69th Annual Meeting
AENC Annual Meeting & Golf Outing
Host: Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Resort
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Where
Cherokee, NC
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When
July 21-23, 2024
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The annual golf outing is located at Sequoyah National Golf Club. The format is Captain's Choice, all about networking and having a fun day on the golf course together!
TENTATIVE TIME:
12:00 P.M. - 12:30 P.M. Registration, Practice
12:15 P.M. Sponsor Tee-Off Party Begins (boxed lunch provided)
12:30 P.M Tee Times Begin (approx. every 10 minutes); boxed lunches provided
Golf Awards will be given out at the Opening Reception back at Harrah's (7PM).
COST: $125 per player | $500 per foursome
Note: participation in the Annual Meeting is not required to participate in the Annual Golf Outing. We'd love for you to stay for all of it but it is not required.
No 'organized' activities for Sunday but with a $50 Resort Credit for Association Professionals and/or Meeting Planners and $40 Slot Play for all, there is LOTS to do all over the resort.
- Fitness center
- Heated indoor and outdoor pools, featuring cabanas and bar service
- Luxurious 18,000 square foot Mandara Spa (MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!)
- Bring your Fishing Pole and Fish in Soco Creek, public tribal waters. (Permit required, but can be purchased at the Shell across from the resort)
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort offers 12 dining options including:
- The Food Court
- Selu Garden Café
- Starbucks
- Noodle Bar
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House
- BRIO Italian Grille
- Wicked Weed Brewing
- Guy Fieri’s Cherokee Kitchen + Bar
- Gordon Ramsay Food Market
Retail Shops
- Studio – Ladies apparel, shoes, accessories, sportswear/coordinates, featuring Karen Kane, Erin London, Nik + Zoe, and Tribal Sportswear.
- Swarovski – Located inside Studio, Swarovski is known for its jewelry, watches, sparkling crystal figurines and home accessories.
- Sweet Stop – Homemade fudge, truffles, bulk bins, and other candies
- Top Drawer –Men’s clothing and accessories, featuring Tommy Bahama, Robert Graham & Fossil, plus a wide selection of sports memorabilia and Yeti products.
- Gilded Basket –Offers a variety of Harrah’s logoed merchandise such as shirts, sweatshirts, jackets and glassware. The shop also showcases a beautiful selection of locally made Cherokee crafts.
- Tower Shop – Located in the Creek Tower, this shop features sundries, snacks, drinks, logoed clothing, tobacco, books/magazines/cards and Cherokee crafts.
- Sequoyah National Golf Shop – Get geared up for golf with the latest golf clubs, apparel, shoes and travel gear.
- Hazelwood Soap Company – Offers hand-made artisanal bath, body and home products using the finest natural ingredients and essential oils.
- Cherokee Outdoors - Find outdoor gear and clothing from big brands to the small and undiscovered.
- Cherokee Tower Shop – Located on the second level of The Cherokee Convention Center, this shop features sundries, snacks, drinks, logoed clothing, tobacco, books/magazines/cards and Cherokee crafts.
- Georgia Colt – Located on the second level of Creek Tower, this shop is a boutique for kids that features products designed to promote learning, fashion, and creativity.
Gaming:
• 160+ traditional table games including:
- Blackjack
- Roulette
- Craps
- Mini-Baccarat
- Poker
• 3,000+ slot machines
• High Limit Games Area
• World Series of Poker - Poker Room
• Caesars Sportsbook - sports betting venue
Prefunction Hallway, Level 3
Main meeting sessions will take place in the (new) Cherokee Tower, Level 3.
Take the elevators from your hotel room (also in Cherokee Tower) to Level 2. At the end of the elevator hallway, turn right and look for the escalators. Take those up to Level 3.
Prefunction Hallway, Level 3
Main meeting sessions will take place in the (new) Cherokee Tower, Level 3.
Take the elevators from your hotel room (also in Cherokee Tower) to Level 2. At the end of the elevator hallway, turn right and look for the escalators. Take those up to Level 3.
Ballroom 105-113
Ballroom 103-104
Ballroom 105-113
Ballroom 105-113
Ballroom 105-113
Ballroom 105-113
Ballroom 105-113
*Rich Gorberg with Freezeframe Photography will be offering complimentary headshots in the exhibit area.
Ballroom 101-102
Ballroom 105-113
Ballroom 103-104
Wicked Weed Brewing
ALL AGES WELCOME!!!
Cherokee Convention Center Pool Terrace and Prefunction Hallway (near where all the main sessions were)
CASINO FLOOR!
THANK YOU TO HARRAH'S CHEROKEE CASINO RESORT FOR PROVIDING ATTENDEES WITH $40 SLOT PLAY!!
Prefunction Hallway, Level 3
Main meeting sessions will take place in the (new) Cherokee Tower, Level 3.
Take the elevators from your hotel room (also in Cherokee Tower) to Level 2. At the end of the elevator hallway, turn right and look for the escalators. Take those up to Level 3.
Ballroom 103-104
Ballroom 103-104
**Rich Gorberg with Freezeframe Photography will be offering complimentary headshots in the exhibit area.
Ballroom 105-113
Ballroom 105-113
**Rich Gorberg with Freezeframe Photography will be offering complimentary headshots in the exhibit area.
Ballroom 105-113
Ballroom 105-113
**Rich Gorberg with Freezeframe Photography will be offering complimentary headshots in the exhibit area.
Ballroom 105-113
Ballroom 105-113
Speaker chosen by AENC FUEL Young Professionals
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Resort
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Where
40 Convention Center Dr., Cherokee, NC 28719
Registration, Education Sessions AND our
Room Block are all in the NEW CHEROKEE TOWER.When you arrive, make sure you are at the NEW tower.
Follow your GPS to the address belowRoom Block is closed. Call Hotel for reservations.
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Rate
Cutoff: 7/5/24
Event Locations
Golf Outing
Sequoyah National Golf Club | 79 Cahons Road Whittier, NC 28789
All Other Events
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort | 40 Convention Center Dr., Cherokee, NC 28719
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