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Monday June 25
7:30am Breakfast/Welcome/ State of the Industry Ballroom B/C
Military Reunion Network President Sharon Danitschek presents the state of the
Military Reunion and Hospitality Industries.
8:45am Break
9:00am Educational Session Track 1
Grants Room 7

Presenter Tracy Sinclair shares a variety of options for obtaining
financial support for military reunions.
Working with Destination Management Companies Room 8
Presenter Karen Morrissey discusses the many ways a Destination Management
Organization can be an extension of your reunion and be your boots on the
ground.
Hotel Contracts Room 9
Presenter Joan Eisenstodt shares the latest tips, trends and trials of event
contracts. What happens when a hotel is sold or a hurricane strikes?
Basic Training I Room 10
Part one of a two part session on the basic step by steps of planning a military
reunion. Basic Training is open for reunion planners with two years or LESS
Experience. You must attend Basic Training I to attend Basic Training II
10:15am Break

10:30am Educational Session Track 2
Getting the most out of FaceBook Room 7
Presenter Crystal Washington is back by popular demand to share
how to use FaceBook to connect with battle brothers/sisters and
promote your reunion.
Working with Convention Visitor Bureaus Room 8
Presenter Jadeine Shives discusses why a CVB should always be your
first call when planning your military reunion. Learn about the free
services and information available to you to when getting started with
the planning process.
Event Insurance Room 9

Presenter: Michelle Lenz An attendee slips and falls during your
reunion. Can they sue you? Why doesn’t your home owners insurance
cover you? Learn the importance of event insurance. Learn why you
need what you need and what it costs.
Basic Training II (attend both sessions) Room 10
Part two continues the conversation and instruction on the basic step
by steps of planning a military reunion. Basic Training is open for
reunion planners with two years or LESS experience. You must attend Basic
Monday June 25
Training I to attend Basic Training II

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