2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

GACE Board of Directors Meeting

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

GACE Hospitality , Sponsored by Milliken

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Conference Registration- Dress Business Casual for the Day

5:00 p.m. – Until

Dinner – on your own

Suggested restaurants in your packets

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Conference Registration- Dress Business Casual for the Day

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Technical Colleges Meeting

USC - CACE Meeting

Experience Georgia Meeting

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

New Member Orientation

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Exhibits Open

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Welcome: Conference Kick-Off

Facilitated by Catherine Neiner, GACE President

Opening Keynote Speaker:

Manny Contomanolis, NACE President Elect

“Creating a Culture of Change: Fostering Innovation in Career Services”

Sponsored by, Enterprise Rent-A-Car

*Door Prizes available!

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

1. Money Talks or the Student Walks

2. Casting Our Nets Wider:  Career Services Providing Graduate School Search Assistance

3. Operating as Islands

3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

BREAK- Sponsored by UPS

3:45p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

1. Motivating Staff Performance

2. The REAL Advantages of Technical Colleges

3. Navigating the 21 st Century to Meet the Demands of Colleges and

Employers

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

President's Reception

Everyone is encouraged to attend. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your GACE colleagues. Find out what is on the horizon, what the organization is all about, what committee opportunities are available, and meet the new members!

Heavy appetizers will be served.

*Dress is Business Casual/Resort Casual

*Door Prizes available!

Still hungry? Dinner – on your own

Suggested restaurants in your packet

7:00 p.m. – Until

GACE Hospitality, Sponsored by Milliken

6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Fun/Run walk

8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast - Dress Business Casual

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Exhibits Open

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

General Session Presentation – Otis Collier, Collier Management Services

“ LinkedIn for Students and Business Professionals ”

*Door Prizes available!

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

BREAK

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Breakout Sessions

1. Intrapreneurship – Becoming an Entrepreneur on the Job

2. Let's Play Jeopardy

3. Navigating the Federal Application Process

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

LUNCH-on your own

12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Networking Activities

Golf

Tennis

Shopping

Dolphin or Trolley Tour

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

GACE Hospitality, Sponsored by Milliken

7:00 p.m. – 11: 30 p.m.

GACE Banquet

“Moving Forward Together: Navigating the Sea of Possibilities ”

Beach Attire Welcomed!

(no bathing suits, please)

Door Prizes available!

8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Business Meeting - Dress Business Casual for the Day
Facilitated by Catherine Neiner, President

Open to all GACE Members to attend

10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Closing Speaker-Martin Yate, Author of Knock ‘Em Dead Series

“Personal Branding Tactics For The Wide-Awake Professional: How To Increase Your Professional Visibility and Credibility

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Conference Closing –

**Final Door Prizes available!

12:00p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Transition Meeting

2007-2008 Board Members and

2008-2009 Board Members attend

Open to all GACE Members