Dear Steward:

 

 

You are invited to attend our annual BTU Steward Leadership Training which will be held on Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5 at the  Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino located on the west side of 441 between Griffin and Stirling roads.  I hope all of you will take advantage of this opportunity for both training and fun before the start of the new school year.

 

We will continue our Steward Leadership Training Program this year, which consists of a series of three training sessions and several minimal requirements.  Completion of this program at any of the four levels will entitle you to a certificate, a maximum one quarter (1/4) dues rebate and 60 in-service points, if applicable.  The training will assist you to perform your duties as a steward and provide you with the knowledge necessary to represent your colleagues.  The beginning of the year training session is required for completion of the program.

 

We hope you will plan to spend the night with us at this beautiful hotel.  If you room with another steward, the hotel will direct bill the Broward Teachers Union for room and tax charges. All stewards must discuss and agree in advance that they will be sharing a room.  You must present a credit card upon check-in for incidentals.  Those not willing to do so, will not be given a room.

 

If you choose to room alone or wish to bring a significant other, you will be responsible for one-half (1/2) the double occupancy rate at check out and the resort will direct-bill the Broward Teachers Union the other half.  Double occupancy rate is $135.00 per night plus 11% room tax.  If your significant other wishes to attend the Political Reception on Monday night, the cost is $25.00  payable by check or cash at registration.  The RSVP process will be completed ONLY via computer online reservations so please read the last portion of this invitation CAREFULLY.

 

The hotel is not willing to extend these rates for the usual three days before and after the event.  I have, however, managed to block a few rooms on Sunday night and Tuesday night at the same rate listed above.  I will take these reservations on a first come, first serve basis from the online reservations.  You will be responsible for the full cost of each additional night upon check out.

 

Program beginning & ending times are as follows:

 

Monday, August 4, 2008

           

            1:00-3:30       Registration & Hotel check-in                                 

            3:30-7:30       General Session & Workshops

            7:30-9:30       Reception (food & drinks)

 

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

 

            8:00-9:00       Registration & breakfast

            9:00-4:00       Workshops (includes lunch)

 

You may check in any time on Monday and spend the day at the pool or Casino even though your room will not be ready until later in the day.

 

 

If a new steward has been elected at your site, please give them this information and encourage them to attend this event so they won’t miss out on the first training opportunity.

 

RSVP PROCEDURE

 

NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, click on the following link: http://tinyurl.com/4tq6s7 or go to the BTU website (www.btuonline.com) and click on “Steward Training RSVP” link. The online reservation system is not compatible with the SAFARI internet browser. Please use Internet Explorer or Netscape or others. Please be sure to fill in all of the required (*) fields. A general confirmation page will appear after you click the submit button. You should print that page as a record of your completing the reservation. You can bring your printed confirmation with you to the hotel in case there are any questions.  You will receive a separate confirmation for any requests for additional rooms.

 

DO NOT CALL BTU  TO RSVP – ONLINE RSVP ONLY

 

"I’m looking forward to seeing you at

our beginning of the year bash!"

 

In Solidarity,

 

Diane Watts

Training Coordinator