2024 SHERIFFS’ SUMMER CONFERENCE
EXHIBITOR APPLICATION
July 23 – 25, 2024
The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association 2024 Summer Training Conference will be held July 23 – 25 at Legacy Lodge on Lake Lanier Islands located at 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA 30518. We are offering the following registration options:
- ATTENDEE Registration. Up to two representatives from your company will be allowed entrance to the exhibit hall to interact with the sheriffs during the exhibit hours. You will receive admission for two to the Welcome Reception and Continental Breakfast.
Cost: $850, each additional representative is $75.00. - EXHIBIT Registration. Includes an 8′ wide x 8′ deep exhibit space, six foot table, two chairs and admission for up to two representatives to the Welcome Reception and Continental Breakfast.
Cost: $950 + $55 for electricity, each additional representative is $75.00.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. All sponsors will receive special recognition and one free exhibit space.
Please complete the on-line application prior to July 5th in order to be included in the printed conference program.
Questions – contact Christie Norris at 770-914-1076.
Legacy Lodge
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway
Buford, GA 30518
770-945-8787 ( Dial “0” for the operator and request in-house reservations ) or make your reservation online by clicking here.
Rate: $209 ( resort fee and gate fee have been waived )
Cutoff Date: June 22nd or until rooms are sold out. Rooms are limited. Therefore, only 2 rooms per company will be permitted.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Exhibit Schedule
| Tuesday, July 23 | |
| Exhibit Set Up | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
| Exhibits Open | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Exhibit Hall Secured | 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY |
| Wednesday, July 24 | |
| Exhibits Open | 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
| Breakfast in Exhibit Hall | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
| Exhibit Breakdown | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Attendee Registration
The $850 registration fee covers the following:
- Registration for TWO representatives includes admission to:
( additional representative registration – $75 per person )- Welcome Reception
- Continental Breakfast
Exhibit Registration
The $950 registration fee covers the following:
- One 8′ wide x 8′ deep space (VERY TIGHT. Tabletop displays are encouraged). If your display is wider than 8′, you must purchase an additional exhibit space. Two spaces may be purchased for $1,700. You will not be allowed to set up any display over 8′ wide if you have not purchased two spaces. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- One six foot table
- Two chairs
- Registration for TWO representatives includes admission to:
( additional representative registration – $75 per person )- Welcome Reception
- Continental Breakfast
Electricity – additional $55
Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes Banquet tickets – $50 per person
Note – Exhibit hall is carpeted and has free wifi.
Cancellation
Refunds will only be made if space is canceled before June 28, 2024 and only if the space is resold and the exhibition is a sell out. No refunds will be made for space canceled after July 1, 2024.
Door Prizes
We encourage everyone to bring an item that can be given away during the exhibition.
*** Only gifts with a value of $25 or more will be announced. All others shall be given away at your booth.***
Shipping
You may ship your materials to Legacy Lodge for arrival 3 days prior to the conference. Please make sure you include your name, your company’s name and date of arrival.
Ship to:
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge
7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
C/O Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Conference, July 23-25; Exhibit Materials
Contact Name
Signs
Each company is responsible for their own company sign and will not be permitted to hang materials on the walls.
Liability
The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association shall not in any manner or for any cause, be liable or responsible to the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s directors, officers, employees, agents, licensees or guests for any loss or damage to the goods or other property of the exhibitor that may occur to the exhibitor’s directors, officers, employees, agents, licensees or guests. Any and all claims for such injuries are hereby waived by the exhibitor.
The exhibitor is responsible to protect and provide security for its exhibit, demonstration, goods, materials, and/or equipment before, during and after the exhibition.
Rejection of Application
The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association reserves the right to cancel or refuse the rental of display space to any person or company whose conduct or display of goods is, in the opinion of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association, incompatible with the general character and objectives of the conference.
| Event | Sole Sponsorship | Co-Sponsorship |
| Welcome Reception Tuesday, July 23 Noon – 3:00 p.m | $7,200 | $1,800 ( up to 4 vendors ) |
| GSYH Annual Banquet Tuesday, July 23 6:30 p.m. | $7,200 | $1,800 ( up to 4 vendors ) |
| Continental Breakfast Wednesday, July 24 7:30 a.m. | $7,200 | $1,800 ( up to 4 vendors ) |
| Chaplain’s Prayer Breakfast Thursday, July 25 7:30 a.m. | $6,600 | $1,650 ( up to 4 vendors ) |
| GSA Annual Banquet Thursday, July 25 6:00 p.m. | $7,200 | $1,800 ( up to 4 vendors ) |
All sponsors will receive special recognition, signage during the event and one free exhibit space. Please call Christie Norris at 770-914-1076 if you need additional information.
Tentative Agenda
Please note that the Association has planned functions on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Please be respectful of the sheriffs commitment to participate in these events and refrain from inviting them out during those times.
| Tuesday, July 23 | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Exhibitor Registration |
| 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Sheriffs Registration in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Committee Meetings |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Ladies Auxiliary Meeting |
| 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | TRAINING |
| 6:30 p.m. | Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes Banquet (DO NOT invite Sheriffs out during this time) |
| Wednesday, July 24 | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Sheriffs Registration in Exhibit Hall |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | TRAINING |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 11: 00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | TRAINING |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Exhibit Break Down |
| Thursday, July 25 | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Chaplain’s Prayer Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. – Noon | TRAINING |
| Noon – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch on Your Own |
| 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | TRAINING |
| 6:00 p.m. | Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Banquet (DO NOT invite Sheriffs out during this time) |