MUG 2022! Plans are underway. Book your room today!
The MUG Executive is already working on plans for the MUG 2022 Annual Conference, which will return to the Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, Florida on October 2-5, 2022. The Executive Committee seeks ideas for the session schedule and volunteers for participation on panels and sessions. Please consider sharing your FI’s experiences when appropriate, even if in an informal way. Send your ideas to Chairman Dan Riley, [email protected] or to [email protected]. Don't miss out on this amazing conference.
MUG 2021 was a huge success!
In spite of many obstacles such as corporate travel restrictions, without any on-site presence from FIS, MUG held its Annual Conference on Sept. 26-29, 2021 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach. Forty-three MUG members and guests joined 12 exhibitors for learning and fellowship centered on the MISER system. With a combination of remote session from FIS executives and panels with users, including two with vendor panelists, attendees were able to share information and practices that help all of us. “Thank you for a great conference. We had a smaller group but engagement was inspiring,” said one attendee. “This was my first MUG Conference. I had always heard they were great and brought a lot of value to our organization. I know this was a smaller conference than usual but I really think the smaller venue allowed participants to interact with vendors and other users better. Thank you for a great time!,” enthused another. Our Sunday night welcoming dinner, sponsored by FIS, and the Tuesday night MUG party, sponsored by Unisys and Burroughs, took place outside in beautiful weather.
We have also posted results so far of the survey of what products our members employ, either with FIS or outside vendors, for key systems at each institution. If you haven’t contributed your data, please do so in order to make the information as robust as possible.
The Executive Committee is already starting to think about plans for the 2022 meeting. If you have session ideas or questions you would like answered, please contact us at [email protected] to share you ideas. See you next year!
Book Your Room for the
2022 Conference!
That's right. You can book your room now, in the 2021 tax year for the 2022 conference! Save time, money and rest assured that you will be int the middle of the action for the MUG 2021 Conference, and sleeping well by the beautiful beaches of Sand Key, Clearwater Beach, Florida.
SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT • CLEARWATER BEACH • FLORIDA
Reservations: 727-595-1611 or 800-456-7263
Reservation Cut-off: Sept. 10, 2022
MUG Special Group Rate: $179 USD per night
Important – Regarding your ONLINE Reservation
If you have any problems with the Online reservation link and it says there is no availability or does not go through for any reason, please email the Sheraton Sand Key reservation department at: [email protected] or call 727-595-1611 and request In-House group reservations. They will be able to assist you with booking your room.
We encourage you to secure your rooms early, as we anticipate great participation this year!
Reservations: 727-595-1611
Identify yourself as part of the MISER Users Group
Bring your family to the fun and casual resort on the beach, the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Walk out onto miles of white-sand beach or take the trolley to the hot spots of Clearwater. Enjoy traditional and beach tennis, massage and relaxation in the spa, complimentary continental breakfast and refreshments day and night on the ninth-floor Sheraton Club. Hang out for light eating and drinks at the Poolside Cafe and Turtle Bar. You can choose from a variety of excellent dining options at the Sheraton Sand Key. Savor delicious a unique Caribbean-meets-Southwest cuisine at Rusty's Bistro.
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Explore St. Pete/Clearwater
On Monday evening, MUG attendees have a night free to explore the local area. If you decide to come early or stay beyond Wednesday, there is plenty to do and see in the Clearwater-St. Pete area.
Attractions
Sunsets at Pier 60, Clearwater Beach
Within walking distance of the hotel, each day before, during, and after sunset street performers, crafters, artisans, and the community gather on the boardwalk.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Explore Florida’s diverse marine ecosystems from freshwater lakes to the depths of the Gulf of Mexico and all parts in between.
Sunken Gardens, St. Pete
The city’s oldest living museum, you can see more than 50,000 plants and flowers.
John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk, Madeira Beach
More than 100 shops and restaurants in wooden buildings along the boardwalk in Madeira Beach.
Busch Gardens, Tampa
Rides, animal encounters, great food and drink. A zoo with exciting rides
Cultural
The Dali Museum
Located in downtown St. Pete. From amazing drawings to enormous canvases of his work, the Dali Museum will enthrall and astound you.
Morean Arts Center
Located in St. Pete has a superb Chihuly exhibit of creations in colored glass.
Walk through St. Pete’s Central Arts District, which boasts hundreds of murals.
Haslam’s Bookstore, St. Pete
For more than 85 years, Haslam’s has provided used and new books in an impressive central location.
Nightlife
The St. Pete Clearwater Beach Craft Beer Trail.
From Tarpon Springs in the north to St. Pete in the south, several craft beer bars form a highlight of the “Gulp Coast.” The closest to the hotel is Clearwater Social Brewing Company. Get the Passport 2.0 from the CVB.
Fine and Casual dining options
- The Wave at Shephard’s Resort, Clearwater Beach
- The Palm Pavilion Beachside Bar & Grill, Clearwater Beach
- Jimmy’s Fish House & Iguana Bar, Clearwater Beach
- Jimmy’s Crow’s Nest rooftop bar, Clearwater
- Sharky’s Beach Bar, Clearwater Beach
- Canopy Rooftop Lounge, St. Pete
- Tryst Gastro Lounge, St. Pete
- Woody’s, St. Pete
- Cask & Ale, St. Pete
the great Outdoors
You can go fishing on a local charter boat. In Clearwater, A Boat Day, Above Average Charters and the Calypso Queen go out daily. St Pete has several charters, including Allen’s Aquatic Adventures, Action Fishing Charters, Barracudaville Sportfishing Charters, Big Rod’s Charters, and several more.
For a golf outing, the Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club and Mangrove Bay municipal course are in St. Pete. Both are championship-level golf courses. The Dunedin Golf Club and Copperhead Course at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor are also nearby.
Central Arts District
St Johns Pass Boardwalk
Salvador Dali Museum
Mangrove Bay Golf Course
Jimmy's Fish House
Fishing
For more information on local attractions and restaurants in the Clearwater-St. Petersburg area, go to the Visit St. Pete-Clearwater web site.
https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com
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