American Collegiate Horsemen's Association

			National Convention Each year, the ACHA holds a National Convention at which all schools affiliated with the organization are invited to come and experience different aspects of the horse industry and show various opportunities available across the country. The National Convention is hosted by a different university each year, and provides an exciting and eye-opening experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.

2012 National Convention in Gainsville, FL
• The Convention will take place March 1-3, 2012.
• Check in is February 29th and Check out is March 4th.
• Registration cost is $225.00 per person which covers transportation, events and most meals (see itinerary). Hotel accommodations are not included in this cost.
• Click here for the Group Registration Form.
This needs to be filled out by every group that is attending the convention.
• Click here for the Individual Registration Form.
This needs to be filled out by any individual that is attending the convention.
• Click here for the Code of Conduct.
• Click here for the Itenerary.

Hotel hosting the convention

Paramount Plaza Hotel 2900 SW 13th Street • Gainesville, FL 32608 • 352-240-0162 (direct) • 352-371-1159 (fax)

CUT-OFF DATE

The "cut-off date" for accepting reservations into this room block is 2/1/2012. Reservations requests received after 11:59 PM local time at the Hotel on the cut-off date will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis. Please have your guests call the hotel directly at 352-377-4000 or 877-992-9229 and mention "Collegiate Horsemen's Association" group when making reservations.

RATES

We are pleased to confirm the following special non-commissionable meeting/convention rates February 29 – March 4: 2 Double Beds Non Smoking $72.00 King Non Smoking $72.00. All room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes, currently totaling 11.25%, and a $2.50 amenity fee / room night. Rate will be applicable three (3) days prior and three (3) days post scheduled group dates as mentioned above.

CHECK IN and CHECK OUT TIMES

In order to best serve all of our guests, we have established Check-In times beginning at 3:00pm and Check-Out times no later than 11:00 AM on the established check-out date. If your group requires an earlier check-in or a later check-out, arrangements must be made through the Sales Office in advance.

ROOM and RELATED CHARGES

Guests shall be responsible for their own guest room, tax and incidental charges. A deposit in the amount of one (1) night's room and tax costs will be charged to guest's credit card upon securing reservation. Individual attendees, not the group, will be charged one night's room and tax if they cancel within 24 hours of arrival.

NOISE / DISTURBANCE POLICY

The Hotel reserves the right to remove any guest or group of guests from the property for excessive noise or inappropriate behavior without refunding any payment. It is the hotel's duty to maintain a proper and peaceful environment for all hotel guests and any infractions WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

Key note speaker

Wyoming Representative Sue Wallis

itenerary

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	National dues were due by October 30, 2011 Dues were $50 per club and $5 per member. The address for where to send the dues is in the news letter located under the history page.

	2011 National Convention • Hotel rooms were blocked at Radisson Hotel Fort Worth North-Fossil Creek. • Attractions included: Lone Star Race Park, Forth Worth Stock Yards, Fort Worth Livestock Show & Rodeo, Billy Bob's Texas Dance Hall and other equine attractions. • Each school attending was invited to participate in the scrapbook competition, Click Here for Scrapbook guidelines.

	2010 National Convention The 2010 National Convention was hosted by Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. They took us to an amazing variety of facilities and allowed all of our members to get an inside look at some exciting aspects of the equine industry. The long list of visits included: The Versatility Ranch Worlds Horse Show, Budweiser Clydesdale Training Facility, Royal Vista Equine Breeding Facility, the CSU Equine Veterinary Facilities, Hearts for Horses, the Big Thunder Draft Horse Show and more! Colorado State University did an incredible job; and everyone who was able to attend walked away with new knowlege, new experiences, and new friends. The ACHA can't wait for what the next convention has in store.

	2009 National Convention The 2009 Convention was hosted by Penn State. The ACHA visited University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center where Barbaro, the famous injured 2006 Kentucky Derby Winner, was treated using cutting edge technology. We toured Hanover Shoe Farms, North America's leading Standardbred breeding farm. Also, don't forget the private tour of Penn National Race Course where we saw the drug testing facility, walked the track, and saw the races!

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Advisor: Kristine L. Vernon, Ph.D.
Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Clemson University
Phone: 864-656-4028
Email: kvernon@clemson.edu