JANUARY 26 & 27
CELEBRATING YEARS OF COMMITMENT TO WILDLIFE
eekend for Wildlife is a one-of-a-kind escape to one of the world s most prestigious resorts on Georgia s Sea Island. As a guest of this magnificent two-day event, you will have the opportunity to participate in unique excursions led by field experts, as well as an exciting banquet and auction featuring original artwork and exclusive treasures. As you bask in the luxurious comforts of Sea Island s amenities, you will most importantly serve as luminaries to the stewardship of Georgia s natural resources. OPPORTUNITIES INSIDE
WEEKEND FOR WILDLIFE Join the Governor, First Lady, DNR Commissioner Mark Williams and the Georgia Natural Resources Foundation for the 30th annual Weekend for Wildlife, Jan. 26-27 at the Cloister Resort, Sea Island Experience the Georgia coast and her bountiful natural resources on trips led by field experts. Enjoy a Friday night cocktail hour, private concert, and our silent auction rich in getaways, artwork, and unique finds. Weekend for Wildlife is one of the nation s most successful conservation events, raising more than $10 million since 2001 to conserve Georgia s prized natural resources. Through the Georgia Natural Resources Foundation, Weekend for Wildlife supports the mission of DNR, to sustain, enhance, protect and conserve Georgia s natural, historic and cultural resources for present and future generations. The 2018 Weekend will continue to provide valuable support for the DNR Wildlife Resources Division s Nongame Conservation Section, which depends largely on fundraisers, grants and direct contributions for its vital mission: conserving nongame species. These animals and plants include hundreds of special-concern species; they, and the habitats they depend on, enrich our lives, our economy and our future.
EVENT SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 REGISTRATION & SIGN-IN SAPELO ROOM 9AM - 7:30PM EXCURSIONS DEPARTING FROM THE CLOISTER PORTICO 10AM - 4PM COCKTAIL HOUR AND SILENT AUCTION OPENING MIZNER BALLROOM 7:00PM - 8:00PM INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATESPONSOR RECEPTION CLUB ROOM 6:30PM-8:00PM 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT CLOISTER BALLROOM 8:00PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 BREAKFAST CLOISTER BALLROOM 6:45AM - 8:30AM EXCURSIONS DEPARTING FROM THE CLOISTER PORTICO 7:15AM - 4:00PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION MIZNER BALLROOM 5:30PM - 7:15PM BANQUET & VERBAL AUCTION CLOISTER BALLROOM 7:15PM - 10:00PM
EVENT REGISTRATION To find out more about this year s trips and register for the event, please visit: WEEKENDFORWILDLIFE.COM General Registration begins November 1, 2017 EVENT PRICING $850 ADULT REGISTRATION Per person $175 YOUTH REGISTRATION (Ages 4-16) The standard $850 registration includes a tax-deductible donation of $500 to the Georgia Natural Resources Foundation. Registration includes full access to weekend s festivities with the exception of the Friday night sponsor reception. To register, visit weekendforwildlife.com and follow the steps under General Registration. Confirmation and cancellation Once registration is processed, confirmation of your order and trip selection will be sent via email and everyone will receive a follow up phone call. Please remember that trips are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Every effort will be made to schedule you for your first-choice trips. Sea Island Reservations Hotel reservations must be made directly with Sea Island. Call 855.845.4883 and ask the Reservations Office for the Weekend for Wildlife room block. The nightly room-only rate for a single and double accomodations is $435.68, including taxes and the Resort Access Fee. This rate is guaranteed if reserved by 12/26/2017. It does not include other amenities, such as food or spa treatments. Most rooms can accommodate a family of up to four guests. Weekend for Wildlife Contacts Event coordinator : Amber Carter, 404-232-1474 Corporate registration: Melissa Cummings, 706-557-3326
BECOME A SPONSOR Sponsorship of Weekend for Wildlife brings a variety of special benefits, including early event registration beginning October 2, 2017. Sponsorship levels begin at $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for businesses. For a comparison of the benefits for different levels see WEEKENDFORWILDLIFE.COM SIGNATURE SPONSORSHIP $50,000 GOLD SPONSORSHIP $25,000 SILVER SPONSORSHIP $15,000 BRONZE $10,000 INDIVIDUAL $5,000
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