Social and Networking Events
First Timers Time
Sunday, January 20 • 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Here's your chance to "break the ice" before the conference heats up! NASMM invites all new members and first time attendees to this special "First-Timers Time." Meet the NASMM Board and seasoned move managers and learn the "ins and outs" of attending your first NASMM conference. We'll start with an overview of the conference, and then you’ll have a chance to ask questions and meet NASMM-members in a relaxing environment.
President's Reception
Sunday, January 20 • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
NASMM's membership continues to enjoy great growth! There will be plenty of new faces at this year's conference, and there's no better way to start the conference than with our President's Reception. Join the NASMM Board for this welcome reception, visit the many new exhibitors, connect with old colleagues and develop new friendships as we kick off the 2012 Annual Conference.
Circle of Service Luncheon
Monday, January 21 • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join us for the 2013 induction ceremony of NASMM's Circle of Service. NASMM’s Circle of Service designation celebrates our members who have attained an elevated level of experience and expertise. The Circle of Service designation is awarded to NASMM veteran members who have been a NASMM member in good standing for a minimum of five years.
Continue the Conversation Reception
Tuesday, January 22 • 5:30 pm - 7:00pm
It takes more than a senior move manager to execute a successful senior transition. Your vendor partners play a key role in your success! At NASMM’s Continue the Conversation Reception, you will have the opportunity to continue to network while developing new relationships and shopping for new resources in NASMM's Market and Idea Exchange for! Light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will provide the setting for a fun evening of shopping, meeting new vendors and registering to win great prizes!
Beachside Afterglow
Tuesday, January 21 • 9:00 pm
A star-lit sky and the sandy shores of the Gulf of Mexico will provide a spectacular backdrop for what promises to be a memorable event! Join your friends — both old and new, for light refreshments and a cash bar.
State of the Association: NASMM's Annual Membership Meeting
Wednesday, January 23 • 8:30 am - 9:30am
It has been an exciting year of growth and opportunity for NASMM. Hear from the NASMM staff and Board about our progress and what the future will bring for the entire Senior Move Management profession.
NASMM’s Conference Buddy Program
One of the most intimidating things to do as a professional is to attend a multi-day conference on your own. The prospect can be daunting — you can't help but wonder if you will meet new people, have someone to sit with during meal functions, and someone to chat with at social events. It's natural to be a bit anxious.
To help facilitate an amazing conference experience for all of our attendees, NASMM is again offering our very popular Conference Buddy Program for the 2013 Conference. We are also seeking volunteers to function as Buddies. Through the Conference Buddy Program, NASMM will match conference attendees with a "Buddy" who will meet them on the first night of the conference and provide a friendly face and a person to connect with throughout the conference.
We do not expect "Buddies" to spend the entire conference together, as this is not a mentorship program. Our hope is the initial support a "Buddy" can give to a conference attendee will help the attendee maximize his or her overall conference experience.
If you would like to have a buddy at this year's conference, please indicate your interest in the area provided on the registration form. You will be notified of your buddy prior to the conference. To register for a buddy, your registration must be received by December 14, 2012.
Conference Buddy Volunteers Needed!
If you would like to volunteer to be a Conference Buddy at the 2013 Conference, please indicate your willingness to volunteer in the "I will be a Buddy" box on the NASMM 2013 Annual Conference Registration Form. Regardless of how many conferences you have attended, your help will be most welcome!
