Thursday, July 15, 2010

Grand Consul’s Opening Reception for all attendees                                                7PM-8PM
Brief Opening Statement and Welcome by the Grand Consul
Location: Oval Room (near the front lobby, north side)

The Past Grand Consuls’ Chapter Receptions for all attendees                     8PM-10:30PM
Hosted by Joseph Keber, PGC, Shawn M. Dowiak, PGC, CK; & Philip Nichtern, PGC, CK.
Location: Hospitality Suite

Executive Council Meeting (EC & Slated Nominees only)                                         8PM-9:30PM
An opportunity, if needed, for the outgoing E.C. and slated nominees to meet and discuss any last minute preparations or resolutions for the convention.
Location: Regency Boardroom

The Fun Continues                                                                                                      10:30PM – Lights Out
After the receptions end, brothers, their family and guests can choose one of the following options:

1. Our hospitality suites will remain open and our PGC’s will remain as hosts.
2. Join our guests and brothers for fun at the indoor or outdoor pool.
3. Downstairs in the Games Lounge — Classic fraternity house fun with darts, pool, and other games.
4. Join the Grand Consul for some good clean fun out and about.

Friday, July 16, 2010, Founders Day!

Breakfast (optional)                                                                                        6:30AM-11AM
Attendees will have the option to attend breakfast if they choose, at the hotel’s full morning breakfast.  Please see Convention Staff for breakfast details on site.

Opening Session of the Grand Chapter Meeting                                                       9AM-11:30AM
Location:  Bayview Ballroom

Trip to Historic Smithville & Village Greene                                                  9AM-11:30AM
Brothers and guests of brothers not attending the morning meeting can choose to take a trip to historic Smithville.  This wonderful village is complete with shopping, dining, and fun things to do for the whole family.

Lunch at the Quarter                                                                                                  12PM-2PM
The Whole Group will have the opportunity to get together for lunch at “Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar” in The Quarter at the Tropicana.  We will have private dining for the whole group, brothers and significant others, and Awards Ceremony to take place at this time.

2^nd Tau Delta Phi Convention Golf Classic                                                      3PM-7PM
Join your brothers and their guests for tee time as we play a team game of farthest ball on the famous Bayview Golf Course, Prizes included.  So, come play a round of 18 holes and join us at the 19th for beverages and dinner.

A Treatment at the Cloud 9 Spa                                                                     1PM-7PM
Ladies, don’t think we left you behind to play golf.  Instead we gave you time with the other Sweethearts of Tau Delta Phi, and perhaps some of our brothers that need to clean up a little bit… for some treatment at the spa.

Dinner & Drinks at McGettigan’s 19^th Hole                                               7:30PM-9:30 PM
Parched after a round of 18 holes on the Bayview Golf Course?  Well then, join us for dinner and a drink at McGettigan’s, right across the street from the hotel.

Club Tau Delt                                                                                                   10PM-2AM
How can we define this event?  All we can say is that it will be fun for all ages….from 18-118, come on out and “get your grove on.”

Saturday July 17, 2010

Breakfast (optional)                                                                                     6:30AM-11AM
Attendees will have the option to attend breakfast solo if they choose, at the hotel’s full morning breakfast, or join for breakfast at 9 AM with the Networking Group in the hotel’s fully stocked breakfast.  The Grand Consul strongly advises attendance at the Networking Event, especially the breakfast portion.  Please see Convention Staff for breakfast details on site.

Tau Delta Phi Networking Event                                                         9:30AM-12 Noon
Leverage your connections, gain knowledge and maximize your opportunities for experience from your fellow brothers.  A collection of polished professionals will offer their insights and encourage helping each other in a tough economic climate.  This event will begin with a collection of resumes, business cards,and needs followed with a breakfast at 9am.  Guest speakers will impart their wisdom in between the morning breakfast (onsite) session and the noon lunch (offsite) session.
Location: Harding Room

Grand Chapter Meeting                                                                     9:30 AM-Noon
The business of the National Fraternity continues.
Location: Salons

Trip to the Beach                                                                                9:30AM-Noon
Not attending the Grand Chapter Meeting or the Networking Event?  Enjoy a trip to either Ocean City or Brigantine Beach, on us.

Lunch at Fred & Ethel’s in Smithville, NJ                                            Noon-1PM

Grand Chapter Meeting and Honorary Initiation                               1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
The business of the National Fraternity Continues, along with the initiation of Dr. John “Jay” Fisher who will become an honorary brother of the National Fraternity and the Delta Iota Chapter.
Location: Salons A & B

Atlantic Ocean Cruise                                                                         3 PM-5 PM
Join us on a 2 hour cocktail cruise to wind down the afternoon.

Grand Chapter Meeting                                                                     5:30PM-7PM
Business Session of the Grand Chapter.
Location: Salons A & B

Pyramid Ball                                                                                       8PM-Midnight
Join us for the Celebration of our 100^th Anniversary at our Pyramid Ball.  Photos to be taken in the Harding Room, and Celebration with meal and four hour open bar to commence in the Presidential Ballroom.  We will be addressed by our keynote speaker, and newest Honorary Brother, Dr. John “Jay” Fisher, Professor of Classics at Yale University and Brother of Tau Delta Phi.
Location: Presidential Ballroom

Sunday, July 18, 2010 

Breakfast (optional)                                                                                        6:30AM-11AM
Attendees will have the option to attend breakfast if they choose, in the hotels full morning breakfast. Attendees must sign up for this meal ahead of time.

Trip to Historic Cape May                                                                              8AM-12Noon
Take a trip to Historic Cape May for some fun at the beach and in the open air mall in Cape May.

Grand Chapter Meeting                                                                              8AM-12 Noon
The Grand Chapter Business continues; by this point we should be on committee meetings and preparing motions for presentation.
Location: Bayview Ballroom

Lunch at the Back Bay Ale House in Atlantic City                                 12:30PM-1:30PM
Come out with us and have lunch at the famed Back Bay, one of the best Seafood restaurants in Atlantic City.

Grand Chapter Meeting or Educational Sessions                                 2PM-4:30PM
Join us for some educational sessions, and the presentation of business before the convention.

Shopping Trip at AC Outlets                                                                      1:30PM-4:30PM
Enjoy the world famous shopping at the AC mall.

Hospitality Suite Open/Poolside Fun/Game Room                                         1:30PM-4:30PM
Prefer to Stay at the hotel and lounge around? The Hospitality Suites will be open for some refreshments, and enjoy time at either the indoor or outdoor pool.  The Game Room Lounge will also be available for your convenience.

Dinner                                                                                                                                5PM-7PM
We will decide as a group on a venue for dinner which is included in the group rate.

Casino Night                                                                                                                8PM-11PM
Enjoy us as we go to gamble in AC or wherever the group wants to go!

Chillaxin’ at the Hotel                                                                                 8PM-11PM
Don’t feel like going out?  Enjoy refreshments in our hospitality suites, and hang out at the hotel.

“Closing Time” at Trump Plaza Beach Bar                                             11:30PM-2AM
We’ll enjoy our closing time together at the coolest Beach Bar in Atlantic City.

Monday, July 18, 2010

Breakfast (optional)                                                                                     6:30AM-11AM
Attendees will have the option to attend breakfast if they choose, in the hotels full morning breakfast.  Attendees must sign up for this meal ahead of time.

Closing Session of the Grand Chapter Meeting                                                8AM-10AM
Location: Bayview Ballroom

Morning at the Beach
Take a trip with us down to Ocean City for a morning of fun in the sun, and the opportunity to explore the boardwalk.

Hotel Check-Out (We’ll look to get extended check-out)                                          12 Noon