FNGLA 2008 Annual Convention Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 12, 2008
Registration Open         3:00pm – 6:30pm

5:00pm – 7:00pm
Worth Avenue Historical Tour
Limited Attendance, Pre-Registration is Required.
Stroll through Old Palm Beach on one of the most popular tours conducted by Palm Beach’s only historian, James Ponce. Complete with top hat, pocket watch and walking cane, Ponce assumes the persona of Henry Flagler during the tours as he shares the history of Worth Avenue.

7:00pm – 8:30pm
Welcome Reception
The Breakers Landscape Department will be host to a spectacular Welcome Reception Thursday evening on the Oceanfront Beach Club Terrace. If you are just arriving, or just returning from Worth Avenue, be sure to join industry friends and family for what is sure to be an incredible welcome from The Breakers!

Friday, June 13, 2008
Registration Open         8:00am – 5:00pm

8:00am – 12:30pm
Golf at The Breakers Ocean Course
The Breakers golf course is exclusive to members and hotel guests. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to play the recently re-designed, private Ocean Course, Florida’s first 18-hole golf course, at a special FNGLA Convention guest rate.

9:30am – 10:30am
The Breakers Grounds Tour 
Groups are Limited, Pre-Registration is Required.
Let FNGLA’s very own Lloyd Singleton take you on a very in depth and beautiful tour of The Breakers spectacular grounds and landscaping.

2:00pm – 3:00pm
The Breakers Historical Tour
Groups are Limited, Pre-Registration is Required.
Founded in 1896 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Breakers Palm Beach is one of America’s legendary resort destinations. Gather once again with Mr. James Ponce to relive the rich history and admire the one-of-a-kind Italian Renaissance architectural design and glamour of The Breakers hotel. 

2:00pm – 4:00pm
FNGLA Board of Directors Meeting

7:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday Evening Irish Theme Dinner
Celebrate the luck of the Irish with your green-industry friends. Savor Irish culinary treats, listen to traditional Irish music and watch authentic Irish dancers perform. Wear your dancing shoes and enjoy after-dinner music.

Saturday, June 14, 2008
Registration Open         8:00am – 12 noon

9:00am – 11:30am
FNGLA Annual Business Meeting
Support FNGLA and industry leaders at the annual business meeting Saturday morning. FNGLA takes this time to honor those individuals who have demonstrated dedication and service to FNGLA and the nursery and landscape industry. This meeting also serves as the platform for presenting the year’s Industry Award winners and showcases FNGLA’s Year in Review.

9:00am – 11:00am
Croquet in the Garden
Pre-Registration Required

11:30am – 1:30pm
FNGLA Membership Luncheon

2:00pm – 4:00pm 
Ballroom Dance Lessons
Learn the beautiful art of a bygone era. Dance legend Alec Lazo will provide instruction and guidance to help you glide through any ballroom. Sharpen your dance skills in a fun and relaxed atmosphere and then showcase your skills during Saturday evenings Presidents Ball

6:00pm – 7:00pm
Presidents Ball Reception

7:00pm – 10:30pm
Presidents Ball
Properly renamed for this year as the elegant President’s Ball, FNGLA’s Palm Beach Chapter has planned a grand event for Saturday evening. After celebrating the President’s year and honoring the tradition of passing “The Big Shoes” to the Incoming President, dinner, entertainment, and ballroom dancing will fill the evening as we celebrate the beginning of a new and prosperous new membership year!
Black tie suggested