2011 Schedule
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Top Chapter Competition Practice
Host Chapter Meeting
First Timers’ Meeting
10:00pm-? Late Night Gathering - Every
night we will have have a room at the hotel, set up for
Karaoke, dancing and socializing! Please bring any Karaoke
CD's you may have, additional mics, your dancing shoes and
of course your singing voice!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
National Awards Program Competition - All Day
Chapter Roundtables
VIP Reception
National Council, Corporate Partners, NCSM and Alumni.
Scavenger Hunt
On Wednesday night, students will have the opportunity to form teams to participate in a fun and interactive scavenger hunt around Universal City Walk. Participants will be given a list of different places they need to find, and will be asked to take a picture there to post through a social media outlet. Those that successfully visit all the places on the list will be entered into a drawing, and one lucky team will win a grand prize!
Thursday, April 1, 2011
National Conference in Sales Management
(NCSM) - All Day
National Awards Program Competition - Until noon
National Scholarship Interviews - All Day
General Session
Keynote Speaker - Scott Stowell, Loss Prevention Consultant, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
This is an entertaining and comprehensive look at the day to day hazards facing today’s college student and what risk management controls can be easily applied in order to reduce the potential of a catastrophic event in a student’s life.
Annual Meeting
Lee Melancon, PSE National President, will welcome convention attendees and preside over the PSE Annual Meeting. All members are encouraged to become informed about the national operations of PSE and vote on issues that impact the future of the Fraternity. Each chapter and active alumni should have voting delegates sign in at the check-in table outside the meeting room. Be sure to bring your chapter’s Annual Report on CD Rom for distribution!
PSE Marketplace Career Fair and Lunch
Don’t miss this unique chance to: check out internships and summer employment, interview for full and part-time employment positions, and learn more about the companies for future employment opportunities.
Mu Kappa Tau Meeting
Concurrent Workshops for Students
Faculty Advisor Roundtable
Special Networking Event
The dinner event will be held in the lower level of the NASCAR Sports Grille in the Universal CityWalk. The event will include a live musical performance by Tino Tomas and the screening of chapter videos from the various video challenges.
Friday, April 2, 2011
National Conference in Sales Management
(NCSM)
National Scholarship Interviews - All Day
PSE Pro-Am Sell-a-Thon® Competition
Presented by Vector Marketing, Kodak, Miller Heiman, Heartland Payment Systems, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and the PSE National Educational Foundation. Coffee and juice will be available at the Pro-Am Training
Rooms. This is a role-play, sales call competition that
provides sales training, hands-on sales experience, the
opportunity to work with sales professionals, and the chance
to experience the thrill of national competition!! At 8:30
am, the coaches, judges and students should report to their
assigned rooms for training. At about
10:15 am, the students and professionals will be matched
for coaching. They will work together until lunch. The actual
competition will start after the luncheon keynote speaker.
A special reception will follow the competition at 5:30
pm.
Faculty Advisor Roundtable
Join fellow PSE Advisors to discuss issues
as they relate to an enhanced understanding of the chapter
and your role as an advisor.
General Session
Keynote Speaker - Catherine Monson, CEO, FastSigns
"What is takes to become a leader!"
As CEO of an international company, Catherine will share the success secrets she has learned and applied along the way. She will share with you what you can do to fulfill your leadership dream.
Corporate Partner Panel Discussion
This is your opportunity to ask those nagging questions
about your future career. Get answers from some of the top
recruiters in the country. BRING YOUR QUESTIONS to this
interactive and informative panel discussion.
Lunch
and Keynote Speaker - Sam Reese, CEO, Miller Heiman
Sam Reese joined Miller Heiman as CEO in 2000, and has led the company to its position as the foremost thought leader and innovator in the strategy, process and skills that drive sales performance. Sam has advised Fortune 500 company executives; delivered keynote addresses to multiple organizations and is frequently quoted in business journals throughout the world.
Presidents' Feedback Session
A meeting for the current presidents or the immediate
past presidents of each chapter to relay your likes, dislikes,
suggested changes, etc. about the past year. This information
will be noted and taken to the National Council meeting.
Ask your chapter members for their opinions.
PSE to PSE Programming
PSE Pro-Am Sell-a-Thon® Reception
Dinner,
Keynote Speaker and Scholarship Presentations
Jeff Kunkel, Director of Sales Developement, Vector Marketing Corporation
"What is Success?"
Saturday, April 3, 2011
National Conference in Sales Management
(NCSM) - Until Noon
Certified Chapter Officer (CCO) Program
Throughout the CCO Program, the Chapter Consultants
will train you on your position or a position that you want
to be in so that you can effectively lead your chapter.
In this program, you will learn motivational ideas, develop
leadership skills, problem solving, officer techniques and
how to use the CEI more efficiently. Those who complete
this half-day program will be presented with: a pin that
can be worn attached to your PSE Membership pin, a personalized
Certificate of Recognition, and recognition in Dotted Lines,
our national newsletter.
PSE National Council Board Meeting
PSE NEF Board Meeting
Presidents' Reception by invitation only
Past Presidents, National Council, Corporate Partners, Alumni
judges, Pro-Am Sell-a-Thon coaches, Chapter Advisors and
other special guests. Pictures will be taken of PSE National
Council members, Past Presidents, and PSE National Educational
Foundation Trustees.
Banquet and Awards Presentation
An exciting week of fun and exploration culminates
in a night of great food, celebration and fun. Enjoy
the energized atmosphere of triumph and achievement.
The Saturday night annual banquet is a formal
affair. Wear that special dress or dashing suit
and look your best
