SHIPMENTS TO THE CLOISTER SEA ISLAND

If you ship packages to the Cloister, you WILL be responsible for ALL package handling fees incurred.  The Cloister will request payment information before they will deliver your packages to the Exhibit Hall on Friday morning.

FEDEX    Monday thru Friday:  guaranteed by 4:30 p.m.  However, we usually receive FEDEX by 10:00 a.m.  Saturday service is available with delivery usually here by 11:30 a.m.

UPS          Monday thru Friday:  Air service here by 10:30 a.m. ground usually by 2:30 p.m. Saturday service is available with delivery usually here by 11:30 a.m.

DHL/AIRBORNE      Monday thru Friday: with delivery usually by 2:00 p.m.

The Cloister is serviced by all carriers servicing the Jacksonville FL area.  To ensure that your packages are delivered on time, your shipments should be addressed to:

                ATTN: Georgia Society of Dermatologists, May 30-June 1, 2008

                HOLD FOR:  (Your Company’s Name)

                The Cloister

                100 Salt Marsh Lane

                St. Simons Island GA 31522

Shipments should arrive no earlier than 1 week prior to the scheduled meeting date.  All shipments are stored in our Conference Setup Department.  Consult with your Conference Manager about times to have packages delivered to meeting room. 

Normal hours of operation for the Mail Services office:

                Monday thru Friday               8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

                Saturday                                 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

                Phone number is 800/732-4752 ext. 5760 or ext. 5677

Normal hours of operation for the Conference Setup Department:

                Monday thru Sunday              6:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m.

                Phone number is 800/732-4752 ex. 5339

TRACKING OF PACKAGES

It is recommended that the individual expecting packages at the Resort obtain the necessary tracking numbers from the shipper prior to arrival to speed up the tracking process of any packages that may become lost before reaching The Cloister.