2024 National Convention Agenda:
Thursday, February 29, 2024 – More Details to Come!
- Early Arrivers Explore Knoxville on your own!
- Chapters will be encouraged to visit spaces including:
- Market Square
- Basketball Hall of Fame Museum
- Maple Street Bowling Alley
- Market Square Restaurants
- Downtown Movie Theatre
- Downtown “Escape Room”
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Friday, March 1, 2024 – Hilton Knoxville
- Convention Check-In (Hotel) – 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Official Convention Opening Session – 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
- Chapter Roll Call
- Dr. Nikki Simpson, NEC President
- Helena Taylor, DOO
- UTK Host Chapter President, Pellissippi Chapter President, Cumberland Chapter President, Bethel Chapter President, Carson Newman Chapter President, MTSU Chapter President
- National Convention Expectations
- Video of Activities from each Chapter
- State of the Society 2022 – 2023
- Social Event – 60’s Themed Party – 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- 60’s Themed Party Dress Contest
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Saturday, March 2, 2024 – University of Tennessee Student Union
Chapter Development Sessions – GBP Student Member Track
- Breakfast at Hilton Ballroom staring at 7:00 – 8:15 AM
- Welcome/Instruction/Transportation for the day at 7:45 – 8:00 AM
- Transportation 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Workshops 9:00 – 9:45 AM – Onboarding and Chapter Development (SU Rooms 362 A, B, C)
- Topic 1: What Now: Where to Start Once You Have Joined: How to Make an Impact
- Topic 2: Thinking Outside the Box: Engaging All Members
- Topic 3: Chapter Dynamics: Leadership, Membership and Programming
- Workshops 10:00 – 10:45 AM – Operations and Chapter Growth (SU Rooms 362 A, B, C)
- Topic 1: Effective Leadership Tactics to Serve Your Members
- Topic 2: Making it Rain: Fundraising 101
- Topic 3: GBP Hustle: Marketing and Branding
- Workshops 11:00 – 11:45 AM – Focusing on YOU and Life Beyond GBP (SU Rooms 362 A, B, C)
- Topic 1: Setting up Members for Success Outside of College
- Topic 2: GBP Beyond Graduation: Leaving a Legacy
- Topic 3: Mental Health Across College Campus
Chapter Development Sessions – GBP Advisor Member Track
Workshops 9:00 – 9:45 AM
- Operating Your GBP Chapter with Integrity
Workshops 10:00 – 10:45 AM
- How to Promote Active Chapter Member
Advisor Business Meeting 11:00 – 11:45 AM
- GBP Chapter Reporting Out from Advisors (In-person | ZOOM)
Keynote Speaker for Convention 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM – Dr. Javiette Samuel at Frieson Black Cultural Center
- Grab-N-Go Lunch starting at 1:00 PM
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Community Service Projects (1:45 PM – 3 PM) (Haslam Business College)
- Service Activities
- Blankets for the homeless
- Care packages
- Letters to our Service Personnel
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Advisor Business Meeting Cont. (1:45 PM – 3 PM) (Haslam Business College)
- Report out from NEC Advisor Members (Mr. James Smith and Dr. Kymberly Harris)
- Report out from HQ (Ms. Helena Taylor and Dr. Jean-Philippe)
- Synthesis of Advisors Feedback and Report out (Ms. Helena Taylor and Dr. Jean-Philippe)
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Closing Banquet – Hotel (6:30 PM – 9 PM)
Doors for the Closing Society Banquet Open 6:30 – 7:00 PM
- Banquet 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Dr. Nikki Simpson Farewell Speech
- Honoring 2022 – 2024 NEC Members
- Dr. Nikki Simpson Farewell Speech
- Dr. Sharon Jean-Philippe Welcome Speech
- Introducing the 2024 – 2026 NEC Members
- Ms. Helena Taylor – Presenting her “Vision” for programming for the next two years!
- Recognition and Awards
- Distinguished Chapter Award (DCA) and Exemplary Chapter Award (ECA)
- Academic Year 2021 – 2022
- Academic Year 2022 – 2023
- Gamma Beta Phi Chapter Advisor Award
- Gamma Beta Phi Chapter Award
- Chapter Recognition of T-shirt Award
- Civic Leader in the Community (Knoxville)
- Service Based Organization in the Community (Knoxville)
- GBP Alumni/Professional Member of the Year
