PROGRAM FOR THE 53rd IBA MEETING IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Nov. 20th-Nov. 25th 2004

                                   

• 12:00NOON - Arrival and Registration / Transfers from McCarran International Airport to Hospitality Stations in the Riviera Hotel Lobby
• 2:00PM to 4:00PM - Vice President’s Meeting at the Riviera Hotel, Capri Room #110
• 6:30PM to 8:00PM - Welcome Reception and Opening Ceremonies at the Top of the Riv, Riviera Hotel for “The Mayor’s Martini”
• 8:00PM to 11:00PM - Dinner (Guild Jackets) in the Royale Pavilion, Riviera Hotel Welcome Floor Show & Special Surprise
• 11:00PM to 3:00AM - Visit to the Hospitality Suites / Sky-Boxes, Riviera Hotel
  
  

• 6:00AM to 9:00AM - Breakfast at the World’s Fare Buffet, Riviera Hotel
• 8:30AM to 12:00NOON - IBA Meeting for Presidents and Delegates at the Bellagio Hotel
• 9:00AM to 11:30AM - Casino Hopping/ Free Time for all other attendees
• 12:00NOON to 1:30PM - Cocktails/Lunch at the Bellagio Hotel for Presidents and Delegates, tour of the Bellagio’s Underground Liquor Dispensing System
• 2:00PM to 5:00PM - IBA Meeting for Presidents and Delegates at the Bellagio,
• 12:00NOON to 1:30PM - Cocktails/Lunch for all other attendees at the Riviera in the Royale Pavilion/ New York Deli Luncheon
• 2:00PM to 5:00PM - Afternoon sightseeing and special events for all other attendees
• 6:30PM to 7:30PM - Cocktails in the Hospitality Suites/ Sky-Boxes
• 7:30PM to 10:00PM - Mardi Gras Night! (Dressy Attire), Royale Pavilion
• 10:00PM to 12:00AM - Las Vegas City Lights Tour by Vegas Vance, Tour of the famous “Las Vegas Strip” with a stop to see the Fremont Street Light Show
• 12:00AM to 3:00AM - Visit to the Hospitality Suites / Sky-Boxes
• Museum of the American Cocktail Open Today from 12PM to 8PM in Capri Rooms 101 and 102
  
  

• 6:00AM to 8:00AM - Breakfast at the World’s Fare Buffet
• 8:30AM to 4:30PM - The Great Outdoor Adventure Tour by Vegas Vance Including Cocktails and Lunch                   
• 5:30PM to 7:30PM - Associate Members Meeting, Capri Room #110
• 7:30PM to 8:30PM - Cocktails in the Hospitality Suites / Sky-Boxes
• 8:30PM to 11:00PM - Dinner, Royale Pavilion, (Dressy Attire) Elvis Night, Viva Las Vegas!
• 11:00PM to 12:30AM - Live Charity Auction, Top of the Riv
• 11:00PM to 3:00AM - Visit to the Hospitality Suites / Sky-Boxes Grand Marnier Party off-site at Paris Hotel 
• Museum of the American Cocktail open today from 12PM to 8PM in Capri Rooms 101 and 102
  
  

• 6:00AM to 9:00AM - Breakfast at the World’s Fare Buffet
• 9:00AM to 12:00NOON - FLAIRING PRELIMINARIES Royale Pavilion
• 12:00NOON to 2:00PM - Mexican Buffet, Royale Pavilion
• 2:00PM to 7:00PM - FLAIRING PRELIMINARIES CONT’D & FINALS
• 7:00PM to 8:00PM - Cocktails in the Hospitality Suites / Sky-Boxes   
• 8:00PM to 10:00PM - Hawaiian Luau Buffet Dinner (Dressy or Island Attire) at the Riviera Royale Pavilion
• 10:00PM to Midnight - “Splash” Floor Show at the Riviera Hotel
• Midnight to 3:00AM - Visit to the Hospitality Suites / Sky-Boxes
• Museum of the American Cocktail open from 10AM to 8PM today in Capri Rooms 101 and 102

• 6:00AM to 9:00AM - Breakfast at the World’s Fare Buffet
• 8:00AM to 9:00AM - Cocktail Competition Assignments
• 9:30AM to 12:00PM - WCC COCKTAIL COMPETITION Royale Pavilion
• 12:00PM to 1:30PM - California Wine Tasting Luncheon in the Royale Pavilion
• 2:00PM to 7:00PM - WCC COCKTAIL COMPETITION CONT’D & FINALS
• 7:00PM to 8:00PM - Transportation to the Bellagio Hotel
• 8:00PM to 8:30PM - Champagne Welcome at the Bellagio Hotel
• 8:30PM to 1:00AM - GALA DINNER/(Black Tie for Men, Formal for Women) DANCING & ENTERTAINMENT at the BELLAGIO HOTEL

• 6:00AM to 9:00AM - Breakfast at the World’s Fare Buffet
• 6:00AM and on… - Check-Out and transfers to airport or board buses for Optional Tours by Vegas Vance Tours.

Happy Thanksgiving and Bon Voyage!

NOTES:
Optional Pre- and Post- Meeting Tours to Southern California and the Grand Canyon are available through Vegas Vance Tours.  Please contact them directly at:  www.vegasvancetours.com or by calling 1-702-892-8111.

Thursday, November 25th, is a National Holiday in the United States, THANKSGIVING DAY, a day that is celebrated by all Americans regardless of their religion or ethnicity.  It is traditional to eat a large meal together with your family on this day, usually a turkey dinner with “all the trimmings”.  For those of you who will be staying in Las Vegas for this holiday, we suggest that you contact the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor’s Authority (LVCVA) for recommendations on fabulous places to wine and dine for a Thanksgiving meal!  Their website is:  www.LVCVA.com . Then go to “Plan a Visit” and click onto “Dining”.