CLEVELAND, April 19 — Registration deadlines are approaching for BLET members who plan to attend the 77th Annual BLET-GIA Southeastern Meeting Association in Greenville, S.C., from June 13-18.
Brother Roger Peace, Chairman of the 77th annual SMA, is urging members to make hotel reservations before the May 10 deadline. After that date, rooms will be more expensive and subject to availability. Members can make hotel reservations by calling: (800) 233-1234 or (864) 235-1234. Be sure to ask for the BLET rate of $99 per night when calling.
Deadline for convention registration is June 15. Members can register by downloading and printing a form from the BLET website at: http://www.ble.org/info/meetings/sma.
Scheduled for June 13-18, the SMA in Greenville will offer something for everyone. BLET and GIA members will have the opportunity to participate in various educational workshops, such as Local Chairman, Legislative Representative and Secretary-Treasurer classes. In addition, representatives from the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board and United Healthcare will be on hand to answer questions.
Hosted by Brother Peace and the members of BLET Division 598 (Greenville, S.C.), numerous social activities have been planned, including (but not limited to) a casino night, golf tournament, Frankie’s Fun Park, a barbeque, a fashion show and luncheon, and a 1950s themed banquet on the last night of the convention.
For more information, please contact Brother Peace at (864) 676-0299 or e-mail csx1960@aol.com.