IBM Retail User Group
2010 Conference Special Events
Special events have been planned for this year's conference. Arrangements have been made for a Golf Outing, a San Antonio Highlights tour, and a "Tasting Tour of Texas". Please read the detailed event descriptions on this page and follow special instructions for registering for these events. Early registration will be important when considering participation in these special events.
2010 IBM Retail User Group Golf Event
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4690World and QVS invite you to play in the annual IBM Retail User Group Golf Outing on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at the Quarry Golf Club. A unique course carved out of an abandoned quarry, it placed among the top ten of “America’s Top State Golf Courses” in Golf Digest magazine.Designed by nationally recognized golf course designer Keith Foster, The Quarry is recognized around the country for it’s unique setting and design. The front nine plays in a links style format and features rolling hills, native grasses, and immaculate greens. Upon making the turn, you quickly find out
how the course got its name. Nestled within the abandoned quarry, several holes have greens that are bordered on three sides by 100-foot cliffs, with trouble waiting on the
other side. In fact, the names given to two of the holes on the quarry side, “Escape from Alcatraz” and “Reload,” pretty much tell the story of the back nine.
Enjoy a morning of golf and networking with other Retail, IBM and IBM Business Partner executives. The outing format will be a four-player shotgun and will begin at 8:30 am sharp. The day will commence with registration at 7:30 am and we will wrap things up around 2:00 pm. A box lunch and transportation to and from the hotel is included. There is NO cost for this outing for Retailers. Associate Members will be asked to pay $130 per participant. Club rental is $49.00 p/associate player if required. If you would like to participate, please complete the golf registration form.
Please note: Space is limited and registrations must be received by April 16, 2009. After April 16th, registration will be subject to availability.
Explore the best of San Antonio in just a few hours with this quick and informative San Antonio tour. Discover Texas’ most famous historic landmark, the Alamo, sample the flavor of Mexico at El Mercado and have some fun at Texas Adventure, San Antonio’s only high-tech interactive experience, as well as touring San Antonio’s popular missions.
The Alamo - The most famous spot in Texas. The Mission San Antonio de Valero (a.k.a. The Alamo), where Davy Crockett, Colonel William Barrett Travis, Jim Bowie and 186 other died fighting for independence on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks from Mexican General Santa Anna. Built in 1718 as San Antonio’s first mission, the chapel is one of the United States’ most photographed facades. Its museum displays items from the Republic of Texas and documents the story of the Alamo’s fall. The Alamo is located in the heart of the city, inside beautifully landscaped grounds.
Mission San Jose - Founded in 1720, San Jose became the largest of the Texas missions with up to 300 inhabitants at one time. It is now fully restored and showcases exquisite carvings on the church and the famous “Rose Window” renowned as one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial art in the country.
Market Square / El Mercado - El Mercado is the the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico. The outdoor market sells all types of Mexican crafts, including pottery and ceramics, turquoise jewelry, leather goods and colorfully embroidered clothing. The plaza has restaurants, pastry shops, specialty shops and craft galleries.
Mission Concepcion - Be transported back in time to the era of Spanish conquest and experience the strength of the Friars who Christianized the Native Americans. Learn how the Spanish developed the mission system within the San Antonio area and how they and Native Americans lived and worked in the mission era. This is the oldest unrestored stone church in America today, and is still an active parish.
The tour is set up for 25 people, on Sunday, April 25, 2010. The tour is free to retail members. Associate members, spouses, and guests may register at a cost of $35.00 per person. Boarding time is 15 minutes prior to scheduled departing time. The bus departs from the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort.
Please join us Monday evening for the Banquet from 7:00 - 9:00 pm hosted by Fujitsu and Honeywell. We will have a Western theme with a band, so put on your boots and jeans and join in the fun. There will also be a fast draw booth and several western themed activities for some added entertainment. Extra meal tickets for guests and spouses can be purchased at the registration desk.
Meal Tickets
Tickets can be purchased for spouses or guests who would like to attend the banquet or lunches. Tickets can be purchased at the User Group registration desk during the conference.
4690World and QVS invite you to play in the annual IBM Retail User Group Golf Outing on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at the Quarry Golf Club. A unique course carved out of an abandoned quarry, it placed among the top ten of “America’s Top State Golf Courses” in Golf Digest magazine.Designed by nationally recognized golf course designer Keith Foster, The Quarry is recognized around the country for it’s unique setting and design. The front nine plays in a links style format and features rolling hills, native grasses, and immaculate greens. Upon making the turn, you quickly find out
how the course got its name. Nestled within the abandoned quarry, several holes have greens that are bordered on three sides by 100-foot cliffs, with trouble waiting on the
other side. In fact, the names given to two of the holes on the quarry side, “Escape from Alcatraz” and “Reload,” pretty much tell the story of the back nine.
