Join Us at the 2024 Fall Advisory Forum

Dive into the 11th annual Fall Advisory Forum at the Ocean Reef Club (ORC), Key Largo! Enjoy strategic networking in a private club setting. From golfing to snorkeling and deep-sea fishing, indulge in fun-filled activities amidst Florida Key’s beauty. Limited spots available for this exclusive event. Secure your place now for an unforgettable experience!

2024 Schedule of Events

Day 1

Monday, October 28

1:30 – 5:00 PM
     Registration
2:30 – 5:00 PM
     NextLevel Workshop
     – HVAC Supply Chain Essentials:
Streamlining Operations for Success
5:30 – 7:30 PM
     Welcome Reception

Join us for our NextLevel Workshop, HVAC Supply Chain Essentials: Streamlining Operations for Success. In this session, we’ll tackle common supply chain challenges, explore key metrics, and delve into principles like forecasting accuracy, scalable processes, and contingency planning. Sign up now to uncover strategies to optimize your HVAC supply chain for peak efficiency.
Presented by Blue Ridge

Day 2

Tuesday, October 29

7:00 – 8:00 AM
     Breakfast
8:00 – 11:30 AM
     General Session &
     Face-to-Face Meetings
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
     Boxed Lunch Pick-up
12:30 – 4:00 PM
     Snorkeling
12:45 – 5:00 PM
     Deep Sea Fishing

1:00 PM
     18 Holes on Hammock Course
6:00 – 8:00 PM
     Networking Reception

Day 3

Wednesday, October 30

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
     18 Holes on Dolphin Course
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
     Deep Sea Fishing
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
     Snorkeling
1:00 – 3:00 PM
     Awards Lunch
2:30 – 4:30 PM
     Optional 9 Holes on Hammock

BLUE HAWK Cup 2024

The BLUE HAWK Cup Golf Tournament showcases fierce rivalry between Team BLUE and Team HAWK, employing a Ryder Cup-style event. Despite the intense competition, camaraderie prevails, fostering a spirited atmosphere where players unite under their team banners, vying for victory with every swing of the club.

Ocean Reef Club boasts two 18-hole courses, a rarity in the Florida Keys – even among standard golf clubs. Although the Hammock Course and the Dolphin Course offer distinctly different tests of golf, both feature scenic vistas and an enjoyable challenge for players of all levels.

The Dolphin Course features fairways winding past tamarind, coconut palms and mahogany trees as well as other exotic landscaping. This is the epitome of island golf in the Keys. Glittering water hazards delight the eye and call for accuracy. This island golf course allows more margin for error off the tee, with quite generous fairways.

The Hammock Course is partially situated in a wildlife sanctuary of mangrove and tropical hardwood hammocks and contains many rare and endangered species of plants for players to observe and enjoy. This ocean golf course is considered the more scenic of the Club’s courses and is a true test of target golf. With fairways meandering through this natural hammock and with water hazards on fourteen of the eighteen holes, concentration becomes key to a good round.

Non-Golfing Activities

Deep Sea Fishing

October 28: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
October 29: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

$275 per angler

Includes: boat charter, crew, gratuities, tackle, 1/2 day fishing and beverages.

The western edge of the Gulf Stream is approximately 30 minutes to the east of the Ocean Reef Club. Deep-sea sport fishermen may encounter dolphin, blackfin tuna, amberjack, wahoo, shark, marlin, sailfish and kingfish offshore, depending on the time of year.

From May to October, boats primarily fish for dolphinfish (mahi-mahi). Marlin, kingfish, wahoo, tuna, mackerel, amberjack, cobia, shark, grouper, and mutton snapper also are common. 

MARINE SANCTUARY Snorkeling

October 28: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
October 29: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

$125 per snokeler

Includes: transportation to snorkeling location on the 45′ Cortinthan motorized Catamaran, gratuities for crew, rental gear (snorkle, mask & flippers), bottled water, and towels.

Experience the Florida Keys barrier reef, located in Key Largo’s world famous John Pennekamp Marine Sanctuary — the only barrier reef in North America. These protected areas are home to a variety of colorful tropical fish and breathtaking coral formations.

Hotel & Club Information

BLUE HAWK Group Rate: $319 per night, plus tax and fees
Rate valid three days pre and post based on availability

Club Fee: $10 plus tax
Includes WiFi, 2 bottles of water per day, self and/or valet parking, 24 hour shuttle service within ORC, fitness center, beach services including lounge chairs, umbrellas and towels.

Daily Service Charge: $20 per room
Includes gratuities paid to bellman, housekeepers, pool attendants, van drivers. ORC is a cashless property.

Hotel Stay Includes: 10% discount on spa treatments

Getting there: Miami International Airport (MIA) is the closest airport to Ocean Reef Club. It’s about an hour without traffic. Uber/Lyft/Taxi or private limousine company are your best options other than renting a car. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OCEAN REEF CLUB

All attendees are required to stay at Ocean Reef Club (ORC) in order to participate in the 2024 Fall Advisory Forum. ORC is a private club and you’ll not be allowed through the gates without a reservation in either an Inn room or a vacation suite rental booked through ORC.

ORC is spread out. Shuttle service is included in your club fee, but is based on bellman availability. Discounted cart rental fees of $55 per day are available to all BLUE HAWK attendees for your personal use while on property. Reservations are available with your hotel reservation.

Dinner reservations are strongly recommended for most restaurants at ORC. Reservations can only be made 72 hours in advance. A concierge will be available at our registration desk to assist with making reservations when you’re onsite.

ORC has a dress code that must be adhered to at all times while on the property.

Optional Event Shirts

Women's Sleeveless Golf Shirt - $75

Whisper weight performance jersey is the perfect fabric for this must have sleeveless polo!  Wears well – beautiful color – easy to care for – skims the body with super flattering princess seams – looks great when worn in or out – can convert from a turn back collar to a mock neck & has a stripe zipper tape that adds just the right touch of novelty. Featuring both the ORC and Fall Advisory Forum logo. 

Men's Golf Shirt - $100

Enjoy incredible comfort wherever your day takes you in this Peter Millar performance polo. Made from a soft jersey fabric that features wicking, UPF 50+ sun protection, odor-resistance and easy-care, with four-way stretch for optimal mobility on and off the golf course. This polo features a custom-designed Florida print for one-of-a-kind style featuring the ORC and the Fall Advisory Forum logo.

Thank You Event Sponsors

Register for the BLUE HAWK Fall Advisory Forum

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of the BLUE HAWK Fall Advisory Forum 2024. Register today to secure your spot and gain access to exclusive networking events, insightful sessions, and a variety of leisure activities. Click the buttons below to register and make your hotel reservations. We look forward to seeing you at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, FL!

Our Room Block is SOLD OUT, please email Teri Ditsch with the dates you need. We cannot guarantee any rooms will open. You must stay on property to attend the event  because Ocean Reef Club is a private club.