We welcome you to join the International Community of OSMTJ Templars this October!
2021 International Convent
Castle Otttis, 103rd 3rd St
St, Augustine, FL 32084
October 1-3, 2021
AIRLINES
Airline name Distance Time Directions
Orlando International Airport 129 miles 2 hr 417N toll rd to 95N to FL-207N
(exit 311) follow 207N to Ponce
De Leon Blvd and A1A byway
to 3rd St in Vilano Beach
Jacksonville International Airport 56.6 miles 1hr 6 min 95S to FL 16E (exit 318) to A1A
then to 3rd st in Vilano Beach
Sanford International Airport 95.4 miles 1hr 44 min SR 415N to 95N then take FL
207 (exit 311) follow 207N to
Ponce De Leon Blvd and A1A
byway to 3rd St in Vilano
Beach
RENTAL CAR COMPANIES
RENTAL CAR AGENCY Name
Orlando International Airport Alamo, Sixt, Dollar, Avis, Enterprise, E-Z Rent, Hertz, VIP Cars, Thrifty,
Payless, Fox, Advantage, ACO, NU, HRV, Value, Easirent, Routes
Jacksonville International Airport Alamo, Thrifty, Enterprise, Easirent, Budget, Payless, Avis, Hertz
Sanford International Airport Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, One Car, 1st Car Rental,
Holiday Rental
HOTELS
Hampton Inn on Vilano Beach in St. Augustine
This hotel is right up the street from the Castle but isn’t doing the reduced rates due to tourism and availability.
Rooms and Rates from Oct 1 to October 3rd do not include tax
1 King with patio $253 per night
1 King Suite with Sofabed and ground floor $296 per night
1 King Ocean View with Balcony $315 per night
2 Queens with City view $253 per night
These are other hotels in the area that may be more affordable for some, it will not allow me to save the dates and the venue address so you may want to add that info in the link below to get an idea on hotels.
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WIRELESS FIDELITY-WIFI
Prior Mora will try to secure a WIFI Hotspot for use at the castle and if unable to then he will order a hotspot for the Conclave weekend and will follow up on this to make sure it is secured for that weekend.
Sightseeing things to do in St. Augustine
The Link below will show various things to do while in St. Augustine and even attend the beach if the weather permits. St. Augustine is the Oldest City in America with many historical sites and churches. Don’t forget to visit the Fountain of Youth for your drink.
| St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL Travel Guide | Florida’s Historic CoastFind things to do on Florida’s Historic Coast, including must-see historic sites and attractions, annual events, and where to stay, plus information to help plan your visit. |
Local Church for Sunday
Memorial Presbyterian
32 Sevilla St. St Augustine, FL 32084
11:00 AM service time….suggest being there no later than 10:15-10:30 due to parking concerns.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
38 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Mass Times: 7:00Am, 9:00AM, 11:00Am and 5:00PM
RESTAURANTS
Restaurant for Friday night October 1, 2021
The Columbia Restaurant has accepted our reservation for 25 members so no need for a room and if there are more we need to let them know as soon as we know who all will be attending, I imagine the dinner for Friday will be for Leadership and Saturday for all others attending that want to have dinner.
Columbia Restaurant
98 St George St,
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-3341
Reservation for 6:00 PM under OSMTJ
Restaurant for Saturday Evening October 2, 2021
This restaurant is about a mile from the castle and we have secured reservations for up to 25 and again if there are more attending, we can request the use of the room they have as soon as we know who all will be attending.
The Reef Restaurant
4100 Coastal Hwy,
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-8008
Reservation for 6:30 pm under OSMTJ
The Reef Restaurant
CHAPLAIN
Brother Michael Horton will perform as our Chaplain and if Brother Eddie Rivero is needed he is also available
SATURDAY AGENDA
This is a business meeting. Should begin at 10:00 AM, 1-hour break for lunch, ending around 15:00, 30 minutes to change to uniforms/mantles, wrap up no later than 17:30 to leave time for clean up
10:00 Welcome and business meeting
Discussions re: Statutes/Rules/Manual
Other business
12:00 Lunch Break
13:00 Business meeting
Daniel Clausen – History of the Order
Richard Ainsworth – Templar Radio
Dale Leppard – OSMTJ College of Heraldry
Reports from Magistral Legates, the status of Grand Priories, charitable activities
15:00 Break to change to Mantles
15:30 Installation/investitures/promotions with short religious service
17:00 Wrap up/summaries
17:30 Dispersal
18:00 Dinner
* PROMOTIONS