APRO’s 2011 Convention Social and Special Events
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Joe Eason/Tom Kitchens Golf Classic
9 a.m., Monday, July 11
Chenal Golf Course Sponsored by Whirlpool  Your chance to play on a pristine course for a fraction of the normal green fees: APRO is offsetting the cost of one of Arkansas’ most prestigious courses. Chenal Country Club offers two world-class courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., one of the world’s leading golf course designers. A free golf clinic will be offered from 8 to 9 a.m. with professional golfer Gene Bone, currently with ProGuard. Space is limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so register early. Download Golf Registration Form Visit Chenal Golf Course
APRO President’s Welcome Reception—honoring state presidents, APRO PAC and Team contributors and Congressional leadership 6–7:30 p.m., Monday, July 11
Sponsored by Serta
 This annual reception helps kick off the APRO convention and gives you a chance to meet new friends as well as visit with old ones. This event recognizes those involved with the legislative process at the state and federal levels, and everyone is invited to join APRO President Robert Briley in honoring all who have worked hard to protect your industry.Business casual attire
Complimentary bar and light hors d’oeuvres Gala at The Clinton Presidential Center 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, July 12 Sponsored by High Touch
The William J. Clinton Presidential Center & Park,
 located on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock, Arkansas, attractrs hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world to its grounds each year. Opened in 2004, the Center is home to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, the University  of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, and the Little Rock offices of the Clinton Foundation. Your private evening at the center will include food and drink, entertainment, tours of the unique facility, and camaraderie with your fellow rental dealers.Business casual attire Complimentary bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres
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Spouse/Guest Tour: Hot Springs Historic Bath House Row
9 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday, July 12 Less than an hour from Little Rock, Hot Springs is known as "America’s First Resort." Famed Bath House Row has enticed guests for decades, especially during its heyday in the 1930’s. Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of the "Valley of the Vapors" where the hot water comes straight
 out of the Ouachita Mountains. Your tour begins at the scenic Garvan Woodland Gardens, a botanical garden on the shores of Lake Hamilton. After a tour and private luncheon, you’ll head to downtown Hot Springs, where you’ll take a walking tour of famous Bath House Row, including a tour of the Fordyce Bath House Museum and Mountain Valley Water. You’ll also have some time to visit some of the speciality boutiques, art galleries, and antique  stores in this quaint and charming town. You may even decide to have a glass of wine while relaxing on the porch of the historic Arlington Hotel before returning to Little Rock.Spouse tour is included in Spouse/Guest registration fee. However, space is limited and you must be registered in advance to attend, so please check the appropriate box on your registration form. Exhibit Hall Cocktail Party
4:30–5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 13
Sponsored by TRIB Group
Wind down and relax with your favorite exhibitors - a perfect way to close
 out your first day of business on APRO’s 2011 exhibit floor.Complimentary beer, wine and snacks. 2011 APRO Awards Reception and Banquet
"A Tribute to Sir Elton John" Wednesday, July 13
Reception 6:30–7 p.m., Sponsored by RentDirect Nationwide/Nationwide Southwest Banquet 7–10 p.m., Sponsored by RentDirect Nationwide/Nationwide Southwest Let’s "remember when rock was young!" This
 elegant evening will feature Jeffrey Allen, who has performed as Elton John with Las Vegas’ longest running impersonator show "Legends in Concert." Also, we’ll have some fun reminiscing as we honor the industry’s finest with APRO’s annual awards presentations.Semi-formal evening attire. Open bar during reception, cash bar during dinner.
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