Meetings, Seminars,
EXPO, Friends & More
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Greetings from
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Registration,
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Agenda,
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23 February 6
24 February 7
25 February 9
Last Call for
Teaching Aids
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New
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Seminar Series 10
Greetings from
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Welcome to the United States Power Squadrons’ 103rd Annual Meeting.
A great deal of planning and preparation by your National Meetings Committee has gone into making this an event well worth attending. The agenda is packed with useful meetings and seminars, our EXPO and plenty of opportunities to socialize with new and long-time friends. The Rosen Centre’s convenient location—with all that Orlando has to offer near
by—and its wonderful amenities and gracious hospitality promise you a comfort-able and enjoyable stay.
EXPO 2017 is an integral part of our meeting. It will be held on Friday in the Junior Ballroom from 0900 to 1700. You will enjoy the exhibit booths representing all of our national committees. The purpose of the booths is to give members, squadrons and districts an opportunity to ask questions and interact with their committee’s staffs and leaders. They are looking forward to seeing you, as you are from that all-important pool of active members who attend our national meetings. You will also want to vote in the Youth Poster Contest and view all of this year’s entries in our annual Teaching Aid Contest.
While you’re at the EXPO, you will also appreciate meeting many of our important United States Power Squadrons’ sponsors who will have a booth at the EXPO. Please stop by and say hello.
Welcome to Orlando! — Stf/C Mark Gathings, SN-CN, National Meetings Committee
Meet Our Platinum Corporate Sponsors
Rosen Centre
Hotel 9840 International Dr.
Orlando, FL
32819
1-800-204-7234
rosencentre.com
United States Power Squadrons®
Annual Meeting 2017
Orlando, 19-26 February 2017
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Registration & Table Displays
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Date
Activities Registration
Voter Registration & Ensign
Wednesday, 22 February 0800 - 1700 1400 - 1700
Thursday, 23 February 0900 - 1630 0900 - 1630
Friday, 24 February 0900 - 1630 0900 - 1630
Saturday, 25 February closed 0800 - 1100 (at back of the ballroom)
Membership—First Timers
2017 Governing Board Meeting (10-17 September 2017 in Dallas, TX)
McGriff, Seibels & Williams Boat Insurance
2018 Annual Meeting (18-25 February 2018 in Orlando, FL)
Boating Skills Virtual Trainer (Thursday only)
Silent Auction & Jewelry Cooperative Charting
Parade of Publications NOAA—Weather Service
Member Benefits Public Relations Committee
Table Displays (see final program for times and locations)
C/C Louie Ojeda’s welcoming message awaits you in your Annual Meeting program, available for pick-up at the registration desk. Louie and Dot—along with members of the USPS Board of Directors—very much look forward to “gripping and grinning” with all First Timers and return participants and to helping you to make the most of your 2017 National Meeting experience.
Still need to register? The best place to register is online, using links on the National Meetings page of the USPS website. You may also register for activities by phone, by calling Stephanie Ford at USPS headquarters at 1-888-
FOR-USPS, extension 230. Last-minute activities registration will be possible at the Rosen Centre, but on-site registration is subject to availability and will attract a $10 surcharge.
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USPS Annual Meeting ORLANDO 2017
Meeting Agenda The detailed Meeting Agenda and Official Call to Meeting are available on the National Meetings page of USPS’s website. Check the official program in Orlando for final meeting room assignments.
There are no official functions from Sunday, 19 February, through Wednesday, 22 February. CPR/First Aid training for USPS members will be offered on Wednesday, 22 February.
Thursday, 23 February, is devoted to committee meetings. You’re welcome to attend and participate in all open sessions. No advance registration is required. There will be a reception honoring new Life Members and our annual Awards Dinner.
Friday, 24 February, begins with our keynote breakfast featuring author Michael J. Tougias. The rest of the day is devoted to department meetings, free seminars, EXPO exhibits and our teaching aid and youth poster contests. Friday evening is the First Timers’ reception.
Saturday, 25 February, is the day of the official Annual Meeting, Reception and Dinner Dance. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you are authorized to vote, please be sure to pick up your voting card before this session.
Forgot Something?
Visit the Ship’s Store! The Ship’s Store will be open 0900-1600 Thursday, 0900-1600 Friday and 0745-1000 Saturday. We look forward to helping you with your purchases.
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What to Wear
Sunday, 19 February through Thursday, 23 February
USPS casual, USPS polo, or other appropriate attire
Thursday evening: Blazer with tie or appropriate after-six attire
Friday, 24 February
Day: Uniform T, USPS blazer with tie, open-collar or USPS polo shirt or other appropriate attire
Evening: No official functions
Saturday, 25 February
Day: Uniform G
Men: Regulation short-sleeve white shirt with black trousers, or appropriate attire
Women: Regulation short-sleeve white blouse with black skirt or slacks, or appropriate attire
Evening: Uniform A with bow tie, USPS blazer with tie, or special occasion evening attire
Registration Fee
To offset audio-visual expenses, a $35pp registration fee will be charged for all participants who register for activities and/or meals.
Unisex
Shirt Size
Chest
( inches)
Small 34-36
Medium 38-40
Large 42-44
X Large 46-48
2X Large 50-52
3X Large 54-56
4X Large 58-60
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Make Orlando Your
Neighborhood
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SuperShuttle Discounts for USPS Members
The best SuperShuttle deal is to take a shared-ride van round-trip between the Orlando Airport and Rosen Centre. Book in advance on the dedicated web-site for our meeting and use the KE753 discount code to save $3 on the $18 price, or call 1-800-258-3826. The URL is http://group.supershuttle.com/group-page/united-states-ower-squadrons-2107.
Friday is Uniform T Day
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What’s Happening
Wednesday, 22 February
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0800 - 1700 Activities Registration
0800 - 1700 Table Exhibits
0800 - 1800 CPR/First Aid Training (pre-registration required)
0830 - 1700 Board of Directors & Advisors (by invitation, includes lunch at 1200-1300)
0900 - 1500 Information Technology Committee
1300 - 1500 National Social Activities Committee
1300 - 1700 Education R/Cs
1400 - 1600 1600 - 1700
Educational Fund Trustees Trustee Meeting
1400 - 1700 Voter Registration & Ensign
1500 - 1700 Marketing Committee
1600 - 1700 Aides Meeting
1900 - 2100 P/C/C Dinner (by invitation)
CPR/First Aid Training for Boaters
On-the-water medical emergencies can have a happy ending if you are prepared and know what to do. The American Heart Association course is being conducted by AHA-certified USPS volunteers. This ses-sion also includes a special focus for on- the-water care until Emergency Medical Technicians arrive.
This course meets Boat Operator Certifica-tion CPR/First Aid skill requirements. Pre-registration is required, and there is a fee to cover costs.
For more information or to pre-register, contact Stf/C Alan Karpas, JN, USPS Safety Committee, at [email protected].
Business Meetings
Tuesday Activities*
SeaWorld Orlando, 0800-1600, $128
Blue Man Group at Universal Studios, 1645 - 2230, $81
*Tickets must be picked up Monday at the Rosen, in the National Meetings Committee War Room 1656.
Wednesday Activities**
Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour and Morse Museum Tour, 0800-1500, $52
** Tickets must be picked up Tuesday at the Rosen, in the National Meetings Committee War Room 1656.
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What’s Happening
Thursday, 23 February
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0800 - 1030 Planning Committee
0800 - 1200 0800 - 0845 0845 - 0925 0925 - 1005 1005 - 1035 1035 - 1100 1100 - 1130 1130 - 1200
Administrative Department NAO Report & Status Review Squadron Dev’t & Revitalization Leadership Dev’t—New Programs Member Benefits Sq. Activities & Member Involvement Member Retention EXPO Booth Staffing Orientation
0800 - 1200 Educational Department Leadership
0800 - 1200 1400 - 1700
DEO and ADEO Meeting & Educational Leadership
0800 - 1700 Table Displays
0800 - 1700 Law Committee
0830 - 1030 IT Committee
0830 - 1200 1400 - 1630
D/C and DXO Meeting Meeting resumes
0830 - 1200 Budget/Finance
0900 - 1100 Safety Committee
0900 - 1500 Youth Poster Contest (registration)
0900 - 1600 Ship’s Store—Open for sales
0900 - 1630 Voter & Activities Registration, Ensign 0915 - 1000 1000 - 1200
Co-Op Charting Co-Op Charting Meeting
1000 - 1200 Area Monitors
1030 - 1200 Communications Committee
1300 - 1700 Government Partner Relations Com.
1330 - 1430 1430 - 1600
Rules Committee Rules Meeting
Department Meals (Pre-Registration Required)
Administrative Dept. Breakfast 0715 - 0845
Secretary’s Dept. Breakfast 0715 - 0845
Educational Dept. Luncheon 1215 - 1345
District Commanders & Executive Officers—Reception & Luncheon 1200 - 1230, Reception
1230 - 1400, Luncheon
Business Meetings
Thursday Activities
Boggy Creek—East Lake Airboat Ride with Lunch at Miller’s Ale House, 0800 - 1500, $90
Chocolate Factory Adventure Tours, 1030 - 1230, $20 adults, $16 youth under age 16
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Boating Skills Virtual Trainer
Make plans to visit the Virtual Trainer table on Thursday to see and experience the latest developments in this fantastic marketing and educational tool. Learn even more at Friday’s training session.
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1345 - 1700 Treasurer’s Department
1400 - 1500 Membership Services Committee
1400 - 1600 Environmental Committee
1400 - 1600 Heritage & Protocol Committee
1400 - 1600 Public Relations Committee
1430 - 1530 Operations Manual Committee
1430 - 1600 National Meetings Committee
1600 - 1700 Leadership Development Committee
1630 - 1730 Century Fund (by invitation)
Thursday Evening Functions
New Life Member Awards 1700 - 1800
New Life Member Reception 1800 - 1900
Awards Dinner 1900 - 2200: Dinner*
(*dinner reservations required)
2000 - 2200: Doors open for everyone not having dinner
Business Meetings
What’s Happening
Friday, 24 February
0600 - 0630 Health Walk
0730 - 0900 Keynote Speaker Breakfast Buffet (Reservations/ticket required)
0900 - 1100 Boating Skills Virtual Trainer—Details on new functionality, lessons, and usage
0900 - 1500 Youth Poster Contest—Display & Judging
0900 - 1600 Ship’s Store—Open for sales
0900 - 1600 Public Relations
0900 - 0915 (sign in)
0915 - 1615
USPS Leadership Development Seminar LD103 (pre-registration required)
0900 - 1630 Voter & Activities Registration, Ensign
0900 - 1700 EXPO
0900 - 1700 Teaching Aids—Display & Judging
Business Meetings
Keynote Speaker
Michael J. Tougias, Author “The Finest Hours:
The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue”
See our October newsletter for details.
Youth Poster Contest Theme
“Make It Personal: It’s Your Life... It’s Your Life Jacket!”
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Boat Operator Certification Com. Meeting Continued
0915 –1700
Ed Dept Committee Meetings A 0915 - 1045 Electro-Mech. Systems Com. 1045 - 1215 Publishing Committee 1400 - 1530 Program/Partner Relations 1530 - 1700 Instructor Development Com.
0915 –1530 Ed Dept Committee Meetings B 0915 - 1045 Boat Handling Com. 1045 - 1215 Marine Environment Com. 1400 - 1530 Offshore Navigation Com.
0915 –1530
Ed Dept Committee Meetings C 0915 - 1045 Educational Outreach Com. 1045 - 1215 Inland/Coastal Nav. Com. 1400 - 1530 Basic Public Education Com.
0930 - 1230 Leadership Development—“The Nomina-tion Committee: A Leader’s Privilege”
1400 - 1600 Squadron/District Officers Meeting
1500 - 1600 Planning Committee
Department Luncheons (Pre-Registration Required)
Executive Department 1215 - 1345
Friday Evening Functions
1st Timers Reception (by invitation), 1600 - 1730
Jewish Services, 1730 - 1815
Business Meetings—See page 10 for Friday Seminars
Friday Activities
Shopping Trip to the Florida Mall 0930 - 1530, Free
National Teaching Aid Competition—Last Call for District Entries
The 2017 National Teaching Aid Competition showcases teaching aids that squadrons have found effective in helping students to learn concepts from USPS courses, seminars and on-the-water training. Entries are selected by Districts at their fall teaching aid competitions and will be displayed in the EXPO area on Friday, 24 February.
Thank you to all Districts that have already registered the “best of show” entry from their district competitions. If your District did not conduct a teaching aid competition, contact your DEO, who may select an entry to submit.
We will be accepting teaching aid registrations until 10 February 2017. Entries should be documented per the guidance on the Instructor Development website and the registration form emailed to Stf/C Carl Filios ([email protected]) by 10 February. Each District is responsible for getting its entry to Orlando, setting it up and removing it after the competition.
Entries will be judged by members of the Educational Leadership, based on judging criteria on the website. There will also be a “fan poll,” where all exhibit visitors are encouraged to vote. Please stop in and look at the aids. You might find something that could be effective for your squadron. Certificates will be presented at the meeting on Saturday to submitting Districts for the entries judged to be the three best, and all entries will be displayed on the USPS website for future reference. For additional information, contact Carl Filios ([email protected]).
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Business Meetings
0745 - 1000 Ship’s Store—Open for sales
0800 - 0900 Agenda Presenters Meeting
0800 - 1100 Voter Registration (back of meeting room)
0900 - 1200 1400 - 1630
Annual Meeting Annual Meeting (reconvened)
Luncheons (Pre-Registration Required)
Social Reception & Luncheon 1100 - 1200 (reception) 1200 - 1400 (luncheon)
Members’ Reception & Luncheon 1200 - 1230 (reception) 1230 - 1400 (luncheon)
Evening Functions
Jewish Services: 1700 - 1730 Catholic Services: 1700 - 1800 Protestant Services: 1700 - 1800
Open Reception: 1830 - 1930 Dinner Dance: 2000 - 2300*
* Pre-registration required.
New Meeting App for Orlando Annual Meeting
The all-new USPS meeting app is now available at your app store on your smart device or available for download on your laptop. USPS has upgraded the meeting app for Orlando to give you more features and to enhance your experiences at the meeting. You will find information on speakers, meeting schedules, activities, maps of the hotel and more! This new app also features interactive maps, which will allow you to pinpoint your meeting locations by just touching the location on your schedule. Also you can participate in our private social network by sharing updates and ideas easily with short posts. Participants can even post event photos right on the activity stream as well as sending direct messages between attendees to foster deeper connections. Please take advantage of all the features this app has to offer. We hope you enjoy the meeting.
You can access the app from your device by going to either the Apple App Store or Google play for Androids and search for “USPS Annual Meeting.” When it pops up, download to your device and then open. You can also scan the QR code on the image and it will take you directly to the app to download. You should register your contact information to take advantage of all of its features. To access the app from the web, type or click on this URL: https://attendify.com/app/uqajco.
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Morning Seminars: 0930 - 1030
National Educational Programs Update Dispel the rumors about what is happening with our educational offerings; come hear the facts! The National Educational Officer and his staff will provide a complete update on the status of the various USPS educational programs and curricula. From Seamanship partitioning and e-Book strategy to on-the-water training, you will hear it all and have plenty of time for questions. Offered by: Educational Department Leadership. Speaker: V/C Craig Fraser, SN
Member Benefits and More Come learn about some of the best ways to attract and retain members. We will provide detailed information to take back to your District, Squadron or for yourself about the NEW Member Benefits that have been launched since the 2016 Governing Board. Also, come and meet several of the managers of select individual benefits and walk away with some great treats! Offered by: Member Benefit Committee. Speaker: R/C John Rowland, SN-IN
Digital Media Library 1.0—How to Use This New USPS Educational Tool View highlights of the 20 new boating safety videos that have now been released in Spanish as well as English versions that are the centerpiece of the A/V content library and learn how to navigate its 16 animations, 40 boater education slideshows, and more than 200 original safe-boating images. Take a guided tour of the Instructor Manuals section of the library featuring methods-and-strategies guidelines for each piece of digital media. And find out how to use DML 1.0 content to enhance the classroom experience for students and attract new squadron members. Offered by: Educational Outreach Committee. Speaker: P/D/C Marty Lafferty, AP
Grow Your Instructor Base Instructor Development provides support to squadron educational programs by building skills, knowledge and learning options for members and instructors. Planning to teach on-the-water skills? Do you have instructors that wish to create more excitement? Join us to find out how to build a stronger education program in your squadron. Offered by: Instructor Development. Committee. Speaker: R/C Tom Shuell , SN-CN
Morning Seminars: 1100 - 1200
Sea Scouts This seminar is primarily for district and squadron Sea Scout Liaison Officers, but all are welcome. A few of the topics being discussed: "How To" Supply Package for district officers, discussions and presentations on the “How To” Supply Package, open discussion on Sea Scouts, Boy Scouts of America and USPS partnering and introduction of Jamboree 2017 initiatives. Come join us!
Offered by: Membership Committee. Speaker: P/C Bruce Rodgers, SN-IN
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Morning Seminars: 1100 - 1200 (continued)
Standard Squadron/District Website Does your squadron/district need an easy-to-maintain website? Come hear about and see what is now available from ITCom. All you have to do is add newsletters, other documents, event descript-tions and pictures of squadron activities. No special skills required.
Offered by: Information Technology Committee. Speaker: Stf/C Carl Filios, SN-IN
Digital Media Library 2.0—Preview What’s Coming and Join In! Learn about the personalized MyDML and self-led educational portal that will comprise the core of the new USPS Digital Media Library 2.0 online experience. See what new videos are in production in the five categories of Accident Reporting, Boating under the Influence (BUI), Life Jackets, MMSI, Navigation Rules, Personal Water Craft (PWC) Operations and Visual Distress Signals. Also hear about new DML audio presentations, eBooks, interactive animations and more. Most important— find out how you can get involved in a number of roles to help develop and market USPS DML 2.0.
Offered by: Educational Outreach Committee. Speaker: P/D/C Marty Lafferty, AP
Electronic Contacts—Home Run or Strike Out Ever wonder if you should contact people in person, by phone, surface contact, web meeting or email? Would you like to learn the rules of email, e.g., when to reply and to whom, when to use CC and BCC, when to use emojis? You will learn these and more in this seminar.
Offered by: Leadership Development Committee. Speaker: Stf/C Mary Dodd, SN
Afternoon Seminars
DB2000 Clinic—The Doctors Are In (1400 - 1500) Pack up your DB2000 troubles and bring them to Orlando. Our panel of DB2000 “doctors” will diagnose the problems and prescribe the course of treatment to cure your DB2000 woes.
Offered by: Information Technology Committee. Speaker: Stf/C Anna Morris, JN
The Program Visitor Initiative: Promoting Your Squadron Activities (1400 - 1500) Are you ready to increase your Squadron’s visibility in your community? Find out about the Program Visitor initiative and gain valuable ideas on how to use this joint venture between the United States Power Squadrons and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to advertise your squadron VSC program, educational opportunities, social functions or other squadron activities and build quality relationships with our Program Partners. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, our partner organization, will be on hand to share ideas and answer questions. Offered by: Safety Committee. Speaker: R/C Mike Wiedel, JN-IN
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Afternoon Seminars (continued) Marketing & Membership: Together for Success (1400 - 1500; 1530 - 1630) Learn and explore techniques for recruiting new members and retaining current members. This joint workshop by both the Marketing and Membership committees will demonstrate a comprehensive approach, specific methods and practices, leveraging your resources and partnering with local and national USPS resources. Learn what works and share success stories. Offered by: Marketing & Membership committees. Speaker: Stf/C Glen Sherman, P
The NEW SailAngle - New Features/New Look (1530 - 1630) With the introduction of the NEW 2016 SailAngle.com in April 2016, many new features were included, such as: NEW Moderator Functions and Reports, NEW Education Section, NEW Messages Composition and Calendar Event Changes and a NEW Blog section. The SailAngle seminar will cover the basic to advanced functions included with the new release. Learn how to distribute your newsletter electronically, coordinate on-the-water events and general meeting events. Learn how to use SailAngle for USPS education courses online. Share your journeys with the NEW Blog feature and follow people you know. This seminar covers it all. Bring your laptop or tablet and follow along as the SailAngle team performs live demonstration of the NEW features. Presenter: P/C Randy White, AP, SailAngle Owner
Sail YOUR Local Waters With Enhanced MuVIT (1530 - 1630) The Multi Vessel Interactive Training simulator (MuVIT) continues to grow. New features include: the capability to import your local area waters for customized lesson plans, the addition of sailing vessels as well as many smaller power vessels and expanded instrumentation, including RADAR. Some upcoming changes can reduce the already-low system build cost.
Speaker: Lt/C Scott Morris, P (Creator)
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (1530 - 1630) Catch up on all the latest happenings with this valuable USPS partner, NOAA. It is not only about the weather, but a variety of programs from which members can benefit. Speaker: Wayne Weeks, NOAA
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Committee Chair:
R/C Robert Holub, SN
Assistant Chairs:
Stf/C Arlene Anderson, AP [email protected]
Stf/C Mark Gathings, JN [email protected]
Stf/C John Sanfilippo, AP [email protected]
Stf/C Sarah McCurry, AP [email protected] Orlando Tours
Lt/C Denise Terry, AP
Stf/C Carl Filios, SN
Orlando Seminars
D/Lt Kristi Anderson, P
Newsletter Editor
D/Lt/C Jan Wright, SN
Proofreading Team
D/Lt Kristi Anderson, P
R/C Connie Beckman, SN
Stf/C Barbara Erickson, JN
Nancy Holub
Cdr Doris Pfenniger, P
D/Lt Susan Ryan, JN
P/C Mary Smelter, SN
Greetings from your
National Meetings Committee Chair,
R/C Bob Holub, SN
Greetings,
As we go to press, we all feel good about preparations for a fantastic 103rd Annual Meeting experience in Orlando. From hotel and overflow hotel accommodations to official meetings, EXPO, seminars, meals and optional activities, we’re ready for you.
The Rosen has done another wonderful job supporting our preparations, and I look forward to seeing you in February. Friends, meetings and fun await you!
I wish to thank you and the hundreds of members who have helped me and the National Meeting Committee these past three years as I step down as chairman. The 99 merit marks awarded by the chief in 2016 to this special TEAM show it is not a one-person committee. A lot of hands make this a great TEAM; without all of them, it could not have been done. I thank you all!
I hoped you enjoyed the new and old locations we have gone to, the activities and dinner cruises we set up, the new ticket systems to make things work smoother and better and the newsletters to keep you informed in a timely manner.
A special thank you goes to Cheryl Schreiner with Helms-Briscoe. She has helped us find different hotels at affordable prices around the country for National and District meetings, additionally providing the goody bags and always supporting the TEAM!
The National Meeting Committee wishes you safe travels and a productive and enjoyable stay in and around Orlando.
- Bob
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