Join us this Summer in historic Savannah, Georgia!

Gen. StewartRodeheaver (Ret.),

founder & president of ViziTech USA

Bill Curry, Former NFL Player, NCAA Coach and

Author

The Georgia School Boards Association is proud to invite you to

the 2014 NSBA Southern Region Conference June 15 - 17 | Hyatt Regency Hotel Savannah, Savannah Georgia

You can register for the conference, and find a list of hotels and attractions in Savannah at www.nsbasouthernregion.org.

Michael Thurmond, Superintendent of Dekalb County Schools, Georgia

Debra Fine, Speaker and Author of

“The Fine Art of Small Talk”

Hyatt Regency Savannah (SOLD OUT)(912)238-1234

Inn at Ellis Square (912)236-4440 or (877)542-7666 toll-free

Marriot Savannah Riverfront (912)233-7722 or (800)285-0398 toll-free

Savannah Andaz Hyatt (formerly AVIA) (912)233-2116 or (866)644-2842 toll-free

The Westin Savannah Harbor (SOLD OUT) (912)201-2000 or (800)937-8461 toll-free

How to Register

Hotel Information

You can register at www.gsba.com (click on the "Online Registration" link) or at www.nsbasouthernregion.org. The deadline for regular conference registration is June 4, 2014.

PLEASE NOTE: Registrations received AFTER June 4, 2014 and all on-site registrations ("walk-ins") will be assessed an additional $50. Cancellations MUST BE IN WRITING (via email, fax, or USPS) and RECEIVED by GSBA NO LATER THAN June 4, 2014 to be eligible for a refund (minus $50 processing fee.) Send cancellations to: Martha White - mwhite@gsba.com

** In order for guests or spouses to attend events or meal functions, they must be registered for the conference.

When making reservations, mention that you are attending the 2014 NSBA Southern Region. While in Savannah, see the River Front Plaza and the largest historic district in the United States. Take a leisurely stroll to view stately Georgia homes, landmark architecture, and sights that have made Savannah famous. More hotel and attraction information can be found at www.nsbasouthernregion.org.

NOTE: Savannah hotels have a daily parking fee ranging from $7.00 to $20.00 a day. If you drive to the Hyatt from any other hotel, you will be subject to a parking fee of $18.00 at the Hyatt.

Conference Pricing:School Board Member: $350.00Guest/Spouse: $250.00**State Assoc. Staff: $250.00Non-Member: $425.00Business Representative: $430.00

Brice Hotel (formerly Mulberry Inn) (912)238-1200 or (877)468-1200 toll-free

Double Tree Hotel Historic Savannah (912)721-2305 or (800)222-TREE toll-free

Hampton Inn Historic District (912)231-9700 or (800)576-4945 toll-free

Hilton Garden Inn (912)721-5000

Holiday Inn Express (912)231-9000

Keynote SpeakersMichael Thurmond, Superintendent of DeKalb County Schools, GeorgiaMichael Thurmond is Superintendent of the DeKalb County School District; the third largest district in the state of Georgia. He graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Philosophy and Religion from Paine College and later earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He also completed the Political Executives program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. In 1986, he was elected to the Georgia General Assembly from Clarke County. Following his legislative service, Thurmond led the state Division of Family and Children's Services and directed Georgia's historic transition from welfare to work. In 1998, he was elected Georgia Labor Commissioner. During his three terms as commissioner, the Georgia Labor Department underwent a major transformation in customer service and efficiency.

Gen. Stewart Rodeheaver (Ret.), founder & president of ViziTech USA Stewart Rodeheaver is a proven combat, corporate, community leader and entrepreneur. He is the owner of ViziTech, a break-away technology company focused in 3D, virtual, interactive and augmented reality based training. ViziTech was Georgia’s “Coolest Technology Company” of the year in 2011 and Stewart was the technology “Entrepreneur of the Year” as chosen by the Technology Association of Georgia. BG Rodeheaver served the U.S. Army for 38 years. His tours included Central America, dual tours in North Africa, and multiple tours in the Middle East. He also served a two-year command tour of Task Force Lighting in Iraq where he commanded fifty percent of the city of Baghdad and all of Southern Iraq including the famed Triangle of Death and the Syrian border.

Debra Fine, Author and Speaker Bestselling author and keynote speaker Debra Fine will share her fast paced, informative, entertaining program, The Fine Art of Small Talk. Fine's program offers the tools to develop and cultivate outstanding conversation skills that result in building relationships, cultivating face-to-face interactions during trainings and expanding networks. A 15+ year member of the National Speakers Association and author of "The Fine Art of Small Talk" and "The Fine Art of the Big Talk," which are both translated and published around the world.

Bill Curry, Author and Speaker As a NFL player, college coach, and author, Bill Curry knows aboutthe importance of leadership to the success of any organization. Asa role model, mentor, and advisor, he has helped improve and enrich countless lives. In this presentation, he shares his philosophy of leadership developed through the rough and tumble worlds of college and professional football and tempered by his role as a husband, father, and grandfather.

Hosted by the Georgia School Boards Association • Savannah, Georgia

Schedule At a Glance*Sunday – June 15, 2014

8:00 a.m. NSBA Southern Region Registation Opens

NSBA/State Association Officers and Staff Meetings

9:00 a.m. NSBA/Southern Region Committee Meetings – NSBA State Association Officers and Staff

9:30 a.m. NSBA Nominating Committee

10:30 a.m. NSBA Leadership Program

12:00 p.m. Lunch for Participants of NSBA/Southern Region Leadership Program

11:00 a.m. Spouse/Guest Orientation to Savannah

12:00 p.m. Exhibits Open

12:00 p.m. LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

NSBA Southern Region Conference Begins

1:00 p.m. General Session Presentation of Colors Michael Thurmond, Esq., Speaker

2:15 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions

4:00 p.m. Exhibits Recess until Monday DINNER ON YOUR OWN

7:00 p.m. Evening Entertainment: CHARLES “CC” CARTER LIVE! “ONE-MAN SHOW” will be an evening of music, dancing, and fun! You will love CC's high energy performance, whether he is singing, playing the flute, saxophone or playing dance music. He really knows how to entertain everyone, young and old!

Monday – June 16, 2014

7:30 a.m. Exhibits Resume

8:30 a.m. General Session Gen. Stewart Rodeheaver (Ret.), Speaker

10:00 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. General Session "The Fine Art of Small Talk" Debra Fine, Speaker

12:00 p.m. LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

2:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions

4:00 p.m. NSBA Southern Region Business Meeting

4:30 p.m. Exhibits Close EVENING ON YOUR OWN

Tuesday – June 17, 2014

8:30 a.m. General Session Coach Bill Curry, Speaker

10:30 a.m. Adjourn

11:00 a.m. National Black Caucus Meeting and Other Adjunct Meetings

*Times and locations may need to be adjusted on site at the conference. Before

you leave home, please be sure to check the Southern Region Conference

website (www.nsbasouthernregion.org) for the latest information. Once at the

conference, please check the conference program guide provided when you check

in at the conference registration desk.

Breakout Sessions**

**Times and locations may need to be adjusted on site at the conference. Before you leave home, please be sure to check the Southern Region Conference website (www.nsbasouthernregion.org) for the latest information. Once at the conference site, please check the conference program guide provided when you check in at the conference registration desk.

You can download and use the GSBA Mobile App at the NSBA Southern Region Conference.

aSchool Board U: Managing School Board Training

aPersogenics: Identify Your Communications Style

aSowing Seeds for a New School Foundation

aRural/Urban Boards: Common Issues

aThe Fine Art of Small Talk: Improving

Conversation Skills

aSchool Boards/Superintendent Leadership

aStop Stressing, Start Succeeding

This history of Georgia begins in Savannah. Though the area was first inhabited by the Yamacraw tribe of natives, the town of Savannah and the colony of Georgia were founded in 1733 by British colonists led by James Oglethorpe. He envisioned the town laid out on a strict grid pattern for easy expansion, and Savannah was built from the ground up as the New World’s first planned city.

Today Savannah is a charming town of about 140,000 people with more than 15,000 hotel rooms in the city and surrounding areas. Savannah attracts visitors who want to explore history, architecture, and nature. During your time in Savannah for the Southern Region, make sure to visit many of the wonderful attractions that make

Savannah a popular destination among visitors. The NSBA Southern Region website, www.nsbasouthernregion.org, has information on exciting things to do and see in Savannah!

Explore Savannah’s Unmistakable Southern Charm Learn practical insights from these unique breakout sessions; as well as take away valuable resources available to your district. Sessions are open to all registered conference participants.

Register Today at www.nsbasouthernregion.org.