1999 Annual Meeting Lodging and Recreation

Lodging

"The Jekyll Island Club Hotel was once the playground frequented by the Vanderbilts, Pulitzers, Rockefellers and J.P. Morgan. Today this national historic landmark offers the perfect setting for your next getaway. Experience grand dining, championship golf, tennis, croquet and explore the Jekyll Island Historic District, the largest restoration project in the Southeast." (from the Jekyll Island Club Hotel Website)

The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is offering an $89.00 room rate for the following room types: (1) Clubhouse Double; (2) Clubhouse King or Twin; (3) Traditional King or Double.   After these rooms have been filled, Deluxe rooms will be available starting at $129.00.

The 1999 Program Committee has also made arrangements with the Days Inn and Suites Hotel (1-888-635-3003) and the Holiday Inn Beach Resort (1-800-7-JEKYLL) for discounted conference rates. Please remember to mention you are attending the SGA Annual meeting in order to obtain the discounted rates.

Recreation

There are many activities on Jekyll Island.  You can take tours of the historic district, as well as the Jekyll Island Club Hotel.  Tennis, golf, horseback riding, nature walks, and biking are just a few of the other options available to you.  For more information on the activity which interests you the most, please view the web site of the Jekyll Island Convention and Visitors Bureau at: http://www.jekyllisland.com/  You can also write or call them at:  381 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527; Tel: 1-877-4JEKYLL.

For those of you interested in a SGA golf tournament, please contact David Stanhope.   All money raised from this event will benefit our awards and scholarships.   David can be reached at (404) 331-3942 or david.stanhope@carter.nara.gov.