Annual Conference : Networking Luncheon

2008 Networking Information

Conference Preview Session
How to Get the Most from Your Conference Experience

Tuesday, May 27, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 27, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 28, 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

Patty Krauser, Manager, AT&T Global Network voice Engineering and IT Support
Daniel Vicker, Senior Management Trainer, Florida State University

Come join the Sterling community. Attend this year’s Conference Preview Session whether you are a seasoned veteran or a new attendee. Meet new people and learn how to take best advantage of this year’s Sterling Conference.

The preview session will help you plan your personal conference strategy, build a conference network, understand Sterling, and navigate your way around the conference. It will provide some insight into the nine workshop tracks (DMAIC, Business, Education, Executive, Governor’s Sterling Award, Innovation, Health Care, Tools, and General) giving you the best advantage to personalize your conference experience. Some exciting conference enhancements will be highlighted for you, including the newly added Business track. Don’t miss out on anything; attend and you will begin formulating a strategy to “Maximize Your Return!”

Networking Forums

City/County - Education - Health Care - Business - State Government

Thursday, May 29, 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet new people and develop a network with others in your industry!

What are the Networking Forums?
These facilitated networking sessions by sector will encourage participants to:
• Meet other people from their sector.
• Discuss ideas gleaned from the first day of the conference.
• Address current issues and challenges in their industry.
• Share ideas that have worked for their organizations.

How do I register?
Mark the appropriate Sector box on your conference registration form. There is no additional charge for these sessions. You will receive a reminder in your registration envelope when you check-in at the Florida Sterling Conference. Note: these sessions are a first come first serve basis; they do fill up quickly, so please arrive early. Refreshments will not be served at these sessions.

Networking Luncheons

Wednesday, May 28, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Networking Business Luncheon
During lunch on day one, you will have the option to expand your conference experience and interact with conference participants in your sector. Note cards will be available at every table. The topic of discussion will place emphasis on networking. Questions might include: What is your best tip on networking a room? What is a barrier to you successfully networking at a meeting? Do you consider networking part of your job? You will even receive a tip on networking!

Thursday, May 29, 11:50 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

Take-away More Than a Full Stomach
Lunch on day two will allow participants to exchange information on the workshops they have attended at the conference. Note cards will be available at every table. The topic of discussion will highlight the tangible tools conference participants have received from the workshops they have attended. Thought provoking questions will include: What has been the best workshop you have attended and why? What tangible take-away have you found the most beneficial to you and your organization? With a wide array of workshops to choose from, don’t miss this chance to learn information on workshops you were not able to attend!