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    GAA Annual New Year's Celebration & Awards Banquet (2023 Awards)

    • January 06, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534
    • 53 registrants

    Registration

    • Event sponsorship includes 2 tickets to the awards dinner and representation at the event/marketing materials, speaking time, etc. Maximum 4 sponsors
    • REGISTRATION CLOSES at NOON on the Event date! Virtual Attendees will receive Zoom Link by email on the date of the event. Zoom attendees will be view only for the time frame of 7 pm-9 pm which includes 1 CEU for the Educational Session at 7:15 pm, Board Introductions & Awards Presentation at 8 pm. All Virtual Attendees will receive a recording of the event by email the week following the event.


    Please join us for an evening of education, networking & celebration with friends! Together we will welcome in the New Year (& our new Board Members) as we celebrate our accomplishments & recognize those who have given their extra time & energy to help the GAA and the industry professionals we serve. 


    Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge

    418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd

    Dawsonville, GA 30534

    Saturday, January 6 2024

    6 pm - 10 pm

    Virtual Attendance from 7-9 pm

    Detailed Agenda Outlined Below

    • Members $45 (Guests $55)

    • Non-Members $65 (Guest $65)

    • Virtual Attendance ($20)

    • Sponsorship (only 1 opportunity left) $1000

    Sponsorship includes 2 tickets to event, logo recognition on all event correspondence, recognition on event presentation and a moment to address attendees.  Exhibit table included.

      REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE, BUT CLOSES AT NOON ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.

      Attendees will receive 1 CEU

      Attendee Registration includes dinner & drinks for in person attendees

      The GAA has also reserved a discounted hotel block for attendees (limited availability so book fast!). More information on hotel/accommodations below


      All Industry Professionals Welcome!

      Bring your team & invite your friends!

      Dress: Business Casual

      Guest Speaker:

      David Morse


      Branching Out to Success: Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions in the Tree Industry


      Cultivating Growth & Positioning Your Business for Success


      In this presentation, you'll delve into a wealth of insights, strategies, and fundamental principles crucial for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions within the tree industry. Whether your goal is to propel your business to new heights through expansion or to fortify it for a potential sale, this session empowers you with invaluable knowledge and tools. Even if M&A isn't on your radar, the concepts presented pave a positive pathway to elevate your arboriculture business towards lasting success.



      AGENDA:

      • 6-6:15 pm – WELCOME/Words from our Sponsor 

      • 6:15-7:15pm – Networking/Dinner/Drinks 

      • 7:15-7:45 pm – David Morse - Guest Speaker

      • 8-9 pm - Board Introductions & Awards of Excellence

      • 9 pm-10 pm - Cocktails/Networking

      ***Agenda subject to change***

      Hotel/Accomodations

      • A limited block of discounted rooms are available at the Lodge ($130/night + taxes/fees).  You can book your stay HERE.  December 6th is the deadline to book at the discounted rate before rooms are released to the general public.  There are 2 ways to book.
      • Online - Go to website: www.amicalolafallslodge.com Upper right hand corner Click on Blue box: Lowest Rate Guaranteed BOOK HERE! Click on BOOK NOW! Enter arrival date and select number of room nights Click on Rate Options Enter Promotional Code: 06068 Click on Next Select room, scroll to bottom of page and click NEXT Complete required information to make reservation
      • Call in - Reservations for the Event will be made by individual attendees directly with Hotel reservations prior to the Cut-off Date. All guests should identify themselves as a member of Organization's group in order to obtain the Organization's rate. Hotel will accept reservations from attendees after Wednesday, December 6, 2023 only on a space and rate available basis. The Reservations Department phone number is 1-800-573-9656.
      • OTHER OPTIONS - 
      -There are also many other options for RV/tent camping, glamping, and cabins that can be found HERE. 

       It will be a little cold for a tent however :)

      -Locally there are several hotels and/or great Airbnbs available as well


      Georgia Arborist Association


      Email:  info@georgiaarborist.org
      Phone:  (404) 913-1422
      Address:  GAA ~ P.O. Box 2516, Decatur GA 30031

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