THE GEORGIA CHAPTER
SIERRA CLUB
ANNUAL GATHERING

EPWORTH BY THE SEA
NOVEMBER 9-11, 2007
 

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This weekend will be a celebration of the work of the Sierra Club in Georgia, as well as a celebration of Georgia’s coastal wildlife, complex ecosystems and rich cultural heritage.
 

Featured workshops will include: Marsh Hammocks in Danger, Georgia Water Coalition goals, and a Political Update. A variety of excellent outings involving bikes, hikes, boats, wildlife, and sports will also be offered.
 

The retreat will also feature a keynote address by Greg Haegele, National Sierra Club Conservation Director. Greg will discuss our work to address Global Warming including our 2% Solution.
 

Mail the registration form (.doc | .html) and your check to:

  • Attn: 2007 Retreat
     Georgia Chapter Sierra Club
     1401 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 345
     Atlanta, GA 30309
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Georgia Chapter Annual Gathering Registration November 9 - 11, 2007

 

Questions?  Call Genie Strickland 404-607-1262 Ext 221

Registration fee:  Everyone pays this fee regardless of time spent at retreat.

$25/person until Oct. 10 ($10 under age 17)  ___# adults

$50/person after Oct. 10 ($15 under age 17) ___# under 17 Subtotal for Registration          

$

2 nights lodging and 6 meals (Friday 9th – Sunday 11th)

Lodge rooms –

2 double beds/bath

Single adult occupancy

$225 per adult

$

Double adult occupancy

$157 per adult

$

Triple adult occupancy

$130 per adult

$

Quad adult occupancy

$125 per adult

$

Dorm – Bunk style, shared bath

     Bring linens and toiletries

____# persons

$81 per person

$

 

 

1 night lodging and 3 meals (Saturday 10th- Sunday 11th)

Lodge rooms –

2 double beds/bath

Single adult occupancy

$113 per adult

$

Double adult occupancy

$79 per adult

$

Triple adult occupancy

$65 per adult

$

Quad adult occupancy

$63 per adult

$

Dorm – Bunk style, shared bath

     Bring linens and toiletries

____# persons

$40 per person

$

Children in lodge rooms (price is the same for one or two nights)

____# ages  3 – 12

____# ages  13 – 17

$31 per child

$72 per child

$

$

Saturday or Sunday only (no lodging)              ____ #                          $25 person

$

Vegetarian meals needed?

____ # persons needing vegetarian meals

 

 

                                  SUBTOTAL

Subtotal for lodging/meals

$

I would like to take the kayak tour and need a boat.

____#  $25 per person.  (2 hours)                                                

$

I would like to kayak and will bring my own sea worthy kayak.

____#  $18 per person

$

I would like to go on the Dolphin Tour Boat.

____#   $25 per person (90minutes)

$

I would like to go on the Saturday afternoon Shrimp Tour Boat.

____#   $32 per person (2 hours)

$

                                 SUBTOTAL

Subtotal for water activities

$

 

                                        TOTAL

 

Please include registration fees, lodging/meals

 and water activities

$

PLEASE PRINT Name(s) – everyone in your group (include children’s ages)

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Address:

 

Email:

City, State, & Zip:

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Meals and Accommodations

Two types of lodging are available:

- Dorm: Two large rooms, each with 10 bunk beds and a central bathroom. Bring your own linens.

- Lodge Rooms: Motel style rooms with two double beds and private bath.
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Retreat Schedule (.doc)
Schedule of outings, workshops and events
*Events with a star require prior registration

Friday

Event

Description and logistical information

4:00-10:00pm

Registration

Nalls main hall and auditorium

5:30 – 7:00 pm

Dinner:  Buffet with Seafood

Dining Hall

8:00 – 10:00 pm

Choice of Bonfire or Global Warming Film Festival

Gather at fire ring behind cabins; films at Nalls auditorium

Saturday:

 

 

9:00am-noon

Registration

Nalls main hall and auditorium

7:00-9:00am

Breakfast

Epworth main dining rooms

8:00-11:15am

*Kayak outing by Barry’s Beach Service

Meet up in Nalls parking area.  Leaving at 8:15 SHARP!

9:00-11:30am

Leisurely Bicycle trip outing

Meet Jim Darby in front of the main office– rent bikes first

9:00-9:45am

The State of Georgia’s Coast - workshop

Nalls classroom #1.

10:00-10:45am

Alternative methods of power

Nalls classroom #1.

9-11:00am

Beach Hike, St Simons

Meet with Ed Scholl, Nalls parking area.

11:45a-1:00p

Lunch

Epworth main dining rooms

1:30-4:30pm

Kayak outing by Barry’s Beach Service – Use registration form

Meet in Nalls parking area.  Leaving at 1:30 Sharp!

1:00-3:00pm

Leisurely bicycle outing on St Simons

Meet with Mirza Balic in front of the main dining room and office – rent bikes beforehand

1:30 – 5:00

*Shore Birds Walk - $5.00/person – Call Bob Springfield to register 770-365-9440

Audubon Society, meet Bob Springfield in Halls parking area

*Outing has a limit of 20 participants

1:00-1:45pm

Georgia Chapter Response to Global Warming

Nalls classroom #1.

2:00-2:45pm

Using Clean Energy

Nalls classroom #1.

3:00 – 5:00

*Shrimp boat presentation & tour

$32/person

UGA Marine Extension Service.  Meet

 in Nalls Parking area Leaving at 3:00 SHARP!

5:30-7:15pm

Dinner – Be sure to sit at tables with Sierra Club placards

Blasingame Dining room

6:30-7:15pm

Keynote Address

Greg Haegele, Sierra Club Conservation Director,

Blasingame Dining room

7:15-8:00

Awards and Auction

Sierra Club Volunteers and staff

Blasingame Dining room

8:15-10:00

Music and Dancing with St. Simons’ “Stringrays” band

Nalls Auditorium

10 – 11:30 pm

Bonfire with optional songs

Gather at fire ring behind cabins

Sunday:

Check out time is 11:30 pm.  Kayakers and cyclists should check out before leaving on trips.

7:00-9:00am

Breakfast  ** Kayakers and cyclers pick up bag lunch before leaving **

Epworth main dining rooms

9:00-10:30am

*Pontoon boat dolphin tour – Use Registration form - $25/person

Led by Epworth staff – Meet at Jones Pier

9:00 – 10:00

Is God Green? Workshop

Alan Jenkins - Nalls Classroom #1

9:00a-12:00p

Extended Bike Trip, St Simons

 

Meet Mirza Balic in Nalls parking area.  Bring your own bike or rent from Epworth before 9:00am

9:00 – 11:00

Kite Flying

Bring your own or borrow from us.

Meet with Dave Durand in Nalls parking area

9:00a-12:00

Jekyll Island History and Future Walk

**Entrance requires $3/day parking fee*

Meet with Mike Kenton in Nalls parking area.

10:00 – 11:30

Legislative Update

Mark Woodall and Neil Herring

Nalls Classroom #1

9:00a-12:00p

*Kayak outing by Barry’s Beach Service – Use registration form/$25/person

Meet with Brad Sanders in Nalls parking area. 

Leaving at 9:15 Sharp.

11:45-1:00

Lunch – Kayakers and cyclers pick up bag lunch before leaving

Epworth main dining hall
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Workshop Descriptions (.doc)
   
Global Warming Film Festival8:00 pm Friday
   
Screening and discussion of several topical films on Global Warming at Nalls Auditorium.

 		  
The State of Georgia's Coast9:00am Saturday
   
David Kyler, Director of Center for Sustainable Coast (www.sustainablecoast.org)

Now more than anytime in the past 100 years, coastal Georgia stands at a crossroads. As we see thousands of acres of land being developed every year in the eleven counties of this region, more and more residents are questioning the accumulating consequences. Public opinions express deep concern that the landscape, environmental quality, and character of the coast are slipping away. The Center's State of the Coast Report presents extensive information and analysis to stimulate public dialogue and raise awareness about critically important issues affecting coastal Georgia and its five watersheds. These issues must be responsibly resolved if we are to build the consensus and commitment needed to shape our shared future, using means that are within our grasp. We urge all concerned citizens, decision-makers, and other stakeholders to review and comment on our report. A copy of the report will be available and can be obtained on their website.


 		  
Bicycle Trip 9:00 - 11:30 Saturday
   
We rode across the island and stopped at the Bloody Marsh monument about half way. The first leg ended at the light house where there were places to buy refreshments. Riders were also able to walk out onto the pier and see what they were catching that day. We rode back by a different route. Pace was slow -- good for younger and older riders.

 		  
Beach Hike, St. Simons9:00 - 11:00 am Saturday
   
We walked to the lighthouse, and then along the beach.

 		  
Kayaking$25/person 8:00 - 11:15 Saturday, 1:15 - 4:30 Saturday, and 9:00 - 12:00 Sunday
   
We learned the basic skills of kayaking while exploring the scenic Marshes of Glynn. Launching from a private dock, this trip was an easy and informative way to discover why kayaking is one of the fastest growing sports today.

 		  
Shore Birds Walk$5/person1:30 - 5:00
   
1:30 to 5:00 Bird Watching Outing with Bob Springfield. Lydia Thompson, Executive Director of Georgia's Colonial Coast Birding and Nature Festival, led us on a two-mile marsh and beach walk along the St. Simons East Beach area. Lydia helped us spot and identify Georgia's shore birds. She also told us how changes in the environment affect these birds. Check out Lydia's blog at http://www.coastalgeorgiabirding-lydia.blogspot.com/

 		  
Leisurely Bike Ride, St Simons1:00 - 3:00 Saturday
   
Mirza led us on a leisurely bike ride around the southern end of St Simons Island.

 		  
Georgia Chapter Response to Global Warming1:00 - 1:45 Saturday
   
Georgia's Conservation leaders discussed the chapter response to Global Warming, including Cool Cities, R.A.I.L., etc.

 		  
Shrimp Boat Tour and Presentation $32/person3:00 - 5:00 Saturday
   
Shrimp Boat Tour - Capt Larry Credle (pronounced Cradle) The only United States Coast Guard certified 49 passenger steel shrimp vessel. Using try nets, the crew dragged for a short period of time to minimize damage to sea life. When the net was pulled out of the water you could see many kinds of sea creatures; the shrimp, as they are caught, were boiled on the boat and given to the passengers to eat and the other creatures tossed back to sea. This is a research vessel and keeps records for the State of Georgia on what is caught and at what time. It has an enclosed propeller so sea creatures will not be damaged. On this trip, we learned about this DNR Research project, the ecology of the shrimp industry, and issues related to trawling.

 		  
Long Bike Ride 9:00 - 12:00
   
Mirza Balic led us on an extended bike ride to the north end of the island. This trip was for serious bikers only.

 		  
Is God Green? 9:00 - 10:00 Sunday
   
We discussed the role of organized religion in the environmental movement. Alan Jenkins, back by popular demand, led the discussion.

 		  
Dolphin Tour$25 per person9:00 - 10:30 Sunday
   
A 90-minute tour of inland waters. An opportunity to see dolphins in the sound and views of the Golden Isles.

 		  
Kite Flying 9:00 - 11:00 Sunday
   
Dave Durand led a group to the beach near the lighthouse to enjoy a morning of kite flying. Dave is a great teacher; he gave pointers to those who had never successfully flown before.

 		  
Legislative Update10:00 - 11:30 Sunday
   
Mark Woodall and Neil Herring informed us about the upcoming legislative session, and explained how we can impact the legislative process.

 		  
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