2024 GOA Annual Conference

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

WHEN

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT

-to-

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 9:00 AM EDT

WHERE

Wild Dunes Resort

5757 Palm Blvd

Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Driving Directions

ABOUT THE RESORT

An easy going, relaxed atmosphere. A place where you can feel at peace. Relaxation and recreation abound at Wild Dunes Resort , home to a wide array of Charleston activities and attractions you'll be delighted to find all in one place. The Wild Dunes Resort is just a short drive to historic Charleston and whether your looking for things to do in the historic city, where famous architecture abounds, stay with the tranquility of the resort's sprawling property, the Wild Dunes Resort is a place to savor the moment. The natural Lowcountry landscape beckons adventure and is a place for families, flip flops, palm trees and sand castles on the beach.

GOA Attendees Resort Service Fee Includes: Guest self-parking in the heart of the Resort; Wi-Fi hot spots in the heart of the Resort; Intra-Resort transportation; High speed internet access in Boardwalk Inn; Sweetgrass Inn, and Residences at Sweetgrass accommodations; Admission to the Fitness Center; Access to the Grand Pavilion Pools, Boardwalk Inn pools, Sweetgrass Inn pools, & Swim Center; Daily newspaper delivery upon request; I-hour complimentary of tennis court usage; One bucket of golf balls per person at Links Golf Range; Access to the Business Center 24 hours a day

FUN, SUN & CE- Our Annual Conference is specially designed to fit all attending OD's needs.

The GOA is proud to offer some of the best continuing education in the Southeast! There will be 14hrs of COPE Accredited CE, plus 1 hr of GA Laws and Rules. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with vendors, network with longtime friends and meet new colleagues. We even plan our schedule to include some downtime to enjoy the southern charm of the greater Charleston area.

REGISTRATION FEES:

OD Registration: (Inclusive) Registration materials; All Continuing Education; Admission to all Social Events, All Meals and Drink tickets.

Fee Paid through April 30th/After May 1st:

$675/$700 - GOA/All AOA Members

$825 - Non-GOA/Non-AOA Members

$225.00 - OD Social Events Only*

*Inclusive of entrance into social events only. CE auditing is not permitted with social event only registration.

DISCOUNT CODES AVAILABLE:

Register 2 ODs in the same household and receive $25 off each registration. Registrants must both be registered at the full conference rate and is not inclusive of social only, guest or children’s registrations. Discount is applicable to both Member and Non-Member pricing.

Registering ODs that are AOA Members in good standing affiliated through another State Association or AFOS will receive member pricing by using the code designed for them.

Spouse/Guest/Children Registration: (Inclusive) Entrance into all social events; meals related to and corresponding drink tickets for all social events only.

$225 - Spouse/Partner/Guest/Children 21 & up

$90 - Guests/Children 13-20yrs

Free - Children 12 and under

RESERVATION INFORMATION

GROUP NAME/CODE

GA Optometric Assn Annual Meeting / G-394T

GROUP RATE CUT OFF - May 8, 2024

Attendees must book their reservations prior to May 8.

It is not guaranteed the rooms will be available to this date should our block and the hotel sell out prior to said date. We encourage making reservations early.

HOUSING OPTIONS

Standard Run of House Guestrooms - $349++

*2 Bedroom Suite - $429++

*3 Bedroom Suite - $529++

+ 14% Sales and Accommodation Tax

+ Fee(s) (16% Resort fee, $2 Charleston County Destination fee and $2 Beach Re-nourishment fee)/per occupied room/per night.

RESERVATION BOOKING LINK

The link above defaults to May 30 - June 2, If you need to modify your arrival and departure date during that time please select the EDIT button.

The rate quoted on the link will show $405 - this is including the 16% resort fee that would have been added at the end of the booking process. The group rate is still $349.

Toll Free Reservation Line: 866-359-5593 Option 2 or 877-624-3654

*Those wanting to book a 2 or 3 Bedroom Suite will need to call in to book.

For those wishing to take advantage of extending their stay at the group rate please call to reserve.

Group Rates may be extended 2 days prior to and post conference dates based upon availability.

EDUCATION & POLICIES

There will be a total of 15 hours of CE offered at the GOA Annual Conference comprised of the following: 14 hours of COPE Accredited CE and 1 hour of NON COPE Georgia Laws and Rules.

Vailid name badges will serve admission to the lecture hall and must be worn by attendees at all times.
Entrance and exit of the lecture hall will be monitored to meet Georgia State Board Regulations and COPE Guidelines.
Attendees may only be absent from any class for a maximum of 10 minutes/lecture hour. If absent more than the allotted time, attendee will be allowed to return to the lecture hall, but will not receive credit for that class.
We strongly encourage attendees to download the OE Tracker Mobile App . Scanning the QR Codes at the conclusion of each course will allow for immediate credit reporting. Additionally, the ARBO OE Tracker Scanning System and CE Cards will be available.
SC License Holders & FL License Holders - COPE Hours will be submitted to CE Broker. You must include your license no. on your registration form.

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CANCELLATION POLICY: There will be a $50.00 Administrative Fee for all cancelled registrations. We will issue refunds for cancellations made prior to May 15, 2024. No refunds will be issued after May 15, 2024 as hotel guarantees have been submitted. Substitutions are permitted at any time, please notify the GOA Office immediately with any changes or cancellations.

For Questions

Vanessa Grosso

Director of Meetings and Operations Manager

[email protected] or call (770) 961-9866 x-1