on the island of Palm Beach.  Some of the highlights of this tour include Old Bethesda Church By the Sea, the Old Post Office, Sailfish Club, Palm Beach Country Club, the Kennedy compound, the Estee Lauder mansion, Four Arts Society, Flagler Museum, Everglades Club, Worth Avenue and more!  Get ready to pedal your way through Palm Beach!

Price:  US$113 (Includes transportation, bicycles, bike helmets and pads, two-hour guided tour, & bottled water.)
 

Women's Networking Dinner (7:00pm-10:00pm)
Female members and candidates are invited to join in on a networking dinner.  This is not a pre-paid event; the meal bill will be split equally among participants at the conclusion of the meal.  Please RSVP via your convention registration form in order for reservations to be made on your behalf.  Transportation not provided.  Please be prepared to share a short taxi ride.   

Price: Varies
 

Thursday, April 14

Fishing Tournament sponsored by SIOREF (8:00am-12:00noon)

Be the one to catch the BIG ONE!  Join us aboard one of the famed sport fishing boats in Boca as we head out to some of the best fishing grounds in Florida!  Within just a few minutes after leaving the Resort Marina we’ll be in one of the best fishing spots along the Atlantic.  Grab breakfast beforehand and bring it on board – we’ll have beverages available on the boats, and special prizes will be awarded in several categories!  Guaranteed to be a fun way to spend your Thursday morning, space will be very limited, so be sure to register early!  And if you want to assemble your own team, start getting it together now!

Price: US$325/pp or $1100 per team (recruit up to 5 other members to sign up on your team and increase your fun while decreasing your cost!)  (Includes all boat fees, breakfast, and beverages on board, plus special commemorative t-shirts!)
 

Kayak Excursion:  Munyon Island Mangrove Eco-Tour (1:30pm-5:00pm)
Relax and feel the hustle and bustle of civilization melt away as you paddle out into “natural” Florida. This expedition rambles amongst the tropical trees and vegetation native to South Florida as you paddle through the shallow, natural waters teeming with Blue Herons, White Ibis, Roseate Spoonbills, Kingfishers, Ospreys, and Great Egrets. Kayakers are also usually able to spot raccoons and with luck, a manatee or two. While traveling the estuary, pay special attention to the water’s edge, treetops, and the shallow water below your kayak for a surprise visit from a marine mammal. Keeping fairly quiet and aware will almost guarantee an awesome sighting. And of course, there is plenty of time for swimming, walking around, and listening to the unique historical story of Dr. Munyon’s Hotel Hygiea.

Price: US$150 (Includes roundtrip transportation, exclusive kayak excursion, guide and kayak instruction, kayak and equipment rental, iced beverages, coolers, and granola bars)

Note: All participants must wear protective footwear - no sandals.  You will get wet on this tour; so don't forget to bring a towel!

Opening Cocktail Reception (7:00pm-9:30pm) -- Sponsored by Panattoni Development Co.
Admission to this event is included with all full registrations. Those who do not wish to purchase a full registration can add this event a la carte.  For those of you who plan to bring the little ones to Boca, babysitting services are available.  Please call 1.800.327.0101 for details. 

Price: US$85 (Includes entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres and full open bar)
 

Friday, April 15

Water Taxi Tour  (8:00am-10:30am) -- CANCELLED
Along the northern route of the Intercoastal Waterway, you will see Munyon Island, former site of the Hydrangia Hotel, John D. MacArthur State Park, featuring native bird, fish and plant life. Along the way you’ll also see the exclusive Lost Tree Village (home of golfing great Jack Nicklaus), Golf Courses, North Palm Beach Canals, Old Port Cove, Singer Island and much more. On the southern route, you will enjoy seeing and hearing about the homes and lifestyles of the "rich and famous". Highlights include: Palm Beach Mansions, Mega Yachts, Port of Palm Beach, Ocean Inlet, Peanut Island. You’ll also see the Lake Trail, once called the "Jungle Road", the Flagler Museum and more.

Price: US$75 (Includes roundtrip transportation, 2-hour guided Palm Beach tour, bottled water and soda, all applicable taxes & gratuities) 

Tour and High Tea at Mar-a-Lago Club (1:30pm-4:30pm)
Mar-a-Lago is the jewel of Palm Beach.  The landmark estate was previously owned by Marjorie Merriweather Post and E.F. Hutton.  The mansion, an 18-acre, 118 room, ocean-to-lake villa is owned by Donald Trump and was the site of his recent marriage.  The Mar-a-Lago Club features an outstanding private two-acre beach, world class spa and numerous recreational facilities and events.  Ornately carved and hand painted Moorish ceiling, spectacular ocean views from balconies and verandas, and antique Spanish-tiled mosaics lend historical beauty to each and every room.  These are among the greatest views to be found anywhere in the world.  Enjoy the afternoon with a high tea at this one of a kind venue.

Price: US$164 (Includes transportation, guided tour, high tea and all applicable taxes and gratuities.)
 

Saturday, April 16

Fun Run/Walk (6:25am)
Have fun and burn a few calories. No pressure here though on this “go at your own pace” run/walk. 

Price: US$25 (Includes t-shirt and bottled water/Powerade)

Tennis Tournament (1:30pm-4:30pm)
Friends from SIOR tennis tournaments in the past welcome new players of all skill levels for this round robin format. 

Price: US$78 (Includes box lunch, bottled water/Powerade, court fees, tournament fees, racquet rental, balls, prizes, coordination fee and taxes)

Golf Tournament (1:00pm Warm-up; 1:30pm Shotgun Start)

Sign up early for one of the favorite SIOR networking events…the SIOR Golf Tournament.

Price: US$244 (Includes box lunch, bottled water and soda, green fees, cart fees, tournament fees, and all applicable taxes)

Everglades and Flamingo Gardens Tour (1:30pm-5:30pm)  

Upon arrival at Sawgrass Recreation, you will be greeted by a Naturalist from the Treasure Coast Wildlife Refuge. He will lead you to experience one of the natural wonders of the world, Florida’s mysterious and beautiful subtropical wilderness known as the Everglades. The Naturalist will take you on an exhilarating airboat ride through the “river of grass.” These boats skim over the shallow waters and grassy vegetation, stopping periodically, the Naturalist will point out birds, plant life and possibly an alligator!

Next you will be transferred to Flamingo Gardens, where the Naturalist will introduce you to the splendor of unusual and rare plants in the Iris and Hibiscus Gardens, flowering tree walk and the Tropical Plant House. The highlight of this facility is the one-of-a-kind free-flight aviary. Under a one acre screened enclosure, this exhibit includes five eco-systems. You will also experience the birds of prey exhibit including the majestic and endangered Bald Eagle. Flamingo Gardens offers you a chance to meet a flock of majestic pink flamingos nestled amidst tropical vegetation and sparkling waterfalls.

Price: US$157 (Includes lunch, bottled water/soda, roundtrip transportation, guided tour by a naturalist, 45-minute airboat tour, admission to Flamingo Gardens, all applicable taxes & gratuities)

Fun Shoot  (1:30pm-6:00pm)
Join two-time world champion, Mick Howell, for an afternoon of friendly competition at the Palm Beach Trap & Skeet Club.  Even if you have never fired a shotgun before, the professional instructors will have you hitting targets in no time.  A reception and awards ceremony will follow.

Price: US$300 (Includes boxed lunch & drinks,  transportation, ammo, shotgun rental, ear protection, coaching by local pro, reception)

Note: Participants will need to bring their own eyewear.

Boca Beach Bash Optional Night (7:00pm-10:00pm)
Join the SIOR Florida Chapter to experience the reason these folks live here. Food and entertainment overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at the Resort's Beach Club.  More details coming soon...

Price: $115 adults / $60 children