Bay Area Concierge Association Holiday Party



BACA Holiday Party at St. Petersburg's premier waterfront dining restaurant, Fresco's. Join us on Tuesday, December 8th from 6pm to 9pm. We will enjoy great food along with beer and wine. Discount prices will be available for cocktails. This will be a great feast so we will be collecting a special gratuity of $15 per person, business/casual dress attire.


THE SCENE
Featuring an elegant yet casual waterfront atmosphere located at the entrance of St. Petersburg's famous waterfront Pier.

THE FOOD
New World and Gulf Coast cuisine will tantalize even the most particular of appetites.


Please consider donating an item for the silent auction and/or a gift (unwrapped games, toys and music that are nonviolent). All donations will go to CASA.


Share the Spirit this Holiday Season


Bring Hope for the Holidays to CASA Families

With your help, we can ensure that more than 150 CASA families welcome this holiday season with cheer and not fear.

How can you help?

We’ll be holding a Silent Auction at the December BACA meeting, as well as collecting donations for the CASA families.


Please email Laura Lothridge (llothridge@seminolelake.net) with your silent auction donation items so that she and Joan Hart can prepare auction sheets for the event.

-Blue Martini, (2) $50.00 gift cards (John D)

-717 South, Dinner for 2 (John D)

-Ocean Prime, Dinner for 2 (John D)

-Marriott Sand Key, 1 night stay, value $200 (Carole Jenkins)

-Seminole Lake Country Club foursome, value $196

-All Access Limo, 3 hrs, Sunday-Thursday (pending availability), no Fri/Sat, grats not included, value $375

-$100 spa credit at Sandpearl Signature Spa (Allison Hill)

-Brunch for 2 at Caretta on the Gulf, value $78 (Allison Hill)

-$100 gift certificate to Key West Express Boutique, Clearwater Beach (Allison Hill)

-$70.00 gift certificate for a Sunset Sail or Dolphin Watch, with Dolphin Landings (Sonja George)

-Chocolate Dessert Platter, value $50 (Gilda)

-Sirata, 2 night stay, value $400 (Gail Pesic)

-Brunch for 2 at Oystercatcher's (Sheryl)

And much, much more TBA!!!!!

Clearwater Marine Aquarium & Island Way Grill



www.cmaquarium.org
www.islandwaygrill.com

BACA joint event, Tuesday November 17 @ 6pm, with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Island Way Grill in Clearwater Beach. Gratuity of $10 per person will be collected, business/casual dress attire.(The aquarium closes to the general public at 5pm. Early arrivals before 6pm may enter and are encouraged to browse the exhibits and gift shop)

Clearwater Marine Aquarium: 6:00- 7PM, VIP tour of the aquarium as well as a Dolphin Show with Photo Op after (BRING CAMERAS), 7:15 & 7:25- shuttles to dinner at Island Way Grill.

Island Way Grille: 7:25PM, We will meet in a private dining room at the restaurant. Island Way will give an introduction and a brief talk on the Baystar Restaurant Group and their Concierge Rewards Program. They will provide a sampling of hors' deurves from the 4 member restaurants followed by a dinner with filet mignon and crab along with a choice of dessert. White and red wine will be served. Additional alcohol will be available on a 'cash bar' basis. For those not familiar with Island Way Grill, it is one of the top venues in Clearwater Beach, serving "Pacific Rim Cuisine".

MEETING & ELECTIONS AT BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE



www.BrioItalian.com

www.ShopInternationalPlaza.com

-BRIO brings the pleasures of the Tuscan country villa to the American city. Join us for this month’s BACA meeting: Monday, November 2nd from 6PM-8PM, Gratuity of $10 per person will be collected, business/casual dress attire. Please RSVP. (Space is limited and hotel concierges have reservation priority to RSVP for this event)


-BACA members will enjoy a great event at International Plaza's newest restaurant! (This is our annual elections meeting, if you are interested in running for board position you must contact John or Adrian prior to the event)

Dinner and Meeting at Shula's Steakhouse



-Join us for this month’s BACA meeting: Monday, October 19 from 6PM-8PM, Gratuity of $10 per person will be collected, business/casual dress attire. Please RSVP. (Space is limited and hotel concierges have reservation priority to RSVP for this event)

-BACA members will enjoy a great dinner at one of Tampa's best Steakhouses! We will have a special guest speaker as well as many raffles and prizes!

www.DonShula.com



You and a guest are welcome to attend this event!

Historic Ybor City welcomes Bay Area Concierge Association (BACA)


Spend an evening with your Ybor neighbors.


Thursday October 1, 2009 from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

5:30 – 6:30 pm

“Meet Ybor Neighbors” Concierge Welcome Reception at Teatro on 7th Avenue (Centro Ybor) 1600 East 8th Avenue. Free parking at Centro Ybor Parking Garage with validation. Mingle with Ybor City businesses, organizations and community members in one of the district’s most historic places, the Centro Espanol. Enjoy the flavors of YborCity and VIP treatment.

6:30 pm

Experience Ybor City” Stroll Various Ybor Venues

Join Ybor Ambassadors and Host Committee Members for a fun, educational and entertaining experience. We will stroll the district visiting participating Ybor businesses offering special VIP treatment that evening. Get your VIP badge signed by 5 or more venues and be eligible to enter a Grand Prize Drawing at L’Oliver’s Restaurant.

8:30- 9:30pm

Grand Prize Drawing and “Spectacular” Cabaret Show L’Oliviers Restaurant

Meet back up with your fellow concierges, drop off your VIP card and pick up your raffle ticket for a chance to win the Grand Prize Basket. Enjoy VIP seating and treatment for one of the best shows in town!

9:30 pm until

“Experience Ybor City” Stroll continues Various Ybor Venues


Join Host Committee members as they showcase Ybor’s exciting nightlife. Tour some of the most unique entertainment venues in Tampa.

BACA meeting at The Capital Grille



Join us for this month’s BACA meeting: Monday, August 31st from 6PM-8PM, Gratuity of $10 per person will be collected, business/casual dress attire. Please RSVP. (space is limited and hotel concierges have reservation priority)

BACA members will be wined and dined at The Capital Grille! We will also enjoy a special gift from International Plaza!!!


Guest speaker of the night will be Lisa Reeves from Engel & Voelkers Florida, a highly respected name in upscale international real estate.

Florida Concierge Conference



Delray Beach, Florida
September 8 - 11, 2009

Registrations due by August 15, 2009
(Registration prices are per person)
Early Bird Concierge / Sponsor/Guest Rate
$200 Until July 15th
Concierge / Sponsor/Guest Rate $225
From July 16- August 15
$100 per Day Pass
Vendors Forum Display (per vendor) - $200
Hotel Rooms $99 plus applicable taxes
Checks and Visa, MC and Amex Accepted
Marriott Delray Res. #: 561 274 3200
Valet $16+tax, Self Parking $12+tax

Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Al l Day Scattered Arrivals
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Conference Registration
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Opening Reception at Delray Beach Marriott
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM Scavenger Hunt in Delray

Wednesday, September 9, 2009
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Breakfast at Delray Beach Marriott
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Educational Presentation – Florida Notary
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM Social Networking Presentation
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Breakouts
1:00 PM Shuttles depart to lunch at McCormick and Schmick’s
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Lunch at McCormick and Schmick’s
3:00 PM Shuttles depart for Morikami Museum
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Sushi and Stroll the Morikami Museum
5:30 PM Shuttles return to Delray Marriott
7:00 PM Dine Around

Thursday, September 10, 2009
7:30 AM to 9:30 AM Vendor’s Breakfast at Delray Beach Marriott
9:45 AM Shuttles depart for Boca Raton Resort
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Computer Presentation sponsored by Apple
11:30 to 12:00 Noon Financial Planning
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Lunch at the Boca Resort
1:00 PM ‐ Shuttles return to Marriott Delray
1:30 FREE TIME to explore
6:30 PM Shuttles depart for Mai‐Kai Dinner Show
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Mai‐Kai Polynesian Dinner Show
10:00 PM Shuttles return to Delray Marriott

Friday, September 11, 2009
All Day Scattered Departures