Lodging for 2013 State Championship Tournament The Clarion Inn & Suites at 20967 US 19 North in Clearwater has been selected as the motel of choice for your stay during the state tournament. All rooms have sleep number beds. Special room rates have been arranged as follows: Standard rooms (1-2 persons) - $59.00 + 12% tax daily The Clarion Inn & Suites phone number is 727-799-1181. Let them know you are with the horseshoe pitching association to get the special rate. Guests will need to contact the motel themselves and reservations and must be held with a credit card. Cut off date for making reservations is 4/2/2013. Alternate Lodging: Days Inn Clearwater Central, 2940 Gulf to Bay Blvd Phone number 727-799-0100. Rate is $52.00 per night plus tax – Standard room Alternate Lodging: Holiday Inn Express, 210 Seminole Blvd in Largo Phone number 727-581-3900. Rate is $89.00 per night plus tax – Standard room RV Accomodations: The Clearwater Travel Resort at 2946 Gulf to Bay Blvd is available at the following rates for two people. All sites have full hookup with water, electric, and sewer. Phone number 727-791-0550. Daily - $45 per day Weekly - $275 Extra person - $2 per day Annual Club-Executive Council Meeting: This meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Clarion Inn & Suites conference room, which is located near the motel lobby. Club Presidents or representatives should attend this meeting to discuss and vote on By-Law proposals and other issues of importance. Any FSHPA/NHPA member can attend this meeting and participate in the discussion. Friday night hospitality cocktail party: The Friday night hospitality cocktail party will take place at the poolside of the Clarion Inn & Suites Hotel on Friday, April 19th, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Beverages will be provided by your State Association and hors d’oeuvres will be provided by the Clearwater Horseshoe Club for your enjoyment. Awards Banquet: The Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday , April 20th, 2013 at the Clarion Inn & Suites, 20967 US Highway 19 North, in Clearwater. Cash bar beginning at 6:30 p.m. A buffet dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. with the awards program following the dinner. The banquet dinner tickets will be $26 each, including tax & tip, and should be ordered through the use of the State Tournament singles entry form. The buffet entrees will be Ham and Lemon Garlic Chicken and you can have some of each. Meals include rolls & butter, Tossed Salad, Vegetable Medley, Mashed Potatoes, and Chef’s choice dessert with each entrée. Water and coffee included.