Optional Events
Golf Tournament
This year’s golf tournament will be held at the prestigious
Newport National Golf Club, named the “#1 course in Rhode
Island” by GolfWeek. The tournament will take place on
Friday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m. The $150
fee includes greens fee and cart. Beverages, box lunches and prizes will
be provided. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form
if you plan to play; participants of all skill levels are encouraged to
join in the tournament.
Tour de ABI
Sponsored by Mirus Capital Advisors Inc. and Seyfarth Shaw
LLP
Join ABI for the eleventh annual Tour de ABI on Friday, July
13 at 1:00 p.m. Bike at your own pace around historic Newport.
Boxed lunches will be provided, and the ride will begin after lunch. The
tour is limited to the first 40 participants. You are welcome to bring
your own bikes, or mark the appropriate box on the registration form for
bike rental ($35 fee).
Tennis Outing
The Tennis Tournament will take place on Friday, July 13 at
1:30-4:30 p.m. at Salve Regina University, located in
Newport. Participants of all skill levels are encouraged to play. Please
check the appropriate box on the registration form if you plan to
play.
Sport Fishing
Sponsored by Mirick O’Connell DeMallie & Lougee, LLP
and Phoenix Capital Resources
Grab your fishing gear and get ready for 4 hours of fishing with your
colleagues! You will enjoy fishing aboard sport fishing boats on either
the bay and/or the ocean, depending on weather conditions. Striped bass
and bluefish are the fish you’ll be catching....hopefully! The
$50 fee includes a boxed lunch and on-board snacks and
drinks. The sport fishing will take place from 1:30–5:30
p.m. on Friday, July 13; mark the appropriate box on the
registration form.
ABI Regatta!
Sponsoring Teams: Choate Hall & Stewart LLP; Goodwin Procter
LLP; Sherin & Lodgen LLP and Sullivan & Worcester LLP
Grab your sunglasses and sunscreen and get ready for the race of a
lifetime! Four Twelve Meter Sloops–Northern Light, Gleam, Onawa
and American Eagle–are waiting to take teams racing on the
Narragansett Bay. These classic Twelve have all raced for
yachting’s most coveted prize, The America’s Cup; and two
have won the prestigious sailing race! This event will take place on
Friday, July 13 at 1:30 p.m.. Boxed lunches will be
provided, and the race will begin after lunch. The $45
fee includes a boxed lunch and team hats. Mark the appropriate box on
the registration form.
Sailing Aboard the Schooner Aurora
Sponsored by Murtha Cullina LLP and Wells Fargo Trumbull
Experience the joy of sailing–and a memorable perspective of
Newport–aboard this classic schooner. As you glide smoothly
through the waves enjoying gorgeous coastline views, you’ll be
awed as you glance up at the sails billowing from 65-foot masts. The
three-hour sail will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July
14. The $35 fee includes the two-hour charter,
soft drinks and a boxed lunch. Mark the appropriate box on the
registration form.
Kite Flying at Brenton State Park
Sponsored by Nutter McClennen & Fish, LLP
Let’s go fly a kite! Brenton State Park affords its visitors
one of the most commanding and spectacular views on the East Coast. The
park is located at the point of land where Narragansett Bay meets the
Atlantic, which provides some of the best wind for kite flying. Come
watch and learn from local Newport kite flying instructors, then join in
on the fun! The $35 fee includes transportation to/from
the park, instruction a kite and snacks! This event will take place on
Saturday, July 14 at 1:30 p.m. and lasts 3 hours. Mark
the appropriate box on the registration form.
Walking Tour of Historic Newport
Sponsored by Development Specialists, Inc.
Newport’s famous historic district is best seen on foot, so you
can experience the details of Newport’s architectural, cultural
and social heritage first-hand. The tour begins in the center of the old
town and focuses on several restored buildings that predate the
Revolutionary War, the history of some of the earliest houses and the
families who lived there. Points of interest include: Touro Synagogue,
Redwood Library, Colony House, Brick Market, Quaker Meeting House and
Trinity Church, among others. This hour and a half tour begins at
1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 14. The
$15 fee includes boxed lunch before the tour begins,
and bottled water will be provided during the tour. Mark the appropriate
box on the registration form.
Kidz Camp
Kids (ages 3-12) will be safe and having fun under the supervision of
qualified staff, leaving moms and dads worry-free. Age-appropriate
activities and games are sure to keep everyone happy! The hours of the
program are 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14.
Lunch and snacks are included. If you would like to register your
child(ren), please e-mail Children’s Conference Care at
childconf@aol.com to receive a registration packet and more details.
Pre-registration is encouraged; be sure to sign up on or before June 22
to secure a space. Walk-in availability cannot be guaranteed.
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