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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Addresses & Numbers........................................................................... 2 Weather.......................................................................................................................... 3 What to Wear................................................................................................................ 3 Airport............................................................................................................................. 3 Transportation............................................................................................................... 3 Directions....................................................................................................................... 4 Parking............................................................................................................................ 4 On-Site Symposium Check-In & Materials........................................................... 4 Symposium Updates.................................................................................................. 5 Ritz Kids.......................................................................................................................... 6 Kids Night Out.............................................................................................................. 6 Symposium Evening Events..................................................................................... 7 Recommended Restaurants..................................................................................... 8
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IMPORTANT ADDRESSES & NUMBERS SEATTLE STUDY CLUB® (On or before January 14, 2015) 635 Market Street Kirkland, Washington 98033 Phone: 425.576.8000 Fax: 425.827.4292 ON-SITE CONTACT NUMBERS (After January 14, 2015) Shaida Ghomi Phone: 253.205.5567 Lisa Nicon Phone: 206.399.6209 THE RITZ-CARLTON 4750 Amelia Island Parkway Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 Phone: 904.277.1100 THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA Phone: 904.277.1100 RITZ KIDS Phone: 904.277.1100 THE GOLF CLUB OF AMELIA ISLAND Phone: 904.277.8015 TENNIS AT THE RITZ-CARLTON Phone: 904.491.6793
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WEATHER Winter on Amelia Island is characterized by dry, crisp air and comfortable weather that is just right for walks on the beach, a round or two of golf, and spotting wildlife or birds of almost innumerable varieties. Temperatures in January average 62-64 degrees during the day while dawn and dusk temps are often chilly, averaging around 41-44 degrees. WHAT TO WEAR The attire for the meeting is business casual. With the mornings, evenings and meeting rooms being cool, we suggest dressing in layers. AIRPORT Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)—30 minutes from resort 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32218 Phone: 904.741.4902 At JAX, all ground transportation services—including rental car agencies, taxi and limousine services—are located on the lower level of the terminal building adjacent to baggage claim. TRANSPORTATION Safety Advisory (posted on flyjacksonville.com): Ignore offers of ground transportation from solicitors inside the terminal building. While these solicitors may look and sound official, they are not authorized to solicit passengers. For ground transportation assistance upon arrival at JAX, please go directly to the taxi, sedan limousine and shared-ride booths located on the lower level outside baggage claim. Reservations are not required for arriving passengers. TAXI SERVICE Gator City Taxi: 904.999.9999 Go Airport Shuttle & Sedan of Jacksonville, LLC: 904.353.8880 SHUTTLES, VANS AND TOWN CAR COMPANIES Front Runner Transportation: 904.714.1277 Private door-to-door van service: $55 plus gratuity
SuperShuttle: 800.258.3826 Exclusive Non-Stop Van Service: $60 plus gratuity Execucar Sedan Service: $96 plus gratuity [3]
ON-SITE AIRPORT CAR RENTALS Alamo/National Car Rental: 904.240.3288 Avis Rent-A-Car: 904.741.2327 Budget Rent-A-Car: 904.741.9910 Dollar Rent-A-Car: 800.800.4000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 904.741.6390 Hertz Rent-A-Car: 904.741.2151 Thrifty Rent-A-Car: 800.847.4389 DIRECTIONS From Jacksonville International Airport to The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. n I-95 North, travel approximately 7 miles to Exit 373, Amelia Island/ Fernandina. n Beach/Callahan Exit. n Right onto A1A (SR 200) East. n Travel east on A1A 9.6 miles to the Thomas J. Shave Bridge. n Cross Intercoastal Waterway and travel 3/4 of a mile to first traffic light. n Turn right at light onto Amelia Island Parkway. n Travel 2.5 miles to fork in road. n Veer left at fork and travel 1.5 miles to traffic light. n Cross through intersection and travel an additional 3/10 of a mile. n Resort will be on the left. PARKING The Ritz-Carlton does not offer self-parking. Daily valet parking is complimentary and overnight parking is $20 per night, per vehicle. ON-SITE SYMPOSIUM CHECK-IN & MATERIALS All materials needed for the meeting—nametag, personal schedule and program journal—will be delivered to Symposium attendees staying at The Ritz-Carlton resort and should be received in your room no later than Tuesday evening, January 20. For attendees staying off-site or arriving late, registration materials will be available to pick up throughout the week, beginning Wednesday, January 21 at the Seattle Study Club® registration desk.
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SYMPOSIUM UPDATES SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 “Dentistry’s Transformation” Dr. Joel Rosenlicht Change is an inevitable process in any profession. The demands of the marketplace, demographics, practice economics and lifestyle are a few of the reasons why the dental profession is in the transformative process. There will be changes in private solo and small group practices occurring rapidly. This presentation will evaluate the reasons and the possible effects of these transformative changes. Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to: n Understand the dynamics of the changes that are occurring in dentistry and the effects on the marketplace. n Adapt their private practice to succeed in this new environment of dental care. Dr. Joel L. Rosenlicht is an energetic, accomplished speaker, clinician, and innovator. His presentations are always enlightening, well-received and often bring new clarity to procedures and techniques for oral and maxillofacial surgery and implant dentistry. Dr. Rosenlicht, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, has been in private practice and academics for 30 years, developing techniques for bone grafting, immediate impressions for implants and prosthetic applications. He has authored numerous articles and is published in several textbooks. He also holds multiple patents.
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RITZ KIDS Ritz Kids introduces young guests to the natural wonders of the island through a variety of hands-on adventures. Designed for children ages 5 through 12, the supervised program entertains kids with educational games and activities featuring different themes throughout the week. Ritz Kids programs are offered seasonally. Activities, hours of operations and pricing are subject to change. Please contact Ritz Kids for further details. FULL-DAY PROGRAMS Available Thursday through Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm; includes juice, snacks and lunch. The program fee is $75 for the first child, $70 for each additional child. HALF-DAY PROGRAMS Available Thursday through Saturday morning from 9 am to 12 pm and each afternoon from 1 pm to 4 pm, includes juice and snacks. The half-day program fee is $55 for the first child and $50 for each additional child. An optional lunch may be included for an additional $15. 24-hour advance reservations are requested. Cancellations must be received within four hours of the program start time or full charges will be applied to the guest account.
KIDS NIGHT OUT Children, ages 5 through12, get a break from mom and dad with supervised movies, games and watersports during Kids Night Out. The program fee is $75 per child and includes dinner (complimentary for club level guests). Kids Night Out is available from 6 pm to 9 pm Friday and Saturday evenings. Program hours may be extended to 11 pm for an additional $15 per hour, per child with advance notice. 24-hour reservations are required.
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SYMPOSIUM EVENING EVENTS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21—7:30 pm Welcome Dinner—The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom You know us—any excuse for a good party. Our welcome event will be just that. During our plated dinner, we will be entertained by L.A. hip-hop violin virtuoso Peter Lee Johnson. After the meal we’ll move some tables off the dance floor and get down to business with tracks laid down by Amelia Island’s top DJ company, Island Sound. If you feel like dressing up in cocktail attire, this is the night to do it. FRIDAY, JANUARY 23—8:30 pm Evening Café with Judith Owen & Friends—The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Sit back and get ready to laugh as we begin Friday night with comedian Ross Bennett. Ross has been headlining comedy clubs around the country for the last 30 years and recently appeared on the David Letterman show. His comedy is clean, but hysterical and will surely entertain you. The fun won’t stop there! We will welcome back the lovely Judith Owen to the Symposium stage. Judith is a singer-songwriter with a beautiful voice as well as a wonderfully entertaining personality. A trademark of her career has been her irreverent ability to subvert well-known songs with unexpected and improbable covers. She is joined this time by Leland “Lee” Sklar, one of the most famous bassists who can be heard on over 2,000 albums for music icons, including James Taylor, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart, Hall & Oates, B.B. King, The Doors, Peter Frampton, David Bowie and countless others. The incredibly talented, drummer and percussionist Pedro Segundo will also join Owen and Sklar on the main stage. This night is sure to have you laughing, moving and grooving. SATURDAY, JANUARY 24—6:30 pm A Musical Celebration with Allen Stone—The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Neo-soul rocker Allen Stone is the headliner of our casual farewell event. If you don’t know this crooner from Washington State, you’ll likely be surprised by his retro-hippy appearance (Didn’t we just drop those clothes off at Goodwill?) which contrasts markedly with his melodic, Motown-inspired ballads. Our dinner buffet will be equally mixed-up. Attire is casual, although it would be really funny if we all dressed like Allen Stone. Just kidding! [7]
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS Although most restaurants on Amelia Island are resort casual, you will never feel out of place wearing a jacket in these recommended restaurants.
THE RITZ-CARLTON RESTAURANTS
C AFÉ 4 7 5 0 SALT, The Grill This signature restaurant at The Ritz features simple ingredients from the earth and sea, properly seasoned and artfully prepared. Attire is resort sophisticated and reservations are required. 904.277.1100 Ext. 5019 for reservations.
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CafĂŠ 4750 This American eatery serves farm-totable cuisine amid a luxe ambiance at The Ritz. Their menu features local fish, Mayport shrimp, seasonal vegetables, farm-raised, grass-fed beef and lamb. Pastas, breads and gelatos are house-made. 904.277.1100 Ext. 1232 for reservations.
LOCAL RESTAURANTS 29 South This chic bistro offers Southern twists on new American fare using ingredients from its own garden. 29 South Third Street Fernandina Beach 904.277.7919 29southrestaurant.com
Cucina South This Italian bistro is on the south end of the island and features pasta, pizza, seafood and wine. 4828 First Coast Hwy #1 Fernandina Beach 904.432.7920 cucinasouth.com
BarZin Bistro & Wine Bar This fun yet relaxed American bistro offers an upbeat atmosphere where friends and families can enjoy creative, fresh cuisine. 4924 First Coast Highway, Ste 10 Fernandina Beach 904.310.6620 barzin-bistro-winebar.com
David’s Restaurant & Lounge Fine Amelia Island dining with the finest seafood, meats, wine, liquors and cocktails served with Southern flair. 802 Ash Street Fernandina Beach 904.310.6049 ameliaislanddavids.com
Brett’s Waterway Café This café serves Southern-style fare against a scenic waterfront backdrop. 1 South Front Street Fernandina Beach 904.261.2660 brettswaterway.com
España Paella specialists turn out traditional Spanish fare in a modest, comfy space with outdoor seats serving Spain’s Old World cuisine with authentic tapas, homemade sangria and desserts from celebrated family recipes. 22 South Fourth Street Fernandina Beach 904.261.7700 espanadowntown.com
Ciao Bistro Ciao incorporates traditional and contemporary authentic Italian cuisine, always with the freshest and finest ingredients. 302 Centre Street Fernandina Beach 904.206.4311 ciaobistro-luca.com
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Horizons This upscale dining restaurant is located in a quaint South Island location and offers traditional continental cuisine with a twist. Park Place, 5472 First Coast Hwy Fernandina Beach 904.321.2430 horizonsameliaisland.com
LeClos French Provençal cooking at its best. Dine in a historic Victorian cottage and enjoy some of the best food on Amelia Island! 20 S. 2nd Street Fernandina Beach 904.261.8100 leclos.com
Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro Enjoy a sophisticated blend of culinary experience and atmosphere by dining in a New Orleans-inspired courtyard and enjoy classic eats from crab cakes to filet mignon, local fresh seafood, game and incredible desserts. 14 South Second Street Fernandina Beach 904.321.2558 joesbistro.com
PLAE: People Laughing and Eating Are you ready to PLAE? This restaurant is Amelia Island’s premier dining establishment. Set in the Amelia Island Plantation resort, this upscale-casual pick serves eclectic American fare. 80 Amelia Village Circle Amelia Island 904.277.2132 plaefl.net
La Mancha Experience authentic Portuguese and Spanish cuisine with a Brazilian touch for bold flavors, highlighting prime cuts to local seafood with a wide assortment of tapas and an extensive wine list. 2709 Sadler Rd Fernandina Beach 904.261.4646 lamancharestaurant.net
Verandah This restaurant specializes in Southern-inspired fare and fresh traditional seafood with rustic décor touches plus oak tree and tennis complex views. 39 Beach Lagoon Amelia Island 904.277.5958
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