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Virtual Post Leaders Workshop 2021

August 9 - 11, 2021 - Starts at 2:00 PM ET daily

Monday -  August 9 

  • Welcome & Introductory Remarks - Mark Handley, SAME National President
  • Industry Government Engagement Workshop Best Practices - Post Panel Discussion
  • Leadership Development & Succession Planning - Col. Matt Altman and Sharon Krock

Tuesday -  August 10

  • Welcome - Sharon Krock, National Vice President
  • All Things Membership - Ann McLeod and Jill Murphy
  • Understanding SAME Resources for Posts - Ann McLeod and Jill Murphy

Wednesday - August 11

  • In-person Events in the post-Covid World - Ann McLeod, Sarah Stehle
  • Post Website Administration & Communications Best Practices - Stephen Karl and Frankie Hamme

There will also be activities with prizes, SAME trivia and random giveaways!  

Post Leaders Workshop is open to any post officer or director. You may attend one session or every session. All Posts are encouraged to have an attendee for the opening general session.  Sessions will be recorded. 

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Past Events

2020 Post Leaders Workshop

2020 Post Leaders Workshop

DAILY RECAPS: Day One, Aug. 10 | Day Two, Aug. 11 | Day Three, Aug. 12

Monday, August 10, 2020 | Monday Session Recording
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
PLW Opening Session - Slides
Welcome and New Initiatives – Heather Wishart-Smith, National President
Awards & Streamers Recognition – Buddy Barnes, Past National President
Strategic Plan 2025 Discussion – Charlie Perham, Vice President
Strategic Alignment Initiative – Buddy Barnes, Past National President
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Group Activity and Prize Drawings must be present online to win
Download Bingo Cards Set 1 – Pick one of eight to play!
Download Bingo Cards Set 2 – Pick one of eight to play!
Download Bingo Cards Set 3– Pick one of eight to play!
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
New 2025 Streamers Program & Post 2021 Plans – Jill Murphy, Joe Schroedel
2025 Streamers Tasks
Streamers Planning Worksheet
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | Tuesday Session Recording | Tuesday session slides
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Managing Virtual Events – Ann McLeod, Belle Febbraro, Sara Stehle
Virtual Events Checklists
Plan and Execute Virtual Conferences (Event Tech guide)
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Membership Recruitment & Engagement – Jill Murphy, Ann McLeod

 

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 | Wednesday Session Recording | Wednesday session slides 
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Understanding SAME Resources – Jill Murphy, Ann McLeod
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET
Communications, Websites & Calendars – Stephen Karl, Francine Hamme
TME Archives
Adding events to the Calendar
Standards for SAME Logo usage
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Grand Prize Drawing and Virtual Happy Hour must be present online to win
Grand Prize - Individuals: Brian Files - Jacksonville Post
Grand Prize - Posts: Emerald Coast Post

 

The 2020 Post Leaders Workshop will be virtual

The 2020 Post Leaders Workshop will be virtual!

Monday August 10 - Wednesday August 12

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(Requires login to your SAME member account)

 

 

Schedule At-a-Glance

DAILY RECAPS: Day One, Aug. 10 | Day Two, Aug. 11 | Day Three, Aug. 12
Monday, August 10, 2020 | Monday Session Recording
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET PLW Opening Session - Slides
Welcome and New Initiatives – Heather Wishart-Smith, National President
Awards & Streamers Recognition – Buddy Barnes, Past National President
Strategic Plan 2025 Discussion – Charlie Perham, Vice President
Strategic Alignment Initiative – Buddy Barnes, Past National President
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM ET Stretch Break (no programming during this time)
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM ET Group Activity and Prize Drawings must be present online to win
Download Bingo Cards Set 1 – Pick one of eight to play!
Download Bingo Cards Set 2 – Pick one of eight to play!
Download Bingo Cards Set 3– Pick one of eight to play!
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET New 2025 Streamers Program & Post 2021 Plans – Jill Murphy, Joe Schroedel
2025 Streamers Tasks
Streamers Planning Worksheet
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | Tuesday Session Recording | Tuesday session slides
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET Managing Virtual Events – Ann McLeod, Belle Febbraro, Sara Stehle
Virtual Events Checklists
Plan and Execute Virtual Conferences (Event Tech guide)
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM ET Stretch Break
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM ET Group Activity and Prize Drawings must be present online to win
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET Membership Recruitment & Engagement – Jill Murphy, Ann McLeod

 

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 | Wednesday Session Recording | Wednesday session slides 
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET Understanding SAME Resources – Jill Murphy, Ann McLeod
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET Stretch Break
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET Communications, Websites & Calendars – Stephen Karl, Francine Hamme
TME Archives
Adding events to the Calendar
Standards for SAME Logo usage


 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Grand Prize Drawing and Virtual Happy Hour must be present online to win
Grand Prize - Individuals: Brian Files - Jacksonville Post
Grand Prize - Posts: Emerald Coast Post

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PLW Attendance Policies:

PLW Attendance Policies:

  • All attendees agree to adhere to the SAME Code of Conduct.
  • Post Presidents, or their designee, are strongly encouraged to attend the opening sessions on the 2025 Strategic Plan and new 2025 Streamers program.
  • There is no limit to the number of Post officers that may attend.
  • Any Post officer or director attend any or all of the PLW sessions offered.
  • Registration is free

National Office POC: Jill Murphy

Post Resource Center

Best Practices Document Exchange 

Post Leaders YouTube Channel

 

Thank you to our 2020 PLW Sponsors!