COA 2024
June 12-16, 2024
Shell-Olympics
Melbourne, FL
Now is the time to make your Reservations! The 2024 COA Convention is drawing near. It will be at the Hilton Rialto in Melbourne, Florida. The Summer Olympics are being held in Paris, France, our theme this time is Shell-Olympics. Unfortunately, all the field trips planned have been cancelled. We will start with programs and Welcome Party on June 12 with more programs and silent auctions through the 14th, and end with the Bourse on June 15-16. Our dear friend Alan Gettleman will be sorely missed, but we are pushing forward to bring about the COA he would have enjoyed.
Registrations forms are on the COA website. For easy access go to conchologistsofamerica.org.
The convention standard room rate is $139 a day plus tax. The rate is good for June 11-16 and for 2 days pre/post-convention. Use Group code: “COA24”. Telephone reservations are quick and easy to make. Phone: 321-768-0200. Cut-off date is May 11, 2024. We encourage you to make your reservation now. All rooms have a refrigerator and microwave.
For our Welcome Party on June 12; we are asking you to dress as your favorite Olympian, Olympic sport, or Chez Paris outfit, don’t forget the shells of course.
The Snail Parade entry forms will be available soon.
Donations of shells and shell-related items for the Oral and Silent Auctions can be made to John & Cheryl Jacobs: 202 Soldier Court, Seffner, FL 33584; [log in to unmask]; 813-309-2608. Donations can be tax deductible if officially appraised beforehand. These donations are the primary support for COA Grants and student research.
Financial donations are accepted as well, and they help to offset convention expenses. Financial contributions should be sent to Steven Coker; [log in to unmask]; 979-235-7460.
Questions? Contact Wanda Coker at [log in to unmask] or 979-236-5274.
Happy Shelling and see you there.
John and Cheryl Jacobs
President/Editor St. Petersburg Shell Club
COA 2024-2025 Oral/Silent Auction Chairs
Seffner, FL