2019 CONVENTION HOST COMMITTEE

Welcome to all California delegates, spouses and guests, to the Seventh Biennial California Federation Convention being held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, San Diego, CA on April 24-25, 2019.

Your Convention Host Committee (CHC) wants to assure you that this convention will be worth your investment of time and money to attend, as membership has submitted topics of interest to the program. The convention program has been improved to offer more seminars of interest in lieu of so many specific Federation reports.

The room rate is $118 plus 10.5% tax, 2% Tourism Assessment, and $0.59 CA Tourism Fee, and includes a complimentary full hot breakfast. There is a $7.00 per day parking fee, discounted from the $13.00 rate. Each room includes a coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave and complimentary wireless Internet. The room rates are for single or double occupancy and apply three days before and three days after the convention.

Dining options include the Islands Restaurant, (where each attendee will receive a complimentary daily cooked breakfast), Kona Café, and Islands Sushi, Grill & Bar.

The hotel offers a wide range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon. If you are planning a day at a nearby theme park, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle which takes you to the San Diego Zoo or Sea World on a daily schedule.

There is also a complimentary shuttle, on request from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., which will take you to Old Town San Diego State Park and the Fashion Valley Shopping Center.

The hotel is located minutes from popular San Diego attractions including Sea World, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, USS MIDWAY Museum, Old Town and Gas Lamp District. Guests have easy access to Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, La Jolla Shores Park, La Jolla Cove and Mission Bay Park to experience everything San Diego beaches have to offer. Within 1⁄2 block (walking distance of the hotel) is the Hunter Steakhouse, known for excellent prime rib.

As you can see, the hotel and surrounding areas offer a multitude of events to please nearly everyone. You may want to consider arriving a few days early or staying a few days after the convention and see the sights in the San Diego area and take advantage of the low room rates.

Hope to see you there!

Robert N. “Bob 2” Davidson II
2019 Convention Host Committee Chair
And the Members of the Convention Host Committee