Leadership Academy
Leadership Academy
(Replacing COTS)
We have a ‘great package’ of information and instruction for our Sunshine Chapters and it is time for each Chapter to register their 2009 new officers for Leadership Academy on January 3-4, 2009. The District will provide an outstanding teaching staff, as always. See the Faculty list below. Good food, excellent rooms, and outstanding entertainment are the ‘norm.’ Watch this space for information on who will be there to perform for the afterglow.
Leadership Academy 2009 will be held at The Plantation Inn Golf Resort and Spa, in Crystal River, Florida. Please mark your calendars for January 3 - 4, and plan to attend. As you know, it is critical to the success of your Chapter to have your officers participate in LEADAC.
LEADAC will include Lunch and Dinner on Saturday; as well as hors d’oeuvres at the afterglow. Additionally, Sunday breakfast will be served.
Registration will open on Saturday morning (January 3) at 9:00am. The first session will start promptly at 11:00am. The final session should conclude around 11:00am on Sunday.
This year we will be offering the following course tracks at LEADAC:
- President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Music & Performance
- Marketing & Public Relations
- Chapter Development
- Chorus Director
- CSLT/CSR
- Chapter Meetings
- The Art of Bulletin Editing
- Web Site Development
Tuition and Room:
Saturday Session Only (NO housing)—$120.00/person
Saturday Night Stay Only: Double Occupancy (2 per room)—$175.00/person
Single Occupancy (1 person per room)—$215.00/person
Extra Room days—$79.00/room per day
Please note: The room rate can only be guaranteed for reservations made by 9:00pm on Monday, December 1, 2008.
To make reservations for your Chapter, please e-mail Pat Haley, at , with the following information for each person attending:
- Name of Person Attending
- Course Track (Office - i.e. President, Chapter Meetings, Secretary, etc.)
- Room Type
- Single Occupancy
- Double Occupancy
- Roommate’s Name (if Double Occupancy)
- Check-In/Check-Out dates for Extra room days
Additionally, please contact Pat directly if any special consideration is needed (disability accessible room, traveling with a guest, extended stay required, dietary needs, etc.).
To register, please contact Pat Haley, Sunshine LEADAC Coordinator via email or via phone at 352-753-3351.
Housing Information
Charming Central Florida Hotel Resort
Southern Hospitality At Its Finest
Located in Crystal River, Florida, amid the unspoiled splendor and beauty of Florida’s Nature Coast – Plantation Golf Resort & Spa is the perfect setting for a unique and relaxing Florida getaway that is unlike any other vacation you’ve had before. Our Crystal River hotel, set upon 232 acres, is perfect for providing a variety of activities anyone can savor from golfing and fishing, to swimming with manatees, boating or just plain relaxing – this Crystal River, Florida, resort has it all. Consider it your own secluded sanctuary with just a hint of the 21st century. It’s a place where time slows into a gentler, simpler era.
At the Plantation Golf Resort & Spa, you set your own pace. Every care, every worry, every concern vanishes as you’re surrounded by people whose only mission is to make sure you have the best time possible at this unique and memorable Crystal River, FL, resort.
Directions:
From Tallahassee - approximately 167 miles
SOUTH on US-27/FL-61/S MONROE ST toward APALACHEE PKWY/US-27 S/FL-20 E.
Turn LEFT onto APALACHEE PKWY/US-27 S/FL-20 E. Continue to follow US-27 S/FL-20 E.
US-27 S/FL-20 E becomes US-19 S/US-98 S.
Turn RIGHT onto W. FORT ISLAND TRAIL/CR-44.
End at 9301 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429-5376
From Tampa – approximately 90 miles
Suncoast Parkway N to Brooksville Exit (US 98)
West on US 98/50 to US 19
North on US 19 to Crystal River
Turn left on Ft. Island Trail
Located 1/8 mile on right side
From Jacksonville – approximately 125 miles
I-10 West to US 301 Exit
South to SR 24
SR 24 West to Gainesville, to US121
Southwest on SR 121 to US19
South on US19 to SR 44 Intersection in Crystal River
Continue19 south to 2nd traffic light West Ft. Island Trail,
Turn right go .8 mile, located on the right side.
From Gainesville – approximately 65 miles
Southwest on SR 121 to US19
South on US19 thru SR 44 Intersection in Crystal River
Continue19 south to 2nd traffic light West Ft. Island Trail,
Turn right go .8 mile, located on the right side.
From Orlando – approximately 95 miles
Florida Turnpike North to I-75
I-75 North to Exit 329 Wildwood
West on SR 44 to Crystal River
South on US 19 to 2nd traffic light West Ft. Island Trail,
Turn right go .8 mile, located on the right side.
From Daytona Beach – approximately 116 miles
I-95 North to SR 40
SR 40 West to US 27/US-301/US-441/FL-200/FL-25 Ocala
South on US 27/US-301/US-441/FL-200/FL-25 to FL 200 S
Turn RIGHT onto FL-200 S/SW 10TH ST. Continue to follow FL-200 S.
Turn RIGHT onto N LECANTO HWY S/CR-491 S.
Turn RIGHT onto W NORVELL BRYANT HWY/CR-486.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto FL-44/W GULF TO LAKE HWY. Continue to follow FL-44.
Turn LEFT onto US-19S/US-98S/NE US-19/N SUNCOAST BLVD.
Turn RIGHT onto CR-44.
Go .5 mile, located on the right side.
From Ocala – approximately 60 miles
200 south to 491 south
491 south to 486 south
486 west to 44 west
44 west to 19 south to 2nd traffic light West Ft. Island Trail,
Turn right go .8 mile, located on the right side.
From Miami – approximately 312 miles
I-95 North
Keep LEFT to take FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE N via EXIT 12A toward SR-826 W (Portions toll).
Florida Turnpike North to I-75
I-75 North to Exit 329 Wildwood
West on SR 44 to Crystal River
South on US 19 to 2nd traffic light West Ft. Island Trail,
Turn right go .8 mile, located on the right side.
