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SAGIC 2013 Convention | Zimbali Resort, KZN | 4-7 June 2012
THE POWER OF VISION
Hi SAGIC members
Excitement is building up….the SAGIC Convention 2013 is approaching fast, yes, only 5 weeks until this awesome event! You don’t want to miss out! Get your bookings in, as we need to submit our final reservations to Zimbali by 6 May. We currently have 9 rooms still available on our “block booking”. All accommodation bookings, after these rooms are filled, will first have to be confirmed for availability. So don’t postpone any longer….you may just miss out on the exciting programme planned if you leave it too late.
Booking forms can be downloaded here.
NOTIFICATIONS:
- SAGIC Notification of AGM – Please see attachment
- SAGIC “Honour’s Roll” nominations – see below
- SAGIC “Excellence in Training Awards, sponsored by Stihl” nominations – see below
- SAGIC Sponsor Partner opportunities still available. Contact Rudi Kruger for more details.
Current confirmed SAGIC 2013 Sponsor Partners:
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Gold
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Silver
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Bronze Grassnyer Kliniek/Lawnmower Clinic Pretoria
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SAGIC Honours Roll
The SAGIC Honours Roll was successfully launched at Convention 2006, and the first recipients were Margaret Roberts, Gilbert Briscoe & Kay Montgomery. Subsequent recipients and criteria regarding the award can be viewed on our website at this link. We now call for nominations for this prestigious award for 2013.
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Excellence in Training Award
The “SAGIC Excellence in Training Award, sponsored by Stihl”, was launched in 2011. The first two recipient were Dr Di Goodwin and Bob Carrington. We now call for nominations for this prestigious award for 2013. Details and criteria regarding the awards can be viewed at the same link as above.
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Please submit all nominations in writing to the SAGIC Chairman by fax or email, accompanied by a written motivation of at least 50 words. ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0865507700)
Nominations for 2013 must be received no later than Thursday 9 May 2013.
Please inspect the criteria for nominations and please note that nominations without written motivation will not be taken into account.
The SAGIC EXCO will vote after the closing date, and recipients will be announced at the SAGIC Banquet, Thursday 6 June 2013, Zimbali Resort, SAGIC 2013 Convention.
SAGIC 2013 Convention | Zimbali Resort, KZN | 4-7 June 2012
THE POWER OF VISION
From within a few metres of the sea at the historic Castle in Cape Town, and remaining within metres of the beach we move up the eastern seaboard to a development equally steeped in history. For the very first time, we move Convention right inside a SALI Awards of Excellence award winning project, Zimbali, from 4-7 June 2013.
An unspoiled shoreline, rolling hills and lush flora have come to define the Zimbali Coastal Resort region. Translated as “the Valley of Flowers”, Zimbali is set along KZN’s Dolphin coast, nestled between a forest reserve and a shimmering sea, with its exquisite natural beauty dotted with pockets of urban flair and enhanced by the rich Zulu heritage of the KwaZulu-Natal province. Conceived and developed by KZN sugar cane giants, Tongaat Hullet, Zimbali is an incredible ecological success, and is a unique world resort in its own right on our very own doorstep. You simply have to be there.
The choice of Convention venue has everything to do with the ultimate success of Convention, so when we researched KZN for 2013 as per the pre-determined cycle, we really needed to find something very different to anything we’ve done before in KZN. We also grappled with how to move on from the historic Gala Dinner at The Castle last year, and an additional complication is the fact that KZN does not experience anywhere near the low season effect that Cape Town experiences during June, so rates have been extraordinarily difficult to negotiate. As a result, by comparison with Convention in Cape Town last year, we simply cannot expect the same rates this year, but despite all of this, we are delighted to announce an incredible venue for Convention 2013.
The SAGIC Convention will offer plenty of options:
- Accommodation at the Zimbali Resort or Zimbali Lodge
- Prevent early travel and join us the night before the Convention starts for a 3rd night
- The Traditional 2 night Convention
- Day delegate options
- Banquet only option(bring your partner or guests)
- Excellent speakers, relevant industry presentations and speakers, Awards, incredible cuisine, and time for celebration.
We invite all members of SAGIC, including Cape Green Forum, Turf grass Managers, SALI, SANA, OPPASA, IPSA, LIA as well as other role players, to join the Green Industry in our annual prestige event, at prices similar to last year if you compare the total cost including travel.
Visit our Downloads page under Conventions for a booking form.
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Cape Green Outdoor Lifestyle Trade Day
29 August 2012, 09h00 - 15h00
3 Arts Theatre, Plumstead
Our August Trade day will once again be held at the wonderful, theatrical venue, the 3 Arts Theatre. It has plenty of space, 3 entrances for easy off loading and a high roof. It is also central, with loads of safe parking, making it very convenient for visitors to pop in during the day. Exhibitors have the great opportunity of displaying their products and services for one day only, to a very targeted "green" industry market. To date over half of the stands have been booked. Stands are available in various sizes and costs of between R800 - R5500. Members receive a 20% discount on their stands.
Visitors to the Trade Days are retailers, landscapers, landscape architects, estate managers, municipalities and other allied businesses. Around 450 people spend the day browsing and placing orders from the different exhibitors.
During the day 2 specialized talks will be held, free of charge. One will be plant orientated and the other a mini workshop for retailers and their staff.
SANA Trade Fair, Spring 2012: 15 August
The Green Industry trade show that boasts more than 110 exhibitors with an exciting variety of plant material, organics & garden care products and associated horticultural products!
For more information visit here