Mission Statement  

The South Carolina Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association promotes, fosters, and encourages, through education, the proper, correct and safe use of pesticides, plant foods and other related agricultural products

2008 Summer Convention
July 24 - 27
Marriott Grand Dunes Resort
Myrtle Beach, SC

2008 SUMMER CONVENTION INFORMATION 

PLEASE MAKE ROOM RESERVATIONS ASAP!

The SC Fertilizer and Agrichemicals Association and the SC Seedsmen’s Association will be holding their joint convention at the Marriott Grande Dunes Resort, Myrtle Beach, SC on July 24-27.  We are pleased that the North Carolina (CPANC) will hold their CCA training and summer meeting on July 24-25 (Thursday - Friday).  We plan to overlap our meetings as much as possible.

Hotel Registration:  To reserve your room at the Marriott Grande Dunes Resort:

Call 843-449-8880.  Be sure to mention that you are attending the SCFAA/SCSA Conference to get the group rate of $215.00 plus taxes.

You will be required to guarantee your reservation with a credit card. Cancellations, if necessary, must be made at least seven (7) days prior to arrival. The deadline for hotel reservations is June 23, 2008.

Convention Registration:  Please fill out the attached registration form and return it to:

              SCFAA/SCSA Convention, P.O. Box 11173, Columbia, SC 29211.   

The deadline for advanced convention registration is Thursday, July 15, 2008.  After July 15, attendees are subject to late registration fees as indicated on the registration form.  Advance registrants will receive a confirmation letter the week before the convention, and will be able to pick up their registration packets on Friday, July 25 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.  On-site registration will be held from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 26 at the hotel.

Research Roundtable:  Clemson University will hold a roundtable discussion on agricultural research at Clemson and other important issues at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 25.  Several other Clemson University representatives will also participate in the discussion.  All attendees are invited to attend this informative session.

Business Program:  Speakers for the Saturday morning General Business Session will include: 

Golf Tournament:  A captain’s choice tournament will be held at the Grande Dunes Golf Course on Saturday afternoon, July 26.  The greens and cart fees will be paid by those participating.  The Golf Chairman will make the pairings.  Please indicate on the back of the registration form members of your family planning to play golf and include their handicap.

Attire:  The appropriate dress will be business casual (sport shirts/knit shirts and slacks for the men, and dress shorts/sun dresses for the ladies).  However, coat and tie is suggested for the gentlemen at the Awards Dinner on Friday night.

Kids Program:  A supervised children’s program will be provided on Saturday morning for children ages 4 – 10 who are registered at the convention.  The children will also have a planned dinner and activities on Friday night (6:30 – 9:00 p.m.).

Directions to the Hotel:  The Marriott Grande Dunes Resort is located in North Myrtle Beach.  Traveling northeast on Hwy 17 Bypass or Hwy 17 Business turn right on 82nd Street.  Stay on 82nd until you reach the hotel.  Traveling southwest on Hwy 17 take the Hwy 17 Business exit at the Dixie Stampede and then turn left on 82nd Street.  The hotel is located near the famous Dunes Golf Course.  Unload your car at the back of the hotel and park at the side of the hotel. 

                            AGENDA

Thursday

1:00 - 5:00 pm                CPANC CCA Training*

6:00 - 7:00 pm                Joint Reception SCSA, SCFAA & CPANC

Friday

8:00 - 12:00 am               CPANC CCA Training & Business Meeting* 

2:00 - 6:00 pm                South Carolina Convention Registration

3:00 - 4:00 pm                SCSA Board Meeting

3:00 - 4:00 pm                SCFAA Board Meeting

4:00 - 5:30 pm                Clemson Research Roundtable

6:30 - 7:30 pm                Opening Reception

6:30 - 9:30 pm                Children’s Dinner and Program

7:30 - 9:30 pm                Awards Dinner

Saturday

8:00 - 9:00 am                 Registration

8:30 - 9:00 am                 SCSA Business Session

9:00 - 11:30am                General Business Session

9:00 – 11:00 pm              Children’s Program

9:30 - 11:00pm               Partner’s Program & Luncheon

12:30 - 5:00 pm              Golf Tournament

6:30 - 7:30 pm                Reception

7:30 - 10:30 pm              Dinner/Entertainment

Sunday

9:00 - 9:45 am                 Non-denominational Service

11:00 am                         Check out of the Hotel

*The Crop Protection Association of North Carolina (CPANC) will hold their Summer Convention and CCA Training Thursday July 24 & Friday July 25 at the Marriott.  We are working with them and plan to overlap our meetings.  All delegates attending the SC meeting are invited to attend a joint reception on Thursday evening and the CPANC business session on Friday morning.  Persons wishing to participate in the CCA Training should contact Mike Watkins, SCFAA (864-650-5306) for more information.

We look forward to seeing you at the beach.  Please call if you have any questions.