There's a lot to do in your free time on Jekyll Island - especially after brunch on Saturday, March 23 when there is a break built into the District Conference schedule until 4:30 pm.  If you’re looking for something to fill those hours, this article is for you! Who knows: you might want to extend your stay after District Conference.

• Golf: While the 18-hole golf courses will be closed to host both men’s and women’s intercollegiate tournaments, the 9-hole Great Dunes Course will be open.  To reserve a tee time, call (912) 635-2368.  If miniature golf is more your thing, Jekyll Island Miniature Golf, located at 100 Great Dunes Lane, is a guaranteed blast for the whole family.
• Bike Rental: You can visit the Jekyll Island Bike Barn at 100 Great Dunes Lane or one of the other bike rental locations on the island.
• Tennis or Pickleball? Pickleball courts are coming to Jekyll Island, but sadly not in time for District Conference.  Pickleball is available on nearby St. Simons Island.  If tennis is your game, reserve a court by calling the Jekyll Island Tennis Center at (912) 635-3154.
• Interested in local history? Mosaic Jekyll Island Museum at 100 Stable Road is for you.  The museum itself has in-depth and interactive exhibits, and Mosaic also offers private VIP Experiences.  To book a tour, or for more information, call (912) 635-4036.
• Who doesn’t love sea turtles?  The Georgia Sea Turtle Center located at 214 Stable Road is a nature center and rescue and rehabilitation center for sea turtles.  This is Georgia’s only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility.
• Tour MAP International: Steve Stirling, CEO of MAP International in Brunswick, has agreed to offer a unique opportunity for District 6900 Rotarians to tour the headquarters of MAP International at 4700 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, Georgia, on Saturday, March 23, 2024 as part of the 2024 District Conference.  Steve has spoken at Rotary events all over the world, including many clubs in District 6900.  If you would like to tour, please contact District Conference Chair Stephanie Windham at swwindham@icloud.com. To learn more about Steve and MAP International, visit the website at map.org.
• While the water might be a little chilly, the weather in March is predicted to be warm and sunny, so a walk on the beach is always a good way to spend an afternoon.
• You can also hang out in The Rotary Disco Lounge (this year’s House of Friendship), where there will be music, a non-alcoholic beverage station, and lots of club displays to peruse. For more information on The Rotary Disco Lounge and to sign up for a table, contact PDG George Granade at granadeg@bellsouth.net.

We are looking forward to District Conference and hope to see you there!  To register, head to rotary6900.org today!