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NBSN Conference 2012 - February 24-26, 2012, Atlanta Georgia

Turbulent Times, Unions under Siege, and Still We Rise!

January 13, 2012

Happy New Year My Brothers and Sisters,

I hope everyone is blessed, and maintaining the best that you can in these crazy times! You need to get some extra vitamin C, infections are spreading like wildfire. Ludicrous behavior is infecting legislatures all over, with North Carolina being the latest victim. We all need a break to reassess and power-up. I know an awesome “vitamin C” product that will reenergize you for a whole weekend. It’s called “The 2012 NBSN Conference”. You can’t buy it in stores and it is only offered for a limited time, but it’s GREAT. Shop (make plans) now. Your dates for this special Relief are February 24-26, 2012, and it takes place in Atlanta, GA!

Conference Agenda (subject to change without advanced notice)

Thursday, February 23, 2012

5 pm	NBSN Board Meeting

Friday, February 24, 2012

10 am – 6 pm	Registration
3:00 pm	Committee Meetings · Choir Rehearsal · Usher Board Meeting · New Member Orientation
	Tours and Atlanta Sightseeing
	Dinner (on your own)
9 pm-12 am	Hospitality

Saturday, February 25, 2012

7:30 am – 2 pm	Registration
8 am	Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:15 am	Business Meeting I
9:30 am – 12:00 pm	Workshop Series I (3-4 sessions offerings) · Texting Email Etiquette—This session will provide participants with understanding the proper etiquette when texting and emailing will assist any professional in projecting an appropriate and polished image. · 21^st Century Tools 4 Today’s Jobs—This session will provide attendees with the necessary understanding and tools for using 21^st century tools to assist in being effective and efficient in today’s job. Come learn how to work smarter instead of harder. · Relationship Building—In this session, participants will understand what it means to build relationships with members, colleagues and external entities that will assist in moving the Association’s agenda. · Building Wealth for Tomorrow’s Enjoyment—Want to build your wealth for today and into the future? This session will provide tools and tips that will help participants understand how to build their wealth for future enjoyment. · Politics 2012—Election 2012 is going to be pivotal for many states as well as on the national front. This session will provide updates on what is happening in states and the impacts that these political fights will have on collective bargaining rights, Association agendas and on the national election. · Black Women’s Health—There are many health challenges that affect black women. This session will review these challenges and provide ways in which to address them in order to maintain a healthier lifestyle. · Black Men’s Health-- There are many health challenges that affect black men. This session will review these issues and provide ways to recognize and address them in order to maintain a healthier lifestyle.
10 am – 5 pm	Exhibits
12-1:30 pm	General Session Lunch provided (keynote speaker)
1:45-3:45 pm	Workshop Series II (Repeat of Sessions from Workshop Series I)
7-9 pm	Awards Banquet
9 pm-1 am	Hospitality

Sunday, February 26, 2012

8:00 – 9:30 am	Brunch
9:00 – 10:00 am	Business Meeting II (if needed)
10:00-11:15 am	Worship Service and Closing
11:30 am	NBSN Board and Conference Committee Debriefing

Have you made your reservations yet? We always struggle with making our room block for rooms within the allotted timeline. Please go ahead and make your reservations early, Feb. 24 will be here before you know it. Click here to register for the conference and pay your dues. Use this link to book your hotel reservation.

Also – We have only one state ad Please get your state’s ad for the program book in as quickly as possible. Click this link to purchase an ad or become a conference patron now!

Turbulent Times with Unions under Siege, but Still We Rise!

Antoinette Lee, NBSN President

NBSN is organized to promote networking among Black staff, provide a vehicle for sharing ideas and goals, and to promote continued learning. This conference affords individuals employed by the National Education Association (NEA) and its affiliates in associate, professional, or retired positions that are of African- American descent opportunities to network, collaborate, and meet colleagues from across the nation. In addition, we offer workshop sessions, keynote speakers, and other educational forums focusing on issues relative to African-American staff.

Click here to register for the conference. Remember early bird registration ends on December 16th!

Our conference site will be the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Atlanta. The Hyatt is offering rooms for $115 single/double until February 2, 2012. You must make hotel reservations no later than February 2, 2012.

Limited ad space is available for the 2012 National Black Staff Conference Program Book and you must submit your camera ready copy to us no later than February 3, 2012. Additionally you may become a conference patron for $25.