2010 Management Briefing Seminars

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa is the Midwest's largest full service, year-round resort and conference center. Situated on 900 acres in the northwest corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula along the shores of Lake Michigan's East Grand Traverse Bay, the Resort is located six miles northeast of Traverse City, Michigan and 10 minutes from Traverse City's Cherry Capital Airport.

Features of the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa include luxurious accommodations, indoor water playground, tournament-caliber golf, world-class spa, and superb dining.

The Resort also offers 54 holes of championship golf including Jack Nicklaus's signature course The Bear, Gary Player's The Wolverine, and William Newcomb's Spruce Run. Or hone your game at the renowned Jim McLean Golf School.

Many conference attendees bring their families with them to enjoy Traverse City and the Resort while they are attending the CAR Management Briefing Seminars. A Partners Program is available for guests of MBS attendees.

To maximize your stay at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa and the Traverse City region, review Barefoot (www.barefootgrandtraverse.com/) full of useful information and insight from those who live and work in the area.

Site:

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd.

Acme, Michigan 49610 USA

(800) 236-1578

Other Traverse City Hotels

In addition to housing at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, we have blocked accommodations at the following hotels. You must mention CAR Conference to qualify for the conference rate. Hotel rates are valid through June 30, 2010; they are subject to change after that date.

Cherry Tree Inn & Suites: Freshwater Beach Resort
2345 US-31 North
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
Price: $154 Standard Room (2 queen beds, off water); $154 Standard Room (1 king bed, off water); $174 Standard Suite (2 queen beds, on water); plus 6% tax and 2% tourism assessment.
Location: 2 miles from the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
For reservations call: (800) 439-3093
www.cherrytreeinn.com

Pointes North: Beachfront Resort Hotel
2211 U.S. 31 North
Traverse City, MI 49686
Price: $179 Queen, First Floor $204; $199 King Room, First Floor $224 (plus 6% tax and 2% tourism assessment).
Location: 2 ½ miles from the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
For reservations call: (800) 968-3422
www.pointesnorth.com

Sleep Inn & Suites
5520 U.S. 31 North
Traverse City, MI 49610
Price: $115 Single and Double Room (plus 6% tax and 2% tourism assessment).
Location: 1 miles from the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
For reservations call: (231) 938-7000
www.sleepinntraversecity.com

Traverse City Convention Bureau:
Visit the Traverse City Convention Bureau for additional information about the Traverse City area and to book a hotel room online. The bureau’s web site includes numerous ideas for you and your family to enjoy the Traverse City area. www.visittraversecity.com or (800) 872-8377.

Transportation:
The Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport is served by Northwest, United and American Airlines. The airport is about 15 minutes from the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. The Resort has shuttle bus service to and from the airport. Please call the Resort to make shuttle bus arrangements (800) 236-1578 or (231) 534-6000. The airport has a direct phone line to the Resort's shuttle service.

WHAT FAMILY ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

The family friendly Partners Program is available for all attendee families. In addition, the Resort and surrounding Traverse City area have numerous opportunities for family fun. Contact the Traverse City Convention Bureau at www.visittraversecity.com or (800) 872-8377.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES?

Social hours take place Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. A scramble golf tournament is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

WHAT CAN MY SPOUSE/PARTNER ATTEND?

Your spouse or partner is welcome at all of the social hours. (Children are not permitted at the Monday - Wednesday social hours.)

WHAT IS THE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE?

The seminars are designed to foster a casual atmosphere for the informal exchange of ideas. Business casual is appropriate. Others wear more casual polo shirts and slacks.

WHAT IS THE SOCIAL HOUR DRESS CODE?

These are informal events. Attire will vary from sport coats to polo shirts and slacks (for men) and from summer dresses and skirts to pants and shirts (for women).

ARE MEALS INCLUDED?

Continental breakfast and lunch are included each day. Social hours are hosted Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED TO CANCEL?

The first thing to do would be to find a colleague interested in replacing you. If your colleagues are already registered or unable to attend, please inform us in writing that you must cancel. To be eligible for a full refund of fees, notification of cancellation must be received in our office in writing by May 15, 2010. After this date, to be eligible for a refund of fees less the handling charge of $150.00 we must receive your request in writing before July 20, 2010. We regret that we cannot accept requests for refunds after that date.

HOW DO I GET MY CONFERENCE MATERIALS?

The registration desk is located in the Governors Prefunction area. We recommend that you pick up your name badge and conference materials at early registration on Sunday, from 5-7 p.m. or on Tuesday from 3:30-7 p.m. The registration desk is also open during the conference sessions. A name badge is required to gain admittance to the sessions. Please note: badges will be distributed the day before or morning of the first day of your registration so you may attend the social hours included in your registration.