Join members and friends of North Carolina Association of Launderers and Cleaners (NCALC) on April 29-May 1, 2022 for the NCALC 2022 Spring Meeting at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, at Wrightsville Beach, NC.
This event will feature professional networking, an educational session, group dinner social events, business meetings of the NCALC Board of Directors and Committees, and opportunities for everyone to have fellowship and fun with other participants and to enjoy other activities in the Wrightsville Beach area.
Our Tentative Schedule:
Friday (4/29/22)
- Early arrivals for possible group fun activities (e.g., beach time)
- 3:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting
- 630 pm - Welcome reception & dinner & facilitated fun
Saturday (4/30/22)
- 730 am - Networking Breakfast
- 800 am - Committee meetings
- 1000 am - Education Session
Flexible afternoon for possible fun activities (e.g., beach, exploring the nearby sites of Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington, NC)
- 630 pm - Group dinner outing to nearby Bluewater Waterfront Grill
Sunday (5/1/22)
- No planned group activities.
- Individual departures or outings on their own
Where: The Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina will be the venue for our 2022 Spring Meeting. We will have a group dinner outing to the Bluewater Waterfront Grill in nearby Wilmington on Saturday evening.
Accommodations -- A small block of rooms is being held for our group until April 7, 2022. After that time unreserved rooms will be released for general sale. Reservation requests after that date may be accepted at Hotel’s discretion based on space and rate availability. Our group rates for lodging are $245 for Harborfront Queen (2 beds), and $285 for Oceanfront King rooms. Rates quoted are per room, double occupancy and subject to local sales and occupancy tax. A $35/night charge will apply per adult (age 13 and over) over two per room. Two night minimum stay required. For room reservations, contact the hotel directly at 1-800-541-1161 and let them know you are with the NCALC group. DO NOT WAIT TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS!
Friday Evening Fun -- During the welcome dinner event on Friday evening, participants will be invited to demonstrate their skills at Karaoke. So practice your singing, wear your bright colors, join your friends for some great fun.
Education Session: Are You Ready for Bad Things Happening? Suppose it is four in the morning on a Thursday; the phone rings . . . . . and you answer. The voice says "This is the police department. We have this number as the contact for the cleaners. Someone has hit the building with their car. We have gas, electric, and water/sewer on the way. We need you to come down here and let us into the building to assess the damage." Now what? If you have never given thought to your response to "bad things happening," you may be in for a very rude awakening. Join us to identify some of the crises you may have to face and begin formulating your plan to carry you through the next few hours. NCALC Past President Martin Young will lead this discussion for our Saturday morning education session.
Saturday Evening Dinner Social -- Our group will be taking a dinner outing to the very popular Bluewater Waterfront Grill in nearby Wilmington.
Optional NCALC group outing to Airlie Gardens: An informal outing to tour the beautiful Airlie Gardens is planned for Saturday morning, April 30. Participants will gather for breakfast in the hotel and then carpool to the gardens. For more information on this 67-acre public garden in Wilmington, visit https://airliegardens.org/ .
Other activities:
The Carolina Cup SUP Event -- This week-long stand up paddle-boarding (SUP) event being held at Wrightsville Beach April 27-May 1 will feature over a dozen clinics and 5 races. For details, visit http://wrightsvillebeachpaddleclub.com/carolina-cup/ .
On Your Own -- Whether you decide to play games on the beach with friends, watch the SUP races, or just have a relaxing afternoon, the Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington area offers many opportunities for fellowship, relaxation, recreation, or sightseeing.
Other details about the NCALC 2022 Spring Meeting will be shared here as they are available.
