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JOIN US IN SPARTANBURG FOR THE
2008 SC IAWP CONFERENCE
Final arrangements
are being made for the 53rd Annual SC IAWP Educational Conference to be held April 23 -25 at the Marriott Hotel
in Spartanburg. The
Local Arrangements Committee promises to make this the most fun and memorable conference ever.
The event will
kick off with the Early Bird reception on Wednesday, April 23rd
from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The
theme for the Early Bird will be “Chilling by the Beach.” Yes, we’re
bringing the beach to Spartanburg! A hambuger outside picnic
will be served from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Afterwards you can relax and enjoy live
entertainment in the bar/lounge or, enjoy a game of cards or a round of pool in the extended areas of the lounge.
On Thursday,
April 24th, the education conference will begin with a luncheon buffet. Thursday night is Subchapter Night. The theme
is “Rockin in the 70’s”. Dave Gilbert, the DJ we used last
year, was a big hit and we have asked him to come back. He will help us give
the Electric Slide, the Cupid Shuffle, and the Shag a new 70’s twist. Prizes
will be awarded to the best dancers as well as the best karaoke singers. Wear
your best 70’s costume and win prizes for these categories as well. We
plan to have dance instruction classes for the Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle and the Shag.
In order for this 70’s theme to be successful, we need everyone to participate by dressing in 70’s attire
on Thursday night and have as many as possible participating in the various dance contests.
We are also asking contestants to sign up in advance for the dance competition.
If you would like to be an instructor for one of the dance classes, please contact Earlene Corrothers at ecorrothers@sces.org,
or phone me at 864-573-7525.
The awards
banquet on Friday evening will take place from 7:00-9:30 pm. Following
the banquet, will be live entertainment.
Please make plans to support your IAWP Chapter by committing to join us for a great conference, with time for professional
development, as well as lots of fun and games. Let’s have record numbers
this year by having at least 200 in attendance.
The deadline for hotel room has passed but you can still make reservations. Just call
the Marriott at 800-228-9290 OR 864-596-1211. For more information on the hotel,
please visit the hotel website at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/spamc-spartanburg-marriott-at-renaissance-park/.
GREAT
SPEAKERS PLANNED
The annual
SC Chapter Educational Conference prides several hours of training and professional development. This year’s speaker line-up will provide information to help you personally and professionally. Some of the speakers include:
Columbus
Copeland will be the featured luncheon speaker on Thursday, April 24th at the IAWP Chapter Conference. Mr. Copeland is an author and motivational speaker.
He grew up in Clinton, SC, became a star basketball
player at Clinton High School and went on
to Emmanuel Junior College in Georgia on a basketball scholarship. He earned a Bachelors Degree from Evangel College
in Missouri and worked at the SC Employment Security Commission before moving to Charlotte and then starting his own business. He has written and self-published two self-empowerment books for kids: Creating and Developing my Own Way and What’s So Funny About Teasing?. At the conference, Mr. Copeland will present “Ten Principals for Working in A Spirit of Excellence.” The presentation will heighten analytical skills, critical thinking, problem solving,
project management and team building skills. The session will help individuals to become more focused on completing
assignments and managing projects with an emphasis on quality and goal achievement.
IAWP Legislative Liaison Lee
Foley will provide an update on important legislative issues affecting the workforce system in which we work. His presentation will give attendees up-to-the-minute news on the budget status and
other important legislation. Lee is the Managing Partner of Foley, Maldonado & O'Toole and has been a Washington lobbyist for over 26 years.
Mr. Foley represents various interests before the U.S. Congress and the Executive Branch of the federal government in issue
areas including education, employment and training, banking and financial services, community and economic development, asset
building, job creation, rural and agricultural programs, small business development, appropriate technology and employment
security. In the award winning book "Coyote Warrior" investigative journalist and author Paul VanDevelder writes that Foley
is "the best in the city". Prior to his lobbying career, Foley served in a variety of positions in Washington including as a White House domestic policy advisor, chief of staff at a federal
agency and as a staffer for two U.S. Senate committees.
SCESC Deputy Executive Directors
will be giving updates on the work in their respective divisions.
Venita Lane, an Organizational Development Specialist with the
SCANA Corporation, who spoke at this year’s Chapter Institute on Diversity in the Workplace, will return to share vital
information with the conference attendees.
Joining us from the Department of Health and Environmental Control will be Quentin
P. Chavis (also a speaker at the Chapter Institute).
International
IAWP President Laura Colburn will attend to provide an update on progress and projects on the International level. Laura is a Labor Market Analyst
in the Occupational Employment Statistics program with the Virginia Employment Commission, Coburn previously held positions
as Regional Rapid Response Coordinator, Local Office Interviewer/Workforce Services Representative, and Management Analyst
in Quality Assurance. She has been a member of IAWP for over 15 years, and she has served in numerous positions on the local
level. On the international level, Coburn has served as Vice Chair of Services to Specialized Customers, Vice Chair of the
International Development Committee, District 4 Director, Co-Chair of the International Development Committee, International
Development Chair, and Membership Chair.
