The Georgia Plant Food
Educational Society, Inc.
Presents:
The Summer Meeting
of 2015
July 13 - 15, 2015
THE RITZ-CARLTON
Amelia Island, Florida
904-277-1100
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The Georgia Plant Food Educational Society, Inc.
2015 Summer Meeting
July 13 – 15, 2015
GENERAL INFORMATION
In 2015 we return to the ever popular Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. A quality educational program is planned for
Monday afternoon followed by the reception. Our traditional time of fellowship, prayer and testimony will again
be held on Tuesday morning as well as the 4th Annual Fertilizer 5K Fun Run and Walk at 8:00 AM. Later Tuesday morning, there will be a Shotgun Sports Event at the Amelia Shotgun Sports facility with training available
for inexperienced shooters. The ever popular and exciting Silent Auction, with banquet immediately following,
will be the place to be on Tuesday Evening. For your convenience, registration fees and dues may be paid by
credit card. Dress for all events is “Resort Casual”.
ROOM RESERVATIONS
Make your reservations directly with the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, either at the on-line reservations page
that can be accessed via www.gpfes.org, or by calling the hotel at (904) 277-1100. Please remember the
special room rate of $230.00 applies only if your reservation is made by THE DEADLINE OF THURSDAY,
JUNE 18, 2015. Please note that any fees incurred due to early departure are the responsibility of the
individual, not GPFES.
PLEASE REMEMBER, YOU MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OF G.P.F.E.S. TO QUALIFY FOR
THIS ROOM RATE. 2015 MEMBERSHIP DUES MUST BE PAID. PAYMENT OF MEETING
REGISTRATION FEES IS ALSO REQUIRED FOR THIS RATE TO APPLY.
MEETING REGISTRATION FEES
Registration Fees include hotel charges for meeting rooms, coffee breaks, hospitality receptions and the
banquet on Tuesday evening. Extra banquet tickets will be available on a “space available basis” at the
actual cost to G.P.F.E.S.
CERTIFIED CROP ADVISER CEU TRAINING
A CCA CEU training session will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Approximately 3.5 hours of credit
will be offered. The $50.00 fee is to cover the meeting room, the coffee break and any handouts. Preregistration is encouraged.
Please complete the enclosed registration form as soon as possible and return it in the enclosed return
envelope with check payable to G.P.F.E.S. or include current credit card information to:
Jimmy Champion, President
1017 Pearson Road
Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: (229) 881-0254
2015 Summer Meeting
Tentative Schedule of Events
Sunday, July 12, 2015
ARRIVAL ………Open Schedule
Monday, July 13, 2015
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Arrival and Registration
1:00 – 1:05 Welcome & Introductions
1:05 – 1:55
Washington Update
Chris Jahn, President, The Fertilizer Institute, Washington, DC
1:55 – 2:45
2:45 – 3:15
Responsible AG – Facility Security & Product Safety
Ford B. West, Washington, DC
3:15 – 4:05
Georgia Dept. of Agriculure Update
Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture, Gary W. Black, Atlanta, GA
4:05 - -4:35
Legislative Report
Bryan Tolar, President, GA Agribusiness Council, Commerce, GA
Break
4:35 – 5:00
Foundation Update & Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 - 7:00
Reception Sponsored by Potash Corp & The Mosaic Co.
(Dinner on your own)
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
6:45-7:30 AM Time of Fellowship, Prayer and Testimony
8:00 4th Annual Fertilizer 5K Fun Run/Walk at the Beach
10:00 Shotgun Sports Event: Amelia Shotgun Sports, Yulee, FL
5:45 PM
Silent Auction and Reception
7:15
Banquet and Awards Presentation
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
CEU Training for Certified Crop Advisers
In 2015 the Summer Meeting will return to the fabulous Ritz-Carlton Resort Hotel on Amelia Island, Florida. This
outstanding resort has proven to be the favorite choice of our members and, with the updates that have recently
been completed, will offer an even better opportunity to relax and enjoy the pools, restaurants and spa, not to
mention the great restaurants on the Island.
The Silent Auction on Tuesday Evening prior to the banquet is the highlight of the Summer Meeting. This is the
time when all ages gather to enjoy the fellowship and the competition of the auction. You don’t want to miss this
year’s auction as it will be better than ever.
Again this year, there will be a 5-K Fun Run/Walk on Tuesday morning. Please indicate your interest on the
registration form included in this packet.
Additionally, a Shotgun Sports event is planned for Tuesday morning at the Amelia Shotgun Sports facility, only 15
minutes from the Ritz-Carlton. A minimum of 25 participants must register in order to hold this event so please
indicate interest on the registration form. Payment will be made on site. Training for inexperienced shooters will
be available.
Rooms are limited so do not delay making your reservation. The Ritz-Carlton has a site for GPFES members to
use to make reservations. Go to www.gpfes.org and find the link to this site. Should you prefer, reservations may
be made by calling the hotel direct at (904) 277-1100.
The Georgia Plant Food Educational Society, Inc.
2015 Summer Meeting
July 13 - 15, 2015
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Pkwy.
Amelia Island, Florida 32034
904-277-1100