In just day one of their conference in Madison, WI, District 3 gave me entirely too much material for this blog! The activities and tribulations of their opening evening provided attendees with a great NCMPR story – and we ALL love a great story, right?
READ MOREThe final day of the District 6 conference included a keynote on networking, the District business meeting and the much anticipated Medallion, Communicator and Pacesetter awards!
READ MOREDay two of the District 6 conference began with blue skies and no fog, which gave me with a clear view of the Pacific during the brief walk to the conference center. I was happy to see Juan Frausto at my table, a work-study student in the Marketing/PR Office at MiraCosta, and made a mental note to talk to him about his studies and career goals.
READ MOREIt’s hard to believe this first leg of my trip has reached its halfway mark as I sit poolside in the late afternoon to write this entry. (Did I mention there is a beautiful breeze and not a cloud in the sky? But back to the conference!) The first day of the District 6 conference in Carlsbad, CA was full of sunshine, amazing speakers, salsa lessons and a sunset over the Pacific.
READ MOREMy last day in Sioux Falls snuck up on me quickly. It seemed as if I was just starting to get to know people and learn about the good things they were doing at their colleges, and yet this afternoon I would be on a flight out of town!
READ MOREThe second day of the District 5 conference began with a full group session that included a keynote speaker and a team-building exercise run by Tracy from Southeast Technical Institute. The exercise required that we break into groups of six and solve a murder mystery, which meant communicating and getting involved – fun!
READ MOREOpening night for the District 5 Conference in Sioux Falls, SD was a night of camaraderie, delicacies and awards!
READ MOREWhen NCMPR decided to pilot a blog as an additional way for members to connect on a more personal level, I was all for it. I truly believe these opportunities provide a foundation for what we do best – connect to, inspire and learn from each other. That is why I agreed to author this inaugural blog for the next eight weeks, where I will share my experiences as I visit the seven District Conferences and provide you with a glimpse of the smart, fun and amazing people I meet along the way!
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