2025 Annual Meeting Resources
All Resources
MEETING ROOMS & KEY LOCATIONS
Learn MoreAGENDAS & COMMITTEE RESOURCES
Learn MoreEVENT PROGRAM
Learn MoreEVENT SUPPORT & EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Learn MoreHOTEL MAP
Learn MoreSILENT AUCTION PAYMENT PORTAL
Learn MoreEXPLORE BILOXI
Learn MoreSGSF MEMBER DATABASE
Learn MoreIncident Action Plan (IAP)
Learn MoreMeeting Rooms
& Key Locations
| Registration Desk | 3rd Floor Hallway Take elevators to the upper casino floor take a left and follow the signs to the escalator |
| Opening Ceremony | Chill Ultra Lounge First Floor near Lobby Monday- 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
| General Sessions | Ballrooms A/B Take elevators to the upper casino floor take a left and follow the signs to the escalator |
| Silent Auction | Ballrooms A/B Take elevators to the upper casino floor take a left and follow the signs to the escalator |
| Breakfasts & Lunches | Ballrooms A/B Take elevators to the upper casino floor take a left and follow the signs to the escalator |
| Hospitality Suite | Chill Ultra Lounge First Floor near Lobby Monday- 8:00-11:00 p.m. (cash bar/drink tickets) Tuesday- 8:30-11:00 p.m. (open bar and snacks) Wednesday- 7:00-11:00 p.m. (open bar and snacks) |
| Host State Dinner | Ground Zero Blues Club (Offsite) Tuesday- 6:00 p.m. Transportation provided: Hotel main entrance; buses leave at 5:45 p.m. |
| Off-Site Dinner Invite – Wednesday | While not part of the official program, a free dinner is being made available this evening courtesy of one of our event supporters. Maritime & Seafood Museum 115 E 1st street, Biloxi Wednesday- 6:00-9:00 p.m. Transportation NOT provided |
| Mississippi IMT Room | Fuse Second Floor near Arcade |
Breakout Meeting Rooms
| State Foresters | Ballroom D Take elevators to the upper casino floor take a left and follow the signs to the escalator |
| Deans | Boardroom Second Floor near Arcade |
| Fire Chiefs | Ballroom C Take elevators to the upper casino floor take a left and follow the signs to the escalator |
| Forest Management Chiefs | Ballroom H Take elevators to the upper casino floor take a left and follow the signs to the escalator |
| Forest Health | Ballroom G Take elevators to the upper casino floor take a left and follow the signs to the escalator |
| SUM | Ballroom E Take elevators to the upper casino floor take a left and follow the signs to the escalator |
| Urban & Community Forestry | Ballroom F Take elevators to the upper casino floor take a left and follow the signs to the escalator |
Agendas & Committee Resources
Agenda Overview
State Foresters
Fire Compacts
Forest Health
Forest Management Chiefs
Urban & Community Forestry
Event Support & Emergency Contacts
NOTE: If someone is in immediate danger or experiencing a serious medical emergency, please call 911 first.
Emergency or Security Issues
In the event of an emergency or security issue, please contact:
Michael Hoda
601-586-9570
NOTE: If someone is in immediate danger or experiencing a serious medical emergency, please call 911 first.
Silent Auction Questions
For silent auction questions, please contact:
Meacham Harlow
769-798-4196
Hospitality Suite Questions
For vendor or hospitality suite questions, please contact:
Josh Skidmore
662-891-3533
Vendor Questions
For vendor or hospitality suite questions, please contact:
Josh Skidmore
662-891-3533
Transportation Questions
For transportation questions, please contact:
Keith Beatty
662-251-6396
Silent Auction Payment
NOTE: Enter “Silent Auction 2025-[Buyer’s Name]” before clicking the Pay Now button. A receipt from PayPal will be provided. To obtain a non-PayPal receipt, please contact Wib.Owen@SouthernForests.org.
