2026 ACHE WFC - Holiday Party & State of the Chapter

Join us in celebrating another remarkable year at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, located at 7650 Legacy Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202!

ACHE members, along with their family, friends, and colleagues, are warmly invited to arrive starting at 5:00 PM for an evening of cocktails, socializing, and exclusive access to the incredible views from the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club. We are honored to have Laura Arline as our keynote speaker and look forward to celebrating our Chapter's achievements with each of you!

Early bird pricing will end on September 30th, so be sure to purchase your tickets now!

Organizations also have the option to sponsor a table for up to eight people.

We invite our ACHE Western Florida members and guests to bring a new, unwrapped toy for a foster child, newborn through age 18, to the event.

The Holiday Toy Shop allows Guardian ad Litem Advocates and Case Managers to select gifts at no cost for the children they serve, helping make sure every child feels remembered and celebrated this holiday season.

Monetary donations are also welcome for anyone who would prefer to let the Voices for Children team do the shopping.

Amazon list: Amazon.com

Donation link: Holiday Toy Shop Donation | Voices for Children of Tampa Bay – Aiding Children in Need

Keynote Speaker - Laura Arline

Dr. Laura Arline is Vice President and Chief Quality Officer for BayCare Health System, a large not-for-profit healthcare system in the Tampa Bay region of Florida. A BayCare physician since 2005, she practiced internal medicine and pediatrics before transitioning into full-time quality and safety leadership in 2018. She now leads system-wide efforts across quality, safety, regulatory, clinical documentation integrity, and infection prevention, with a focus on delivering reliable, high-quality care.

Dr. Arline is deeply committed to clinical excellence and advancing patient safety through continuous improvement. She is a strong advocate for transparency, learning, and high-reliability practices, grounded in her belief that every metric represents a patient life.

Ticket Prices on or after October 1st

ACHE Member - $75

ACHE Non-Member - $95

ACHE Student Member - $45

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SPECIAL FULL TABLE PRICING AVAILABLE!

Table = up to 8 people

Click "Get Tickets" for details

Please contact Karen Valaitis, kvalaitis@uwf.edu with any questions, or request for special accommodation at least 7 days prior to the program.