2012 CCBO Annual
International
Conference
CCBO 30th Annual International Conference - Registration Is Open
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in the Walt Disney World Resort® - Reserve your room early as there are a limited number of rooms in the block at the $179 rate
September 29 - October 2, 2012
Theme: Excellence...Make It Happen!
Excellence in college business operations can feel like the “magic of Disney”; but then, who really believes in magic? Excellence is what we make happen. Take it up a notch: from good to great, from greatness to excellence. Place yourself among the best in community college business operations. Explore solutions and innovations that will help you and your college excel. Define the future. Make it happen.
Awards
Community College Business Officers (CCBO) are accepting nominations for the
2012 awards. We encourage you to recognize individuals who have made notable
contributions in higher education. CCBO has 3 award categories and an award
specifically intended to spotlight institutional excellence. Awards will be
presented at the annual international conference on September 29 - October 2,
2012, at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Central Florida. Please submit
your nominations by August 15, 2012. View entire awards web page.
Follow CCBO on Facebook!
On March 15, 2012 CCBO reached its original goal of 80 “likes” on the CCBO Facebook page! Help CCBO reach its new Facebook goal of 100 "likes" by the annual conference in September. .Keep encouraging colleagues and friends to like CCBO on Facebook today!!
Two different ways to register for conference now:
Online Registration
PDF Registration Form
Member registration fees apply to all institutions and Business Partners who are members of CCBO. If you are unsure of your membership status, please contact the National Office at info@ccbo.org or 434-293-2825 to confirm. Business Partners who wish to exhibit, must complete an Exhibitor Contract. View the exhibitors web page for more information.
Full / Retiree Registration Includes:
• All conference materials
• Pre-conference meet and greet
• President’s Reception on Sunday within the Exhibit Hall
• Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall on Monday
• Exemplary Practice Awards Luncheon on Monday
• Continental Breakfast on Tuesday
• Business Meeting Luncheon on Tuesday
• Closing Awards Reception and Banquet on Tuesday
• Beverage breaks
• All Educational and General Sessions & Forums
• Tour on Monday
Please note that “guest” refers to spouse or companion, NOT additional staff or employees; additional staff require Full or Day registration.
Guest Registration Includes:
• Pre-conference meet and greet on Saturday
• President’s Reception on Sunday within the Exhibit Hall
• Closing Awards Reception and Banquet on Tuesday
If you must cancel your conference registration, refunds will be made if written notification is sent to the National Office on or before August 30, 2012. A $75 processing fee will be charged. No refunds will be given for cancellations following August 30, 2012. Refunds will be processed after the conference.
Hotel - Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort - open for reservations
The hotel room block at Disney's Yacht and Beach Resort is now open for reservations. The reduced group room rate per night plus tax is:
$179 Single/Double Occupancy - An amazing rate for this Deluxe Level Disney property. Rooms usually go for $350 per night for a standard view at the resort. Our rate is approximately half the regular rate!! Reserve your room early as there are a limited number of rooms in the block at the $179 rate.
Click here to book your CCBO Hotel Room at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort
Web page with an overview all about The Disney Resort
Subject to availability, you may extend your stay and reserve rooms at the group room rates for days before and after conference. Those dates cover September 24 - October 5, 2012. Come early or stay late to enjoy the attractions!
Reserve your room online or by phone: 407-939-4686. If you call please state that you are with the Community College Business Officers group. The cutoff date for online or phone in hotel reservations at the group room rate is September 4, 2012.
View a map of the entire Walt Disney World Resort.
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort is conveniently located within the Epcot® Resort area of the Walt Disney World Resort, allowing you to take advantage of the following which is included in your room rate:
- Complimentary airport transportation, luggage delivery, and airline check-in through Disney's Magical Express service.
- Walking distance to Epcot® and Disney's BoardWalk Entertainment District. Epcot® is only a five minute walk around the lake and over the bridge!
- Complimentary water launch service to Epcot®, Disney's Hollywood Studios™ and select Disney hotels. The boat is a great option for those who would prefer not to walk.
- Complimentary motorcoach service to Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, Downtown Disney® and other locations.
- Complimentary admittance to the hotel's health club all days of your stay.
- Complimentary pool and beach access.
- Complimentary internet in all guest rooms.
- Complimentary self parking in resort lot.
- Access to many of the Walt Disney World Special Events taking place during our
conference (additional fee or park admission does apply; CCBO does not manage, each attendee to arrange on their own). Simply visit the online calendar to view options.
About the CCBO headquarters hotel...Disney's Yacht Club Resort is a lakeside Disney Deluxe Resort featuring lush landscaping and the formal grace of a grand New England yacht club.
Designed by architect Robert A.M. Stern—known for his East Coast beach houses—this splendid 5-story Resort transports Guests to the summertime Shingle Style hotels of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. (Sister resort Disney's Beach Club Resort is a more relaxed, pastel-toned edifice next door; the 2 share many amenities.)
Public areas, Guest rooms and suites are adorned in dark wood and wicker furniture, portholes and simulated captain's wheels. Cast Members are decked out in ship's crew regalia, including navy blazers and captain's hats.
Behind the Resort lie Stormalong Bay and Crescent Lake. Stormalong Bay spans 3 acres, with water slides emerging from the life-size replica of a wrecked ship, lagoons, a slow river to float along in inner tubes and a sand-bottom pool. At 25-acre Crescent Lake, Guests can rent a variety of watercraft (such as pedal boats and pontoons) from the Bayside Marina, go on a fishing expedition or take a private cruise on the Breathless, where at night one might see fireworks.
Stretch out and relax on white-sand shores. Discover the rustic charm of the Yachtsman Steakhouse as you savor mouthwatering steaks, seafood, chicken and lamb dishes. Enjoy state-of-the-art Nautilus and Hammer Strength exercise equipment at the Ship Shape Health Club and then unwind with a rejuvenating massage.
Disney's Yacht Club Resort has been designated by the Florida Green Lodging Program, recognizing the Resort's environmentally responsible practices.
Come for the Meeting, Stay for the Magic
Monday Disney Institute Program and Tour
Monday, October 1, 2012
CCBO is planning a Disney Institute professional development tour for Monday, October 1 in the afternoon as part of the conference educational programming. We look forward to having you join us! Transportation will be provided. The tour will run from 3:00-6:30 p.m. We will return to Disney's Yacht and Beach Resort in time for the optional group dinner and open evening. View the CCBO and Disney Institute web page for overview and to register.*
*Pre-registration for the tour is required as there is a maximum number of attendees (50) permitted at this function. Note as of 4/24/12 25 slots are filled.
The Course: Disney's Magnolia Golf Course
Visit the website to learn more about the course.
The Date: Sunday, September 30, 2012
Generously Sponsored By:
The Schedule:
6:50 a.m. Departure for course from hotel lobby (transportation provided -course is 10 minutes away)
7:30 a.m. Tee-off at course - Shotgun start
1:30 p.m. Return to hotel for start of conference
Tournament Registration Fee - $100*
*this will include transportation to & from course; boxed breakfast; greens fee; cart; & range balls for warm-up.
Golf Club Rental - $45
Golf Shoe Rental - $10
Click here to complete the golf tournament registration form.
The Course Description:
The beautifully manicured links of Disney's Magnolia Golf Course are named for the abundance of fragrant blossoming magnolia trees that make this course truly magnificent. The course design masterfully uses the area's natural features to enhance the beauty of the lush, rolling greens and sparkling water hazards—all for a course deserving of its excellent 4 star-rating by Golf Digest.
Disney's Magnolia Golf Course features wide fairways dotted with 97 bunkers. It represents a paradise for serious golfers, as well as a thrilling challenge for players at all levels. Step onto the first tee and into the shoes of champions. You'll find yourself powering your way down sweeping fairways at this, the home to the final rounds of the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic.
Click here for a virtual tour of the course.
Special multi-day meeting/convention theme park tickets are available for CCBO Attendees at the four main Walt Disney World theme parks. Click here to visit Disney Conventionears online to view and purchase the tickets.
Walt Disney World Theme Parks:
Magic Kingdom
Epcot
Hollywood Studios
Animal Kingdom
Click here to make Disney Dining Reservations online. Did you know that reservations can be made anywhere on Disney Property 6 months in advance! That means starting April 1 you can book your reservation for the many extraordinary Disney restaurants.
A food and wine lover's paradise awaits you at Epcot Theme Park with the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, held September 28, 2012 to November 11, 2012! Learn more about this exceptional event that will be going on during the dates we are in Orlando plus it is within walking distance (complimentary boat and bus also available) of the main conference hotel. View photos, video, and more information on Disney's website. The event runs all day every day so you can plan to attend before or after the conference.
All Disney Special Events are here as well.
Other local attractions:
SeaWorld Orlando Theme Park
Theme Parks at Universal Orlando:
Universal Studios Florida
Universal's Islands of Adventure
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores - outlet shopping
Please note complimentary transportation from Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort is available anywhere within the Walt Disney World Resort - theme parks, restaurants, shopping - but does not include SeaWorld, Universal Studios, or other Orlando Attractions.