2024 SUMMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Georgia Poultry Federation looks forward to hosting you for the 2024 Leadership Conference at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Thursday, July 18 – Friday, July 19, 2024.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, July 18, 2024
6:30 am – Breakfast Buffet (Main Lobby @ The Conference Center)
Sponsored By: Georgia Power

7:00-10:00 am – General Session & Annual Economic Update (Ballroom @ The Conference Ctr.)
Sponsored By: Georgia Power

10:30 am – Board of Directors Meeting (Seafoam Room – 2nd Floor @ The Surf Club)
*GPF Board Members only.

10:30 am – Industry Brainstorming Session (The Florida Room – 1st Floor @ The Surf Club)
Join Dr. Doug Britton (GTRI) and Dr. Todd Applegate (UGA) to discuss opportunities and challenges in the poultry industry. The meeting is approx. 60 mins in length.

6:00-7:00 pm LAD Truck Lines Hospitality Reception (Florida Room & Surf Club Patio @ The Surf Club)
Please join Mack Guest, and the entire LAD Truck Lines family, for cocktails & light appetizers during their annual hospitality reception. This is a family friendly event; children are encouraged to attend. Golf cart shuttles will run between on-site accommodations and the Surf Club from 5:45-7:30pm.

Friday, July 19, 2024
8:00 am – Golf Tournament – Shotgun Start (Ocean Course)

6:00 pm – Summer Reception & Sports Awards
(Main Lobby and Ballroom @ The Conference Center)
Join us as we celebrate a week of fun in the sun with colleagues and friends! The evening starts at 6:00pm with cocktails, hot & cold heavy hor d’oeuvres, fresh seafood, and a wide variety of food stations, as well as Chef’s handmade desserts and assorted sweet treats. Kid-friendly options are available throughout the evening. No need for dinner reservations following this event; there will be plenty for all to enjoy!

Hotel

CLICK HERE to book your accommodations. If you prefer to speak with a booking agent, please call this dedicated phone number for Georgia Poultry Federation’s Leadership Conference participants – (877) 496-4009.

PLEASE BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM RIGHT AWAY, rooms go quickly. In the past, Laura Beth has booked hotel rooms for all event guests. This year, the resort has asked all corporate meetings to route reservations through the hotel link provided for the event. Any history/special requests have been included in your profile with the resort.

For your best interests, Laura Beth will continue to monitor the housing block daily to be sure all meeting attendees are booking in a timely manner and that your needs are being noted accordingly. We work with an amazing team at Ponte Vedra and feel confident you are will be well taken care of.

IF YOU HAVE TO CANCEL YOUR ROOM, please contact Laura Beth (770-298-1926) prior to calling the resort. There is often a wait list for oceanfront accommodations and your cancellation may help accommodate another attendee.

If you have questions or need assistance, please call, or text Laura Beth on her cell (770-298-1926).