...in Charlotte (Last Day)

I just finished up my final conference in Charlotte with CASE (Coucil for the Advancement and Support of Education). The week was split into two conferences:

• Young Alumni and Student Programs
• Regional Strategies for Engaging Alumni

The vast majority of attendees come from alumni and/or development offices from universities looking to find ways to keep their alumni involved with their universities and bring money in for the long-term success of the organization. I come in these type of conferences at a bit of a disadvantage because my profession is not directly impacted by universities. I take the information I get and use what pertains to Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

Some cool pieces of info:

1. I met with two alumni on Sunday who are involved with the Charlotte/Metrolina Alumni Association. Special thanks to Brother Joey Aycock for the ride from the airport.
2. I happened to come across a brother from the Phi Chapter at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who was attending the first conference. I haven't checked his information with the Fraternity, but I have his business card.
3. During the second conference, I talked to the wife of a brother who was initiated at the Omicron Rho Chapter at Belmont University. His information is up-to-date.
4. Before I head back to the airport, I'm having lunch with Pat Clancy, the province governor for the state of North Carolina. He also happens to be my ride to the airport...thanks dude.

I feel pretty good coming out of the conference. I needed a little re-charging. I feel like I have been in a funk at work recently. Of course, I come back into the office and turn right around towards Chicago next week.

BTW...downtown Charlotte is AWESOME!