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June 28-30, 2015 | the Ritz Carlton | Amelia Island, Florida
elebrate good times...Come on! This year’s convention could only be described by Kool &
The Gang’s 1981 Number 1 hit, Celebration! Join your associates and peers as we celebrate
the dedication of Mr. Jim Tudor to Georgia’s convenience store industry. The convention
committee, chaired by Neal Anderson, has worked to put together a party that will be:
“A celebration to last throughout the years
So bring your good times, and your laughter, too
We gonna celebrate your party with you!”
Schedule of Events
Sunday, June 28, 2015
8:30 AM Coffee & Beverage Break
9:00 AM Combined Board/Supplier Breakfast
10:00 AM GACS Board of Directors Meeting
10:00 AM Supplier Committee Meeting
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Open
5:30 PM New Member Reception
6:30 PM – Midnight
Children & Teens Program
7:00 PM Welcome Reception
8:00 PM Master of Ceremony Jim Gossett to host the “Roast of Jim Tudor”
Join us in Celebrating the Man
of the Hour Mr. James E. Tudor
Hospitality Room Open Until 12:30 AM
Monday, June 29, 2015
7:00 AM Registration Open
7:30 AM Breakfast, featuring Keynote Speaker Scott Wayne
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Children’s Program
9:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Educational Session: “Are You Leading or Being Lead?” Presented by Ernie Harker, Maverik and
Lisa Dell Alba, Square One Markets
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
7:00 AM Registration Open
7:30 AM Breakfast, featuring Keynote Speaker
Matt Stinchcomb
8:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Children’s Program
9:00 AM – NOON
Tabletop Exhibits
10:45 AM Association General Program
11:00 AM – 11:20 PM
Fishing Bus Departs
12 NOON Golf Tee Off – Golf Club of Amelia Island
12 NOON – 2:00 PM
Beach Party
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tabletop Exhibit Set Up
Evening Open Dinner on your own
9:00 PM Hospitality Room Open Until 12:30 AM
5:00 PM General Supplier Meeting
(open to all Supplier Members)
5:45 PM – Midnight
Children & Teens Program
6:00 PM Closing Reception & Silent Auction
7:00 PM Closing Banquet
9:30 PM Closing Celebration with
Special Guest The Dirk Howell Band
GACS has negotiated special pricing for attendees at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, but your
reservation must be received by the hotel (form enclosed) NO LATER THAN May 5, 2015
Convention Details
The GACS Roast ‘Toasting’
The Man of the Hour—
Mr. James E. Tudor
You certainly don’t want to miss
the event of a lifetime! Join us as
we roast Jim Tudor in classic
Dean Martin style. Political
comedian Jim Gossett will emcee
as Jim’s friends and associates
through the years “put him on the
hot seat.”
Monday Breakfast Keynote Speaker
Scott Wayne, founder and lead consultant of The Frontier Project, a consulting
firm that drives by leading behavioral
change. In an engaging, visual and at
moments, deeply moving presentation,
Scott’s keynote will encourage us to
effectively re-frame our ability to identify
new risks and opportunities as markets
and technologies shift by changing our
personal habits and attitudes.
Monday Educational Session—
“Are You Leading or Being Lead?”
What does the 250-store Maverik
chain and the 10-store Square
One Markets chain have in common? Great leadership, of course!
Learn about Maverik’s adventurous
marketing strategy from Ernie
Harker, Executive Director of
Adventure Image. He’ll share the
story of how
their out-of-the-box marketing strategy
charted their course and help you create
your marketing story.
Meanwhile, Lisa Dell Alba, President
of Square One Markets will share her
leadership challenges, opportunities
and experiences as a small operator in
Eastern Pennsylvania.
dren alongside his wife Jenny. Be prepared to leave ignited
as Matt is sure to energize us with a few pointers regarding leadership, teamwork and making the most of every
opportunity we are given!
Tabletop Time Machine
Yes, the Winnebago Brave on the
cover is a retro classic revival of
the 1966 Winnebago. Therefore,
decorate those booths in retro
style and let’s go back in time for
a few hours with a “hottest hippie” contest! That’s right,
the best hippie booth gets top prize!
The Dirk Howell Band
This year’s Celebration will close
on a high note, compliments of
the dynamic and engaging Dirk
Howell Band. You’ll love Dirk’s
unique style—it’s derived from his
fluid, rangy and powerful voice
with just enough grit mixed in.
Kids/Teens Program
While parents enjoy all aspects of the convention, the
kids and teens program will entertain and delight your
kids. Sign up your youngins now so they can start
building lifelong industry relationships!
GACS Educational Foundation
Attendees will have the opportunity to raise money
for students, along with a chance to win cash. Raffle
tickets will be sold onsite and on this registration form.
Purchase yours now to help fund scholarships to fellow
members! Tickets are $100 and only 550 are up for sale!
BIG chances to WIN $5,000!
Recreation
Golf
Calling all GACS Golfers to enjoy the final
round (at least for a few years) at the Golf
Club of Amelia Island! The course is on
property and an easy walk from the hotel.
Tuesday Breakfast Keynote Speaker
Fishing
Team player, commentator, businessman, analyst, speaker, fly
fisherman—you name it, Matt
Stinchcomb does it! Currently
Matt is juggling his roles as an
SEC Network Analyst and
Managing Partner at Seacrest
Partners in Atlanta with his fulltime job of parenting three chil-
Choose the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean or the
backwaters of Amelia. Either way, you can depend on
a great experience under the direction of Captain Terry
Lacoss and his team of fish-finding boats.
Beach Party
Toss back a few brews and have some fun in the sun! Join
us for couple hours on the beach to enjoy the scenery and
a cold beverage!
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*** Participation in the beach party is limited to registered GACS attendees, aged 21 and up. Arm bands will be issued to registered GACS members.
Reserve your hotel room online at:
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or contact the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island at 866.763.2960 and reference
the group name GACS 2015 Annual Meeting. Reservations
must be received by the hotel NO LATER THAN May 5, 2015.
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CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations will be accepted (with full refund of fee) up to June 3, 2015, either in writing or by phone to the GACS office.
AFTER JUNE 3rd THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS ON REGISTRATION FEES.
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168 North Johnston St. | Suite 209 | Dallas, GA 30132 | Phone 770.736.9723 | Fax 770.736.9725
Georgia Association of Convenience Stores
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