INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, July 15 — As a reminder, deadlines are quickly approaching for the BLET regional meeting at the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach, Calif., August 22-25, 2016. The deadline to make hotel reservations is July 17, and the last day to register for the regional meeting is July 27.
Guests will stay at the Hyatt Regency (200 South Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802, (562) 491-1234). BLET meeting registration as well as hotel registration can be made through the BLET’s new regional meeting website, http://www.bletregionals.org. If making reservations by telephone, you must mention the group code “BLET.”
Located in a premier waterfront setting, the Hyatt Regency is in the heart of Long Beach Harbor and within walking distance of more than 100 dining, shopping and entertainment venues.
The Long Beach regional meeting kicks off with registration and a welcome reception on Monday, August 22. Opening ceremonies will take place the morning of Tuesday, August 23, with a closed meeting for BLET members that afternoon. A golf tournament will be held on Wednesday, August 24, at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club. Non-golfers will be on their own to explore the many entertainment options that Long Beach has to offer.
Workshops will be held for Local Chairmen, Secretary-Treasurers and Legislative Representatives throughout the day on Thursday, August 25. The BLET’s Long Beach regional meeting will conclude with a banquet the evening of August 25.
There is no cost for BLET members who wish to attend meetings and workshops only; however, there will be fees for those members who choose to attend the meals. The cost of full registration (including all meetings, workshops, the banquet and all BLET sponsored meals) is $200 per person. The cost is $150 to register for all of the above EXCEPT the banquet. The cost to register for the golf tournament is $150 per person. Please visit http://www.bletregionals.org for more information about the registration process.
The website http://www.bletregionals.org has been established as a one-stop shopping opportunity for all future BLET regional meetings. Please visit the BLET website, Facebook page, and http://www.BLETregionals.org for the latest information.