USPS Meeting Information

2013 Annual Meeting

 Sunday, January 13, 2013 - Sunday, January 20, 2013 

 Jacksonville, FL 


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Hotel Information

Hyatt Jacksonville Riverfront
This is the main meeting Hotel
Hotel Web Site
222 East Coastline Dr
Jacksonville FL 32202
Telephone: 904 588-1234 
Rate: $132.00
 
 
 

Activities

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  
Fernandina Beach Tour      
Time: 0900-1500 

Cost: $48.00  

Join USPS friends for a tour of scenic Fernandina Beach, the oldest continuously occupied city in the U.S. See the historic train depot and Flinch State Park. Enjoy a day on your own, shop, tour and have a delightful lunch. Don’t forget to stop at the candy store to pick up some of your favorite candies from way back when. You’ll return to the hotel full of sea lore. Tour is limited to 50 people.

 
Golf Outing at Hyde Park Golf Course      
Time: 1000-1500 

Cost: $48.00  

You’ll board a shuttle bus at 0900 from the hotel for a 1000 tee time at an 18-hole former PGA course only 20 minutes away. Both men and women are invited. Bring your own clubs or rent them at the course. Ticket price includes green fees and bus transportation to and from course; club rental is extra. Stay for light lunch on your own at the 19th hole.

 
Thursday, January 17, 2013  
Art Project      
Time: 0900-1100 

Cost: $25.00  

Join your USPS friends for an ‘in hotel’ time of art, fun and sociability.  Local North Carolina artist, Pat Harmon will guide you in producing a nautical themed treasure for your home. Choose from several pictures to paint in your choice of color and style. Pat has proven her skill at previous a USPS activity.  “I cannot believe I really did this” one member said after a class with Pat.  “We had such a great time and made a lovely item also”.  We guarantee you will enjoy yourself.    Class size is limited to 15 People. 

 
St. Johns Riverkeeper Tour      
Time: 0900-1500 

Cost: $48.00  

Board the Water Taxi near the Hyatt for a historical and ecological cruise on the St. Johns River with St. Johns Riverkeeper, a charter member of the Florida Conservation Coalition. During the cruise, you learn what is currently being done to protect the river. Stop for lunch on your own before returning to your hotel. Tour is limited to 40 people.

 
Make A Bracelet!      
Time: 1000-1130 

Cost: $25.00  

This is another offering for those wanting to stay in the Hotel.   Want to learn how to make a bracelet with USPS friends?? Join USPS D5 member Danee Marmelstein and busy crafter, for an hour and half and see your skills emerge. She will show you how to string the beads and attach a clasp.  She’ll assemble the tools and kits beforehand, from there on, your talent comes out. Space is limited to 20 people. 

 
Life Member & Awards Reception      
Time: 1830-2230 

Cost: $44.00  

Enjoy an indoor party with a traditional sit-down dinner and cash bar. New life members will be recognized during the reception, and squad­ron and district awards will be presented after dinner.

 
Friday, January 18, 2013  
Art Project      
Time: 1000-1130 

Cost: $25.00  

Join your USPS friends for an ‘in hotel’ time of art, fun and sociability.  Local North Carolina artist, Pat Harmon will guide you in producing a nautical themed treasure for your home. Choose from several pictures to paint in your choice of color and style. Pat has proven her skill at previous a USPS activity.  “I cannot believe I really did this” one member said after a class with Pat.  “We had such a great time and made a lovely item also”.  We guarantee you will enjoy yourself.    Class size is limited to 15 People. 

 
Make A Bracelet!      
Time: 1030-1200 

Cost: $25.00  

This is another offering for those wanting to stay in the Hotel.   Want to learn how to make a bracelet with USPS friends?? Join USPS D5 member Danee Marmelstein and busy crafter, for an hour and half and see your skills emerge. She will show you how to string the beads and attach a clasp.  She’ll assemble the tools and kits beforehand, from there on, your talent comes out. Space is limited to 20 people. 

 
Saturday, January 19, 2013  
Ladies Luncheon and Reception      
Time: 1100-1400 

Cost: $38.00  

Your circle of USPS friendships will widen as you enjoy a lovely lunch to­gether. As you enjoy music from the ’50s and ’60s provided by the Social Ac­tivities Committee, try to guess who the various entertainers are in real life.

 
Members Luncheon      
Time: 1200-1400 

Cost: $35.00  

Enjoy lunch with fellow USPS members and guests

 
USPS Senior Prom Reception and Banquet      
Time: 1830-2200 

Cost: $56.00  

Get ready to rock around the clock to the music of the Now and Then Band. Vintage prom dresses from the ’50s and ’60s, crinoline skirts, and wrist corsages make a comeback. Enjoy a wonderful meal and fellowship with USPS members and guests.