2002
ANNUAL MEETING
October 3-5, 2002
Ritz-Carlton
Hotel - Atlanta
ABOUT ATLANTA: An Olympic city,
Atlanta is bursting with cultural and sporting options. Reserve
time during your stay to stroll through Underground Atlanta for
shopping and nightlife. Catch the Braves at Turner Field, the Hawks
at nearby Philips Arena, or the Falcons at the Georgia Dome. Take
in a play at the fabulous Fox Theatre, a concert at one of the outdoor
amphitheaters, or explore one or more of the city’s museums. Remember
that on Friday evening, meeting attendees will enjoy a reception
and dinner at the historic Capital City Club. Built in 1883 and
traditionally the center of Atlanta’s social activity, the Capital
City Club entertains important visitors to the city, including heads
of state, American Presidents, and important lawmakers and politicians,
in an atmosphere of Southern hospitality and memorable geniality.
For more information about Atlanta, visit the Atlanta Convention
and Visitors Bureau at www.atlanta.net.
SPOUSE/GUEST TOUR: Make sure
you signed your spouse/guest up for the tour of some of Atlanta’s
most well known historic and cultural sites. The Friday morning
tour will feature a drive down Piedmont Avenue, along Woodruff Park,
and past the fabulous Fox Theater, the stately churches that withstood
Sherman’s occupation near the end of the Civil War, the home of
Margaret Mitchell (author of Gone with the Wind) as well as Atlanta’s
modern landmarks including Georgia Tech, the Olympic Village, Coca-Cola’s
Worldwide Headquarters, CNN Center, and the Georgia World Congress
Center. To ensure that your spouse is signed up for the Tour of
Atlanta, click
here.
HOTEL INFORMATION: All meeting
sessions will be held at the Ritz-Carlton located at the center
of the city’s financial and legal districts in downtown Atlanta.
Reservations should be made directly with the Ritz-Carlton via telephone:
(404) 659-0400 or (800) 241-3333. Identify yourself as a member
of the State Capital Global Law Firm Group to receive the discounted
Group rate of $208 USD each night (plus taxes). A credit card is
required to guarantee reservations and late arrival. Be advised
that after September 5, hotel room reservations have been on a space
and rate availability basis only.
Visit
the Ritz-Carlton website.
AIRLINE INFORMATION: Delta
Air Lines is offering special rates that allow you between 5-10%
discount off Delta’s published round-trip fares within the continental
U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, San Juan, Nassau,
U.S. Virgin Islands and the Caribbean. Contact Delta Meeting Network
Reservations at (800) 241-6760 and refer to File Number 189373A.
Visit Delta's website.
CAR RENTAL INFORMATION: Avis
is offering Group meeting attendees special discounted rates. Reservations
can be made by calling (800) 331-1600 or online at www.avis.com.
Avis Discount Number: J992125.
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