CLEVELAND, May 22 — Members planning to attend the BLET’s Southeastern Meeting Association’s 86th annual convention in Richmond, Va., are advised that the deadline to make hotel reservations is June 1.
SMA Chairman Troy Bryant, Co-Chairman Steve Powers, and the members of BLET Division 532 are welcoming all BLET members to Richmond/Short Pump, Va., from June 23-28 for the 2013 SMA. Reservations can be made by calling the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at (804) 364-3600, using group code BOLEAT to secure the group rate of $129 per night.
SMA registration forms are available at the SMA website, www.sma2013.net, or the BLET National Division website, www.ble-t.org/sma.
Workshops will feature specialized training for BLET Legislative Representatives, Secretary-Treasurers, Local Chairmen, and Division Presidents. Also available are a workshop on the BLET mobilization network, a mock Public Law Board, a seminar with the Federal Railroad Administration, and an informational presentation on the BLET health & welfare plan.
Entertainment activities will include a welcome reception to kick off the SMA on June 23, a casino night (June 24), the annual SMA golf outing (June 25), a tour of Virginia’s historic Maymont estate (June 25), discount tickets to King’s Dominion theme park (June 25), and the annual SMA banquet (June 27).
For more information, please contact SMA Chairman Troy Bryant or Co-Chairman Steve Powers at the SMA Hotline: (804) 571-0273 or 86thsma2013@gmail.com.