The criteria for a Distinguished Post in 2008 have been amended to include sending a Board Member, (and in the case of Medium and Large Posts, a Young Member as well) to a Post Leaders Workshop in calendar year 2008. Click here to view the list of Posts arranged by size noting whether they have met this requirement.

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) offers two Post Leaders Workshops each year. These workshops are designed to provide new Post leaders with information on best practices, and for everyone to share ideas about how to achieve the goals set forth in the SAME Strategic Plan. The workshops also provide Young Members a unique opportunity to work with Post Leaders as well as the National Leaders of the Society.

SAME’s Executive Director and  HQ Staff organize these hands-on workshops and invite SAME’s President or 1st Vice President; selected Regional Vice Presidents and National Committee Chairs to participate and facilitate sessions at each workshop.

In addition, please join the Post Leaders of SAME as they discuss how to enhance communication between agencies and industry through Social Media. In order to develop and foster the sharing of timely and pertinent information to complete military missions within the A/E/C community, SAME is taking the steps necessary to become the leader in Societal Information Sharing and how Social Media may be used to enhance the benefits of the Society and the industry as a whole. SAME is seeking current Post Leaders to provide feedback on what methods of communication SAME can provide to encourage continuation of its membership and increase participation for Post meetings. Participants will see and hear about real world examples of Social Media tools for business productivity and communication and will be encouraged share their thoughts on the future of societal communications and what types of benefits Social Media can provide. If you are planning to attend the Leadership Conference, please be sure to contact Lorrie Cerny, Post Operations Specialist, at lcerny@same.org, if you are interested in staying for this discussion.

FAQ

Who can attend?
•  Post Board Members, especially incoming Post Presidents, Treasurers and Secretary.
•  Committee POCs
•  Young Members, especially those holding office with their Post
•  Regional Vice Presidents



IMPORTANT NEW STREAMER REQUIREMENT NOTE: Criteria for a Distinguished Post has been amended to include sending a Board Member, and for Medium and Large Posts, a Young Member, to a Post Leaders Workshop.

What does SAME HQ pay for?
SAME National will sponsor 1 Board Member and 1 Young Member per Post per Year.
This funding covers:
1. 2 nights lodging at Workshop hotel
2. Meals during workshop
3. Reception
4. SAME Shirt
5. Workshop Materials
6. If space is available, additional Post Board Members are welcome to attend by paying a registration fee of $500
7. SMALL Posts please note: In order to encourage Small Post representation, SAME offers a subsidy for travel costs up to $300 for 21 CONUS Post attendees and up to $500 for 4 OCONUS Post attendees (Post Leaders or Young Members). You must request this subsidy by sending an e-mail to Lorrie Cerny or by calling 703-549-3800, ext. 125

How do I attend?
1. Click here to register
2. Make travel arrangements as noted above. For Winter 2009 workshop please plan to arrive on Feb. 10, 2009. We will begin promptly at 8am on Feb. 11, 2009!
3. You DO NOT need to make hotel arrangements- ALL room reservations will be handled through SAME HQ and a confirmation number will be sent to you at the email you provide in your online registration.
4. If your Post would like to send additional members to the Workshop, they can register as “Post Sponsored Attendee” and pay the registration fee of $500

Where is the hotel located?
1. The Embassy Suites Hotel, Los Angeles CA (LA International Airport North location) 9801 Airport Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Tel 310–215–1000)
2. The hotel near the LA International Airport and shuttle service to/from the airport is complimentary.