Dynamically Leading the Government of Today into Tomorrow

FMA's 72nd National Convention
& Management Training Seminar
March 14-17, 2010
DoubleTree Hotel
Arlington, Virginia
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Resolutions & Award Submissions Deadline: February 1, 2010

Join your fellow federal managers for this outstanding opportunity to catch up on the latest developments that may affect your career, as well with each other. On Monday, FMA members will work on internal business and elect the next president of FMA. A top-notch day of training is planned for Tuesday and non-FMA member managers are welcome and encouraged to attend this seminar. Wednesday, we have our annual Day on the Hill where FMA members visit with their elected Representatives. Of course there will be time to network and visit. Please join us for what is sure to be a great convention!

Convention Keynote Address by the
Honorable Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.)

Training Day Keynote Address by the
Honorable John Berry, Director, Office of Personnel Management

Sunday, March 14, 2010 – Delegate Registration
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM General Executive Board Meeting
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Delegate Registration
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Agency Breakouts

Monday, March 15, 2010 – General Session
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM -- Delegate Registration
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM -- Continental Breakfast
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM -- New Delegate Welcome
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM -- Opening Ceremonies
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM -- National Officers Reports
• Introduction of Candidates/Resolutions
• Vice President’s Announcements
• Treasurer’s Report
• President’s Report
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM -- FEEA
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM -- Exhibitor Recognition
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM -- Break
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM -- Day on the Hill Training
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM -- Keynote Speaker: The Hon. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM -- Luncheon
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM -- Grassroots Presentation/PAC
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM -- Zone Breakouts
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM -- Break
4:00 PM – 4:30PM -- Issue Briefs Review
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM -- Consideration of Resolutions & Candidates
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM -- Dinner (on your own)
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM -- Elections/Membership Presentation

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 – Management Training Seminar
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM -- Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM -- Keynote Address: The Hon. John Berry, Director of OPM
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM -- Changes are Coming to the Thrift Savings Plan
Mark Keen, CFP, Bennett Financial Advisors
William Keen, CFP, CHFC, CLU, The Keen Insight Group
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM -- Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM -- Importance of Accountability in Leadership
Robin S. Wink, Esq., Rudman Wink Associates, LLC
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM -- Luncheon
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM -- Succession Planning for the Front-line Manager
Tara Carpenter, Ph.D., Vice President, Federal Management Partners
Kelly Cano, PHR, Human Capital Specialist, Department of Navy
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM -- Break
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM -- Strategic Management & Change Leadership
A. J. Robinson, Ph.D., Founder/CEO of Symphonic Strategies
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM -- FEEA Raffle
5:15 PM – 7:00 PM -- Evening Reception – Windows Over Washington

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 – Day on the Hill
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM -- Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM -- Issue Briefs Questions and Answers
Based on Appointments -- Day on the Hill
(meet with your elected Representatives)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM -- FMA-PAC Reception & Raffle/Farewell

Hotel Information, Fees & Deadlines
Doubletree Hotel Crystal City
$198 per night – rate guaranteed through February 22, 2010
300 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, Virginia 22202
Reservations: (703) 416-4100
(When making reservations, refer to the “FMA 72nd National Convention”)

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Resolutions & Award Submissions Deadline: February 1, 2010

Registration Fee*
$650
*Registration fees include Training Seminar, Continental Breakfasts on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, Luncheons on Monday & Tuesday, and Receptions on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Training Only Fees**
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
FMA Member Rate: $350
Non-FMA Member Rate: $450 (includes one year of FMA Membership)
**Training Only fees include Training Seminar, Continental Breakfast, Luncheon and Evening Reception.

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