Events
CANCELED: 2024 USET/USET SPF Annual Meeting
October 7 - October 9
UPDATE (10/05/2024):
As part of the planning for the 2024 USET & USET SPF Annual Meeting, we have been monitoring Hurricane Kirk and Hurricane Milton.
While Hurricane Kirk appears to no longer hold any potential for concern, the most recent weather prediction has Hurricane Milton coming on shore as a category 2 by the latter part of our meeting. With any storm, it could weaken or intensify, but it is only a best guess forecast at this time.
However, throughout the day today, we have been notified by several of our members and attendees that they are pulling the plug on sending staff out of concern for the safety of their staff should the storm materialize or worsen.
Based on the possibility of Hurricane Milton becoming a storm of concern, the desire to take related precautionary and preventive measures, and the attendance cancellation notices that we have already received, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2024 USET and USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting.
While we are still working through the logistical details of this cancellation, including the likelihood of a single day virtual Board meeting, we will follow up with further information regarding registration and other related matters. We wanted to communicate this decision as promptly as possible to assist you in adjusting your travel plans to Seminole.
Thank you for your understanding.
For those that may have registered for the USET Scholarship Fund golf tournament, and have already arrived, you should have already received communication that the golf tournament will be held tomorrow as scheduled. The cancellation of the USET/ USET SPF Annual meeting does not affect this decision. Please enjoy your outing.
Every individual is responsible for canceling their hotel reservations to keep from incurring any fees.
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2024 USET/USET SPF Board of Directors Annual Meeting
On the sovereign territory of the Seminole Tribe of Florida
October 7-9, 2024
Hosted by the Seminole Tribe of Florida
REMINDER: Dissimilar to many other Tribal/Native organizational meetings and conferences held across Indian Country, the USET/USET SPF Impact Week and Annual Meetings are Board of Directors meeting convenings and not open for general public registration. Anyone who is not representing a member Tribal Nation would need an invitation from the organization and/or a member Tribal Nation in order to attend and participate.
Hotel Information
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
Hotel Rates:
Group discounted rate has expired
Please call (954) 316-2929 as soon as possible to make your reservation and receive the best rate available.
Hotel check in is 4:00 pm.
Hotel check out is 11:00 am.
Shipping information for the hotel:
Shipping instructions
Loading Dock map
Other Hotels in the area:
Le Meridien Dania Beach
1825 Griffin Rd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
954-920-3500
Dolce Hotel
5510 FL-7
Hollywood, FL 33314
954-222-5530
Agendas
USET/USET SPF Board of Directors Agenda
The following USET Committees have submitted an agenda:
- Culture and Heritage
- Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
- Education
- Health
- Homeland Security and Emergency Services
- Housing
- Natural Resources
- Social Services
- Transportation
- Tribal Administration
- Tribal Justice Committee will not be meeting
- Veterans
Special Events
- USET Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament | October 6 | The Club at Emerald Hills Golf Course
Meet at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood at the Hollywood Tower at 7:30 am to utilize the provided transportation.
Registration is at 8:00 am | Shotgun Start at 9:00 am
Teams of 4
Breakfast and lunch will be provided
$100 entry per player
Call in by Wednesday, October 2 by 4:00 pm | 954-966-6300 Ext. 13324
- USET Tribal Public Preparedness and Resilience Task Force in collaboration with USET Homeland Security and Emergency Services Committee University of Miami Tour:
What: Attend tours of the University of Miami Marine Campus, Gordon Center, and Medical Campus, and participate in presentations about hurricanes. These tours will be led by experts from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Participants will be provided demonstrations and simulations, and future offerings/trainings will be discussed. Lunch and transportation are provided.
When and Where: October 8 at 7:45 am – 5:00 pm (Meet at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood at the Hollywood Tower at 7:45 am to utilize the transportation provided by USET.)
Who Should Attend: USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force members, USET Homeland Security and Emergency Services Committee, USET Committee members, USET member Tribal Nation leadership and staff
Agenda: Review the detailed agenda.
Travel Stipends: USET will provide a limited number of travel stipend for attendees designated by a USET member Tribal Nation to attend this event. The Tribal Nation will receive a stipend on your behalf to offset the cost of travel. Stipends are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please click this link to request a stipend. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Soto at fsoto@usetinc.org.
Register today for the tour! If you are participating in the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting, please register separately here.
Questions: For questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anna Garret, USET Senior Epidemiologist, at agarrett@usetinc.org
Resolutions
The draft resolution submission deadline has passed. Draft resolutions submitted after the deadline are only eligible for consideration at the authorization of the USET SPF Executive Officers Committee (EOC) if: (1) the resolution addresses an emergency, an issue that was not known before the deadline, or for other good cause; and (2) the EOC, at its discretion, agrees to consider the resolution. Emergency resolutions must be received by 5 pm local time during the first day of the USET SPF meeting. Otherwise, they will not be considered.
- USET SPF Resolution Template for 2024 Annual Meeting
- USET Resolution Template for 2024 Annual Meeting
Vendors and Artisans
Vendors can reserve a booth at $850.00/per booth. Vendors need to register for the meeting to reserve their booth.
Artisans can reserve a table at $300.00/per table. Artisans need to register for the meeting to reserve their table.
Event Schedule
Set up time each day: 7:00 am -8:00 am
Vendor/Artisan Hours:
Monday, October 7, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 8, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, October 9, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Must be moved out by no later than 2:00 pm.)
Shipping information for the hotel:
Shipping instructions
Loading Dock map
For questions, please contact Destiny Smith, USET Employee Relation & Personnel Management Assistant, at dsmith@usetinc.org.
Meeting App
We have a meeting app – USET/USET SPF Events. Download the app from your app store and search for USET/USET SPF Annual Meeting. Download the event to the app. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, create your personal schedule, view all agendas, and connect with attendees.
If you have used the app for a previous USET/USET SPF meeting, you will need to exit that event. Click on your profile, go to settings, and click “exit the event” at the bottom of the screen. Then search for 2024 USET/USET SPF Annual Meeting and download the event to your app.
COVID Protocols (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change)
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.