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Welcome to Savannah
and Chatham County...
The 2010 Georgia Rotary Student Program
Conclave will be held at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront Hotel. A
discounted room rate has been arranged with the hotel. Click the link below
to register for your hotel rooms. Ask for the GRSP discounted rate.
For Hotel Reservations at the
Savannah Marriott Riverfront
(click here)
Phone: 1-912-233-7722
August 4, deadline for discount.
Savannah Information
Savannah's Historic District
Savannah is proud to be
home to one of the largest National Landmark Historic Districts in the
United States. This 2.5-mile district, which runs from River Street to
Forsyth Park, features plenty of quaint shops, charming boutiques and
world-class restaurants nestled beneath a canopy of Live Oak trees.
Georgia’s First City also features stunning examples of Federal,
Italianate, Georgian and Victorian architecture.
The Historic District’s 22 squares, which formed a vital part of General
James Edward Oglethorpe’s original city plan when he founded Savannah in
1733, serve as the heart and soul of downtown Savannah and have been
widely praised for their beauty. Southern hospitality still reigns supreme
in Savannah, a city with three centuries of history. Take the time to
stroll down cobblestone streets and enjoy all that the Historic District
has to offer. Discover Savannah!
What is Conclave?
Conclave
affords students and Rotarians the opportunity to meet and learn about each
other as the students begin their GRSP year.
The Class of 2010-2011 is
comprised of 62 students from 21 countries around the World. During
Conclave, students will receive information designed to help them adjust to
life in The United States and to become part of their host families, clubs
and schools.
Conclave is also a time for Trustees, new and experienced, to receive
updated information and training . A program to orient Host Families is also
scheduled.
Conclave is a time of meeting,
learning and sharing what it means to be a part of GRSP. District 6920 and
the Savannah area Rotary Clubs are excited to host the first Conclave to be
held in Savannah since 1973. Savannah has an
historic connection to GRSP. Not only is the Program headquartered here,
Savannah is also the home of the late Hue Thomas, Jr., who guided and shaped
the Program like no other during his 35 years as it Chair.
“What is
Conclave?" It’s not just for
students. It’s something all Georgia Rotarians can take part in with
pride. Simply put, Conclave is an event you don’t want to miss. Come to
Savannah and see why!
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Conclave
Events
All events for the 2010 Conclave will take
place at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront Hotel,
located at the East end of River Street. The
hotel is spacious, has ample parking and is convenient to the Historic
District.
Registration for this year’s Conclave will begin at 10AM,
Friday, August 27th.Friday afternoon will afford the students their first
opportunity to meet each other, receive an overview of the weekend’s
activities and learn something about
Rotary.
Following dinner Friday evening, the students will introduce
themselves to the Rotarians gathered, hear from a former GRSP student and
receive additional information regarding Saturday’s activities.
While the students are busy with orientation Saturday
morning, Trustee training and Host Family training sessions will also take
place.
Saturday afternoon will be free
time for Rotarians to enjoy Savannah, while the students are busy writing,
producing and rehearsing the always popular, ”Cabaret”, sure to be the
highlight of Saturday evening’s program.
Following the “Cabaret”, students will enjoy dancing til midnight to music
provided by a local DJ.
Students will return to the
Marriott on Sunday morning at 9AM, for departure to their schools. A
detailed Schedule of Events follows. Everyone is encouraged to be a part
of this special occasion as we welcome the Class
of 2010-2011.
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