Special Events

IFSA Foundation Golf Tournament (Pre-Conference)
Saturday, September 8, 2007
1200 – 1800

Be sure to sign up for the pre-conference Golf Tournament to be held on the afternoon of Saturday, September 8 at the Wild Cat Golf Club www.wildcatgolfclub.com. Players of all ability levels are encouraged to participate, and the outing is guaranteed to provide great camaraderie as well as fun and interactive fund-raising opportunities for the IFSA Foundation.

Registration Fee: $170 USD

Right or Left Hand Club Rental Fee: $45 USD

Tennis Tournament (Pre-Conference)
Saturday, September 8, 2007
1500 – 1700

Returning this year after a brief hiatus is the IFSA Tennis Tournament. This is a great opportunity for all tennis enthusiasts, regardless of expertise, to participate in a great networking environment. It will be fast and fun! The indoor tournament will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, September 8 at The Downtown Club at the Met www.thedowntownclubhouston.com.

Registration Fee: $50 USD

Fun Night
Sunday, September 9, 2007
1900 – 2300

The Fun Night event, scheduled for Sunday, September 9 and under the continued sponsorship of Harvey Alpert and Company and Coca-Cola will be a Texas-size event! The Ballroom of the Americas at the Hilton Americas Hotel will be transformed into a wild-west town, reminiscent of the old streets of Deadwood with Pete the piano player, dancehall girls, casino and much more!

This event is sure to be a kickin’ good time. So round up your chaps and get a hold of your favorite cowboy boots. You won’t want to miss the COSTUME CONTEST! Dress in your western attire and perhaps you will ride off into the sunset with a prize!

Admission Included in Conference Registration Fee.

The President’s Dinner/Dance and Awards Banquet
Monday, September 10, 2007
1930 – 2330

This year’s banquet will feature exquisite dining provided by IFSA suppliers, terrific entertainment and recognition of industry leaders. The IFSA President’s Award will be presented, along with the IFSA Foundation Scholarships, including the J.J. O’Neill Leadership Development Award, the Jenny Poole Scholarship, Delta Dailyfood (Canada) Inc. scholarships and Harvey and Laura Alpert scholarship.

Admission Included in Conference Registration Fee.

Banquet Reservations
Traditional procedures apply for reserving tables and/or individual seats at the annual IFSA President’s Dinner/Dance and Awards Banquet on Monday, September 10, 2007. Fully registered attendees who have registered for the Banquet will receive a voucher in their conference registration packet that MUST be exchanged at the banquet reservations desk for a banquet ticket and reserved seat. The voucher is not valid for admittance to the banquet. Please DO NOT dispose of this voucher, which contains instructions for exchanging for a banquet ticket.

Conference badge and Banquet ticket are required to enter the President’s Banquet.

Scheduling of Non-IFSA Functions
Please remember that no events are to be scheduled in conflict with official IFSA events. This would include hospitality suites, special breakfasts or dinners, and/or recreational activities.