THURSDAY, AUGUST 8

6:30pm-7:30pm

Arrival Meet & Greet Reception (Location: Ballroom Foyer, Level 4)
Join us as we celebrate the opening of the 74th Annual Meeting. This social hour provides opportunities to renew past acquaintances, chat with old friends, and find a newcomer to befriend. New members and first-time meeting attendees are particularly encouraged to attend. A cash bar (subsidized by SSSP) and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be available.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9

10:30am-11:45am

SSSP Business Meeting (Room: Ballroom Centre, Level 4)
All members are invited to attend the SSSP Business Meeting for an update on the status and future of SSSP. Summary reports on the Society and its key activities this year will be given. In addition, thirty minutes will be allocated to a discussion in favor of or in opposition to all proposed resolutions. The meeting concludes with the traditional transfer of the gavel, marking the transition of duties from President Mary Bernstein to incoming President Rose M. Brewer. 

11:50am-12:25pm

Town Hall: An Open Forum (Room: Ballroom Centre, Level 4)
As a social justice and member-driven organization, open communication is essential to ensure that SSSP continues to serve members. In addition, the Permanent Organization and Strategic Planning Committee is working on drafting SSSP’s mission statement, values statements, and plan of action for the future. Please join us for an open dialogue to discuss these initiatives, the future of SSSP, fiscal realities, how SSSP communicates with members, and ways to enhance professional opportunities and connections.

6:30pm-7:30pm

Welcoming Reception (Location: Ballroom Foyer, Level 4)
All meeting registrants are invited to the Welcoming Reception. This social hour provides opportunities to renew past acquaintances, chat with old friends, and find a newcomer to befriend. New members and first-time meeting attendees are particularly encouraged to attend. A cash bar (subsidized by SSSP) and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be available.

7:45pm-8:45pm

Student Social Hour (Location: Stanley-Hotel Bar, Lobby Level)
All student members are invited to attend the Student Social Hour. Complimentary beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

7:15am–8:15am

New Member Breakfast (Location: Ballroom West, Level 4)
The New Member Breakfast strives to make our new members' first experience with SSSP memorable. Enter the room with a "New Member" or "Host" ribbon on your SSSP name badge and be ready to:

• Network
• Meet established members
• Ask questions
• Socialize

Long-term SSSP members will be there to welcome you to SSSP, network, and answer questions you have about our vital organization.

4:30pm–5:30pm

SSSP Presidential Address (Room: Ballroom Centre, Level 4)
Plan to attend the Presidential Address featuring the formal address of President Mary Bernstein.

5:45pm–7:00pm

SSSP Awards Ceremony (Location: Ballroom Centre, Level 4)
All attendees are invited to this event.

AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED

• SSSP Division Awards: Winners of the Student Paper Competitions
• Arlene Kaplan Daniels Paper Award
• Beth B. Hess Memorial Scholarship
• C. Wright Mills Award
• Doris Wilkinson Faculty Leadership Award
• The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation: Awards in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Indigenous Peoples’ Social Justice Award
• Joseph B. Gittler Award
• Kathleen S. Lowney Mentoring Award
• Lee Founders Award
• Racial/Ethnic Minority Graduate Fellowship
• Thomas C. Hood Social Action Award

7:15pm–8:15pm

SSSP Division-Sponsored Reception (Location: Ballroom Foyer, Level 4)
All meeting registrants are invited to the Division-Sponsored Reception. This social hour provides opportunities to renew past acquaintances, chat with old friends, and find a newcomer to befriend. Complimentary beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be available.