Special Events

Pre-Convention Tour
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When: 24 March to 28 March

Join the IARW-WFLO European division for this year’s Pre-Convention Tour of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 24 March through 28 March. Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”, because it was in this city that the Declaration of Independence was adopted on 4 July 1776 and where in 1787 the United States Constitution was written. The program features, among other exciting experiences, a guided city tour, Victorian trolley ride, visit to a cold store facility, spouse tour, and a full day visit to Lancaster County. This tour is open to all international IARW-WFLO members. Learn more about the tour and register here.

Golf Classic
Join us for our annual golf tournament.

Where: Pete Dye Resort Course
When: Tuesday, 31 March 2009 1:00 pm
Style of Play: Shotgun
Cost: 185.00
Rental Clubs: $60.00
The golf tournament will be held at the Pete Dye Golf Course with a shotgun start at 1:00 pm. The fee includes 18 holes of golf, shared golf cart, range privileges prior to golf, bag tag, divot tool, and yardage book. Lunch is not included. The course is on the same property, so you can walk to the golf shop or call for a shuttle ride from your room.

Spouse/Guest Programs

Welcome to the Desert
When: Monday, 30 March, 2009 10:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Morgan has lived in the desert for 25 years and presently resides in Indio on a date ranch. Arguably, no one knows the Palm Springs valley better! When she's not busy leading jeep tours, Morgan works with numerous environmental groups to protect our cultural and natural resources. Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions: What is a desert? How do plants and animals survive here? Where does all of the water come from? Where is the San Andreas Fault? What causes earthquakes? Morgan will amaze you with her knowledge of the many aspects and nuances of our desert including its history, geology, culture, ethno-botany, animal life, and much more!

Tram and Shop Tour
When: Tuesday, 31 March, 2009 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

The Palm Springs Aerial Tram on Mt. Jacinto is a true adventure. It was the dream of a young electrical engineer named Francis F. Crocker to "go up there where it's nice and cool." Construction of the Tramway was an engineering challenge and was soon labeled the "eighth wonder of the world'' because of the ingenious use of helicopters in erecting four of the five supporting towers. Some 20 years later, the Tramway was designated an historical civil engineering landmark. The rotating cable cars are the most advanced in the world and guide passengers 2 1/2 miles up the mountainside to a height of 8,516 feet. After the Tram, you will go into Palm Springs to sample its shopping delights. Lunch is on your own.
 

Day at the Pool
When: Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Join the industry for a relaxing and fun afternoon by the pool. There will be games, beverages, a cigar bar, and plenty of memorable good times.

Golden Age of Hollywood Dinner Dance
When: Wednesday 1 April, 2009 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Tonight we recapture the magic of classic Hollywood with an elegant gala dinner dance worthy of Humphrey Bogart or Elizabeth Taylor. While this is not a black tie event, cocktail attire is appropriate and a look of Hollywood can be incorporated.  Coats are not required.