The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers Association 110th Annual Convention September 15 17, 2013 La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad, California B&CMA welcomes you to La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California for our 110 th Annual Convention. We hope you enjoy networking with colleagues in a luxury resort featuring newly renovated rooms, excellent dining, lush garden grounds, a Gold Medal Golf Resort and the Number One wellness spa in the nation. La Costa is located just thirty minutes away from downtown San Diego with a wealth of attractions for adults and families. The Convention provides educational sessions with speakers that address executive level topics such as the industry financial outlook, food industry trends and success stories that sharpen your business focus. Executives can also take advantage of settings for networking where one can meet with industry peers and conduct business in a relaxed setting a golf tournament, a Monday night Dine Around, a tennis outing, and an exclusive behind the scenes tour where you ll meet animals and their handlers at the San Diego Zoo. The location also offers plenty of family friendly options for both accommodations and events. On your own, you can relax at La Costa Spa, enjoy a cabana around the pool, or go explore the surrounding area. Who should attend the B&CMA Annual Convention? Company executives presidents, CEOs, junior executives and senior management B&CMA members who work with executive level topics such as commodities, global perspectives, etc. Key stakeholders in organizations Please take a moment to review the enclosed information and we look forward to receiving your registration. PROGRAM SCHEDULE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 TENNIS CLINIC & OUTING 11:00 am, La Costa Tennis Courts ($100/person) Refine your game with professional instruction and challenge your colleagues in one of the premiere tennis locations in Southern California, which has hosted professional tournaments like the Southern California Open and includes seventeen hard clay courts. Gather at 10:45 am in the Tennis Pro Shop. Balls, rackets and beverages are provided.
OPENING RECEPTION 12:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 7:00 am 11:00 am GENERAL SESSION TBA 8:00 am 11:00 am GOLF TOURNAMENT 12:00 pm Tee Time, La Costa Champions Course ($275/person) Championship level golf awaits you just a few steps from your room or villa. Lunch will be provided. DINE AROUND 6:00 pm 9:00 pm, held at the pool Dinner, cocktails, music and networking with friendly faces await you around the pool. Convention dress is business casual for all events, but feel free to dress up if you choose. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 7:30 am 10:00 am GENERAL SESSION TBA BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF THE SAN DIEGO ZOO 8:30 am 9:30 am 10:15 am Meet bus at the Spa Curb, 10:30 am bus departs, 1:30 pm private tour, 4:00 pm meet return bus, 4:30 pm bus returns to La Costa CLOSING RECEPTION 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Enjoy drinks and light hors d oeuvres. Regular Baker & International Option A Members: $895 International Members Option B: $2995 International Option B Spouses/Companions: $300 Allied Members: $995 Three Ways to Register: 1) Register online at the B&CMA web site: www.thebcma.org 2) Fax the registration form to: Kerry Kurowski at 410.290.8585 3) Mail the registration form to: Kerry Kurowski, B&CMA 6325 Woodside Court Suite 125 Columbia, Maryland 21046 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Tennis Clinic & Outing: $100/person Sunday, September 15: 11:00 am, meet at Tennis Pro Shop Our Sunday tennis events are combined again this year: the tennis clinic will be followed by the tennis outing as one single event. Learn tips and warm up with professional instruction before walloping your peers in a tennis match. Held at the La Costa Tennis Courts, it includes rackets, balls and beverages. Meet in the Tennis Pro Shop at 10:45 am.
Golf Tournament: $275/person Monday, September 16: 12:00 pm Tee time, La Costa Champions Course The tournament is held on property on the Champions Course and includes green fees, box lunch, beverage service, and bag handling. Club rentals are $85 per set; please call 760.931.7595. Behind the Scenes San Diego Zoo Tour: $150/person Tuesday, September 17: 10:30 am 4:30 pm, meet the bus at 10:15 at the Spa Curb, private tour at 1:30 pm, catch the return bus at 4:00 pm at zoo main entrance Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the San Diego Zoo, only available for groups. The San Diego Zoo is notable for pioneering the design of naturalistic habitats for zoo animals. After enjoying lunch with a pre paid voucher at one of the park s restaurants, you ll have some time to walk around before you get a private two hour tour from 1:30 3:30 pm where you ll see animals up close and talk to animal handlers. We hope you take advantage of this special event at one of the top zoos in the world. The $150 cost includes transportation, zoo admission, a special private tour at 1:30 pm, and a $12 lunch voucher. The return bus departs at 4:00 pm from the main zoo entrance and returns to the resort around 4:30 pm. CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellation Policy: Cancellations postmarked or faxed by Friday, August 30, 2013 are entitled to a full refund. Cancellations received after this date will be subject to a 25% penalty fee off the Convention registration. Activity fees are not refundable after August 30, 2013. Members sharing a single registration is prohibited but complete substitutions may be made without penalty. Individuals who do not attend and fail to cancel are not eligible for a refund. HOTEL INFORMATION La Costa Resort & Spa is a premier Southern California luxury resort geared toward soothing stress and reenergizing the spirit. Enjoy a setting with lush gardens, panoramic views, eight swimming pools, an award winning spa, world class dining and fully renovated rooms including meeting rooms, guest rooms, villas and suites. La Costa also boasts the only Gold Medal Golf Resort in South California, seventeen clay tennis courts and the Number One wellness spa in the nation. La Costa is located just thirty minutes away from downtown San Diego with a wealth of attractions for adults and families. Surrounding Area The greater San Diego area offers plenty of attractions and restaurants for your exploration. Venture into San Diego to the Gaslamp Quarter for restaurants and shopping, see Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, enjoy creative and colorful displays at Legoland California and golfers can play the famous Torrey Pines Golf Course (be sure to book tee times as soon as possible). There is also Sea World San Diego, San Diego Harbor, historic Mission San Luis Bay, Torrey Pines State Park, beaches, gardens, parks and wineries all less than an hour drive away. HOTEL RESERVATIONS AND CUT OFF DATE La Costa Resort & Spa 2100 Costa Del Mar Road Carlsbad, California 92009 Phone: 760.438.9111 Group reservations: 800.438.9217 www.lacosta.com A special group rate has been secured for B&CMA of $239 single/double plus a $15/day resort fee, $1/day Carlsbad improvement fee and applicable taxes. Reservations must be made by August 29, 2013 by calling 800.438.9217 and referencing Biscuit and Cracker to receive the group rate. Villas, suites and family suites are available at additional cost. Single and double rooms are available. Reservations received after August 29, 2013 are subject to rate and space availability. Guest room internet is included in the resort fee. Both valet and self parking are complimentary for B&CMA; be sure to identify that you are with our group.
TRAVEL INFORMATION Airport: La Costa Resort & Spa is located approximately 30 minutes from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, California. Car Rental: Discounts can be received at Avis by calling 800.331.1600 and referencing the AWD number J097716. Avis is onsite at San Diego International Airport (SAN). The local number for Avis is 619.688.5000. Parking: Private Car: Taxi Service: La Costa Resort & Spa is offering B&CMA guests complimentary valet and self parking. La Costa Resort recommends La Jolla Elite for private car service for $135 each way; please call 858.459.9077. La Costa recommends Cloud 9 Super Shuttle for shared shuttle service for $33 per person; please call 800.974.8885. Advanced reservations are required. Taxi services costs about $95 each way from San Diego International Airport (SAN). GENERAL INFORMATION LA COSTA GOLF Southern California's only Gold Medal Golf Resort, the course was designed by Dick Wilson and is home to tournaments like the 2012 LPGA Kia Classic. La Costa has hosted professional golfers, Hollywood celebrities, politicians and sports heros whose tee sheets have included names like Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and more. The Champions Course has been completely restored and dressed with all new bent grass greens, Bermuda fairways and strategically placed bunkers. Fairway contours have been altered; a modernized drainage system has been added for sustainability, improved water flow and irrigation; 30 acres of maintained turf have been reduced for water conservation; native grasses and lakes have been added to challenge all levels. RESTAURANTS The resort prides itself on outstanding dining with sustainable farm to table ingredients at Bluefire Grill and Bistro 65, but there plenty of choices in the surrounding area. Just a short drive away is the Gaslamp Quarter offering more than 70 restaurants and don t forget the region is known for its authentic Mexican food. THE SPA AT LA COSTA The Spa at La Costa has been rated the #1 Wellness Spa in the nation by Spa Magazine and the #4 Spa in North America by Travel + Leisure. Nature inspires everything at the Spa fresh citrus and herbs that infuse Spa elixirs and the local ingredients used in the treatments. B&CMA members can take advantage of a top notch spa menu, enjoy the completely redesigned facilities and spend some time relaxing in a premiere spa destination. Spa hours are from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm Monday through Wednesday and 8:30 am to 8:30 pm Thursday through Sunday. Please schedule your appointment on line at www.lacosta.com/request an appointment or call 800.729.4772. KIDS Kids are welcome at La Costa! Enroll them in Kidtopia kids club which offers plenty of activities for ages 6 months to 12 years, and even night activities for parents who want to explore the resort for a few hours. Please call 760.931.7543 for rates and reservations. The resort also has great water activities including the Sandy Beach Family Pool and Splash Landing Pool with wicked awesome waterslides, snack bar, pool toys and private cabana rental. Nursery and babysitting services are also available. WEATHER September temperatures are usually in the mid 70s (Fahrenheit), and cool off in the evening to the low 60s. Please bring your sunglasses, sunblock and have a light jacket or sweater available for evenings.
WHAT TO PACK All sessions and social events are business casual: slacks and golf shirts for men, slacks or skirts and blouses for women. In the evening, temperatures can cool to the mid 60s, so please pack a jacket or sweater. For the Monday Dine Around, resort casual attire is fine; but you may dress up if you choose. Don t forget your bathing suit for the pool and sun block. QUESTIONS Contact Kerry Kurowski Phone: 443.545.1645 Fax: 410.290.8585 Email: kkurowski@thebcma.org