Georgia Education Advancement Council Annual Conference
20 - 22 Nov 2013 at Brasstown Valley Resort

GEAC, Inc. (Georgia Education Advancement Council) is a statewide organization for those at public and private colleges and universities who work in educational advancement including the areas of alumni, development, publications and communications. The annual conference is our opportunity to change ideas, discuss trends in the profession, and plan for the future as we network with colleagues.

Schedule

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Wednesday 20th November 2013

08:30
0
Hospitality Suite- Rhododendron Cabin (2 hours, 30 minutes)

Hospitality Suite- Rhododendron Cabin

11:30
3
GEAC Board Meeting- Chimney Rock (1 hour, 30 minutes)

GEAC Board Meeting- Chimney Rock
12:00
0
USG CAO Leadership Luncheon/Cohort Meeting- Chimney Rock (3 hour)

USG CAO Leadership Luncheon/Cohort Meeting- Chimney Rock
13:00
2
Conference Planning Meeting- Chimney Rock (1 hour)

Conference Planning Meeting- Chimney Rock
14:00
0
PRAC Meeting- Creekside (2 hour)

PRAC Meeting- Creekside
15:00
0
Chief Advancement Officers Meeting- Creekside (1 hour)

Chief Advancement Officers Meeting- Creekside
15:30
1
Newcomers Reception- Brassies (1 hour, 15 minutes)

Newcomers Reception- Brassies
18:00
0
Welcome Reception- Creekside (2 hour)

Welcome Reception- Creekside

Thursday 21st November 2013

08:15
0
Telling the Alumni Story (AR)- Cedar Knob A&B
Talk by Deborah Dietzler, Executive Director, UGA Alumni Association. (45 minutes)

Telling the Alumni Story (AR)- Cedar Knob A&B
0
The True Value of Advancement Services (AS)- Salon 1
Talk by Jennifer Russ serves as the Associate Vice President for Advancement Programs at Georgia Regents University. (45 minutes)

The True Value of Advancement Services (AS)- Salon 1
0
Technology for Development and the Next Generation (D)- Trackrock Amphitheatre
Talk by Melissa E. Wohlstein, Associate Vice President of Advancement, Georgia Southern University. (45 minutes)

Technology for Development and the Next Generation (D)- Trackrock Amphitheatre
1
Why WWW Matters (MC)- Creekside Pavillion
Talk by Cody Benson, Director of Digital Strategy, Georgia State University. (45 minutes)

Why WWW Matters (MC)- Creekside Pavillion
09:15
3
Conference Welcome and Opening Keynote: Harnessing the Power of the Web across the Advancement Spectrum- Salon 2-4
Keynote by Lori Croy, Director of Web Communications, University of Missouri (1 hour)

Conference Welcome and Opening Keynote: Harnessing the Power of the Web across the Advancement Spectrum- Salon 2-4
10:30
1
Rethinking Reunions and Homecoming: How Effective is Your University's Alumni Signature Event (AR)- Cedar Knob A&B
Talk by Tina Baggott, Associate Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Special Events, Georgia Regents University, Rhonda Banks, Director of Alumni Affairs, Georgia Regents University. (1 hour)

Rethinking Reunions and Homecoming: How Effective is Your University's Alumni Signature Event (AR)- Cedar Knob A&B
0
Are We Speaking the Same Language (AS)- Salon I
Talk by Amanda Bridges, Associate Vice President of Advancement Services; University of North Georgia, Tricia Bunker, Data Manager; University of North Georgia, Phil Collins, Associate Vice President of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations; University of North Georgia, Perry Roberts, Associate Vice President of Development, University of North Georgia. (1 hour)

Are We Speaking the Same Language (AS)- Salon I
1
Mauldin & Jenkins: Contemporary Issues in Nonprofit Governance (D)- Trackrock Amphitheatre
Talk by Aleisa Howell, Jeff Fucito, and Brian Carter, Partner. (1 hour)

Mauldin & Jenkins: Contemporary Issues in Nonprofit Governance (D)- Trackrock Amphitheatre
0
Speechwriting and Preparing Your Leaders for the Interview (M/C)- Creekside
Talk by John Millsaps, Associate Vice Chancellor, USG, Sonja Roberts, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, University System of Georgia. (1 hour)

Speechwriting and Preparing Your Leaders for the Interview (M/C)- Creekside
11:45
1
Lunch- Salon 2-4 (1 hour, 15 minutes)

Lunch- Salon 2-4
13:30
0
Using Unengaged Alumni to Engage Alumni (AR)- Cedar Knob A&B
Talk by Cheryl Anderson, Director of Alumni Development- Armstrong Atlantic State University, Andrea Turner, Alumni Association President, Armstrong Atlantic State University. (45 minutes)

Using Unengaged Alumni to Engage Alumni (AR)- Cedar Knob A&B
2
How to Write Effective Case Statements: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (D, M/C)- Trackrock Amphitheatre
Talk by Betty Meehan, Director of Communications and Donor Relations; Georgia Regents University, Ashley White, Assistant Director Communications and Donor Relations, Georgia Regents University. (45 minutes)

How to Write Effective Case Statements: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (D, M/C)- Trackrock Amphitheatre
0
How to Make the Most of a Small Shop (MC)- Creekside Pavillion
Talk by Kate Maine, Director of University Relations, University of North Georgia. (45 minutes)

How to Make the Most of a Small Shop (MC)- Creekside Pavillion
14:30
0
Partnering with an Alumni Association Board or Alumni Council (AR)- Cedar Knob A&B)
Talk by Chris Watters, Director of Alumni Relations, Berry College. (45 minutes)

Partnering with an Alumni Association Board or Alumni Council (AR)- Cedar Knob A&B)
0
Fundraising on a Shoestring (AR/AS)- Salon 1
Talk by Kat Friedman, Assistant Director of Alumni Communications and Records, Georgia Perimeter College, Collins Foster, Director of Alumni Relations, Georgia Perimeter College. (45 minutes)

Fundraising on a Shoestring (AR/AS)- Salon 1
0
Capital Campaign's- How to Use the Vision and Brant to Increase Your Support (D)- Trackrock Amphitheatre
Talk by Melissa E. Wohlstein, Associate Vice President of Advancement, Georgia Southern University. (45 minutes)

Capital Campaign's- How to Use the Vision and Brant to Increase Your Support (D)- Trackrock Amphitheatre
1
Discussion with Lori Croy- Bring Your Site (MC)- Creekside Pavillion
Talk by Lori Croy, Director of Web Communications, University of Missouri (45 minutes)

Discussion with Lori Croy- Bring Your Site (MC)- Creekside Pavillion
15:30
0
Engaging Alumni and Parents from One Office: It Takes a Village! (AR)- Cedar Knob A&B
Talk by Matt Mize, Director of Alumni and Parent Relations, Georgia College and State University. (45 minutes)

Engaging Alumni and Parents from One Office: It Takes a Village! (AR)- Cedar Knob A&B
0
Building a Major Gifts Program (D)- Trackrock Amphiteahre
Talk by Mark Wilkinson and Wes Wicker (45 minutes)

Building a Major Gifts Program (D)- Trackrock Amphiteahre
18:00
1
Reception and Awards Dinner- Salon 2-4 (2 hour)

Reception and Awards Dinner- Salon 2-4
20:15
1
Hospitality Suite- Rhododendron Cabin (2 hours, 30 minutes)

Hospitality Suite- Rhododendron Cabin

Friday 22nd November 2013

08:15
0
Fundraising on a Shoestring (AR/AS)- Salon 1
Talk by Kat Friedman, Assistant Director of Alumni Communications and Records, Georgia Perimeter College, Collins Foster, Director of Alumni Relations, Georgia Perimeter College. (1 hour)

Fundraising on a Shoestring (AR/AS)- Salon 1
2
Sustaining a Healthy Fundraising Relationship (D)- Trackrock Amphitheatre
Talk by Bill Mott (1 hour)

Sustaining a Healthy Fundraising Relationship (D)- Trackrock Amphitheatre
0
The Communications Process, Measuring the Immeasurable and Demonstrating ROI (M/C)- Creekside Pavillion
Talk by Cynthia Hoke, University of Georgia, Thressea Boyd, Valdosta State University, Jana Wiggins, Moultrie Technical College (1 hour)

The Communications Process, Measuring the Immeasurable and Demonstrating ROI (M/C)- Creekside Pavillion
09:45
0
Brunch, Business Meeting, and Closing Keynote Session (Sponsored by Harris Connect)- Salon 2-4
Keynote by Jeff Foley, Independent Consultant (1 hour, 15 minutes)

Brunch, Business Meeting, and Closing Keynote Session (Sponsored by Harris Connect)- Salon 2-4