Tuesday, April 8 – Wednesday, April 9, 2008
SAS World Headquarters | Cary, NC

Golf Outing

Join SAS executives and other conference guests for a golf outing at the prestigious Prestonwood Country Club prior to the conference welcome dinner. Golf outing participants should plan to arrive at Raleigh-Durham International Airport no later than 10:15 a.m. in order to meet ground transportation at the conference hotel for an 11:15 a.m. departure to Prestonwood.

Course attire includes slacks/walking shorts and a collared shirt (no jeans or T-shirts, please), and soft spikes only. A boxed lunch will be provided at the course.

Changing facilities are available at the club for freshening up before dinner.

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The Umstead Spa

Attendees who choose to not play golf can instead opt to relax during a visit to The Umstead Spa, a luxurious setting that is a member of the Leading Spas of the World. You will have the option to choose from two different spa packages, which are available on a limited, first come, first served basis. If you indicate the spa as a preference on your registration form, a member of our events team will contact you to coordinate your individual spa package.

Spa package options:

1. Massage and Facial
   
   • The Umstead Spa Customized Massage
     After a brief conversation concerning your needs, your therapist can help guide you into choosing a modality that is best suited for you. Modalities that may be used are:
     • Swedish: A combination of long, firm strokes, kneading strokes and small circles.
     • Reflexology: A pressure-point massage of the feet and hands corresponding to internal organs of the body. Blocked energy channels can be detected, and energy flow can be restored.
     • Stone Therapy: The use of warm basalt stones to help relax, warm, loosen and manipulate tight muscles. (Note: This massage uses the stones only as an aid to the massage. It is not the same as the “Rock-On” Massage, which uses stones throughout the massage.)
   • The Umstead Customized Peel
     This peel lifts away dead surface cells and increases skin cell activity, thus revealing a more uniform complexion and softer, smoother skin. Your esthetician will select the appropriate peel for your skin: Glycolic, Salicylic or Enzyme Pumpkin and White Tea.


2. Massage and Pedicure
   
   • The Umstead Spa Customized Massage
     After a brief conversation concerning your needs, your therapist can help guide you into choosing a modality that is best suited for you. Modalities that may be used are:
     • Swedish: A combination of long, firm strokes, kneading strokes and small circles.
     • Reflexology: A pressure-point massage of the feet and hands corresponding to internal organs of the body. Blocked energy channels can be detected, and energy flow can be restored.
     • Stone Therapy: The use of warm basalt stones to help relax, warm, loosen and manipulate tight muscles. (Note: This massage uses the stones only as an aid to the massage. It is not the same as the “Rock-On” Massage, which uses stones throughout the massage.)
   • The Umstead Luxury Pedicure
     This pedicure is the ultimate in luxury. We invite you to enjoy a glass of wine or champagne while enthroned in our pedicure lounge. Your lower legs and feet are exfoliated; treated to a light massage and then wrapped in warm paraffin to enhance the benefits of the conditioning products. Toenails are buffed to a natural sheen or polish application completes this special care service.

Both spa packages include a private spa suite, complete with fruit, cheese and wine, for guests to relax and network. Relaxation begins on Tuesday at noon and will wrap up around 4 p.m., depending on appointment time.

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Welcome Dinner

Tuesday evening, we'll host you for a welcome dinner at Prestonwood Country Club, where you'll have ample opportunity to visit with your peers and get a head start on sharing ideas and strategies.

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