March 3-6. 2016
Austin, Texas
Agenda
Thursday, March 3
4–6 p.m…………………. Day-of Competition (Pre-registration required)………………………… 615 A & B
7–9 p.m…………………. Welcome Reception………………………………………. Salon G/Salon G Foyer
Friday, March 4
7:45–8:30 a.m…………. Continental Breakfast………………………………………………………. Salon J
8:30–9:30 a.m…………. Chapter Officer Sessions
Presidents/Vice Presidents/Firm Directors……………………………………….. Salon G
Public Relations Directors/Historians/Other positions……………………………… 602
Secretaries/Treasurers/Webmasters…………………………………………………. 616 A
National Officer Preparation……………………………………………………………… 616 B
9:40 a.m.–1 p.m……….. Leadership Training Sessions
A–F | G–P | Q–Z | |
9:40–10:40 a.m. | Talent Development: Uplifting Future Leaders | Leadership Language: Finding Your Professional Voice | Planning for Success: Resource and Transition Training |
10:50–11:50 a.m. | Leadership Language: Finding Your Professional Voice | Planning for Success: Resource and Transition Training | Talent Development: Uplifting Future Leaders |
Noon–1 p.m. |
Planning for Success: Resource and Transition Training |
Talent Development: Uplifting Future Leaders | Leadership Language: Finding Your Professional Voice |
Talent Development: Uplifting Future Leaders…………………………………………………………………………. Salon G
Leadership Language: Finding Your Professional Voice…………………………………………………………………. 602
Planning for Success: Resource and Transition Training……………………………………………………….. 616 A & B
1–2:30 p.m…………….. Lunch on Your Own
2:30–4 p.m…………….. Special Session*…………………………………………………………… Salon G
Brandy King, Southwest Airlines Communications Director
(followed by a Delegate debriefing)
* This session is mandatory for delegates. Non-delegates running for National Committee should attend.
Saturday, March 5
7:45–8:30 a.m…………. Continental Breakfast …………………………………………….. Salons G Foyer
8:30 a.m.–Noon………… National Assembly Meeting……………………………………………….. Salon G
Brief Review of Parliamentary Procedure and Election Process, Bylaw Amendment, National President, Member Services
Noon–1:15 p.m………… Lunch on Your Own
1:15–6:30 p.m…………. National Assembly Meeting**…………………………………………….. Salon G
…………………………… Advocacy, Chapter Development, Public Relations, Career Services, Professional Development, Regional Conferences
** This meeting may last longer depending on the number of candidates.
Sunday, March 6
7:45–8:30 a.m…………. Continental Breakfast………………………………………………. Salon G Foyer
8:30–11 a.m……………. Farewell Meeting and Keynote Speaker………………………………….. Salon G
David Grossman, APR, ABC, Fellow PRSA
Founder and CEO, The Grossman Group
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. …….. National Committee Meeting***…………….. Finn & Porter Restaurant Room 1
*** For the newly elected and current National Committee members only.