Alpha Chi Rho National Convention The 102nd National Convention will be held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from August 7 through August 11, 2013. The Hilton Resort at Kingston Plantation will host this year s Convention activities. Hotel Reservations: A block of rooms has been reserved for this year s convention. You may contact 1-800-876-0010 or 843-497-7419 to book your hotel reservations or go to: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/m/myrbhhh-acr- 20130806/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id-POG. Be sure to inform the hotel that you are part of the Alpha Chi Rho Convention Block (Use Code: ACR). Hotel rates are as follows based on occupancy: Room Single Double Triple Quad Standard $174 $174 $192 $210 Breakfast Included for 1 person for 2 people for 3 people for 4 people Royal Palms Condo Single Occupancy Double Occupancy 1 Bedroom Oceanview Guestroom $299 $299 2 Bedroom Oceanview Condo $380 $380 3 Bedroom Oceanview Condo $395 $395 Rooms must be reserved by July 6, 2013. The rates quoted above are per night and exclude applicable taxes, presently 12%. Room check-in is at 4 pm; checkout is 11 am. The rates apply to 3 days prior to convention and 3 days post-convention based on availability; Saturday, August 3 to Wednesday, August 14, 2013.
The resort is located at Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, 10000 Beach Club Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Directions to the Hotel: Directions from Myrtle Beach Airport: Leaving airport, turn right at first light onto Robert M. Grissom Parkway. Continue to Hwy 17-North. Stay on Hwy 17 N. until you reach Lake Arrowhead Road. Turn right onto Lake Arrowhead. At the stop light, turn left onto Kings Rd. Just past entrace to Kingston Plantation, turn Right onto Kingston Road. At bend in the road, turn right. Hilton entrance on the right. Directions from Highway 501 via Highway 22 East: Follow Hwy 501 past Aynor to Hwy 22 East. Follow Hwy 22 East for 28 miles. Take Kings Road exit and turn right at bottom of ramp. Kingston Road entrance is 1.2 miles on left. At bend in the road, turn right. Hilton entrance on the right. Directions from Highway 501: Follow Hwy 501, picking up Hwy 31 North just after the Myrtle Beach Factory Stores. Follow Hwy 31 North for approximately 11 miles to Hwy 22 East (toward North Myrtle Beach). From Hwy 22 East, follow the Kings Road exit, turning right at the bottom of the ramp. Follow Kings Road for 1.2 miles to Kingston Road, where you will turn left. At bend in the road, turn right. Hilton entrance on the right. Directions from I-95 North: Follow I-95 North to Highway 327, Exit 170. Follow Highway 327 to the end, turning left onto 76/301 which will lead to Highway 501 South. Follow Highway 501 South to the exit for Highway 22 East, continuing on Highway 22 East for approximately 26 miles. Take the Kings Road exit, turning right at the bottom of the exit ramp. Kingston Road will be approximately 1.2 miles on the left. Directions from I-95 South & Hwy 9: Travel I-95 South to Dillon, SC. Take Hwy 9 East to North Myrtle Beach, picking up Hwy 31 south, toward Myrtle Beach/Georgetown. Follow Hwy 31 South for 7 miles to Hwy 22 East exit marked Myrtle Beach (left lane). Follow Hwy 22 East, taking Kings Road exit. Turn right at bottom of ramp onto Kings Road and follow for approximately 1.2 miles. Hilton
entrance is on the left. Directions from Highway 9: Take Hwy 9 East to North Myrtle Beach, picking up Hwy 31 south, toward Myrtle Beach/Georgetown. Follow Hwy 31 South for 7 miles to Hwy 22 East exit marked Myrtle Beach (left lane). Follow Hwy 22 East, taking Kings Road exit. Turn right at bottom of ramp onto Kings Road and follow for approximately 1.2 miles. Turn left at Kingston Road. At the Bend in the street turn right. Hilton entrance will be to your right. Directions from Atlanta: Follow I-20 East to Columbia, SC and on toward Florence, SC. Pick up I-95 North and follow to Highway 327, Exit 170. Follow Highway 327 to the end, turning left onto 76/301 which will lead to Highway 501 South. Follow Highway 501 South to the exit for Highway 22 East, continuing on Highway 22 East for approximately 26 miles. Take the Kings Road exit, turning right at the bottom of the exit ramp. Kingston Road will be approximately 1.2 miles on the left. Directions from Calabash, NC: Follow Highway 17 South over the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge. Take Hwy 9 East to North Myrtle Beach, picking up Hwy 31 south, toward Myrtle Beach/Georgetown. Follow Hwy 31 South for 7 miles to Hwy 22 East exit marked Myrtle Beach (left lane). Follow Hwy 22 East, taking Kings Road exit. Turn right at bottom of ramp onto Kings Road and follow for approximately 1.2 miles. Hilton entrance is on the left. Directions from Charlotte, NC: Follow I-77 South to Columbia, SC, picking up I-20 East toward Florence, SC. From I-20 East pick up I-95 North and follow to Highway 327, Exit 170. Follow Highway 327 to the end, turning left onto 76/301 which will lead to Highway 501 South. Follow Highway 501 South to the exit for Highway 22 East, continuing on Highway 22 East for approximately 26 miles. Take the Kings Road exit, turning right at the bottom of the exit ramp. The Hilton will be approximately 1.2 miles on the left. Directions from Greensboro, NC: Follow Highway 220 South to Rockingham, NC. Take Highway 74 East to Hamlet, NC. From there follow Highway 38 East to Highway 501 South. Follow Highway 501 South to the exit for Highway 22 East, continuing on Highway 22 East for approximately 26 miles. Take the Kings Road exit, turning right at the bottom of the exit ramp. The Hilton will be approximately 1.2 miles on the left. Directions from Columbia, SC: Follow I-20 East toward Florence, picking up I-95 North. follow to Highway 327, Exit 170. Follow Highway 327 to the end, turning left onto 76/301 which will lead to Highway 501 South. Follow Highway 501 South to the exit for Highway 22 East, continuing on Highway 22 East for approximately 26 miles. Take the Kings Road exit, turning right at the bottom of the exit ramp. Kingston Plantation will be approximately 1.2 miles on the left. At bend in the road, turn right. Hilton entrance on the right. Parking: Parking is available at the hotel garage.
Area Attractions/Activities: Children s Resort Waterpark, Direct Access to the Beach, Resort Tennis and Volleyball Courts, Resort Fitness Center, Five Pools on-site at the Resort, Numerous Award-Winning Golf, Courses/Resort Golf Advisors Can Assist with Individual and Group Outings, Deep Sea Fishing, Pier Fishing a Short Walk from the Resort, Live Entertainment at Local Venues including: Alabama, Theater, Gilmore Theater, Medieval Times, Carolina Opry, Broad at the Beach Includes Family, Activities, Shops, Clubs, and Restaurants, Family Kingdom Amusement Park, Casino Cruises, Water Rental Activities, Numerous Award Winning Restaurants, and many other things to do for family and couples!!
Tentative Schedule for 2013 Convention Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort Kingston Resorts August 7 through 11, 2013 Day Time Purpose Wednesday, August 7, 2013 Begin to arrive Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm Wednesday 9 am to Noon Wednesday 1 pm to 3 pm REGISTRATION: Undergraduates, Graduates, Officers, & Trustees Arrive National Staff finalize plans and setup for Convention National Council Meeting Wednesday 7 pm 9 pm Wednesday 9 pm 11 pm President s Reception for Convention Attendees and guest Family Movie Night Thursday, August 8, 2013 Thursday 8 am - 2 pm REGISTRATION/ FRATERNITY OFFICE Thursday 9 am to Noon Educational Sessions for Undergraduate Brothers & Alumni Advisors 10 am to Noon Foundation Board Meeting Thursday Noon to 1:30 pm Lunch (Give out some more awards Most Improved Awards) Thursday 1:30 to 4 pm Educational Sessions for Undergraduate Brothers & Alumni Advisors Thursday 4:30 to???? Dinner on your own Check out Myrtle Beach Nightlife! (same as above) Friday, August 9, 2013 Friday 9 am to 11 am Philanthropy - National Day of Service Friday 11am to 1 pm Brunch (Retirement Speaker Presentation) Friday 1:30 to 4:30 pm Convention Business Session Opens Friday 5 to 8 pm Reception & Scholarship Awards Friday 8:00 to?? FREE TIME
Saturday, August 10, 2013 Saturday 9am to Noon Convention Business Sessions LUNCH ON YOUR OWN Saturday Noon to 5 pm FREE TIME - hit the beach or lay by the pool 5:30 to 6 pm Reception 6 pm to 8:30 pm Banquet with Chapter Awards Saturday 9 pm -?? FREE TIME - Last night to enjoy Myrtle Beach night life Sunday, August 11, 2013 Sunday 9 am to 11 am National Council Meeting Sunday Meal Color Key Confirm checkout time with the Hotel Included in your room reservation is breakfast for two (daily). Function where food will be available Meals on your own