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Coastal Georgia Business League - Week #1

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Year - To - Date Standings Week #1 Week #2 Total
1 Longhorns 150 150
2 Gulfstream 140 140
3 Dan Vaden Chevrolet 130 130
4 Prundential Georgia Intracoastal Properties 125 125
5 Suzie’s Friends 117.5 117.5
6 Emerald Princess II Casino 117.5 117.5
7 Jekyll Island Authority 110 110
8 King & Prince Seafood 100 100
9 Sanctuary Cove Golf Club 100 100
10 Summer Waves Water Park 100 100
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Fun Learning at Jekyll Island’s Summer Camps!

Friday, June 5th, 2009

PrintGOLF June 9th-21st, 2009 Jekyll Island is proud to announce the first Summer Kids’ Golf Camp, hosted by PGA Professional Steve Godley. The camp runs from 9am-3pm each day and includes ages 8-14. Campers will receive instruction on putting, putting, bunker play, and more; in addition, camp lessons also focus on golf rules, etiquette, safety, and perseverance. Kids will learn from PGA professionals and get to play Jekyll Island’s historic golf courses. Spaces are limited and therefore on a first come, first serve basis. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate! For more information or to register online, visit www.jekyllisland.com/golf/summercamps.
  
TENNIS June 15-19, 2009 July 6-10, 2009 July 27-31, 2009 The Jekyll Island Tennis Center is excited to offer 3Print different camps taught by USPTA-professionals. Kids will learn to develop individualistic styles of play and have a minimum of 5 hours of on-court instruction daily. With 3 different camps, there are options for all levels of players, and each camp session concludes with a tournament. For more information or to register online, visit www.jekyllisland.com/tennis/summercamp.

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Quality Inn & Suites on Jekyll Island Recognized for Green Practices

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

The Quality Inn and Suites hotel of Jekyll Island, GA is pleased to announce that it was recently recognized as a hotel that “supports green practices” by its franchisor, Choice Hotels International. The Quality Inn and Suites hotel has successfully completed and fulfilled the basic requirements of the company’s “Room to be Green” program, an optional program that allows properties to be recognized for their fulfillment of specific “Green Initiative” requirements.

“We’re very excited to be able to let guests know that we are making efforts to be environmentally conscious,” said Linda Keel, general manager of the Quality Inn and Suites hotel. “We are always working to provide the things that travelers are looking for in their hotels today and by adopting these new ‘green’ practices, we hope to set ourselves apart from the competition.”

As a participant of Choice Hotels International’s “Room to be Green” program, the Quality Inn and Suites hotel has adopted green practices in the program’s core addressable areas of energy conservation, water conservation, and recycling and waste management.  In addition the Quality Inn and Suites hotel uses only biodegradable chemicals, lower water usage showerheads, and donates all old linens, blankets and pillows to the Red Cross or the Humane Society.

Some of the hotel’s new practices that it has already put into place include:

  • Energy efficient lighting such as compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs and LED signs.
  • A towel and/or linen re-use program, giving guests the option to keep their linens throughout the course of their stay.
  • Recycling receptacles for staff and guest use.

And for these efforts, the hotel has received a designation as a hotel that “Supports Green Practices” - a distinction that some travelers may value when choosing where to stay.

For more information on the Quality Inn and Suites hotel of Jekyll Island, GA, or to book your reservations today, visit choicehotels.com, jekyllislandquality.com, call 800.4CHOICE, or contact the property directly at 912.635.2202.

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Beachscape’s May Calendar of Events

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

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May 7-9
Jekyll Island Buggy Expo

JIBE is Jekyll Island’s first and only annual kite buggy rally, located on the beach at Blackbeard’s Restaurant.It is an informal get-together for kite-buggy pilots, but ATB/ landboarders and all traction and power kite fliers are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island. coastalwindsports.com
  
May 9
m Summer Waves Opening Day with Jonas Brothers Karaoke

Splash in to a rockin’ summer at Summer Waves Water Park’s opening day. Included in the fun will be Jonas Brothers Karaoke and registration to win tickets to a Jonas Brothers concert!
  
May 9, May 30
Jekyll Island Play Golf America “Play Day”

11:30 a.m - Golf Clinic Q & A. 12:30 p.m Shot Gun Format, 2 Person Scramble Players - Beginners or Skilled, create your own team. Event is FREE. Jekyll Island Golf Course.
  
May 15-16
Jekyll Island Turtle Crawl

Athletes compete in a triathlon, an Olympic-distance triathlon, a sprint triathlon, or a and 5K fun run. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Registration still available at www.gamultisports.com
  
May 30
Safety Fair

Join the Georgia State Patrol, the Brunswick Police Department and Red Bug Motors for a Safety Fair at the Jekyll Island Airport. Basic teen driving course; DUI Driving Course, and more. 11:00 - 2:00 PM.

  
June 1 - June 30
2009 Women’s Golf Month

Jekyll Island offers a “Ladies Play Day” on Wednesdays for $25.00 ea. Includes 1 hour group lesson, Green Fee & cart. All participants receive one year subscription to Golf Digest! Jekyll Island Golf Course. 912-635-2368.
  
June 8-13
Nest Fest Week on Jekyll Island
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A week-long celebration of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center’s anniversary. Educational seminars and outdoor activities all week with a finale event at the Beachdeck on the 13th.
  
July 1 - July 31
Jekyll Island Family Golf “Kids Play Free”

Kids 14 and under play free with a paying adult. Contact the Jekyll Island Golf Course / 912-635-2368
  
July 4th
July 4th Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day with a family-fun party at the Beachdeck! Featuring the the Big Dawg and Paul Show, with a giant reverse bunge, bouncy houses, and a fireworks finale that is known to be one of the best in the region.
  
July 6 - July 12
Daughters Play Free

Bring your daughter to play golf and she plays FREE! Contact the Jekyll Island Golf Course / 912-635-2368
  

August 9
Summer Waves Demi Lovato Karaoke

Have a rockin’ summer with Summer Waves Demi Lovato Karaoke and registration to win tickets to her Aug.2 concert in Orlando, FL!
  
August 21-22
Beach Music Festival and BBQ Bash
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Beach Music concerts, shag lessons, and lots of dancing all weekend. Concerts feature some of today’s top beach music bands and take place on Jekyll Island’s beach. www.jekyllisland.com/bmf
  
September 4-7
Jekyll Island Patriot Golf Day

Golfers will receive a $10 discount on Green Fees & Cart and are asked to donate a minimum of $1 to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation. 912-635-2368. www.jekyllisland.com/golf
  
September 13
Jekyll Island High School Country Invitational

Jekyll Island High School Cross Country Invites students to participate in a cross country race on Jekyll Island’s Great Dunes Golf Course. www.jixc.com
  
September 18-20
Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
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A weekend celebration of two of Georgia’s most beloved foods - shrimp & grits. The festival features a cook-off, shrimp boat tours, live entertainment and kid-friendly fun zone. www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits
  
October 9-11
Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding & Nature Festival
The Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding Festival has activities such as nature walks, educational seminars and children’s programs. Visit
www.coastalgeorgiabirding.org for more information.

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April 2009 Beach Calendar of Events

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

April 11, May 9, May 30
Jekyll Island Play Golf America “Play Day”

Golf Clinic Q & A, Shot Gun Format, 2-Person Scramble. Players—Beginners or Skilled, create your own team. Limited to 72 players. Must register online at playgolfamerica.com. Event is FREE. Jekyll Island Golf Course, 912-635-2368.
 

April 11
Easter Egg Stroll

Enjoy a stroll through the Jekyll Island Historic District as you hunt for Easter Eggs. All Easter Eggs will be numbered and can be turned in for a special treat. The hunt will continue from 10 AM - 2 PM as the turned in eggs will be re-hidden. Call 912-635-4036 for more information.
 

April 18
Mother Nature Festival

Join the Jekyll Island Authority and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center to celebrate Earth Day. Eco-friendly arts and crafts activities, pictures with Scute the Sea Turtle, puppet shows, interactive education session and outdoor excursions. Call 877-4-Jekyll for more information, or visit www.jekyllisland.com/mothernaturefestival
 

April 18
Eco-Book Fair

Jekyll Books at the Old Infirmary, located at 101 Old Plantation Road in the Landmark Historic District, will be hosting the first annual “Eco Book Festival” from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Features best-selling authors. Call 877-4Jekyll for more information.
 

May 1
Shepherd Krech Booksigning

Shepard Krech III will sign copies of his book “Spirits of the Air: Birds and American Indians in the South.” The book, which discusses how birds shaped the worldview of the southern Indians, will be launched with a series of special events on Jekyll Island. Call 877-4Jekyll for more information.
 

May 7-9
JIBE Kite Buggy Rally and Fun-Fly!

The 2009 JIBE Kite Buggy Rally will be held on a stretch of beach in front of Blackbeards Seafood Restaurant that has become known as Kite Beach. Call 877-4Jekyll for more information.
 

May 9
Summer Waves Water Park Opens

Get cool and rock out at Summer Waves Water Park on Jekyll Island! 2009 Season Passes are available! For more information, please call 912-635-2074 or visit www.SummerWaves.com.
 

May 10
Grand Reopening of Indian Mound Cottage
Observe historic preservation month with this festive gathering at the island retreat of William and Almira Rockefeller. Contact the Welcome Center at 877-4Jekyll.
 

May 15-16
Jekyll Island Turtle Crawl

Athletes compete in a triathlon and 5K fun run. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Registration still available at www.gamultisports.com.
 

June 1 - June 30
2009 Women’s Golf Month

Jekyll Island offers a “Ladies Play Day” on Wednesdays for $25.00 ea. Includes 1 hour group lesson, Green Fee & cart. All participants receive one year subscription to Golf Digest! Jekyll Island Golf Course. Call 912-635-2368 for information.
 

June 8-13
Nest Fest Week on Jekyll Island

A week-long celebration of the one year anniversary of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Educational seminars and outdoor activities all week with a finale event at the Beachdeck on the 13th. For information: 912-635-4444.
 

July 4th
July 4th Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day on the beach at a family-fun party at the Beachdeck featuring the DJ game show - the Big Dawg and Paul Show - with a fireworks finale that is known to be one of the best in the region.
 

August 21-22
Beach Music Festival and BBQ Bash

Beach Music concerts, shag lessons, and lots of dancing all weekend. Concerts feature some of today’s top beach music bands and take place on Jekyll Island’s beach. This year includes a BBQ Competition! Visit www.jekyllisland.com/bmf for more information.
 

September 4-7
Jekyll Island Patriot Golf Day

Donate a minimum of $1 to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation and receive a discount on Greens’ Fee and Cart. Jekyll Island Golf Course. Call 912-635-2368 for information.
 

September 18-20
Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival

A weekend celebration of two of Georgia’s most beloved foods - shrimp & grits. The festival features a cook-off, shrimp boat tours, live entertainment and kid-friendly fun zone. Visit www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits for more information.
 

September 19
Jekyll Island High School Country Invitational

Jekyll Island High School Cross Country Invites High School students to participate in a cross country race on Jekyll Island’s Great Dunes Golf Course. Visit www.jixc.com.
 

October 9-11
Georgia’s Colonial Georgia Coast Birding Festival

The Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding Festival has activities such as nature walks, educational seminars and children’s programs. Call 877-4-Jekyll for more information.
 

October 28-30
Georgia/Florida Golf Classic

Gather your teammates for a weekend of Georgia- Florida fun. Fans play against rival fans in this 30 year tradition. Great prizes, great food, and a lot of team spirit. Registration opens April 1st. For more information, visit www.jekyllisland.com/georgiaflorida.

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Jekyll Island Authority gets extra help from volunteer event planning committees

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Beginning this year, the Jekyll Island Authority Event Marketing team is getting extra help via volunteer participation on event planning committees. The committee approach was initiated to encourage more community and inter-departmental involvement at all Jekyll Island events.”Our local business owners, managers, and residents are great resources for ideas and are eager to help,” said Jones Hooks, Executive Director of the Jekyll Island Authority. “By establishing these committees, we hope to bring those ideas together and open more lines of communication between the JIA and our community.”

The Event Planning Committees are divided into two categories. Event Support Committees help bolster all events via sponsorship sales, fund-raising, entertainment negotiations, financial management, volunteer recruitment, and environmental oversight. Event Committees work on issues directly related to their specific event. An Event Steering Committee, comprised of representatives from each of the other committees, oversees all events and makes decisions on any new event proposals.

“With more people involved we are able to gather ideas and find better solutions,” said Beth Burnsed, Event Marketing Coordinator for the Jekyll Island Authority. “We want our annual events to be more community-oriented rather than just promote tourism. So far the response has been extremely positive and we appreciate the input and support.”

Interested parties are still invited to participate on an Event Committee. To sign up contact Beth Burnsed, Event Marketing Coordinator for the Jekyll Island Authority at 912-635-4189. For more information on all Jekyll Island events, visit www.jekyllisland.com.

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Coastal Georgia Golf League - Week #13

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

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January 24, 2009 — Indian Mound

 

PLACE

Week # 13 Results

 

1

King & Prince Seafood

58

 

2

Prundential Georgia Intracoastal Properties

58

 

3

Sanctuary Cove Golf Club

58

 

4

Patrick Law Firm

58

 

5

Sanctuary Cove Golf Club #2

59

 

6

JIA Maintenance

60

 

7

Jekyll Island Authority

60

 

8

Emerald Princess II Casino

63

 

9

Brogen’s North

64

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year - To - Date Standings Week #12 Week #13

Total

1

Prundential Georgia Intracoastal Properties

107

131

1651.5

2

Sanctuary Cove Golf Club

135

131

1640.5

3

Jekyll Island Authority

135

107.5

1550.5

4

Gulfstream

107

96

1516

5

King & Prince Seafood

150

150

1480

6

Sanctuary Cove Golf Club #2

130

120

1465

7

Brogen’s North

107

105

1460

8

Emerald Princess II Casino

107

100

1417

9

JIA Maintenance

107

107.5

1369

10

Jekyll Island Museum

107

96

1358

11

Suzie’s Friends

107

96

1286

12

Patrick Law Firm

107

131

1280

13

Summer Waves Water Park

80

77

1109.5

14

R.L. Bunkley, Inc.

80

77

1106.5

15

UPS

80

77

1088.5

16

I.D.A.C.

80

77

1084.5

17

Peachtree Pest Control

80

77

1073.5

18

790 The Fan Radio #1

80

77

1070

 

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Coastal Georgia Golf League - Week #13

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

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January 24, 2009 — Indian Mound

     

PLACE

Week # 13 Results

 

1

King & Prince Seafood

58

 

2

Prundential Georgia Intracoastal Properties

58

 

3

Sanctuary Cove Golf Club

58

 

4

Patrick Law Firm

58

 

5

Sanctuary Cove Golf Club #2

59

 

6

JIA Maintenance

60

 

7

Jekyll Island Authority

60

 

8

Emerald Princess II Casino

63

 

9

Brogen’s North

64

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year - To - Date Standings Week #12 Week #13

Total

1

Prundential Georgia Intracoastal Properties

107

131

1651.5

2

Sanctuary Cove Golf Club

135

131

1640.5

3

Jekyll Island Authority

135

107.5

1550.5

4

Gulfstream

107

96

1516

5

King & Prince Seafood

150

150

1480

6

Sanctuary Cove Golf Club #2

130

120

1465

7

Brogen’s North

107

105

1460

8

Emerald Princess II Casino

107

100

1417

9

JIA Maintenance

107

107.5

1369

10

Jekyll Island Museum

107

96

1358

11

Suzie’s Friends

107

96

1286

12

Patrick Law Firm

107

131

1280

13

Summer Waves Water Park

80

77

1109.5

14

R.L. Bunkley, Inc.

80

77

1106.5

15

UPS

80

77

1088.5

16

I.D.A.C.

80

77

1084.5

17

Peachtree Pest Control

80

77

1073.5

18

790 The Fan Radio #1

80

77

1070

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Coastal Georgia Golf League - Week #12

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

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January 12, 2009 —- Pine Lakes

PLACE

Week # 12 Results

 

1

King & Prince Seafood

59

 

2

Sanctuary Cove Golf Club

59

 

3

Jekyll Island Authority

59

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year - To - Date Standings Week #11 Week #12

Total

1

Prundential Georgia Intracoastal Properties

125

107

1520.5

2

Sanctuary Cove Golf Club

130

135

1509.5

3

Jekyll Island Authority

107.5

135

1443

4

Gulfstream

150

107

1420

5

Brogen’s North

117.5

107

1355

6

King & Prince Seafood

107.5

150

1330

7

Emerald Princess II Casino

140

107

1317

8

Jekyll Island Museum

86

107

1262

9

JIA Maintenance

117.5

107

1261.5

10

Suzie’s Friends

86

107

1190

11

Patrick Law Firm

86

107

1149

12

Summer Waves Water Park

86

80

1032.5

13

R.L. Bunkley, Inc.

86

80

1029.5

14

UPS

86

80

1011.5

15

I.D.A.C.

86

80

1007.5

16

Peachtree Pest Control

86

80

996.5

17

790 The Fan Radio #1

86

80

993

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First Island Treasures Float of 2009 Discovered

Friday, January 9th, 2009


it1.jpgThe first float finder of Jekyll Island’s 2009 Island Treasure promotion is Eric and Deborah Stevens from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Staying at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, the couple read about Island Treasures in Jekyll Island’s Beachscape Newsletter.

“Island Treasures on Jekyll Island” is a unique treasure hunting experience on Georgia’s most popular public beach. The treasures are hand-crafted glass floats, called Island Treasures. The glass floats have been sought after by Jekyll Island guests since 2002. Each is unique and stamped with the year to be a collector’s item for the lucky beachcomber who finds one.

Island Treasures mimic glass floats once used on the fishing nets of fishermen in the early 1900s. The floats would sometimes break loose and wash ashore for lucky beachcombers to find and keep. Collecting these glass floats became a hobby in the 1950’s, declined as commercial fishing moved to plastic and Styrofoam floats. Glass fishing floats became rarer and are highly sought after and very valuable today.

During January and February, the Jekyll Island Authority recreates this hunt-and-find experience is recreated. The glass float treasures are the works of commissioned artists from across the country. “Beach Buddies” hide them along the shore line every day for lucky visitors to find and keep. Treasure finders can register their Island Treasure at the Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center to receive a bio on the artist and a certificate of authenticity. The Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center has Island Treasure floats and an array of the other colorful glass creations for purchase in-store or online at www.jekyllisland.com/islandtreasures.

Since the promotion began six years ago, over 1,000 glass floats have been found by guests from across the U.S., Canada and England. Jekyll Island floats are collector’s items and can be occasionally found on auction sites like eBay.

Those who are unable to visit Jekyll Island can participate in a virtual treasure hunt on www.jekyllisland.com. Search the website for small, hidden Island Treasure pictures. The first person to click on one will win an actual Island Treasure that will be shipped to them.

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