 Convention Information
& Schedule
Panama City Beach Restaurant Suggestions (PDF)
Family Activities (PDF)
Babysitting (PDF)
Directions to the Marriott Bay Point (PDF)
Dress for fun and sun!
The meetings on Thursday are resort casual.
The Banquet Friday night is semi-formal.
Noon to 3 p.m.
GPA/GNS Lunch & Board Meeting
4 to 6:30 p.m.
Early Registration
6:30 p.m.
Evening at Leisure
Enjoy an evening at leisure exploring Panama City Beach with your family and colleagues.
Please see the list of restaurants in the area and family activities for ideas on where to eat and what to do!
7 to 10 p.m.
Board Dinner at The Boatyard
The transportation will depart from the Marriott at 7 p.m.
7 to 9 a.m.
Registration
8 to 8:50 a.m.
Past Presidents Breakfast (Invitation Only)
President Judy Fleming will host the Georgia Press Association Past Presidents Breakfast.
9 to 9:50 a.m.
Public Notice Advertising
GPA legal counsel David Hudson will host an open forum on this important issue.
10 to 10:50 a.m.
Real Estate Today & Tomorrow
As Georgia has one of the largest number of foreclosures in the nation, listen to Tony Marsella of Ranger Data speak about this relevant issue.
11 a.m. to noon
The Challenge of Convergence: Lessons from the iPhone
Media organizations of all sizes are struggling with the challenges of convergence. In 2007, the world saw for the first time a device that is truly a convergence device. In this presentation, Dr. Scott Shamp of the New Media Institute at UGA's Grady College will look closely at what the lessons of the iPhone tell us about adapting to convergence.
12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
Opening Lunch Reception
Sponsored by
12:45 to 2:15 p.m.
 Lunch with Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle will join us and speak during lunch.
Sponsored by
2:30 p.m.
Associate Members Meeting, Kingfish
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
AP Speaker
This session is open to everyone! Please join us as we participate in this session brought to you by the Associated Press.
6 to 9:30 p.m.
Casino Night and GPEF Fundraiser
NIGHT IN MONTE CARLO
With Supervised Activities for Kids!
Kids 16 and Under are FREE!!!
Play Texas hold ‘em, roulette, blackjack, wheel of fortune, slot machines and craps. Bid on silent and live auction items, with proceeds from the auction benefiting GPEF.
7 to 11:30 a.m.
Charter Boat Tour
The cost for chartering a boat is based on 6 fishermen.
The trolling trip is 4 hours and includes lunch, 2 bottled waters, a Coke and 3 beers each.
You may bring additional drinks and snacks.
The boat leaves the Bay Point dock at 7 a.m.
Fish caught during this trip include King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Mahi-Mahi and Barracuda.
The boat goes 2 to 4 miles offshore.
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Golf Tournament, Nicklaus Design Course
Those participating in the golf tournament must abide by the course dress code (collared shirt and no denim). Pairings will be available at registration. Tee times begin at 7:34 a.m. Please provide your handicap on the event registration form.
Sponsored by
12:30 p.m.
Golf Tournament Reception
Sponsored by
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Day at Leisure
Please see the list of restaurants in the area and family activities for ideas on where to eat and what to do!
6 to 6:45 p.m.
Past Presidents Reception (Invitation Only)
President Judy Fleming will host the Georgia Press Association Past Presidents Reception.
6:45 to 7:30 p.m.
Better Newspaper Contest Awards Reception
7:30 to 10 p.m.
Better Newspaper Contest Awards Banquet Dinner and Ceremony
Honor the best of Georgia journalism as we present the winners of the 2008 Better Newspaper Contest.
10 to 11 p.m.
Better Newspaper Contest Post Awards Reception
Get a closer look at the winning entries of the 2008 Better Newspaper Contest and Freedom of Information Award.
 
8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
9 to 11 a.m.
GPA Annual Meeting
Noon
Checkout and Departure
If you are not extending your stay at the Bay Point Marriott, you must check out by noon.
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