Conferences

2 39RESENTATIONS PROVIDED FROM the CONFERENCES will be located in the Program Committee Library
GUCC will no longer have a Fall Conference beginning 2022.

*** Beginning 2024 Conference Fee for a single registration (rooms not included) will be $600 per the GUCC Board.
       Due to menu cost increases, this increase will help us cover costs of food and entertainment better ***

2024 –  GUCC Annual Conference

March 26 – 29, 2024
Westin Jekyll Island
110 Ocean Way
Jekyll Island, GA  31527

Conference Registration (hotel rooms not included in registration price):

Registration will begin MID JANUARY 2024

HOST HOTEL INFO:
Westin Jekyll Island
110 Ocean Way
Jekyll Island, Ga 31527

Room Rates vary:
Island View room for single/double $185 +++   Triple Rate $210+++  Quad Rate $235 +++
Partial Ocean View Guestrooms w/Balcony   single/double  $195+++   Triple Rate  $220  Quad Rate $245+++
Ocean View Guestrooms w/Balcony  single/double $205+++  Triple $230 +++  Quad $255 +++
Ocean Front Guestrooms w/Balcony single/double $235+++ Triple $260+++  Quad $285+++
Coastal Studio Guestrooms w/Balcony single/double $235+++ Triple $260+++ Quad $285+++

+++ refers to applicable taxes, $10 per room per night Resort fee and $5 per room per night Georgia Hotel Fee.

3rd and 4th guests sharing a room pertains to adults (excludes children under 18)

ROOM BLOCK ENDS: MONDAY FEBRUARY  26, 2024. THIS IS A FIRM DATE due to the hotel expectations for Spring Break reservations.

**Rates will apply up to 3 days before conference and 3 days after the event dates indicated in the room block, subject to availability of guest rooms at time of reservation **

Resort charges include:
2 hours of bike rentals per day per room
2 Starbucks Coffee Vouchers per day per room
Beach and Pool Towel Service
Island Shuttle Service
**Hotel check in 4pm and check out is 11am.  The hotel will make every effort to accommodate requests but cannot guarantee an early check in or late departure.

**All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.
CANCELLATIONS- There will be no charge for change/cancellation if notice is received at least 3 days prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained. A charge of 1 night’s room plus tax will be charged for any cancellations within 3 days of arrival.

EARLY DEPARTURES AND NO SHOWS
– An early departure or no-show fee of one night room rate and tax will apply if a attendee checks out prior to the confirmed check out date and/or is a no show for their reservation.

LINK FOR HOTEL:

Room block link will be provided mid to late January 2024

ADDITIONAL HOTEL ROOM BLOCK:  *****INFORMATION BELOW HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED FOR 2024***

The Courtyard/Residence Inn Jekyll Island
178 S. Beachview Dr.
Jekyll Island, GA  31527

Reservations can be made by calling the Courtyard at 912-635-2416 identify yourself as a GA Utilities Coordinating Council group attendee.

ROOM RATES VARY- Courtyard :
Island View $169 +++
Ocean View $199 +++
Ocean Front $219 +++

+++ refers to applicable taxes, $10 destination fee per room per day, $5 Georgia Hotel Fee per room per day

** Rates will apply 1 day before and 1 day after event subject to availability.  

Destination fee includes:
$10 Crate Market credit
Limited Island shuttle
2-hour bike rental for 2
Beach and pool towel service

Early departure/No Show fee: An early departure fee of one night room rate and tax will apply if a customer attendee checks out prior to the confirmed checkout date and/or is a no show for their reservation.

Check in/Check Out:  Check in time is 4pm and check out is 11am.  Hotel will make every effort to accommodate requests but cannot guarantee an early check in or late departure.

Cancellations- There will be no charge for changes/cancellation if notice is received at least 3 days prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained.  A charge of one night’s room plus tax will be charged for any cancellations within 3 days of arrival.

Room Block ends:  Monday, February 27, 2023

Additional Hotel:

HOME 2 SUITES: We do not have a room block or contract with Home 2 Suites, but it does sit on the outskirts of the Westin’s parking lot. (912) 319-6019

GOLF TOURNAMENT

For additional information on the Golf Tournament please click on the “Golf Info” link under the conferences option or click here.

Golf Tournament: $125
Golf Hole Sponsorship: $650