Grab the sunscreen. Book the flight. Get ready to make some pre-season progress. The ASBA has set the date for its 2012 Winter Meeting. Mark the calendar for February 24-27 at the Westin Resort and Casino Aruba.

The Winter Meeting provides a great opportunity to work on ASBA projects and publications, participate in committee sessions and in general contribute to the forward motion of the Association. It also affords excellent opportunities for socializing with friends, colleagues and yes, even competitors, for playing, golf and tennis, going sightseeing and trying water sports.

Located in Palm Beach, Aruba, the Westin Resort and Casino is a paradise nestled in a luxury resort. It offers 481 guest rooms (200 with ocean view), an unbelievable pool, hot tubs, a new, fitness center, free high-speed wifi and the newly renovated casino.

And yes, for those sharp-eyed readers, this is a new date and destination for the ASBA's Winter Meeting, so make sure you have the correct information.

Information will be available after ASBA's Technical Meeting. Members will receive information automatically; others can request it by contacting the Association at its headquarters via phone, 866-501-ASBA (2722) or 410-730-9595, fax 410-730-8833, or by e-mail at info@sportsbuilders.org. Information will also be posted at www.sportsbuilders.org.