The 2008 Convention “Going Coastal”

Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front

12 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, Florida, United States 32561
Tel: 1-850-916-2999 Fax: 1-850-934-0891
Formerly the Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Beach

Read prior to making your Hotel Reservations : MAKING RESERVATIONS WITHIN A GROUP BLOCK ONLINE
Make a Hotel Reservation online use code FFG: The Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front Hotel

The Convention photographer, Jim McDade, our "official" photographer for
the combined conventions, has the CDs of the DSR Convention, the FFGC State Flower Show and
the FFGC Convention available for purchase.

You can contact Jim by E-mail at: jimmcdade@mac.com.
His CD's are for sale at the following rates:
1 CD - $20
2 CDs - $35
3 CDs - $50
add $5 for shipping.

check out the photos at:
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/JimMcDade/FFGC
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/JimMcDade/DeepSouth

Libby Curnow, webmaster for the FFGC, had posted some convention memories and featured designs and on their site
View

Convention Registration Fees
Full convention (on or before March 1)  $30
Full convention (after March 1)         $40
Spouse or Guests only         $10

Meals*
Sunday, March 30, Opening Dinner      $35
     (Chicken Breast with Andouille Sausage and Crawfish   Mixed Green Salad, Rice Mixed Vegetables, Pecan Pie)

Monday, March 31, DSR Luncheon and Program   $22
     (Smoked Tomato Soup, Curried Chicken Salad with Croissant, Fruit Sherbet with Fresh berries)

Monday, March 31, Reception honoring NGC President Barbara May & Deep South Director, Mary Summerville *no charge

Monday, March 31, Awards Banquet $45
(CHOICE: Pork Medallions OR Pan Seared Grouper (Red Creamer Potatoes, Vegetable, Caesar Salad, Tiramisu)

*Please advise of any dietary restrictions when registering.

Convention Schedule Printable Copy in PDF Format

Sunday, March 30^th

DEEP SOUTH REGIONAL CONVENTION TENTATIVE TIMELINE

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m………Convention Registration/Information…………… Kiosk

10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m………Flower Prep Room…………………………….. Oleander # 2

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m………Vendors Set Up…………………….Aquamarine, Tower Upper Level

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m...........Educational Exhibits………………………Emerald Coast, Tower Upper Level

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m………Vendors Open

Noon – 4:00 p.m……….Invitational Designs Set Up………………………Lobby

Awards Room Set Up…………………………..Oleander # 1

“The Arrangement” Designs…………Royal Palm A,B,C

3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m………..Executive Committee Meeting……..Emerald Coast, Tower Upper Level

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m………..Regional Council Meeting…………Emerald Coast, Tower Upper Level

7:00 p.m………………………Opening Dinner & Program…………Royal Palm A,B,C

“Deep South Region Designers Challenge”

Monday, March 31^st

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.......................Habitat for Humanity "Stroll-on-the-Beach”,,,, More

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m…………Registration (closed during meals)………………Kiosk

(Breakfast On Your Own)

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m………….Vendors Open……………………..Aquamarine, Tower Upper Level

9 – 11 am., and 2 – 3pm..........Spouses Hospitality Room...........Hospitality Suite in Hampton Inn.

9:00 a.m. - noon and 2 - 4:00 p.m….Awards Room Open………………..Oleander # 1

9:00 a.m. - Noon……………...Formal Opening Business Meeting……….Upper Level

12:15 p.m………………………Luncheon & Program………………Royal Palm A,B,C

2:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m…………..Workshops……………………………………….Emerald Coast

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m…………..Dismantle Awards,Educational

Invitationals, “The Arrangements”

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m…………..Reception Honoring Barbara May, NGC President

and Mary Summerville, DS Director

7:00 p.m………………………...Awards Banquet…………………Royal Palm A,B.C

Featured Speaker: Barbara May, NGC President

Convention Schedule Printable Copy PDF Format

Registration Fee is Not Refundable

Make checks payable to: Deep South Convention 2008
Mail with registration:      Judy Keliher
                  2022 Downing Drive, Pensacola, Fl 32505
               Phone: 850 484 9172    E-mail: MRMRSJFK@aol.com

Download Registration Form for the Convention Editable PDF Format

View all directions, map, and airport information

Prior to the Deep South Convention you are invited to attend:
THE SPRING SYMPOSIUM March 27-28, 2008
presented by: THE FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.
FLORIDA FLOWER SHOW JUDGES DISTRICT I COUNCIL OF FFSJ
At The Garden Center, 1850 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola, FL. (850) 432-6095

REQUIREMENTS FOR CREDIT: Florida Accredited Judges taking this Symposium to renew certificates MUST submit their credentials to the Judges' Credentials Chairman for approval at least 8 weeks prior to the Symposium: Florida Judges' Credentials Chairman: Glenda Dawson, 4103 11th Street Ct. W. #101; Palmetto, FL 34221-5809 (941)-729-4503

Download the 4 page information package for the Spring Symposium in PDF format
including Registration Form, Daily Schedule and Instructors.

For those of you who would like to extend your stay -

Immediately after the Deep South Convention

The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. is sponsoring a Tri-Refresher in conjunction with the 2008 FFGC Convention "Coastal Capers', being held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front Drive, Pensacola Beach, Florida on April 1 -3rd, 2008. This will immediately follow the Deep South Region Convention. Registration for the FFGC Convention, including the two luncheons will be required. Minimum cost for part time registration and two luncheons is $69.00. Tri-Refresher tour and registration fee for one School is $45.00, additional $5.00 for each School.

April 1-3

FFGC State Flower Show

“Coastal Capers”

Flower Show Schedule, PDF

Event Chairman: Tina Tuttle
TTUTTLE1954@cs.com

April 1-3

FFGC Tri- Refresher

If you plan to take the Tri-refresher class offered at the FFGC Convention, you must be registered to attend.

Registration Form PDF

Event Chairman: Glenda Dawson
Ldawson3@tampabay.rr.com.

April 1-3

FFGC Convention

“Coastal Capers”

Part time Registration form PDF
Full - Time Registration Form PDF
Registration for Tours PDF

More information on the FFGC Convention

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Deep South Convention 2008 Chairmen
Helen Purvis and Laura Mock