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General Discussion => Membership => Topic started by: fish7days on October 04, 2023, 12:23:07 AM

Title: Major Conferences
Post by: fish7days on October 04, 2023, 12:23:07 AM
In order to complete Level III (Lt to Capt) one has to attend 2 major conferences. First, what constitutes a major conference and can the same conference be attended for consecutive years?

Thx
Title: Re: Major Conferences
Post by: Eclipse on October 04, 2023, 12:52:22 AM
Generally anything Wing-level or higher, including some AE and ES conferences, as well as virtual ones.
These days whoever is putting it on will usually indicate if it counts towards PD ET.

And yes, you go to the same one every year.
Title: Re: Major Conferences
Post by: SarDragon on October 04, 2023, 03:16:16 AM
Conferences accomplish two functions - education and networking. They allow members to attend sessions on the various staff and ES areas, and get a better understanding of how to function in their positions.

The networking (social) aspect allows members to get to know folks from all over their wing, and even meet regional and national officials. I have met two or three national commanders at CAWG conferences.
Title: Re: Major Conferences
Post by: fish7days on October 10, 2023, 12:19:15 AM
Thx !! Planning on going to Wing for 2 consecutive years unless something else pops up that may qualify.
Title: Re: Major Conferences
Post by: PHall on October 10, 2023, 04:38:46 AM
Region Conference qualifies too.
Title: Re: Major Conferences
Post by: SarDragon on October 10, 2023, 07:46:51 AM
And of course, the National Conference. You can meet folks from all over the country.