South Atlantic Region
Forty-ninth Annual Convention
March 14 – 16, 2010
Imagine moss-draped oaks, lake and marsh areas undisturbed by outside influences, cool ocean breezes, and whispering sea oats along pristine beaches… Imagine golfing on the finest courses found along the southern shores, built upon the sites of former rice plantations… Imagine dining on sumptuous Lowcountry cuisine… Imagine relaxing in comfortable, scenic guest accommodations… Imagine beautiful southern gardens… Imagine new learning experiences, interesting lectures, exquisite floral designs, and vendors… Imagine greeting friends… We invite you to Imagine a Southern Welcome to South Carolina Lowcountry and the 2010 South Atlantic Region Convention at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort.
Betsy Steele, GCSC President
Pat Abercrombie, SAR 2010 Convention Chairman
South Atlantic Region
Forty-ninth Annual Convention
March 14 – 16, 2010
Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort
Pawleys Island, South Carolina
SAR Theme: “Color Our World - Pass On Our Gardening Heritage”
SAR Project: “Good Soil”
Convention Theme: “Color Our World – Exciting”
Schedule of Events
Sunday, March 14, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Registration Tara Foyer
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Vendor/Exhibits Setup Tara Foyer
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Finance Committee Alston Room
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Executive Committee Alston Room
12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Vendors & Exhibits Open Tara Foyer & Alston Room
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. “Good Soil” Workshop/Beach Walk Tara Theater/
Dr. Paul T. Gayes, Director Beach
Center for Marine and Wetland Studies
Palmetto Professor of Marine Science & Geology
Coastal Carolina University
6:30 p.m. Vendors Close for the day
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Design Program Tara Ballroom
Monday, March 15, 2010
8-11:00 a.m. - 5-6:00 p.m. Registration Tara Foyer
Breakfast on your own - Hotel Buffet
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Vendors/Exhibits Open Tara Foyer & Alston Room
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Vendor/Exhibit Dismantling
8:30 a.m. OFFICIAL OPENING Tara Theater
FORTY-NINETH SAR CONVETION
Carolyn Patterson, SAR Director, presiding
11:00 a.m. Bus departs for Brookgreen Gardens Tour & Luncheon
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dinner and Speaker Tara Ballroom
“Pass On Our Gardening Heritage”
James Cothran, Landscape Design expert,
author and professor
Books available and book signing
Musical entertainment
8:30 p.m. Dessert Reception
Honoring Renee Blaschke, NGC President and
Carolyn Patterson, SAR Director
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 9:00a.m. Registration Tara Foyer
Breakfast on your own - Hotel Buffet
9:00 a.m. Awards Presentation Tara Theatre
Carolyn Patterson, SAR Director, presiding
Drawings/Silent Auction, etc.
11:00 a.m. Convention Closes
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION CONVENTION
March 14-16, 2010
The Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort, Pawley’s Island, South Carolina
Registration: Please complete form, make checks payable to “2010 SAR Convention” and mail both to Margaret Graham, 1303 Golfview Dr., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29528; email: jpgmcg69@aol.com, phone: 843-280-9718.
Postmark by February 14, 2010 for On Time Registration.
Last name____________________First___________________Middle Initial.______
Address_____________________________________________________________
City___________________________ State_______ Zip (9 digit)_________________
Phone_______________________E-mail address____________________________
Please check __ if we may email your acknowledgement. Please provide email address above.
Check All that apply:
( ) NGC Officer ( ) SAR Director ( ) SAR Officer
( ) NGC Chairman ( ) Former SAR Director ( ) SAR Chairman
( ) NGC Life Member ( ) SAR Life Member ( ) State President
( ) Club President ( ) Club Member ( ) Elected Delegate
( ) Guest ( ) Spouse
All attendees must pay a registration fee. Please mark all events you plan to attend.
SC Members and Non-spouse Guests $ 15_ ________
Out of State Members & Non-spouse Guests $ 30 ________
Spouse of any member $ 5 ________
One Day only $ 20 ________
Late Registration (for all persons) $ 40 ________
Meals
Sunday Evening $45_________
Monday Evening $45_________
Breakfast each day on your own
Monday, March 15
Brookgreen Gardens Tour $42_________
Fee includes: lunch, transportation, entry fee,
video presentation, guided tour of Sculptural Garden
and Creek Excursion by boat
TOTAL ENCLOSED $ _________
Ø Please indicate special diet restrictions________________________________
(these may be for Medical Reasons Only.)
No requests for substitutions will be accommodated at the time of meal service.
We will make every effort to accommodate your medical allergies but will not
be able to consider individual dislikes. Thank you for your cooperation.
Hotel Reservations Reservation deadline is February 14, 2010
Make reservations directly with The Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort, 14276 Ocean Hwy., Drawer 320, Pawley’s Island, South Carolina 29585. Call the resort directly at 800-845-1897 and ask for the South Atlantic Region Garden Clubs room block to receive the established group rate. You must identify yourself as a member of SAR initially when making the reservation.
Room Rates:
$94.00 One Bedroom Scenic
$143.00 One Bedroom Oceanfront
$143.00 Two Bedroom Scenic
Add 15% for state and local accommodation taxes and service charges.
Litchfield Resort has van pickup at airport. The fee is $45.00 per trip and holds up to 7 passengers with luggage. Call resort directly at 800-845-1897 for van service.
Website: www.litchfieldbeach.com
By air…
The Myrtle Beach International Airport is located 18 miles north of Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort. Most major car companies and limousine service is available from the airport.
By car…
From North: Follow Interstate 95 to Florence, SC. Travel east on Highway 501 through Conway to Highway 17 South. Follow Hwy. 17 South for approximately 20 miles to Litchfield Resort.
