Thank you my friends,
WE DID IT AGAIN!!!!
Last June, nine hundred and thirty-three of the sexiest men from around the planet got together in Fort Lauderdale and raised over $39,915.22 for charity during the last A Celebration Of Friends weekend!
In 2008, We're going back to the beach the 26th thru the 29th of June but year a little further south. This time we're going to celebrate at the beautiful Deauville Resort Hotel in Miami Beach. While located directly on the beach; it hosts the largest pool and lobby of any hotel we've ever been to.
THE DEAVILLE BEACH HOTEL HAS OPENED UP MORE ROOMS FOR OUR CELEBRATION GUESTS if still needing a room, PLEASE CALL 305-865-8511 AND ASK FOR RESERVATIONS!
There are NO Registration fees. The only thing we ask is that each person attending make a $40 charitable contribution at the ACOF Registration tables during the Celebration (Thursday thru Sunday) in the lobby of the Deauville. This donation will give you access to all ACOF shows and vendor displays for all four days of the Celebration. Your time will be your own to do what YOU want, where YOU want, with whoever wants to do it with YOU!
VENDORS: Anyone who wishes to sell any merchandise or promote a product during the Celebration; please contact tomcat9722@aol.com
VOLUNTEERS: Please remember; the A Celebration Of Friends Inc is an all volunteer organization and we're always looking for members of our Family to help out with their time and energy. So if anytime during the Celebration you feel the need the help us out with registration or Security, just let us know! Thanks in advance!
Over the course of six years the ACOF has donated over $86,000 to worthwhile causes!
What once started out as a small get-together for about one hundred mature men and their admires has now grown into a global 'Family Reunion. Our Family now encompasses members from over thirty different countries including Australia, Central and South America, Europe and Asia.
Registered Celebration members will receive:
- Room Rates: Single/Double - $85 Triple - $95 Quad - $105
(Rates apply five (5) days prior and three (3) days post Event Dates.) -
- Reduced Valet Parking Rate of $15 (Parking based on availability).
- Daily Complimentary Continental Breakfast.
- Nightly Complimentary Happy Hour at Karaoke Reception.
(Our Security will be working hand in hand with the Deauville Hotel Security.)
Click here for A Celebration of Friends 2008 Registration Form
So make your reservations early (as we're expecting over one thousand in attendance next year). Reservations may be made directly by calling 305-865-8511/800-327-6656 or BOOK ONLINE (Mention group code COFSGM when making your reservation either online or via the telephone). If the Deauville was good enough for the Rat Pack, JFK and the Beatles, it should be good enough for us!
A Celebration of Friends Inc. is a charitable 501(c)3 organization dedicated to help fill the social needs of the mature gay male with low-cost conventions or, Celebrations while at the same time raising funds for selected local charities.
The major charity we raise funds for in Fort Lauderdale is Tuesdays Angels Inc. a nonprofit Section 501(c)3 Organization that provides funding on an emergency basis to men, women and children with HIV/AIDS. One hundred percent of all dollars received by Tuesday's Angels go directly to individuals or to selected organizations that have clients that have little or no income.
Welcome to the A Celebration Of Friends weekend!
WHERE MATURITY MEANS SOMETHING!
Airport Transportation Options
Miami International Airport:
- Super Shuttle Service (305-871-2000): $21.00 per person, no reservations needed.
- Taxi Cabs: $37.00 flat rate from the airport to the hotel.
- Public Transportation: City Bus "J", $1.50 per person.
Ft. Lauderdale Airport:
- Airport Express Shuttle Service (954-561-8888): $18.00 per person, no reservations needed.
- Taxi Cabs: no flat rate but approximately $70.00
- No public transportation.
THE DEAUVILLE'S NEW GARAGE IS NOT YET COMPLETED AND PARKING WILL BE VERY LIMITED!!! IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE TAKE THE SHUTTLE OR OTHER PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEAUVILLE! THERE WILL BE NO NEED FOR PERSONAL CARS ONCE YOU ARE THERE WITH SHUTTLES, CABS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE.
NOW BOOK YOUR AIRFARE DIRECTLY ON-LINE!
We are pleased to announce American Airlines as an official carrier for the Miami Beach A Celebration of Friends weekend. They have arranged for the Celebration attendees to enjoy a 5% discount off Coach and First Class fares.
For fare and schedule information and to make your reservations, please call the American Airlines Meeting Services at 1-800-433-1790 and provide the discount/promotion code A1468BS. Their hours of operation are 5 AM to 12 midnight Central Time every day of the year.
This discount is valid June 23 - July 2, 2008 for round trip travel to Fort Lauderdale and Miami, FL.
You may review fare and schedule information and make reservations at American Airlines web site: www.aa.com.
NOW BOOK YOUR RENTAL CAR DIRECTLY ON-LINE!
We are pleased to announce Avis as an official car rental for the Miami Beach A Celebration of Friends weekend. They have arranged for the Celebration attendees to enjoy a special discount for their car rentals. Your special discounts are available on a wide selection of vehicles and are good from one week before to one week after your event. So take in the sights and explore the surroundings.
To reserve a car, contact Avis at 1-800-331-1600 and use your Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number J995218 Or reserve online and have your discount number automatically included in your reservation and receive an email confirmation.
