Get Extra Networking at the 2019 Annual Conference

2019 NFPA Annual Conference
March 5-7, 2019
Montage Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, California

There’s still time to sign up for the 2019 Annual Conference optional events! In addition to providing an excuse to get out of the hotel and explore the area, these events also allow you to build your network in a more casual setting. To sign up, simply access your registration confirmation email and click “modify registration.” Limited spots are available on some tours, so don’t miss your chance on these fun options:

 

Art Affinity Walkabout – Wednesday March 6
(Only 6 spots remaining!)
Enjoy a guided tour through some of Laguna’s hottest art galleries. Hear the history and inspiration of the artists and their work. When you’re done, explore downtown Laguna on your own!

Price includes:

  • Round-trip transportation
  • 1-hour exclusive, guided tour
  • Free time in Downtown Laguna
  • Box lunch & beverage

 

Dolphin Safari Dana Point Dolphin Encounter – Thursday March 7
This fascinating up-close-and-personal meeting with dolphins and marine life off the coast of the Dana Point Harbor is a must see in OC! Complete with a sunbathing deck, twin trampolines, refreshment bar, and underwater viewing pods, this high-tech catamaran offers the best intimate experience with dolphins, whales, and other wildlife.

Price includes:

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Professional guide/narrator
  • Safety instruction
  • Box lunch & beverage

 

Mission San Juan Capistrano – Thursday March 7
(Only 7 spots remaining!)
You will be guided along the cobblestone paths of the Mission San Juan Capistrano to discover California’s multi-cultural history and the birthplace of Orange County. After the guided experience, guests will enjoy a free wine tasting experience at a local winery, paired with deliciously designed flatbread and cheese platters!

Price includes:

  • Exclusive round-trip transportation
  • Admission fees to MSJC
  • Docent guided tour
  • Exclusive use of patio at the winery
  • Wine tasting
  • Hors d’ouevres station including flatbread and cheese platters
  • Free time to explore The Mission and shopping in San Juan Capistrano

 

NFPA Golf Outing-Thursday March 7
(Only 12 spots remaining!)
12:30 pm shotgun start
You’re invited to play at Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Beach, a favorite golf course. Celebrating 25 years of majestic California sunsets and unforgettable rounds, Pelican Hill Golf Club is a world-class experience that you have to play to believe.

Panoramic ocean views from every tee box are just the beginning. Open canyons and elevated plateaus dot the landscape, and at nearly 7,000 yards from the tips, your full attention is required. Several holes weave their way right down to the cliff’s edge, but great shots here require more than just a great camera. Lose your focus, and you might just lose the hole!

Price includes:

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Green fees, scoring
  • Cart
  • Box lunch with beverage

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