7 Ways to Have a Blast at This Year’s MHI Annual Conference
This year’s MHI Annual Conference offers the opportunity to work hard and play hard as you network with your peers and make lasting business connections in supply chain and material handling. Located in Tucson Arizon at the El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort, MHI has arranged for four inspirational keynotes, six lab and class sessions, along with several beautiful attractions, wildlife explorations and activities. Enjoy these seven ways to have a blast a the MHI Annual Conference.
1. Golf Tournament at the Hilton El Conquistador
Join us for the MHI Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort in Tucson, AZ. The Conquistador Course is a recently renovated Greg Nash design offering state-of-the-art agronomic conditions in a lush, park-like setting. Fringed with natural mesquite and palo verde trees, this fabulous 18 hole course is intertwined with vibrant desert flora and offers four sets of tee boxes suitable for golfers of all abilities. Wide, open fairways and long holes provide the challenge of negotiating desert vegetation. There is a 40 players maximum so sign up early to secure your spot! *Additional costs required
– Highlights: 18 holes, 6,720 yards, Par 71, Rating 72.4, Slope 129
– Start Time: Shot gun Start @ 12:30pm
2. Western Horse Back Riding
Peek into the past and view unrivaled beauty of Arizona by horse. With a guided trail ride and western saddles both the novice and the advanced rider can enjoy the splendor of acres of natural desert or mountain trails. *Additional costs required
3. Guided Wellness Hike
Start your morning off right with a magnificent wellness hike across the Arizona terrain. This guided hike will lead you through a trail of moderate elevations. You do not need hiking shoes, sneakers with a tread are appropriate. Layers of clothing and a hat are also suggested.
4. Mosaic Tiling
Every guest will find their creative side as they create a tiled treasure of their own. Starting with a tour of the Santa Theresa Studios, then one-on-one instruction from the tile artisans, guests will be ready to take charge of their projects. Armed with newly learned mosaic techniques, they will have the opportunity to choose from hundreds of tile pieces and colors to create a mosaic all their own. *Additional costs required
5. Creating Kindness with Ben’s Bells
The mission of Ben’s Bells is to inspire, educate, and motivate people to realize the impact of intentional kindness, and to empower individuals to strengthen their relationships and communities by spreading that kindness. The Ben’s Bells Project illustrates this mission with the Tucson community through the gifting of bells. Guests will learn the history behind the bells, and then discover how these bells continue to spread kindness throughout the city! They will have the chance to share some kindness of their own as they contribute to the creation of the bells that will be given to the community by painting and creating bells in the studio. Upon their departure each guest will have the chance to purchase a Ben’s Bells token on their own so that they can have the opportunity to share kindness in their own community.
6. At Leisure
The El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort offers a list of amenities to keep relaxed and entertained including Wellness/Fitness Center, Tennis, Bicycles, and Pool. Click here see the complete list of amenities.
7. Tohono Chul Botanical Garden
Enjoy a day at Tohono Chul. We will begin the visit with complete garden tours by splitting into smaller groups led by volunteer docents. After the general tour, one-half of the group will go to a cooking demonstration and lunch where you will meet the chef and learn about native foods sources of the Sonoran Dessert. You will learn how to prepare a unique salsa and enjoy prickly pear margaritas. After the demonstration and lunch you will have an opportunity to shop. The other group will do the reverse; shop then enjoy lunch and the cooking demonstration so that everyone gets the full experience and returns at the same time.
For more information and to see the full MHI Annual Conference schedule of events visit mhi.org/conference.
