Post Leaders Workshop

Post Leaders Workshop
January 24-25, 2013
Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa.
9495 W. Coyotes Blvd.
Glendale, AZ 85305

PLW 2013 Glendale AZ Agenda

Presentations: 
SAME National Update for Post Leaders Workshop - Dr. Bob Wolff, P.E., F.SAME
Engineering and Construction Camps - Presentation to Post Leaders - Kurt Ubbelohde, COL USA (Ret), Chairman, SAME E&C Camps Committee
College Outreach Committee - Presentation to Student Leader Workshop - Joe Manous, PhD, PE Institute for Water Resources, USACE
Effective Post Programs - Dr. Bob Wolff, P.E., F.SAME
Society of American Military Engineers San Antonio Post Leadership Lab - Frank D. Corey, P.E. Pape-Dawson Engineers
Membership & Post Operations - Diana Dawkins, Director Member & Post Support and Kashae Williams, Post Operations Specialist

 

Important Streamer Requirement Update: 

Some of the elements of the 2012 Leadership and Mentoring Streamer are:

  • Send a Post Board member to a Post Leaders Workshop. This is a required element.
  • Send a Young Member or NCO to a Post Leaders Workshop. This is not a requirement but a desired element.

What is the Post Leaders Workshop?

  • SAME offers two Post Leaders Workshops each year.
  • These workshops are organized by the SAME Executive Director and HQ Staff to provide Post Leaders with information on best practices and the National Strategic Plan and Goals. Attendees will have the opportunity to share ideas for achieving the goals set forth in the SAME Strategic Plan.
  • The workshops also provide Young Members a unique opportunity to work with Post Leaders as well as the National Leadership.
  • The SAME President, 1st VP, Regional Vice Presidents and National Committee Chairs are invited to participate at each workshop.

Who should attend?

  • Committee POCs
  • Regional Vice Presidents
  • Board Members
  • Young Members

Who should register as HQ Sponsored?

  • Small and medium Posts can send one board member to the Post Leaders Workshop per year. Large Posts can send a board member and or Young Member to one workshop per year.
  • If your Post has not yet sent their Board Member and/or Young Member, register as HQ Sponsored and receive the following:
    • 2 nights lodging at Workshop hotel
    • Meals during workshop
    • Reception
    • SAME Shirt
    • Workshop Materials

Who should register as Post Sponsored?

  • If your Post has already sent a Board and/or Young member to a workshop during this calendar year, additional Post Board Members are welcome to attend for a fee and if space available The $500 registration fee will cover:
    • 2 nights lodging at Workshop hotel
    • Meals during workshop 
    • Reception
    • SAME Shirt
    • Workshop Materials
  • Posts MUST verify SPACE AVAILABLE by contacting Diana Dawkins, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 703.549.3800 ext 120
  • There will be a registration fee of $500 for Post Sponsored Attendees

Which Posts can request a stipend?

  • Small Posts can request a stipend for travel costs up to $300. The $300 maximum stipend is available to small Post attendees within the United States including the District of Columbia and the non-contiguous states of Alaska and Hawaii.
  • Posts outside of the United States may request a stipend for travel costs up to $500 for Post attendees.
  • You must request this subsidy by sending an e-mail to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Dawkins at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Attendee Checklist:

  • Registration deadline is TBD
  • DO NOT make hotel arrangements- ALL room reservations will be handled through SAME HQ and a confirmation number will be sent to you at the email you provide in your online registration.

If you have any questions, please contact Diana Dawkins, Director Member and Post Support, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 703.549.3800 ext 120.


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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