2006 CONVENTION SCHEDULE |
Tuesday, March 14 |
| 11:00 AM |
Golf Tournament
Westin Savannah Golf Resort
Cost: $200 — Includes greens fees, cart, range balls, boxed lunch and beer reception
Format: shotgun, scramble
Club rental: $50
Participants must register for the tournament by 2/14/06. The Savannah Harbor Golf Resort has a dress code: slacks or Bermuda shorts and shirts with collars for men. Dress, skirt, slacks or Bermuda shorts and blouse for women. No cut-offs or denim permitted. |
| 12:00 PM |
Boxed Lunch |
| 1:00 PM |
Tee Time |
| 6:00 PM |
19th Hole |
Wednesday, March 15 |
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Registration Open |
| 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Exhibit Hall Set-up |
| 9:15 AM – 2:00 PM |
The Antiques Tour
Antique aficionados will love this tour! Browse, hunt or shop in three antique galleries which offer Savannah's best selection of original and reproduction antiques and the most knowledgeable owners. Attendees will also learn the history of Savannah as we travel through the historic district.
Price: $90 — includes transportation, tour and lunch |
| 9:15 AM |
Trolleys arrive at Westin to begin boarding |
| 9:30 AM |
Trolleys depart Westin to begin the Antiques Tour |
| 12:30 PM |
Trolleys will arrive at Mrs. Wilkes' Boarding House
This Savannah institution has been around for more than 60 years, opened by the esteemed Mrs. Wilkes herself. On the menu you'll find the traditional southern lunch - fried chicken, biscuits, candied yams, okra, greens, red rice and tomatoes. It's down home cooking like you've never experienced it! |
| 1:45 PM |
Depart Mrs. Wilkes' to return to the Westin |
| 2:00 PM |
Arrive at the Westin |
| 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Exhibit Hall Open |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Spouses "Meet and Greet" |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
New Member Roundtable |
| 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
Welcome Reception & Networking
Sponsored by Jon-Don & family |
Thursday, March 16 |
| 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Registration |
| 7:45 AM – 9:55 AM |
Keynote Address
Magnetic Customer Service — Chip Bell
Tech-Know Challenge
Give it your best shot — can you stump our panel of experts with your cleaning or restoration question? This lively Q & A session will test your knowledge on a variety of topics. Brush up on your technical know-how and find out who's really the king (or queen) of cleaning and restoration. |
| 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Exhibit Hall Open |
| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
Spouses Program
What Consumers Should Know about Buying Rugs |
| 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
Lunch in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Exhibitor Meeting to select booths for 2007 |
| 2:10 PM – 6:00 PM |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Induction Ceremony & Reception
By Invitation Only |
Friday, March 17 |
| 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Registration |
| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM |
Annual Business & Awards Breakfast |
| 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
Exhibit Hall Open |
| 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
Lunch in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30 PM |
Exhibit Hall Tear Down |
| 1:45 PM – 5:30 PM |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
St. Patrick's Day Party*
There's a little bit of Irish in everyone on St. Patrick's Day and you're invited to celebrate this ultimate party day with your friends and colleagues. We'll have corned beef and cabbage, a bit of Guinness and a lot of Irish music…and don't forget to wear your green!
*Savannah hosts approximately 600,000 people for their annual St. Patrick's Day celebration along River Street. Anyone planning on going into the city for dinner should make their reservations as early as possible (upon your arrival in Savannah or earlier). |
