CLEVELAND, June 22 — BLET members enjoyed four days of education, training and fraternalism at the 83rd annual Southeastern Meeting Association (SMA) in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Photos of the event are available at:
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Following the opening ceremony, a Federal Railroad Administration workshop, and a riverboat dinner cruise on June 14, members participated in education and training workshops on June 15. The workshops featured specialized training for Legislative Representatives and Secretary-Treasurers. Additionally, the BLET’s National Mobilization Team held a mobilization workshop and there was training regarding radiation training on June 15. The BLET Auxiliary held meetings throughout the week.
Members wrapped up the week by participating in the annual SMA golf tournament, a family day at Kings Island Amusement Park and Water Park on June 16, and by attending the formal banquet on June 17.
The 83rd annual SMA was hosted by Jerry and Peggy Sturdivant and the members of BLET Division 110.
At the conclusion of the meeting, it was announced that the 84th annual SMA will be held in Asheville, N.C., in 2011.