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Cleveland Chapter 156 July 2014
THE HARD HAT
OFFICERS
President Bonnie Felice
T.H. Martin, Inc. (retired)
Immediate Past President Debbie Mazzola, CDS, CIT
R.L. Hill Management, Inc.
President‐Elect Amy Hewis
The Oswald Companies
Vice President Patty Walker
Foundation Software
Treasurer Pat Pietraroia
Cuyahoga Community College
Recording Secretary Jill Keppler
Precision Environmental Co.
Corresponding Secretary Kathy Rolland
Mechanical & Plumbing Industry Council
Parliamentarian Pia Foss, CIC
The Oswald Companies
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meg Bair The Brewer‐Garrett Company
Nancy Janke, CIT Chagrin Valley Steel Erectors, Inc.
Sue Sutkus Relmec Mechanical, LLC
Paula Vasickanin Perk Company, Inc.
Mirol Wells Cuyahoga Community College
July Meeting
Chapter Anniversary Picnic
Door prizes and raffle benefitting Relay for Life! Date: Thursday, July 10, 2014 Time: 5:30 pm Networking 6:15 pm Dinner Location: The Waterside Room at the Emerald Necklace Marina 1500 Scenic Park Drive Lakewood, Ohio Cost: $23 per Member $23 per Guest Menu: Salad / Grilled Burgers / Various Side Dishes Dessert / Beverage Station Sorry, No Substitutions! RSVP: [email protected] by Tuesday, July 1 Make checks payable to NAWIC Cleveland Chapter 156
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President’s Message Hello, fellow NAWIC members! Wow! My year is going fast. It hit home on Election Night. What a wonderful evening at Sterle’s to see so many of our members come forward to serve next year. If you did not attend, take a moment to read the minutes and offer your congratulations and support to the incoming Board. Our golf outing was an amazing success. I want to offer a special thank you to Lynn Gaukin, Karen Torrence and Leslie Wheeler, along with all our volunteers, who made it a great day for all. In a year when we are going to need some extra funds for Forum, our members and our member companies came through for us! I was also pleased to see some new donors and also to see so many new members taking part. This continued momentum is what makes us NAWIC strong! Thank you all. A few of us attended the Goodtime for Design Cruise on Friday, the 13th. With that auspicious date in mind, I threw all caution to the wind and boarded the boat. The weather cooperated and it was a great time. As a note, please take a moment to read my article on making reservations for meetings. We are having a pretty hard time with late and cancelled reservations. Also, please note the reservation deadline is Tuesday, July 1 for the Thursday, July 10 meeting. Please try to attend. We have lots of door prizes and will be raffling off the necklace and bracelet that will benefit Relay for Life. It will be a good time in a beautiful setting! Speaking of Relay for Life, I attended a team meeting and found out what it was all about. Not only is this for a great cause, but the event is fun with lots of things happening around the clock. Check out the schedule of events, sign up to walk if you can, and even a small donation will help. We are on track for meeting our goal. With your help, I know we can do it! Happy, happy summer! Bonnie
In This Issue Meeting Notice 1
President’s Message 2
NAWIC Glossary 2
July Calendar 3
2013‐14 Meeting Schedule 4
Save the Date 4
Around Town 5
Happiness and Cheer 5
Contact Information 5
Chapter News 6‐9
June Meeting Minutes A1
RFL Luminaria Form A2
Forum Committee List A3
NAWIC: National Association of Women in Construction
Region 4: NAWIC is divided into 14 regions. Region 4 covers five states (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia) and is the largest region in respect to the number of members. There are 21 chapters in our region.
Regional Director: Each region is represented by a director that serves on the national board. The director presides over all regional events/activities and attends to the needs of the chapters. The director is elected by the members of their region and their term is for two (2)years. Even numbered regions expire on even years; odd numbered regions expire on odd years, allowing for a one year overlap. The regional directors are elected at Forum.
Convention: Convention is the annual, national conference of NAWIC typically held each September. NAWIC members from the United States and Canada, international affiliates and event sponsors come together for this event. The conference consists of four days of keynote speakers, professional workshops and association workshops. Installation of national officers and directors also take place.
Forum: Forum is a regional, spring conference where the region’s chapters come together for a three day event full of educational and networking opportunities via keynote speakers and workshops.
APC: The Annual Planning Conference is a regional, one day event typically held in October or November on a Saturday. This is an opportunity for newly elected officers and all
members to plan the new year. Workshops focus on officer job descriptions and committee functions.
NEF: To fulfill the educational goal of NAWIC, the association created the NAWIC Education Foundation in 1973. NEF is incorporated separately from NAWIC. NEF provides certification programs related to the construction industry, K‐12 programs that promote the construction industry, provides online health and safety programs and provides additional construction‐related educational opportunities.
NFSF: NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to individuals pursuing a college degree based on specific criteria. The foundation is administered by past NAWIC national presidents.
NAWIC GLOSSARY
Bonnie’s New Email Address ~ [email protected]
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July 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Meeting RSVP Deadline
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4
5 Happy Birthday! Brandy Bartlett
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Happy Birthday! Amy Hewis
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8 Happy Birthday! Julianne Nader
9 Happy Birthday! Jennifer Snider
10
Membership Meeting
The Waterside Room
5:30 pm
(Board Meeting directly after Membership Meeting)
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12
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14 Happy Birthday!
Jill Keppler
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Hard Hat Deadline 4:00 pm
16 Happy Birthday! Doreen Jakab
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19 Happy Birthday! Rachel Steinlage
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24 Happy Birthday!
Peggy Vura
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Relay for Life
Tri‐C West
3:00 pm
Happy Birthday! Courtney Behm
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28 Happy Birthday! Paula Vasickanin
29 Happy Birthday! Nancy Brown
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2013‐14 Meeting Schedule
Save the Date August No Board Meeting TBD—Networking Social September 3 to 6—AMEC, Indianapolis, IN TBD—Joint Board Meeting
October 16‐17—Region 4 APC, Bowling Green, KY April 17‐19—Region 4 Forum, Cleveland, OH
October 2013 November 2013 December 2013 January 2014
The Seasons of NAWIC Annual Membership Drive
Dinner Meeting (No Speaker)
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Marriott Cleveland Airport 4277 West 150th Street
Cleveland, Ohio
Stress Management / Annual Ornament Exchange
Erin Rafter, PhD, CCLS
Program Staff The Gathering Place
Thursday, November 7, 2013
DoubleTree Cleveland—Independence
6200 Quarry Lane Independence, Ohio
Tenth Annual Joint Associations Holiday Social
Rick Smith, Jr.
Corporate Magician and Entertainer
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Embassy Suites Cleveland—Rockside 5800 Rockside Woods Boulevard
Independence, Ohio
No Meeting
February 2014 March 2014 April 2014 May 2014
The Business of You
Kellie Emrich Assistant Professor of Business Cuyahoga Community College
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Marriott Cleveland Airport 4277 West 150th Street
Cleveland, Ohio
Dig Deeper Into Composting / WIC Week
Kathleen Rocco
Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
Thursday, March 6, 2014
DoubleTree Cleveland—Independence 6200 Quarry Lane Independence, Ohio
Sheet Metal Workers #33 Training Facility Tour
12525 Corporate Drive Parma, Ohio
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Dinner Buffet/Meeting Del Sangro’s Ristorante and Lounge
13450 Snow Road Brook Park, Ohio
Cleveland Construction Trends
Natoya Walker Minor Chief of Public Affairs
City of Cleveland
Thursday, May 1, 2014
DoubleTree Cleveland—Independence 6200 Quarry Lane Independence, Ohio
June 2014 July 2014 August 2014 September 2014
Officer Elections
Dinner Meeting (No Speaker)
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Sterle’s Country House 1401 East 55th Street
Cleveland, Ohio
Chapter Anniversary Picnic
Dinner Meeting (No Speaker)
Thursday, July 10, 2014
The Waterside Room at
the Emerald Necklace Marina 1500 Scenic Park Drive
Lakewood, Ohio
No Meeting
2014‐15 Installation of Officers
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Marriott Cleveland Airport 4277 West 150th Street
Cleveland, Ohio
• Typical Meeting Schedule: 5:30 pm Networking / 6:15 pm Dinner / 7:00 pm Speaker / 7:30 pm Meeting • Typical Costs for Regular Membership Meetings: $23 per Member and Guest • Special Meeting Cost: Joint Associations Holiday Social $45 per Member and Guest / 2014‐15 Installation of Officers $45 per Member and Guest • Please RSVP to [email protected] by the Monday prior to each meeting unless otherwise noted. A reservation made is a reservation paid! • Please make checks payable to NAWIC Cleveland Chapter 156. Payment is made at the door unless otherwise noted.
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NAWIC Akron Chapter akronnawic.org No meeting for the month of July!
ASHRAE Cleveland Chapter clevelandashrae.org
ASPE Cleveland Chapter clevelandaspe.org
CEA ceacisp.org July 15—Construction Safety Council Meeting July 21—Annual CEA Golf Invitational
CES cesnet.org
CMAA Ohio Chapter cmaaohio.org
SMPS Northeast Ohio smpsneo.org July 18—Joint Association Happy Hour
Around Town
For more information, please visit these association websites. Don’t see your event or association? Please forward information to Denise at [email protected].
Happiness and Cheer
Contact Information
CHAPTER NEWS
Please send all articles and content recommendations for this newsletter to
Denise Lewis at [email protected] by the 15th of each month.
CONTACT INFO UPDATE
Nationally, Members can update contact information through the Member Center which can be found after signing in at
nawic.org.
Locally, please contact Lynn Gaukin at [email protected].
IDEAS FOR OUR CHAPTER?
Contact any one of the officers or board members listed on the front page of this newsletter if you have any ideas for the
future of our Chapter.
WEBSITES
Visit our website at nawiccleveland.org. Visit Region 4’s website at nawic4.org. Visit National’s website at nawic.org.
Please send all content recommendations
for our website to Judy Doell at [email protected].
SOCIAL MEDIA
Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/nawic.cleveland.
Join us on LinkedIn at
NAWIC‐Cleveland Chapter #156.
MAILING ADDRESS
NAWIC Cleveland Chapter 156 P. O. Box 31911
Cleveland, Ohio 44131
Happy Anniversary! Bethany Criscione
Joni Hamon Denise Lewis
Our Deepest Sympathy to Peggy Vura whose mother recently passed away.
Congratulations to
Former member Rachel Moviel, her husband Dan and big sister Brynlei on the birth of Sadie Quinne at 8:01 am on June 17. Sadie arrived at 10 lbs. 11 oz. and 22 inches long.
New Email Address Debbie Mazzola at
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Chapter News
Relay for Life
Saturday, July 26 to Sunday, July 27, 2014 3 pm to 9 am
Cuyahoga Community College—Western Campus 11000 West Pleasant Valley Road, Parma
We have 23 team members and have raised $4,105 with about 37 days to go.
It’s not too late to sign up! Please go to relayforlife.org. In search box, choose Parma, Ohio. Click on TEAMS. Click on NAWIC156. Click on Join our Team. If you are interested in participating in Relay but do not want to officially sign up, you are more than welcome to contact Bethany Criscione, CIT directly at 216.883.2031 or [email protected] to fill a timeslot to walk. Team members can expect an email from Bethany soon with a commitment schedule to begin filling time slots to walk. Bethany will also be coordinating drinks, snacks and shelter for our campsite area. There will also be event‐wide fun and entertainment. If you are unable to participate, you can donate to our team! Just go to our team page at relayforlife.org!
Dedicate a Luminaria Today . . . In Honor, In Support, In Remembrance Of. Help us light the night. A Luminaria Ceremony is a time for us to grieve for those we've lost. It's a time for us to reflect on how the cancer has touched us personally. It's a time for us to look inside ourselves with quiet reflection and find hope. Because no matter what our experience with cancer has been, we all share the hope that we will one day live in a world where our children, and their children, will never have to hear the words "you have cancer". To purchase a Luminaria, please fill out and mail in the form attached to this newsletter or order online. Luminarias can also be purchased the day of the event.
$500
$1,250
$2,500
$3,500
$5,000 OUR GOAL: $5,000
$4,105
Congratulations 2014‐2015 Officers and Board Members President Amy Hewis
Immediate Past President
Bonnie Felice
President‐Elect Mirol Wells
Vice President Karen Torrence
Treasurer
Patricia Pietraroia
Recording Secretary Angela Lowry
Corresponding Secretary Kathleen Rolland
Parliamentarian Betty Kearney
Board of Directors Judy Doell Pia Foss
Nancy Hoskin Denise Lewis Sarah Rudyk Leslie Wheeler
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Chapter News
Region 4 Forum 2015 As you know, Cleveland Chapter will host the Region 4 Forum from April 17 to April 19, 2015. Hosting forum is not possible without the help and support of every member in our Chapter. You will find a list of committees attached to this newsletter. Those highlighted are in need of a chairperson or persons; however, if there is any committee you are interested in, please contact the chairperson and let them know you want to help them out. Another pair of hands is always welcome. Please call Pia Foss, CIC 216.367.8096 (work) or 216.533.2753 (cell) to let me know if you are interested in chairing a committee, helping on a committee or if you have any questions. Let’s work together to make Forum 2015 an event to remember!
Membership Meeting Reservations Please take a moment to read the following rules regarding reservations for membership meetings:
1. Reservations are due the Monday prior to the Thursday meeting. In special circumstances, reservations must be made earlier. Please note JULY meeting reservations for Thursday, July 10, by contract, are due Monday, July 1.
2. A reservation made is a reservation paid. Reservations cancelled after the deadline must be paid by the member. NAWIC is required to pay for the number of dinners ordered by the deadline.
3. Substitutions for dinners are becoming increasingly difficult. We always try to have a vegetarian option available, but please remember that we are working with hotels to keep the costs low. They cannot always accommodate us and cannot honor “special” requests. Should you wish to dine prior to the meeting, there is no charge for the meeting only. Just indicate such when you make your reservation. That way, the hotel will furnish enough chairs.
Thank you for your consideration. ~Bonnie
Heard it on the Street Send your info to Shirley Calvey, CIT at [email protected] or call me at 440.740.1132. Position Wanted: If you are looking for a new position, send me a little blurb about yourself and the type of position you are looking for. If I hear of any opportunities I will contact you. I can also include your info in the Hard Hat. Job Opportunities: Project Engineer/Estimator Perk Company Inc., a local heavy highway concrete contractor, is looking for a Project Engineer/Estimator. Below are a few of the job requirements: Perk is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace. Please e‐mail your resume to [email protected].
Blueprint Reading Soliciting Quotes Surveying (Pre‐Bid) HCSS (Estimate Software)
Primavera (Scheduling Software) AutoCAD Design Software Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
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Chapter News
Annual Golf Outing a Huge Success!
Saturday, May 31, 2013, was a beautiful day! 60 golfers attended this year’s outing and enjoyed the wonderful weather, great camaraderie, and delicious
food.
The winning team this year was Chas .E. Phipps.
We had plenty of door prizes and contests: 50/50 Raffle (won by Paula Vasickinan), Cleveland Sports Pack Raffle (won by Angela Lowrey), and 19th Hole
Raffle (one portion won by Julie Gresko and one by Mardi Gauer).
We would like to express our appreciation to those of you who volunteered their time, sold tickets, golfed, or donated/sponsored the event. Your support is what
makes this event exceptional!
Lynn Gaukin, Karen Torrence, & Leslie WheelerCo‐Chairs
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Chapter News
Cleveland Chapter #156 2015 Region 4 Forum Raffle
$5.00 per ticket = a chance to win (1) Free Registration to 2015 Region 4 Forum to be
held in Cleveland, OH.
Only 150 tickets will be sold and there will be two winners drawn at APC in Bowling Green,
KY on October, 18, 2014
For information on how to get your ticket sent to you, contact Pia Foss at 216.367.8096 ([email protected] or
Amy Hewis at 216.367.1825 ([email protected])
Thank you for your support
NAWIC Cleveland Chapter #156 Thursday, June 5, 2014 Membership Meeting Minutes Meeting Called To Order: By President Bonnie Felice at 6:09 p.m. at Sterle’s Country House, Cleveland. Inspiration: Was offered by Patty Walker, Foundation Software. Audit of Meeting Minutes: Debbie Mazzola has volunteered to audit today’s meeting minutes. Dinner: Members recessed for dinner at 6:14 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at 7:15 p.m. Quorum: 31 members were in attendance and a quorum was established with a voting strength of 28. Officer Reports: Recording Secretary – Jill Keppler
Meeting minutes from May 1st meeting were published in the Hard Hat and filed for record. Treasurer – Pat Pietraroia
May Treasurer’s report was approved by the board and filed for audit. Committee Reports:
• Raffle tickets are now available for a necklace & bracelet set donated by Bonnie Felice with the proceeds going to Relay for Life. Winner will be chosen at the July meeting.
• Chapter Golf Outing was held on May 31st at Valleaire Golf Course. Monies made totaled approximately $9,000.00.
• Pia Foss reported that Forum 2015 has been booked for the Cleveland Renaissance Hotel. Room rates have been set and a discounted parking rate was given to participants. Raffle tickets are still available to win a free registration to the event.
• Members are encouraged to cast their votes in the National election by June 15th. A computer is available tonight for members to use. Judy Doell reported that we now have a new bulletin board on our Website to allow for job postings and other industry related items.
Elections: Results of the 2014-2015 elections are as follows:
• President – Amy Hewis • President-Elect – Mirol Wells • Vice President – Karen Torrence • Treasurer – Pat Pietraroia • Recording Secretary – Angela Lowrey • Corresponding Secretary – Kathleen Rolland • Board of Directors – Judy Doell, CIT Leslie Wheeler
Pia Foss, CIC Nancy Hoskin Denise Lewis, CIT Sarah Rudyk
• Votes were tallied by Betty Kearney, Shirley Calvey CIT and Sue Sutkus • Doreen Jakab made a motion to destroy the ballots, Debbie Gregoire seconded. Motion carried.
New Business:
• Proposed changes to the National By-Laws regarding APC, PEP committee and election of Regional Directors after the restructuring of the regions were reviewed with the membership by Debbie Gregoire.
Announcements:
• Deadline for the Hard Hat is June 16th by 4:00 pm. • July membership meeting is July 10th at the Emerald Necklace Marina in Lakewood. • Board Meeting is July 10th immediately following the membership meeting. • Relay for Life is July 26th at the CCC Western Campus in Parma.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:09 p.m.
Of Parma Area 2014 The Luminaria Ceremony will take place on July 26th, at dusk at Tri-C West Around the fountain. Please join us for our event, which starts at 3pm and stay for Luminaria!
COMPLETE & RETURN THIS FORM WITH $10 PER LUMINARIA TO: American Cancer Society Parma Area RFL 10501 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Gina Hart at 888-227-6446 ext. 1221 or [email protected]
RELAY FOR LIFE®
Luminaria are lit at dusk the first night of Relay and stay lit throughout the night. Luminaria are a $10.00 donation per bag, In Memory of those we have lost, or In Honor of those who have survived or In Support of those currently fighting the battle. Your Name_______________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________ State ___________ Zip ________________________ Phone ____________________Team/Walker to Credit if applicable ________________________ IN MEMORY OF (PLEASE PRINT) 1.________________________________________3. _____________________________________ 2.________________________________________ 4. _____________________________________ IN HONOR OF (PLEASE PRINT) 1._______________________________________ 3. ______________________________________ 2._______________________________________ 4. ______________________________________ IN SUPPORT OF (PLEASE PRINT) 1._______________________________________ 3. ______________________________________ 2._______________________________________ 4. ______________________________________ Pay by cash or check (made payable to American Cancer Society): TOTAL Included $ _______
RELAY FOR LIFE LUMINARIA DONORS LIGHT THE WAY FOR HOPE!
Committee Duties Committee Chairperson
Forum Coordinator Coordinate committees / hotel liaison Pia Foss & Director Anne Pfleger
Secretary Minutes of all forum meetings Denise Lewis
Treasurer Accounting of forum monies Bonnie Felice
Chapter President As needed Amy Hewis
1st Timers Plan contest and get prize for winner(s) Shirley Calvey &
Debbie Mazzola
2015 Forum Facebook Page Cleveland
Web Site & Twitter
Work with Director posting updates and general information Judy Doell and Anne Pfleger
Audio/Video Equipment Work with hotel and individual speakers, help set up
projectors, laptops, screens, etc for speakers
Concierge I would like for someone to get maps of dowtown with points
of interests highlighted along with the trolley schedules. I
would like for this person to sit with registration to answer
questions and hand out info
Denise Lewis
Kristie Allen Wenzel
Friday welcome Arrange / monitor Friday night Patty Walker & Bonnie Felice
Hospitality ` Monitor / manage hospitality room Thursday night only Bonnie Felice
Pia Foss
Amy Hewis
NAWIC store Organize / monitor Jill Keppler
Pages Responsible for recruiting volunteers and making sure that
there are two pages at general session on Friday afternoon,
two pages at general session Saturday morning and two
pages at general session Saturday
afternoon. Can be the same people for all sessions or
different people for each shift.
Monica Bruaw
Photographer Throughout Weekend
General Sessions
Welcome Party, Saturday Luncheon and Saturday Night Banquet
Kristie Allen Wenzel
Printing committee Print programs, flyers, tickets, etc Oswald will print whatever is needed
Prizes / gifts / Sponsors attendees goodie bags, sponsors, advertising
Responsible for getting sponsor information to sign and
program committee
Angela Lowrey & Deb Gregoire
Program Book design and prepare program for attendees
Publicity Develop advertising, news releases
Registration & Credentials Prepare Forum packet – invitation, programs, etc. info to all
region members and national officers
Track registrations
Check in attendees
Prepare name badges
Make sure attendee count is correct
Sarah Rudyk & Bonnie Felice
Saturday Breakfast monitor/manage Sue Sutkus and Tara McCoy
Saturday Lunch Theme, monitor, manage Mirol Wells
Saturday Reception & Banquet Work with Director on Theme, entertainment,
decorations
Lynn Gaukin
Karen Torrence
Leslie Wheeler
Signs Prepare signs with velcro arrows to direct attendees to
registration, welcome party, breakout sessions, hopitality,
etc. Must be approved by hotel before posting
Shirley Calvey &
Debbie Mazzola
Sunday breakfast Arrange Sunday breakfast Betty Kearney and Kathy Rolland
Tours Rock Hall and Casino (how was it renovated)
Transportation From airport – as needed for out of region guests
Keynote Speakers &
Breakout Sessions
Work with director on speaker itineraries and breakout
session topics and/or speakers
Director Anne Pfleger &
Pat Pietraroia