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LES 2008 Annual Meeting Global Excellence in Licensing and Acquisition Through Certification October 19-23, 2008 Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center Orlando, FL

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Tours MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 Cooking Class at Wolfgang Puck 11:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m. * Meet Bus at 11:00 a.m. Hosted at Wolfgang Puck Cafe, located at DOWNTOWN DISNEY® West Side, this class is taught by energetic Sous Chefs, who have trained under Wolfgang' s direction since our opening in 1997. The class includes a brief history of the Wolfgang Puck culture, the " Live, Love, Eat" philosophy, and demonstrations of Wolfgang Puck signature dishes accompanied by lunch, which will incorporate the dishes and recipes presented. The first course offers an education on sushi. Learn the difference between Nigiri, Maki and Sashimi styles. And learn how to produce the special sweet and sticky rice and how to make a California Roll, known as beginner' s sushi. The second course features the infamous Chopped Vegetable Salad. Participants will be chosen from the audience to help the chefs with the preparation, and are provided with some handy tips to use in at home, from shopping to making great dressings. Next, the chefs will demonstrate how to make homemade Pumpkin Ravioli, discussing the importance of quality products and selection of ingredients. Now that you are " fired" up, learn how to use a torch to caramelize the top of Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee. In addition, you will discover how to dress it with an Almond Tuile and create clever fruit sauce designs. The class concludes with a question and answer period, and a variety of helpful hints and tips. Cost: $118.00 Attendance: Minimum of 30/Maximum of 50 people Harry P. Leu Gardens 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. * Meet Bus at 12:30 p.m. Enjoy three miles of paved scenic walkways that take you through fifty acres of southern styled gardens including: America's largest Camellia collection outside California; three acres of idea gardens for weekend projects; the largest formal rose garden in Florida; a house museum dating from the 1880' s; two acre tropical stream garden;, vegetable and herb garden; butterfly Garden; and palm, bamboo and cycad gardens. Cost: $39 Attendance: Minimum of 40 people TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 A Day in Winter Park & A Chocolate Fantasy 9:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. * Meet the bus at 9:00 a.m. Enjoy a day on Park Avenue located along the shores of interconnecting lakes in distinctive Winter Park. See beautiful estates and wildlife sanctuaries nestled around historic Rollins College as you take a pontoon boat excursion on Winter Park's chain of lakes. Then have fun exploring Park Avenue with over a mile of boutique shopping, art galleries and quaint restaurants to enjoy lunch on your own. An admission to the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum has been included to allow you to experience the largest collection of Tiffany glass in the world! You will not want to miss this display of American art pottery, paintings, leaded glass and the interior of a chapel Louis B. Tiffany designed. The final stop is Farris & Fosters where the chocolate party begins and you become a chocolatier. Each person will have the opportunity to create their own chocolate delights. Use a kettle to pour melted chocolate into one of over 1000 different shape molds, learn to use liquid color and decorate one of their chocolate creations, dip strawberries or other fresh fruits and make delicious chocolate cups of your favorite treats. You will leave with a pound of homemade chocolates and other goodies. Cost: $87 Per Adult / $78 Per Child (12 and Under) Attendance: Minimum of 40 people Ageless Airboat 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. * Meet the bus at 9:30 a.m. This educational excursion takes you into the seldom-visited heart of natural Florida. Experience the beautiful protected wetland hammocks, walk through ancient flatwoods, and travel by airboat into pristine sections of fresh water marshes and up river, into the baldcypress swamp, home of the Florida alligator, American bald eagle and a huge assortment of wildlife. Certified eco-guides, biologists, botanists, and Audubon experts are trained to assure that each guest comes away with a new and profound understanding of our vastly different land and plant communities, and the importance of their interrelationship and preservation. You will see a marvelous assortment of birds, reptiles and plants - some endangered, some threatened, as well as a few native species found in this area affectionately called " The Central Florida Everglades." This tour is moderate, and extremely interesting. The day' s experiences begin at the Tosohatchee Florida Trail. Ecoguides will take guests on a short 30-45 minute hike into the heart of this pristine wilderness before arriving at a 100-year-old station, a turn of the century fish camp. A " Swamp Romp Lunch" is included before boarding boats to experience the American Heritage River and its abundant wildlife via 15-passenger airboats. Each airboat has its own guide and a Coast Guard licensed boat captain. Cost: $122 Attendance: Minimum of 40/Maximum of 110 people Lakeridge Winery 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. * Meet the bus at 12:30 p.m. With an overall production of over 50,000 cases, Lakeridge wines are sold at the winery and selected wine shops. Vintage-dated varieties from hybrids such as Stover, Suwannee and Blanc Du Bois are produced and marketed along with blended and sparkling wines from native Muscadine grapes. Wines are sold under the Lakeridge and Lakeridge Reserve brands. Together, these labels have won more than 300 awards for excellence in winemaking. Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards sits on a 127-acre estate in gently rolling countryside some 25 miles west of downtown Orlando.. Extensive research continues to be done in the vineyard, and Lakeridge is now regarded by Florida' s Department of Agriculture as the premier viticulture development site within the state. Cost: $26 Attendance: Minimum of 40 people WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Orlando Science Center 10:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m. * Meet the bus at 9:30 a.m. Journey through this 207,000 square foot complex housing ten highly themed, interactive exhibit halls. Travel to distant planets or remote areas of the earth and take part in an interactive theatrical science presentation. Exhibits in the Orlando Science Center explore natural science, physical science, mathematics, earth and space science, and applied technologies with a special emphasis on high-technology industries in Central Florida. Explore & discover. Cost: $55 Attendance: Minimum of 30 people Spa Day Appointments available between 10:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Canyon Ranch Spa, at The Gaylord Palms, is offering 10% discount on all services to LES guests. Please contact Grace Rodriquez at 407-586-0348 or grodriquez@gaylordhotels.com to schedule your appointment. Space is limited, so make your appointment by Friday, September 19, 2008. Bass Fishing 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Enjoy the beauty of Disney' s pristine Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon as you take part in a sport which Florida is famous for… bass fishing. Launching directly from Disney' s Contemporary Resort, your professional fishing guide will assist you in the finer points of fishing. This two hour excursion allows you to fish in over 750 acres of water, stocked full of largemouth bass. Cost: $103 Attendance: Minimum of 40/Maximum of 50 people THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 Experience NASA at the Kennedy Space Center 8:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m. * Meet the bus at 7:45 a.m. While the Add-on attendees spend the morning in their educational event, Accompanying Persons are free to explore Live Programs, Shows, Exhibits, IMAX Films, and the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Seminar attendees and Accompanying Persons rejoin to " Dine with an Astronaut," an amazing opportunity that includes buffet lunch (with menu options to please both adults and children), a film on the history of NASA and an appearance from an astronaut who will share space experiences. The Astronaut will also answer questions from audience members and will be available to Meet and take pictures with interested participants. Personal cameras are permitted and there will also be a Kodak photographer on-site who can take your picture (for an additional fee). The astronaut will also have autographed materials available for all attendees. Following lunch, participants will embark on a guided Kennedy Space Center Tour. This tour will include views of the Space Center, Space Shuttle launch pads, rocket launch pads at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a short film and assembly & processing facilities. Cost: $85 per person Attendance: Minimum of 40 people Discovery Cove 7:45 a.m– 8:00 p.m. * Meet the bus at 7:30 a.m. The day is all yours at this one-of-akind tropical hideaway. Explore to your heart' s content. Relax on pristine beaches. And even more enticing, do it all at your own pace. Enjoy a personal swim with a bottlenose dolphin, snorkel among thousands of rays and exotic fish, and explore the splendor of coral reefs and grottos. Then, enter a series of free-flight aviaries where you can touch, feed and interact with hundreds of colorful tropical birds. Admission includes the use of lockers, wetsuit, towels and mask during your stay, shower amenities, souvenir snorkel, complimentary entry photo, continental breakfast, lunch, all drinks and snacks, access to the Aviary, Coral Reef, Ray Lagoon, Resort Pool, Tropical River, a 7-consecuative day pass to either SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa, and the dolphin interaction. Cost: $498 Attendance: Minimum of 35 people SPORTS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 International 5K Fun Run at Epcot Center * Meet the bus at 6:00 a.m. This year' s annual Fun Run will take place at Disney' s Epcot Center. Enjoy an early morning run through several countries within just 5 kilometers! Cost: $40 Golf Tournament 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. * Meet the bus at 11:45 a.m. This year' s golf tournament will take place on the 18-hole Hawk' s Landing Golf Club at the Orlando World Center Marriott. The price covers the day' s activities, including greens fee, cart with GPS, and bottled water. Play will be followed by a short awards presentation for longest drive, longest putt and closest to the pin. Cost: $130 Club rentals are available for $50.00 and Shoe rental is also available for $10. These additional items must be prepaid with registration. Tennis Tournament 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. * Meet the bus at 11:45 a.m. The annual LES Tennis Tournament will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott' s courts. Enjoy an afternoon in a Red Robin Tournament with other LES members and guests! Cost: $60