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IMPORTANT NOTE: All tours will depart from and return to the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa, Convention Center lobby entrance. A tour representative with American College of Surgeons signage will meet you and escort you to your vehicles. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. We strongly recommend comfortable walking shoes for all tours. Unless otherwise indicated, all lunches referred to are included in the price of the tour. Children under 12 years of age are not permitted on Social Program tours, unless otherwise indicated. Each tour has a required minimum and maximum number of participants. Tours will be canceled if the minimum number is not reached, and tickets will be available for on-site purchase only if space allows. SNORKELING AT JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL REEF STATE PARK The first undersea state park in the United States, John Pennekamp Coral Reef Park in Key Largo covers approximately 70 square miles of coral reefs, sawgrass beds and mangrove swamps. The park was established to protect and preserve a portion of the only living coral reef in the continental United States. The park has 53,661 acres of submerged land and 2,350 acres of uplands and is home to a number of rare and endangered plants. While visiting the park, you will get a hands-on introduction to the marine life for which Florida is so well known. You'll snorkel alongside some of the most beautiful creatures known to humans, as well as visit the coral reef. NOTE: Snorkel mask, fins, and safety vest will be provided. Transportation time is approximately 75 minutes each way. Box lunch will be provided. DCOTA – WORLD OF DESIGN Enter today's world of design—tassels, trims and thousands of yards of beautiful fabric...faux and hand-painted decorative finishes reminiscent of the 18th century...sparkling crystal and gold encrusted chandeliers of ballroom proportions...exquisite antique reproductions scaled to today's lifestyle...hand-crafted carpets that have taken years to create. All of this and more will be the focus of today's private, interior designer-led tour of the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA). Normally open only to the trade, DCOTA is one of the leading design centers in the country. Two magnificent connecting buildings, with 110 trade showrooms, house impressive furnishings from all over the world. Marvin I. Danto built DCOTA in 1985. It is one of the most successful centers in the country today and earns a reputation of credibility by marketing "to the trade" only. Professional interior designer guides, who will highlight the trends and trend-makers of the fascinating world of design, will lead you on this exclusive tour through DCOTA in search of specific items that are of interest to you. You will receive a special discount off the designer's rates, and items may be purchased that day or you may contact the designer at a future date to place orders. Following the tour, lunch will be served at the Palm Café, located in the atrium and heart of the DCOTA and surrounded by the designs of Ralph Lauren, Saporiti Italia, Kravet, and Brown Jordan, where you will dine in elegance on delicious café fare. NOTE: You must be 18 or older to attend this tour. PAINT AND PLAY AT THE LAS OLAS ART CENTER The mission of the Las Olas Art Center is to redefine the art gallery experience, doing for the art gallery/museum what Barnes and Noble did for the library. Las Olas Art Center brings to the greater South Florida area an interactive facility to shop, relax, create, and learn about art. It is a place for people from all walks of life and any age or lifestyle to come and express creativity, all while enhancing their art gallery experience. The two story, 10,000 square–foot building is just steps away from Las Olas Boulevard. The first floor houses upscale art gallery pieces from select renowned dealers. The second floor features resident artists creating original pieces for viewing and sale to the public. You'll be invited into the first floor viewing gallery, after which you will proceed upstairs into the working environment of the artists. Then you will be outfitted with an apron and will proceed to produce your own work of art. Resident artists will be available to answer any questions and instruct you in techniques. After the tour, lunch will be served at Big City Tavern, which is located in the historic section of Las Olas Blvd. Big City Tavern is a busy, vibrant restaurant reminiscent of the great urban taverns of New York, Chicago, and Boston. NOTE: All canvases, brushes, and paints will be provided. This facility is not wheelchair accessible. SOCIAL PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION A $50 nonrefundable advance registration fee is required for participation in the Social Program. The registration fee entitles you to attend scientific sessions, view the technical exhibits, attend the Saturday evening exhibit hall reception, and purchase event tickets. Registered Social Program attendees will also receive a tote bag. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Spouses and guests who are physicians must register as physicians if they want to receive verification of attendance or continuing medical education credit. Surgeons and allied health personnel who are registered in their respective categories may purchase event tickets for themselves and are not required to pay the Social Program registration fee. This fee applies to spouses and guests only. If you require more than one ticket per event, you must register each participant separately and pay the registration fee for each additional participant who is not registered for the meeting. Each tour has a required minimum and maximum number of participants. Advance registration is strongly recommended. Tours will be canceled if the minimum number is not reached, and tickets will be available for on-site purchase only if space allows. The tour operator reserves the right to change tour itineraries and make proper substitutions when necessary. Advance registrations must be received by Wednesday, March 16, 2005, in order to receive a badge and tickets prior to the meeting. Each advance registrant will be sent a name badge, attendance card, and ticket(s) (if applicable) prior to the meeting. Registrations received after the deadline date will be available for pickup at the registration desk at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa. TICKET RESALE AREA Because guarantees have been made in advance for all events, we cannot issue a refund for any tickets after Wednesday, March 16, 2005. A ticket resale service is available at the Social Program on-site registration area of The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa. You may leave your tickets to be resold, or you may purchase tickets that are left by other registrants. It is your responsibility to return to the resale area before 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 19, 2005, to see if your tickets have been resold and to claim your refund. Refunds for resold tickets will not be mailed. A service fee of $10.00 per ticket will be deducted from all resale refunds. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY The Social Program registration fee is nonrefundable. A full refund for event fees will be given if written notification of cancellation is received at the College and postmarked no later than Wednesday, March 16, 2005. This policy will be strictly enforced, and absolutely no refunds will be given after the deadline date. CHILD POLICY Children under 12 years of age may not participate in the Social Program, unless otherwise indicated. This restriction includes infants in arms or strollers. Tickets for children 12 years or older may be ordered as additional tickets on the parent's Social Program registration form. Please note on the form that the extra tickets are for children and list their full names AND AGES. Young adults 16 years and older must be registered as guests and pay the registration fee to participate in Spring Meeting activities. Please note that ACS reserves the right to refuse boarding of a tour bus by anyone not complying with our age restrictions. If childcare arrangements are needed, The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa offers the Westin Kids Club® Program seven days a week for children 5–12 years old. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance to secure a spot for your child. To make reservations, please contact the Westin Kids Club® directly at 954-602-8921 or the Westin Workout Center at 954-602-8923. A reservation must be canceled a minimum of 4 hours prior to the start of the reservation in order to avoid a 50 percent charge to your room or credit card. The following are the current fees:
The Westin Kids Club® can be booked for additional morning or evening hours beyond the normal operating hours with a 24-hour advance notice. Additional evening hours available Sunday–Thursday and additional morning hours are available seven days a week. The fees for additional hours are $20 per hour per child for 1-2 children; $15 per hour per child for 3 or more children. Otherwise, The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa has pre-identified the following independent businesses that provide babysitting services within the community:
There is a four (4) hour minimum requirement for all of the above babysitting agencies and a two (2) hour cancellation notice. ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND EVENT TICKET SALES You may register and purchase event tickets (based on availability) for the Social Program tours at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa during the following dates and hours:
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