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.

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Wednesday, 20th November 2013

Sessions
08:30

Hospitality Suite- Rhododendron Cabin

11:30

GEAC Board Meeting- Chimney Rock

12:00

USG CAO Leadership Luncheon/Cohort Meeting- Chimney Rock

13:00

Conference Planning Meeting- Chimney Rock

14:00

PRAC Meeting- Creekside

15:00

Chief Advancement Officers Meeting- Creekside

15:30

Newcomers Reception- Brassies

18:00

Welcome Reception- Creekside

Thursday, 21st November 2013

Sessions
08:15

Telling the Alumni Story (AR)- Cedar Knob A&B

Deborah Dietzler, Executive Director, UGA Alumni Association.

The True Value of Advancement Services (AS)- Salon 1

Jennifer Russ serves as the Associate Vice President for Advancement Programs at Georgia Regents University.

Technology for Development and the Next Generation (D)- Trackrock Amphitheatre

Melissa E. Wohlstein, Associate Vice President of Advancement, Georgia Southern University.

Why WWW Matters (MC)- Creekside Pavillion

Cody Benson, Director of Digital Strategy, Georgia State University.

09:15

Conference Welcome and Opening Keynote: Harnessing the Power of the Web across the Advancement Spectrum- Salon 2-4

Lori Croy, Director of Web Communications, University of Missouri

10:30

Rethinking Reunions and Homecoming: How Effective is Your University's Alumni Signature Event (AR)- Cedar Knob A&B

Tina Baggott, Associate Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Special Events, Georgia Regents University, Rhonda Banks, Director of Alumni Affairs, Georgia Regents University.

Are We Speaking the Same Language (AS)- Salon I

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.

Mauldin & Jenkins: Contemporary Issues in Nonprofit Governance (D)- Trackrock Amphitheatre

Aleisa Howell, Jeff Fucito, and Brian Carter, Partner.

Speechwriting and Preparing Your Leaders for the Interview (M/C)- Creekside

John Millsaps, Associate Vice Chancellor, USG, Sonja Roberts, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, University System of Georgia.

11:45

Lunch- Salon 2-4

13:30

Using Unengaged Alumni to Engage Alumni (AR)- Cedar Knob A&B

Cheryl Anderson, Director of Alumni Development- Armstrong Atlantic State University, Andrea Turner, Alumni Association President, Armstrong Atlantic State University.

How to Write Effective Case Statements: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (D, M/C)- Trackrock Amphitheatre

Betty Meehan, Director of Communications and Donor Relations; Georgia Regents University, Ashley White, Assistant Director Communications and Donor Relations, Georgia Regents University.

How to Make the Most of a Small Shop (MC)- Creekside Pavillion

Kate Maine, Director of University Relations, University of North Georgia.

14:30

Partnering with an Alumni Association Board or Alumni Council (AR)- Cedar Knob A&B)

Chris Watters, Director of Alumni Relations, Berry College.

Fundraising on a Shoestring (AR/AS)- Salon 1

Kat Friedman, Assistant Director of Alumni Communications and Records, Georgia Perimeter College, Collins Foster, Director of Alumni Relations, Georgia Perimeter College.

Capital Campaign's- How to Use the Vision and Brant to Increase Your Support (D)- Trackrock Amphitheatre

Melissa E. Wohlstein, Associate Vice President of Advancement, Georgia Southern University.

Discussion with Lori Croy- Bring Your Site (MC)- Creekside Pavillion

Lori Croy, Director of Web Communications, University of Missouri

15:30

Engaging Alumni and Parents from One Office: It Takes a Village! (AR)- Cedar Knob A&B

Matt Mize, Director of Alumni and Parent Relations, Georgia College and State University.

Building a Major Gifts Program (D)- Trackrock Amphiteahre

Mark Wilkinson and Wes Wicker

18:00

Reception and Awards Dinner- Salon 2-4

20:15

Hospitality Suite- Rhododendron Cabin

Friday, 22nd November 2013

Sessions
08:15

Fundraising on a Shoestring (AR/AS)- Salon 1

Kat Friedman, Assistant Director of Alumni Communications and Records, Georgia Perimeter College, Collins Foster, Director of Alumni Relations, Georgia Perimeter College.

Sustaining a Healthy Fundraising Relationship (D)- Trackrock Amphitheatre

Bill Mott

The Communications Process, Measuring the Immeasurable and Demonstrating ROI (M/C)- Creekside Pavillion

Cynthia Hoke, University of Georgia, Thressea Boyd, Valdosta State University, Jana Wiggins, Moultrie Technical College

09:45

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

Jeff Foley, Independent Consultant