2024 GAA Annual Meeting
Join us for three days of fantastic professional development and networking
Ritz Carlton - Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island ParkwayFernandina Beach, FL 32034
United States
Revitalizing Work Culture & Customer Service in the Multifamily Industry
This event provides outstanding educational content coupled with unique opportunities to network within the Georgia multifamily industry.
UPDATE:
The GAA block of rooms at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island is sold out. We recommend these alternative lodging locations.
Rate: $309-349/night (+ $35 resort fee)
Rate: $144-164/night (use Group Code GAA)
Rate: Rate: $189 – 224/ night
Springhill Suites and the Courtyard by Marriott
Rate: $179/night
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This year, the GAA Annual Meeting will return to Amelia Island at the beautiful Ritz Carlton, September 4 - 6, 2024.
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island offers luxurious accommodations along 13 miles of pristine shoreline in North Florida, embodying southern charm and coastal beauty. Guests can enjoy stunning Florida panoramas from their balconies, indulge in spa treatments, savor exquisite culinary experiences, and play golf on the resort's private course.
Room block information will be included in your conference registration confirmation email.
Please note: ONLY GAA members with paid conference registrations can reserve rooms in our room blocks. We reserve the right to cancel a hotel reservation for anyone who has not yet registered for the event.
Transportation & Parking
Transportation and parking around Amelia Island is limited. Please schedule any off-site travel, arrivals & departures accordingly.
Guests staying at GAA overflow properties may use their hotel's shuttle on a first-come, first-serve basis to move around the island, including shuttling to GAA sessions at the Ritz Carlton. Please contact the concierge at your hotel for details.
- Distance from JAX Airport to Host Hotel: 25+ miles
- Distance from Conference Host to Overflow Hotel: Home2 Suites: 3.7 miles
- Distance from Conference Host to Overflow Hotel: SpringHill & Courtyard: 6 miles
- Distance from Conference Host to Overflow Hotel: Residence Inn Amelia Island: 3.6 miles
- Distance from Conference Host to Overflow Hotel: Omni Amelia Island Resort: 3.5 miles
Arrangements for ground transportation may be arranged through The Ritz Amelia Island's preferred on-site supplier, Barr's Transportation. They can be reached directly at (904) 642-1662.
Parking at Ritz Carlton: Valet ONLY $29/vehicle/night
Parking at Home2 Suites: 1 complementary vehicle / suite
Parking at the Courtyard & SpringHill by Marriott: $9/vehicle/day
Agenda
| September 4 | |
| 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Registration Opens Location: Talbot Registration Area |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Welcome & Kickoff Location: Talbot E |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Secrets to Satisfaction--Winning with Today’s Challenging Prospects, Residents & Employees
Speakers - Virginia Love and Kara Rice Location: Talbot E |
| 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Roundtable Discussions “What Keeps You Up at Night” Session Description Location: Talbot H-F |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Opening Reception - GAA TAILGATE Location: Talbot Foyer & Patio |
| September 5 | |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Sponsored Breakfast Location: Talbot Foyer & Patio |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Professional Development Theory
Speaker - Arel Moodie Location: Talbot E-H |
| 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM |
DEI: Empowering the Next Generation Panel Moderated by Nichole Reed
Location: Talbot E-H |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Lunch
Check back for dining options around the Ritz Amelia Island. *GAA Board Luncheon (invite only) |
| 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
Maintaining Corporate Culture: Industry Consolidation Panel
Featuring panelist - Jamie Teabo, Jon Nixon, & more! Location: Talbot E-H |
| 2:50 PM - 3:00 PM |
2024 GAA HALL OF FAME RECOGNITION
Location: Talbot E-H |
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
Under the Gold Dome -GAA Legislative Update
Coffee Chat with Georgia Government Affairs Location: Talbot E-H |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | VIP Reception (Invite Only) Location: Talbot B-C |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Chair’s Reception “Captain’s Cocktail Hour” featuring the GBGF Wine Toss Location: Ocean Front Lawn |
| September 6 | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Sponsored Breakfast Location: Talbot Foyer & Patio |
| 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM |
Leadership Lessons from Lasso...Yes, Ted Lasso
Speaker: Charlotte Pisciotta Location: Talbot E-H |
| 10:50 AM - 11:00 AM | GAA Updates - Announcement of 2025 location and dates Closing Session located in Talbot E-H |
| Credits | Price | |
|---|---|---|
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Property Management - Regular
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6.00 | $500.00 See QTY Discounts |
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Spouse/Guest - Regular
Registration Ends 8/11/24 at 12:00 AM EDT
|
$250.00 |
| Credits | Price | |
|---|---|---|
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Presenting Sponsor
5 Additional attendees allowed @$300 each 5 Complimentary registrations for OMs Exclusive meal function recognition Banner recognition Attendee Roster (Pre/ Post event) Logo in pre-conference advertising Giveaway items at sponsor’s swag station Social media mentions Recognition on name badges PowerPoint recognition during event |
6.00 | $10,000.00 |
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Champion Sponsor
4 Additional attendees allowed @$325 each 3 Complimentary registrations for OMs Banner recognition Attendee Roster (Pre/ Post event) Logo in pre-conference advertising Giveaway items at sponsor’s swag station Social media mentions Recognition on name badges PowerPoint recognition during event |
6.00 | $5,000.00 |
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Partner Sponsor
3 Additional attendees allowed @$350 each 2 Complimentary registrations for OMs Banner recognition Attendee Roster (Pre/ Post event) Logo in pre-conference advertising Post event social media mentions Recognition on name badges Logo PowerPoint recognition during event |
6.00 | $3,500.00 |
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Advocate Sponsor
2 Additional attendees allowed @$375 each 1 Complimentary registration for OMs Name recognition on event Banner Attendee Roster Post event Company Name in pre-conference advertising Post event social media mentions Recognition on name badges Company Name in PowerPoint recognition during event |
6.00 | $2,500.00 |
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Friend Sponsor
1 Additional attendees allowed @$450 each Name recognition on event Banner Attendee Roster Post event Company Name in pre-conference advertising Post event social media mentions Recognition on name badges Company Name in PowerPoint recognition during event |
6.00 | $1,250.00 |
| Credits | Price | |
|---|---|---|
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WiFi sponsor
This sponsorship does not carry any registrations with it. To attend the conference, you will still need a separate sponsorship or Non-Sponsoring Associate Member registration. |
$5,000.00 | |
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Lanyard Sponsor
This sponsorship does not carry any registrations with it. To attend the conference, you will still need a separate sponsorship or Non-Sponsoring Associate Member registration. |
$3,000.00 |
| Credits | Price | |
|---|---|---|
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Non-Sponsoring Associate - Early
Registration Ended 7/12/24 at 12:00 AM EST
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6.00 | $775.00 |
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Non-Sponsoring Associate - Regular
Registration Ends 8/11/24 at 12:00 AM EDT
|
6.00 | $875.00 |
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Important Dates
- May 1 - General registration opens
- July 12 - Early Bird pricing ends
- August 2 - Discounted room block closes at The Ritz Carlton
- August 9 - Regular pricing ends
- August 23 - Registration closes
Refunds & Cancellations
*** Please note: Registration refunds will only be given to cancellations received in writing by July 21, 2024. No refunds starting July 22, but substitutions are allowed. All refund requests will be subject to a $50 administrative fee.
Sponsorships are non-refundable.