September President's Message
Dear GELSSA Members and Friends,As we transition into Fall, I am thrilled to share some exciting updates about our highly anticipated GELSSA Fall Summit, taking place in Augusta, GA, on November 1-2. This year, we are truly raising the bar to ensure an unforgettable experience filled with valuable education, meaningful networking, our Q4 membership meeting, and enjoyable social events.
Our Summit will kick off on Friday night with a great dinner at Midtown Tavern. This will be a perfect opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and set the stage for the following day's activities.
Saturday will be dedicated to a full day of enriching educational sessions and networking opportunities. We have curated a lineup of industry experts and thought leaders who will provide insights into the latest industry trends, innovations, and best practices. Please see the full schedule below for all of the details. Whether you are looking to deepen your knowledge, expand your professional network, or simply gain fresh perspectives, this Summit promises to deliver incredible value.
We will conclude our Summit with a memorable dinner at Sole, where we can reflect on the day's learnings and continue to build relationships within our association.
I encourage all members to Register Now make plans to attend this exceptional event. It is extremely important that you make your hotel reservations this week!
Here are the details:
Guests can go to, www.hyatt.com › Hyatt-house-Augusta-downtown › AXSGA , Put in the dates of arrival and departure. Under departure date, go to "Special Rates". Click on the down arrow & you will see "Corporate or Group Code". Enter G-GELA, which is your group booking code for the discounted rate of $134/night! Click Book Now. OR Guests can call the reservations number: 1-866-974-9288 and ask to make a reservation for the GELSSA Meeting. The cutoff date for booking reservations at the negotiate rate is 10/12/24, NO EXCEPTIONS; any reservations made after 10/12/24, will be at the rate is available for booking at that time.
The GELSSA Fall Summit is not just a professional gathering; it is my last event as President before I hand over the reins to Brandon Shepard at the end of the year.
Sincerely,
Derek Dever
GELSSA President