Social Events
While at the meeting, you’ll enjoy plenty of time to connect with your colleagues and their guests. The following activities are included with meeting registration. NOTE: badges are required for these events.
WELCOME RECEPTION
Thursday, February 6, 2025
6:00–7:30 pm
Exhibit Hall
After the first day of sessions and a free afternoon, we’ll kick off our social events with a reception for surgeons, exhibitors, and guests. Sample small plates and enjoy a drink while you mingle. Plus, visit exhibits to take part in the SNS Treasure Hunt!
FAMILY NIGHT
Friday, February 7, 2025
6:00–10:00 pm
Join us on the beach for an “out-of-this-world” Family Night. In honor of our Downing Lecturer, NASA Astronaut Bill McArthur, we’ll look to the moon and stars for inspiration and have a galaxy of fun for all ages. Look forward to fun activities and eye-catching photo ops along with food, music, and great company.
FINAL BANQUET
Saturday, February 8, 2024
6:30–7:00 pm Cocktail Reception
7:00–10:00 pm Dinner & Dancing
18+ | Black Tie Optional | RSVP Required
We encourage all SNS members to stay through Saturday evening to toast the Executive Council and another successful Annual Meeting! Attendees and registered guests ages 18+ are invited to this evening of fine dining and dancing.
RSVP via your meeting registration form, or, email Alison Matta.
Event Attire
Scientific Program: Business Casual
Welcome Reception & Family Night: Resort Casual
Final Banquet: Black Tie Optional
SPOUSE & GUEST BREAKFAST
Thursday–Saturday, February 6–8
8:00–9:30 am
Registered guests are invited to enjoy a full breakfast buffet. Badges are required.
Additional Events
The following fun activities are open to anyone and require advance registration:
SNS GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, February 7, 2025
1:00 pm - Shuttle Pickup at the JW
The Rookery at Marco
$365 per player—includes a boxed lunch, 18 holes of golf, cart fee, club storage and cleaning after play, markers, scorecards, prizes, and all taxes and fees.
Register via Meeting Registration by January 7.
Join your colleagues for some friendly competition and prizes! You’ll play at The Rookery, a Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy course that is striking in both beauty and challenge. The surrounding lakes and ponds are home to abundant wildlife, including bald eagles, alligators, blue herons, and many other types of water birds. Playing here provides a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with nature. Multiple tee options are available to challenge participants at any level. Prizes will be awarded for best foursome, closest to the pin, longest drive, and longest putt. Format of play will be a shotgun scramble.
Looking for other ways to enjoy the JW Marriott and the Paradise Coast during your trip? Visit our Local Attractions page.
For Questions:
SNS Meeting Planning Office
c/o BroadWater
111 W. Wesley Street, Ste 2
Wheaton, IL 60187
Tel: (630) 681-1040
Fax: 1 (630) 682-5811
Email: [email protected]
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