Old Dominion SGMP 2025 Chapter Education Conference
March 04, 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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The Virginian Hotel
712 Church Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
https://www.thevirginianhotel.com/
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Old Dominion Chapter SGMP Education Conference
Day 1 - Tuesday, March 4th
March 4th, Day 1
10:30 AM Board Meeting
11:45 PM Registration Opens
12:45 PM Opening Remarks/Welcome
● Angela McGrath – Chapter President
● Marjette Upshur – Director, Lynchburg Office of Economic Development & Tourism
● Virginian Hotel Representative
1:10 PM
Session #1: Human Trafficking and the Hospitality Industry
When you hear the term “human trafficking,” what comes to mind? For many, they picture white vans, kidnapping, or smuggling. Most often, though, human trafficking in the United States does not occur in the ways it is portrayed in the media. It can take place in any business and is prevalent within the hospitality industry. Industry leaders can play an important role in preventing and addressing human trafficking.
In this session, participants will learn what sex and labor trafficking really look like in the United States. McKayla will share case examples from her firsthand experience working with survivors of human trafficking. Participants will gain an understanding of how human trafficking occurs within the hospitality industry and the work that Virginia is doing to combat this.
Speaker:
McKayla Burnett
State Trafficking Response Coordinator
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
2:20 PM Break
2:30 PM
Session #2: How to Raise Money from Charitable Gifts
Obtaining funding for projects and activities that benefit a community is considerably easier when your organization is a tax-exempt 501c3 non-profit. David Neumeyer will explain why and how to form such a non-profit in Virginia, and Rhonda Knight will explain how to raise funding for it.
Speakers:
David Neumeyer
Virginia Legal Aid Society
3:30 PM Break
3:45 PM
Session #3: Your Chapter, Your Voice
This session is all about YOU. We want to hear your thoughts on how to make our Chapter even better. Let us know your thoughts on networking opportunities, professional development, and the chance to influence the Chapter's direction.
● Your Voice Matters: Share your ideas on meeting times, education topics, and what would make our meetings more engaging.
● Board Insights: Learn about the roles of each board member and Chapter committees.
● The requirements for earning CEUs.
● Award Opportunities: Discover the requirements for COY (Communications of the Year), and POY (Program of the Year) awards.
● Core Competencies: Understand the structure of our core competency education sessions.
Let's shape the future of our chapter together!
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Reception
6:30 PM Group Dinner or on your own
March 5th, Day 2
8:00 AM Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:30AM Day 2 Welcome
8:45 AM
Session #4: KEYNOTE – Elevating Your Leadership and Your Work
Our keynote will set the tone for going back to your everyday lives to lead with increased positive influence. During this interactive session, Leadership and Life Purpose Coach Christine Kennedy will engage attendees in a thought-provoking conversation around personal leadership influence and how to assess one’s leadership based on your current season of life.
Speaker:
Christine Kennedy, CCE, IOM, CPC, ELI-MP
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM
Session #5: Virginia Tech - A Partner for Planning Success
Discover how partnering with Virginia Tech can simplify your conference and meeting planning. From navigating the RFP process to accessing top-tier facilities and services such as contracting, negotiation, financial management, and budget development, Virginia Tech offers comprehensive solutions to simplify logistics, maximize value, and ensure the success of your events.
Speaker:
Shelly Jobst
11:30 AM - 12:55 PM Networking Lunch & Live Auction
1:00 PM General Business Session and Promotion of NEC in St. Louis
1:30 PM
Session #6: Intentional Listening for Professional Excellence
This course will explore how we listen, offer skills to listen well, and provide tips, tricks, and tools to help participants navigate the challenges of listening effectively and intentionally to significantly improve one's active listening skills.
Speaker:
Nancy Calkins, SPHR
2:30 PM Closing Remarks
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HOTEL RESERVATION LINKS
We are so delighted to be hosting the SGMP 2025 Chapter Education Conference here at The Virginian Hotel!
You will find your booking links below. Please note that your guests may either use the link to reserve their room, or they may call our Front Desk team at (434) 329-3200 x0 and use the Group Code to access the group rate.
Meeting Planner Booking Link (Code: SGMPST): https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=LYHCUQQ&groupCode=SGMPST&arrivaldate=2025-03-04&departuredate=2025-03-05&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Supplier Booking Link (Code: SGMPOD): https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=LYHCUQQ&groupCode=SGMPOD&arrivaldate=2025-03-04&departuredate=2025-03-05&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
A friendly reminder that your cutoff date to reserve guest rooms is February 1st, 2025.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Park View Community Mission is our chosen charity for the 2025 Chapter Education Conference.
They serve individuals facing financial hardship, often due to crises like job loss or the loss of a spouse. Recognizing the cycle of poverty, they employ a holistic approach. Beyond providing immediate needs like food and clothing, they empower individuals through skill development and resource utilization, helping them build a better future. Guided by their motto – "Help. Healing. Hope." – Park View Community Mission aims to restore lives by fostering personal relationships and offering hope for a fulfilling life."
Attached is a list of donation items needed, there will also be a Donation Jar for Cash Donations!
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Please dress business casual for this event. Plan to wear your favorite Old Dominion SGMP logo shirt for a group photo on the second day of the conference.
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FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
We are looking forward to the ever-popular Live Auction being held after lunch on Wednesday, March 5. If you are a CVB or hotelier we would greatly appreciate you donating a one- or two-night stay. Get creative add attraction passes or restaurant gift cards. Last year, we raised over $1,800. Can’t make it to the conference, not a problem we can pick up your certificate in advance. Please contact Jo Slack [email protected] in advance to let her know what you will be donating. Thank you in advance for your support!!
Tickets
$125.00 Supplier Member
$175.00 Supplier Guest
$50.00 Planner Member
$50.00 Planner Guest
$25.00 Retiree Member
