Student Activities Sponsored by Hunter Industries
Students are welcome and encouraged to attend all that the con-
ference offers. Based on student feedback, STMA has also developed several student-specific events.
Student Networking Session Wed., Jan. 11, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Student Education Sessions Thurs., Jan. 12, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. STMA 202 - The "Real" Story of Being an NFL Sports Field Manager Speaker: Darian Daily, Paul Brown Stadium STMA 203 - Broaden Your Horizons Through International Experi-
ences
Speaker: Ian Lacy, Institute of Groundsmanship STMA 204 - What it Takes to be a MLB Field Maintenance Man-
ager Speaker: Larry DiVito, Minnesota Twins, Target Field
STMA Student Challenge Presented by SAFE and Founding Partner Hunter Industries Fri., Jan. 13, 8 - 10:30 a.m. Participants receive FREE conference registration by competing in the challenge. Pre-registration is required (see Registration Form). The SAFE Foundation awards the winning two-year team and the winning four-year team $4,000 each.
What to Do Next? Now that you've seen what there is to do and realize you
have got to be at this must-attend educational event, you need to do several things. First, go to www.STMA.org. There you will be able to: • Register for the conference • Download the digital brochure • Download the Conference Registration form • Also, make sure to fill in the form completely, including checkboxes for Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet atten- dance. • Make sure and check out the Schedule Builder and
Trip Report. Both of these items can help you justify the in- vestment to attend conference to your employer! Other things you can do to prepare for the STMA Confer- ence and Exhibition: • Book your airfare. Rates will get higher as the holiday season nears and the STMA Conference and Exhibition ap- proach, so book early to get the best rates. • Book your hotel room at the Long Beach Westin or the
Hyatt Long Beach, the official hotels of the STMA Confer- ence and Exhibition, at the exclusive rates offered to atten- dees. These rates are good through Dec. 20, 2011, so book early because they could, and likely will, sell out. Go to www.STMA.org to make your reservation today! • Check www.STMA.org and keep an eye on your inbox to keep up with the latest information about the conference.
www.stma.org
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