SMAA Annual Meeting Information
Tentative Schedule of Events
| Wednesday October 31, 2018 | |
| 6:00 am-7:00 pm | Meeting Registration Open for Badge Pick-up |
| 5:00-6:30 pm | SMA Welcome Reception |
| Thursday November 1, 2018 | |
| 6:30 am-5:30 pm | Meeting Registration Open for Badge Pick-up |
| 6:30-10:00 am | SMAA Project/Exhibit Set-up & Item Drop Off for Raffle |
| 10:00-11:00 am | SMAA Project/Exhibit Judging |
| 11:00 am-1:00 pm | Sign-In/Registration Open for SMAA General Session |
| 1:00-2:30 pm | SMAA General Session Part 1 |
| 2:30-2:45 pm | BREAK |
| 2:45-4:15 pm | SMAA General Session Part 2 |
| 4:30-5:30 pm | SMA Presidential Installation |
| 6:00-7:30 pm | ASH/SMA Reception |
| Friday November 2, 2018 | |
| 6:30 am-4:30 pm | Meeting Registration Open for Badge Pick-up |
| 8:00-9:30 am | SMAA Past President’s Breakfast (Invitation only) |
| 9:45 am-12:00 pm | SMAA General Session Part 3 |
| 12:00-12:30 pm | BREAK (raffle closes @ 12:00 – drawing held immediately after closing) |
| 12:30-2:00 pm | SMAA Presidential Installation & Awards Luncheon |
| 2:00-2:15 pm | SMAA General Session Part 4 |
| 2:30-3:30 pm | SMAA Post-Convention Meeting |
| 3:30 pm | Adjourn |
Project Exhibits
Exhibit set-up will be on Thursday, November 1 from 6:30-10:00 am.
All exhibits must be set by 10:00 am on Thursday, November 1 to be included in the judging.
Written Reports
All officers, committee chairs, and councilors should have written reports completed and sent to Wendy Erhart (wendy@sma.org) by September 30. Reports should be no longer than 300 words and should record the events, activities, and/or accomplishments of the office you represent.
SMA Alliance Installation and Awards Luncheon
Make plans to attend this annual event, during which the incoming 2018-19 SMA Alliance Officers and the SMA Alliance President, Dr. Donald Swikert, will be installed. The top awards for project exhibits will also be presented. Tickets are $70 per person and should be purchased in advance during the online registration process; on your mailed registration form; or by calling 800-423-4992, ext. 620.
Meeting Attire
Appropriate attire for the meeting is business casual for all sessions and events unless otherwise noted.
Call for Raffle Items
We will once again have our popular SMAA Raffle to benefit the Research & Education Endowment Fund. I encourage all SMAA members, Board Members, and State Alliance to support this fun event with both your donations of raffle items and purchase of raffle tickets onsite! All donations are tax deductible for the value of the item.
Items that have done well in the past are jewelry, sunglasses, wallets, purses and gift certificates. Many of our attendees will be traveling by air, so try to think of items that are easy to pack. Gift certificates that can be used in locations where any of our members could utilize them would be wonderful. If you have questions regarding the raffle, please email Wendy Erhart at the SMA headquarters offices – wendy@sma.org
Emma Borders will be preparing the raffle item tags/descriptions for tables. Please forward her info about your items, to include a description and value price – ejborders@bayou.com
I thank you in advance for your support of this wonderful fundraiser. God Bless you all and see you soon in Charleston!
Dr. Rose Kuplesky, Chair – Research & Education Endowment Fund
Registration and Hotel
To register, visit our online registration system or call 800-423-4992, ext. 620. To make your room reservations, visit our online booking.
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact Wendy Erhart at 800-423-4992, ext. 150 or wendy@sma.org.
