2024 Annual meeting special events

so many fun things are happening at gulf shores, al! ***Please remember our location is central time zone

Invitation from our own Mary Statkewicz, CMP, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism

special events – tuesday, may 28

  • Coastal Segway Adventures Two hour guided tour through Hugh S. Branyon Trail. Afternoon, TBD. Transportation on your own. 
    • $93.50 per person
    • Must be 12 years old; weight limit 265
    • Closed-toed shoes (no open-toed shoes)
    • Confirmation and details will be sent separately via email

special events – wednesday, may 29 (workshops, 2-4 pm)

  • Silent Auction - We are so grateful to our supporters. A running list will be available online. Such a big thank you to Tony Rissley with Expo Auctions for his support again this year. All proceeds benefit our educational programming. Bid high and bid often!
  • Quarter Century Bike Ride - 10:00 am - complimentary. Complimentary beach bikes available at The Lodge. Rental bikes also available across the pedestrian bridge at Coastal Segway Adventures.
  • Golf at Craft Farms Tee times begin at 8 am (ish). Transportation on your own. $135, includes boxed lunch. Foursome assignments will be sent separately via email. (Sponsor another golfer on the registration form.)
  • Glass Blowing at Coastal Arts Center - 9:15 am - Noon. Transportation on your own.
    • $72 per person
    • Pick your own colors and  make a paper weight, flower or starfish
    • At least 8 years old
    • Closed-toed shoes (no open-toed shoes)
    • Bring water bottle, open air facility with a furnace
    • Confirmation and details will be sent separately via email
  • Pick and Paint - 10:00 - 11:30 am. Transportation on your own.
    • $35 per person
    • Choose glazed pre-made pottery to paint
    • At least 8 years old
    • Bring water bottle
    • Confirmation and details will be sent separately via email
  • Sandcastle University - 10:00 am - 11:00 am. On the beach in front of The Lodge
    • $25 per person
    • Learn the best tips and tricks for building amazing sand castles
    • Bring water bottle, sunglasses, towel, sunscreen and your creativity
    • Confirmation and details will be sent separately via email
  • GSAE Foundation Beer Pour - 12:30 pm and 4:15 pm, sponsored by Visit Savannah, Visit Athens GA, Only in Cartersville-Bartow, Wipfli LLP
    • $41 tickets benefit the GSAE Foundation
    • Hosted by the Beer Bros., Russ Webb, Mike Pennington, CAE, and Low El Aplebaum, Ed.D., FASAE, CAE, CPF
    • Confirmation and details will be sent separately via email
  • GSAE Foundation Wine Tasting - 4:15 pm (updated time), sponsored by ABC of GeorgiaPrestige Wine Imports
    • $44 tickets benefit the GSAE Foundation
    • Confirmation and details will be sent separately via email

special events – thursday, may 31 (education all day)

  • Flora-Bama After Hours - Thursday evening, 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

special events – friday, May 31 (education until noon)

  • Silent Auction  - Check out. Thank you for supporting GSAE educational programming.
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