Cluster I Founders' Day Observance Weekend Know Before You Go

2025 CLUSTER I FOUNDERS’ DAY OBSERVANCE WEEKEND

January 2025

The Honorable Tiffany Moore Russell, Esquire South Atlantic Regional Director

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Hosted by the Zeta Rho Omega, Eta Eta Omega, and Alpha Gamma Delta Omega Chapters

Vernique P. Williams

South Atlantic Region Graduate Cluster I Coordinator

Asia Blocker

South Atlantic Region Undergraduate Cluster I Coordinator

Weekend at a Glance

Schedule at a Glance FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Registration Registration Desk and Prefunction Area, 9th Floor

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sisterly Mixer Salty Bar and Margaritaville Restaurant, 2nd Floor

6:00 p.m.

Community Service Project Fins Right

8:00 p.m.

Vendors Open West and South Prefunction Area, 9th Floor

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Registration North Registration Desk, and Prefunction Area 9th Floor

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Founders’ Day Brunch Compass Rose Ballroom, 9th Floor

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Vendors Open West and South Prefunction Area, 9th Floor

2:00 p.m.

Meet and Greet with Sunny Hostin (Entry by ticket purchase only) Hemisphere Dancer Room, 9th Floor

Schedule at a Glance SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Registration North Registration Desk, and North Prefunction Area 9th Floor

10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ecumenical Worship Service Compass Rose Ballroom, 9th Floor

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Vendors Open Prefunction Area, 9th Floor

Coat checks are available on the 9th Floor by the Registration Desk.

Neither the hotel nor the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® is responsible for items lost, stolen, or damaged while using these coat racks.

Host Venue Information

1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019

Valet Event Parking is available at Margaritaville Parking Garage $18 with validation sticker available from the Bartenders on Friday at the Sisterly Mixer and registration Hourly Self-Parking: $4 per hour on the weekend Hotel Parking: Overnight Valet Parking - $50; Overnight Self-Parking - $43 The North and South elevators in the garage will take you down to the Lobby. Your room key will allow you access to your hotel floor.

Host Hotel Phone Numbers and Restaurants at a Glance HOST HOTEL PHONE NUMBERS Reservations Team: 954-874-4444 Front Desk: 954-874-4444 Concierge/Guest Experiences: 954-874-4485 HOST HOTEL RESTAURANTS 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill: 954-874-4466 Military & First Responders receive 15% off with a presentation of a valid ID or proof of service.

Floridays Tacos and Ritas Military & First Responders receive 15% off with a presentation of a valid ID or proof of service.

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurant: 954-874-4471 JWB Prime Steak and Seafood: 954-874-4470 Florida Residents receive 10% off with a presentation of a valid Florida ID. Military & First Responders receive 15% off with a presentation of a valid ID or proof of service.

Lane Palm Beach Bar Florida Residents receive 10% off with a presentation of a valid Florida ID. Military & First Responders receive 15% off with a presentation of a valid ID or proof of service.

LandShark Bar & Grill: (Temporarily Closed) 954-874-4465 Military & First Responders receive 15% off with a presentation of a valid ID or proof of service.

Margaritaville Coffee Shop: 954-842-7910 Margaritaville Restautanta: 954) 874-4471 Military & First Responders receive 15% off with a presentation of a valid ID or proof of service.

AREA RESTAURANTS GG's Waterfront: 606 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019 Billy's Stone Crab Restaurant: 400 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019

Area Pharmacies, ATMs, and Convenience Stores and Misc.

Walgreens: 1723 E Young Cir, Hollywood, FL 33020 2.1 miles from Margaritaville Publix Supermarkets: 1740 Polk St, Hollywood, FL 33020 1.2 miles from Margaritaville Target: 3251 Hollywood Blvd Ste 300, Hollywood, FL 33021 4.3 miles from Margaritaville See the map for ATMs and other conveniences

PLEASE

FEELING SICK? PLEASE STAY HOME!

Additional Hotel Accommodations Double Tree Resort

4000 South Ocean Dr. | Hollywood, FL 33019 For reservations use the following link: https://bit.ly/4dLxoU2

Just 2.2 miles from Margaritaville Beach Resort, 9 miles from Fort LauderdaleHollywood International Airport, and 22 miles from Miami International Airport.

The hotel offers special rates for January 24-26, 2025: Single/Double occupancy $249.00 with beach access, chairs, umbrellas, water, and bike rental Complimentary standard and high-speed internet 24-hour fitness center access Upgrades to a corner room with a view Discounted valet parking at $25.00 Hilton Honors Points

Costa Hollywood Beach Hotel

777 N Ocean Dr. | Hollywood, FL 33019

Just a 10-minute walk from Margaritaville Beach Resort.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Hosted by the Zeta Rho Omega, Eta Eta Omega, and Alpha Gamma Delta Omega Chapters

The Honorable Tiffany Moore Russell, Esquire South Atlantic Regional Director

Vernique P. Williams South Atlantic Region Graduate Cluster I Coordinator

Asia Blocker South Atlantic Region Undergraduate Cluster I Coordinator

Nikki Austin-Shipp Cluster I Founders’ Weekend Chairman

Kaitlin Coleman Cluster I Founders’ Weekend CoChairman

Nefertari Rigsby Cluster I Founders’ Weekend Co-Chairman

Pamela Williams Cluster I Founders’ Weekend Administrator