2025 Conference Agenda
Sunday, October 12 |
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| Start | End | Location | |
| 1PM | 4PM | Latham Foyer | Conference Check-In |
| 4PM | 6:30PM | Great Lawn | Social Network Event (Open to VSPMA Attendees and Business Sponsors) - Corn-Hole Tournament / Fundraiser for the VSPMA Scholarship: 50/50 raffle - Snacks & Beverages |
| 6:45PM | 8PM | Drillfield | VSPMA Board of Directors Dinner and then open gathering in the Lobby of the Bar:Meet the Board: 8pm |
Monday, October 13 |
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| 7AM | 3PM | Latham Foyer | Conference Check-In |
| 7AM | 12PM | Latham Ballroom | Tradeshow Setup (must be Show Ready by 12:00) |
| 6:30AM | 8AM | Cascades and Solitude | Deluxe Breakfast Buffet & Morning Coffee (for VSPMA Attendees Only) Note: Breakfast Ends at 8:00 AM |
| 8AM | 8:15AM | Assembly Hall | Opening Ceremony - Presentation of Colors: Pulaski County High School Color Guard - Pledge of Allegiance: Dr. John A. Bailey, VSPMA Conference Planner - National Anthem: Pulaski County High School Advanced Concert Choir |
| 8:15AM | 8:45AM | Assembly Hall | General Session - Welcoming Remarks & Business Announcements by Dr. Stacey Timmons (Madison) VSPMA President - Scholarship Program by Dawson Rae (Chesterfield) VSPMA Vice President - Conference Review and walk through of the Program, Dr. John A. Bailey, VSPMA Conference Planner |
| 8:45AM | 9AM | Assembly Hall | Revisions and Membership Vote on Amended Bylaws by VSPMA Vice President: Dawson Rae |
| 9AM | 10:30AM | Assembly Hall | Virginia Facility Leaders Open Discussion and Think Tank: Moderator is Greg Harrow, Supervisor of Plant Services, Newport News Public Schools, VA. Key Topics: Strategies for Working with local governments, Staffing Challenges for M&O, Building your Capital Improvement Plan,Facility Condtion Assessments FCA's in Virginia, Revenue Funding Sources Coops/Grants), IAQ Legislation, ADA Legislation, and so much more!! |
| 10:30AM | 10:45AM | Assembly Hall | Mid Morning Break Coffee, Juice or Soft Drink |
| 10:45AM | 11:35AM | Matrix Classrooms | Topic 1, Topic 2, and Topic 3 |
| 11:45AM | 12:45PM | Cascades and Solitude | Lunch (for VSPMA Attendees, business partners, and day trippers Only) Note: Lunch Ends at 12:45PM |
| 1PM | 4PM | Latham Ballroom | Tradeshow Opens - Visit Tradeshow Booths - Drop off your business cards to win prizes from various business partners |
| 4PM | 7:30PM | Free Time - Relax and Unwind-Head to Dinner at your favorite spot at Tech!! |
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| 7:30PM | 10:30PM | Latham A & B | Casino Night (for VSPMA Attendees and Business Partners*) - Multiple Gaming Tables (Dice, Blackjack, Roulette Wheel) - Desserts and Goodies - Attire is Business Casual |
Tuesday, October 14 |
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| 7AM | 1PM | Lathan Foyer | Conference Check-In |
| 7:30AM | 8:30AM | Latham Ballroom | Deluxe Breakfast Buffet & Morning Coffee Note: Breakfast Ends at 8:00 AM |
| 8:30AM | 10:25AM | Matrix Classrooms | 8:30-9:20 Topic 4, Topic 5, Topic 6, Topic 7 9:25-10:25 Topic 8, Topic 9, Topic 10, Topic 11 See program section for learning sessions |
| 10:30AM | 10:55AM | Cascades and Solitude | 30-Min Break with Coffee, Juice and Soft Drinks |
| 11AM | 11:50AM | Matrix Classrooms | 11:00-11:50 Topic 12, Topic 13, Topic 14 See program section for learning sessions |
| 12PM | 1PM | Latham A & B Ballroom | Lunch |
| 1PM | 2PM | Latham A & B Ballroom | Quick Meets: Diamond Sponsors round table discussions-Tons of Prizes Given!! |
| 2:10PM | 3PM | Matrix Classrooms | 2:00-2:50 Topic 15, Topic 16, Topic 17 See program section for learning sessions |
| 3PM | 6PM | Free Time - Relax and Unwind |
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| 5PM | 6PM | Latham Ballroom | Social Networking-Pre Dinners Beverages |
| 6PM | 8PM | Latham A & B Ballroom | Dinner Banquet - Dinner and Prayer - Custom Made Desserts - Awards and recognition |
| 8PM | 11PM | Latham C,D,E,F Ballroom | After-Dinner Social Event- - Social Networking - DJ Music Selection/Karaoke - Dance Floor |
Wednesday, October 15 |
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| 7:30AM | 9AM | Latham A & B | Deluxe Hot Breakfast Buffet Note: Breakfast Ends at 9:00 AM |
| 9AM | 10AM | Latham A & B | VSPMA Business Meeting - Elections for new Board Members - VSPMA Business Announcements - Prize Drawings & Recognition Awards - Closing Remarks |
| 10AM | Conference Closes (guest departure & hotel check-out) | ||
| 10AM | 10:30AM | Latham A & B | VSPMA Board of Directors Meeting - New Members - New Positions - Photos |