The Local Arrangements Committee hopes to see you all in Athens, Georgia during the 2009 SEAALL Annual Meeting. You'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the conference theme while you "Renew, Refresh, Rethink*" in Georgia's Classic City.

Most of the conference programs and meetings will take place in a beautifully renovated foundry in a historic part of downtown Athens. The meeting rooms are part of the Classic Center, which is located across the street from the official conference hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn. Additional activities, including the SEAALL Institute, will take place at the Hilton. Conference attendees may reserve their rooms now. Go to the Hotel and Travel page.

Both the conference facilities and the conference hotel are located in Athens' exciting downtown area, where numerous restaurants, stores and nightclubs await you. And don't forget Athens' vibrant music scene and the numerous venues providing a plethora of opportunities to catch a show featuring performers ranging from flamenco guitarists to bluegrass legends to the latest college rock darlings. Read "Athens Spirit" in the September issue of Southern Living.

You'll be sure to enjoy the Opening Reception at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, where you can take a stroll through the themed gardens, visit the stunning Day Chapel, explore one or more of the nature trails, and view the art displayed both indoors and out. Learn more about the beautiful "Bot Garden" at Online Athens.

Mark your calendar now for April 16-18, 2009 and be sure to check this web site for registration information and updates on meeting events.

*and Rock 'n' Roll