District 47: Celebrating Excellence
♠️ ACES HALL OF FAME: GOING ALL-IN ON EXCELLENCE
Two High-Stakes Nights. Two Iconic Venues. Double the Jackpot.
District 47 is celebrating two full years of record-breaking achievement, leadership, and transformation across South Florida and The Bahamas!
Join us as we lay all our cards on the table to honor the inductees, champions, and visionaries of BOTH the 2024–2025 (Members First! / Rise to the Challenge) and 2025–2026 (Aspire. Achieve. Advance. / Tropical Eloquence) district years across two unforgettable events.
Choose Your Destination (Or Double Down!)
LEG 1: NASSAU, BAHAMAS: The Island High-Roller Resort Gala
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Venue: British Colonial Hotel | Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
- Time: 6:30 PM EDT (Red Carpet & Cocktail Reception)
- Hall of Fame: 7:30 PM EDT
- The Experience: Historic harbor-front luxury meets high-stakes Monte Carlo elegance. Step into Tropical Eloquence at the iconic British Colonial for an extraordinary night of glamor and island-chic celebration as we recognize those who played their winning hands to Aspire, Achieve, and Advance.
- Highlights: Red Carpet Welcome • Dual-Year Awards Ceremony • VIP Reception • High-Roller Networking & Dancing
- Dress Code: Island Elegant / Resort Chic Black-Tie Optional
LEG 2: PLANTATION, FLORIDA: The Championship Casino Arena & Weekend Summit
- Dates: Friday, November 6 – Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale West | Plantation, FL, USA
- The Experience: High-energy sports intensity brought to the high-roller stage. Bring your championship mindset to the Sheraton West as we honor our MVPs who put Members First and Rose to the Challenge, followed by a full day of high-impact leadership development.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
- Friday, Nov 6 (Evening Gala): Red Carpet Welcome • Aces Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony • Keynote Address • VIP Dinner • Dancing & High-Energy Networking
- Saturday, Nov 7 (Daytime Summit): Interactive High-Roller Workshops • Networking Luncheon • Ace Talks • DTM SpeedMentoring • Special Surprises
DRESS CODE
- Friday Night: Formal Casino Glam / Black-Tie Optional
- Saturday Daytime: Business Casual
HOTEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Special discounted room blocks are available for attendees staying on-site at both host locations:
- Nassau, Bahamas: British Colonial (Special District 47 Booking Rate Available)
- Plantation, Florida: Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale West (Special District 47 Booking Rate Available)
TICKET AND REGISTRATION OPTIONS
| Ticket Package | Includes | Pricing |
| Bahamas VIP Hall of Fame | Friday, Oct 30 (British Colonial) — Red Carpet, Full Gala, Refreshments, & Hall of Fame Ceremony | Early Bird: $50 Regular: $75 Late: $100 |
| Bahamas Hall of Fame | Friday, Oct 30 (British Colonial) — Hall of FameCeremony – No meals | Early Bird: $25 Regular: $50 Late: $75 |
| Florida All-Access Royal Flush – Friday & Saturday | Friday & Saturday (Sheraton West) — Full Access to Gala + Saturday Summit, Networking, Friday dinner, Saturday Lunch, and more perks. | Early Bird: $150 Regular: $175 Late: $200 |
| Florida Full House Saturday | Saturday, Nov 7 (Sheraton West) — All Workshops, Ace Talks, & Luncheon | Early Bird: $100 Regular: $125 Late: $150 |
| Florida Saturday Summit | Saturday, Nov 7 (Sheraton West) – Workshops only – No meals | Early Bird: $25 Regular: $50 Late: $75 |
| Florida Add on | Friday Hall of Fame only – No meal included. | Early Bird: $25 Regular: $50 Late: $75 |
| Florida Add on | Saturday Breakfast Buffet – Not included in any package | Early Bird: $25 Regular: $25 Late: $25 |
GET INVOLVED
- Become a Sponsor: Position your organization in front of 3,000+ professionals, executives, and community leaders. View Sponsorship Packages
- Apply to Speak (Florida Summit): Got a winning message? Submit your proposal for Saturday’s Ace Talks or Breakout Workshops at the Sheraton. Submit Speaker Application
- Apply to our first-ever in-person DTM SpeedMentoring (Florida Summit): Calling our Distinguished Toastmasters to submit your interest for Saturday’s DTM SpeedMentoring. Email: DTM@toastmastersd47.org
READY TO CLAIM YOUR SEAT AT THE HIGH TABLE?
Don’t wait for the deck to shuffle out. Early Bird pricing and limited hotel room blocks close soon!
Links coming soon: Email svineta@toastmastersd47.org for the Hotel Links to Book your Stay!
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