Emerald Beach Holiday Inn 

1102 South Shoreline Boulevard  •  Corpus Christi, Texas 

The End of Summer Getaway is a great opportunity for your family and friends to enjoy a fun-filled weekend in Corpus Christi at Corpus Christi’s only beachfront downtown hotel.  See as much — or as little — of Corpus as you desire.  

 

SPJST members will be treated to a hospitality party upon their arrival Friday evening, featuring the musical merriment of Chris Rybak.   

 

Members and their guests are invited to join in Saturday group activities including a sand sculpture contest, horseshoe, bunco, and domino contests, sandbag races, volleyball and entertainment Saturday evening.  

 

Room are going fast.  Reserve your room today!  Discounted Rate:  $109 Per Night*   Third Night Available at Same Rate   *Applicable Taxes Apply.  To make your reservations, please call the hotel directly at (361) 883- 5731 and refer to group code “SPJ” to assure proper room rate.

 

3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Welcome to the Emerald Beach Holiday Inn. Check-in time starts at 3 p.m.

 

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Aloha Waikiki! - Holiday Inn Ballroom

Co-hosted by Lodge 79, Corpus Christi

No Meal Served

Cash Bar

Kolaches and Snack Trays

Kolache Eating Contest

Czech Spelling Bee

Games, Contests and Crafts

Registration for Saturday’s Competitions

Entertainment by Chris Rybak

Buffet Breakfast available at Holiday Inn: $8.95 Children Under 12: $3.95

 

8 a.m. - Beach Tent

Registration Continues for Horseshoes, Sand Sculpture, “42” and Bunco

 

9 a.m. - Horseshoe Tournament

 

11 a.m. - Sand Bag Races

 

Registered teams may begin work on their sand sculptures after 8 a.m. Sculpture Theme:  "Let's Get Tropical"

 

Coolers are permitted on the beach. No glass.

 

12 Noon - Luncheon

Holiday Inn Ballroom

Chill Out at the Pizza Party!

 

1 to 4 p.m.

“42” Domino Tournament

Bunco Tournament

Holiday Inn Ballroom Pool Time

Please note that the U.S.S. Lexington and the Texas State Aquarium are only a short drive away!

 

4 to 7:30 p.m.

Dinner on Your Own - Get together with your newfound friends. Lots of great dining within a short drive -- or walking distance -- of the Holiday Inn.

7:30 to 11 p.m.

Caribbean Cruise Celebration!

Awards Ceremony from the Day’s Games

C&W, Pop, Polka and Waltz Music

Crowning of King & Queen Tiki • Talent Show

Games • Light Snacks • Cash Bar

Holiday Inn Ballroom

 

 

Ahhh, the South Seas! Turquoise blue water, white beaches, refreshing treats and the Island beat are at the heart of evening of fun, games and dancing. Everyone — men, women, boys and girls — are encouraged to dress “beachy” for the event. What to wear? Come casual or in your tropical best and you could win a prize!  Talent show at 9 p.m.!  You could be a star!