WORKSHOPS

Billings Hotel Madison and Ballroom & Convention Center Rains

Monday, March 9, 2015

Interns will be available to stamp your program for the workshops you have attended at the conclusion of each workshop. Also make
sure you pick up a lucky ticket at the end of each workshop to have an opportunity to win prizes for attending.

TIME

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION & LOCATION

CUSTOMER CARE VERSUS SELF CARE ARE THEY DIFFERENT?
HI Convention Center Rains
Workshop Description: Customer service, the customer is always right is what we have heard all of our professional and personal lives. What
about you? What about your needs? Have fun learning about the true meaning of customer care and self-care!
Presented by Conference Keynote Jewell Zweegman

9 am

10
am

11
am

12
pm

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS

BH Ballroom
A presentation on Mexico by Ivan Tapia including history culture, views and economic and business ties with the United States. A second
presentation on Germany by Franca Braach including culture, the school system and her foreign exchange application.
Presented by Ivan Tapia and Franca Braach, Foreign Exchange Students at Park High and Cascade High Schools
HOW TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS, Interviewing 101
HI Convention Center Rains
Our Mens Wearhouse How to Dress for Success seminar will cover the essentials of preparing for an interview, selecting appropriate apparel for
men and women and avoiding common interview mistakes. Attendees receive informational handouts and introductory discount offers for both
retail and rental purchases. Students will also learn how they can earn a free tux for prom and cash prizes by becoming a Mens Wearhouse Prom
Representative.
Presented by The Mens Wearhouse, Jordan Ornelas
DISCOVER THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY
BH Ballroom
Have you ever thought about a career in hospitality? We also call this majoring in fun or creating experiences. In this workshop, we will explore
different paths of this industry including working for sports teams, entertainment complexes, event venues, hotels, and resorts. Interested in one of
these areas? Dont know what to do after high school? Come learn about jobs youve never dreamed of!
Presented by Michael Weber, Johnson and Wales University
NAVIGATING THE ROAD TO COLLEGE
HI Convention Center Rains
Non-Profit Student Assistance Foundation is dedicated to providing Montana students with the knowledge and tools to pursue and fund their postsecondary education. This workshop will introduce you to FREE programs and resources available to help you with this journey. This presentation
will address many topics including: Why go to college?
Presented by Kalie Porter, Student Assistance Foundation
HATS OFF TO ETIQUETTE
Billings Hotel Madison Room
While the use of good etiquette will not make up for technical knowledge. In the workplace, bad manners and poor etiquette can cost both
employees and organizations where they work. This etiquette workshop will provide you with dining, phone, wardrobe etiquette and more You will
have an interactive time packed with valuable etiquette techniques. Mrs. Marsh is well known for her hat collection and will put a little spin on her
presentation by tipping her hats off to you.
Presented by Lorainne Marsh, The Hat Lady
LUNCH BUFFET
Please eat the lunch provided by the hotel where your chapter is staying.

HI Atrium & BH Big Horn/Yellowstone/Boulder

TO BE OR NOT TO BESAFE!!!!
HI Convention Center Rains
SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR FOR GUYS. An Introductory to basic self-defense: The imports of intuition and awareness, recognizing and
controlling emotions-adrenaline can be good, my voicemy space, and simple self-defense techniques. Casual clothing can be worn.
Presented David Allen and Eve Allen, Martial Arts Academy of Billings, www.maabtkd.com

1 pm

DO SOME GOOD
BH Ballroom
Whether your goal is to run a local diner or a Fortune 500 company, your goal should be to invest into the people around you. This workshop will
highlight some ways you can add value to your community through business.
Presented by The Good Works Foundation, Samuel Cornthwaite
TO BE OR NOT TO BE SAFE!!!!!
HI Convention Center Rains
SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR FOR GIRLS. An Introductory to basic self-defense: The imports of intuition and awareness, recognizing and
controlling emotions-adrenaline can be good, my voicemy space, and simple self-defense techniques. Casual clothing can be worn.
Presented by David Allen and Eve Allen, Martial Arts Academy of Billings, www.maabtkd.com

2 pm

DANCE WORKSHOP, Session 1

BH Ballroom
Montana BPA Officers McKenzie Stager and Kasey Gorder and their dance assistants will be showing you all the right moves so you will be the talk
on the dance floor at tonights BPA dance. Stop in to learn swing moves, jitterbug moves and more. Casual clothing can be worn.
Presented by McKenzie Stager and Kasey Gorder , State BPA Officers
HEAR THE ROAR: PLAY UNIFIED, LIVE UNIFIED, LEAD UNIFIED
HI Convention Center Rains
This workshop with be roaring with information around social inclusion and how youth leadership and sports can serve as a vehicle to breaking down
barriers of exclusion. Through interactive activities and discussions participates will see how to work with all people and walk away with an
understanding of how everyone can bring strength to any team. Working with peoples strength makes every team stronger.

3 pm

Presented by Bob Norbie, President/CEO Special Olympics Montana; LeAnn Dolly-Powell- State Project UNIFY Director; Donna Diaz- Sports and Competition
Coordinator; Jon Wilson BPA member/State and National Youth Activation Committee (YAC) Member; Chris Clare- State & National State YAC member and
SOMT athlete; Somer Reidle BPA/State YAC Member

DANCE WORKSHOP, Session 2

BH Ballroom
Montana BPA Officers McKenzie Stager and Kasey Gorder and their dance assistants will be showing you all the right moves so you will be the talk
on the dance floor at tonights BPA dance. Stop in to learn swing moves, jitterbug moves and more. Casual clothing can be worn.
Presented by McKenzie Stager and Kasey Gorder , State BPA Officers