Location: Calhoun Beach Club - Minneapolis, MN
Cost: $35 per person (cash bar)

Registration & Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Silent Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Awards Ceremony & Entertainment . . . .. . . . . . 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Join SME colleagues and friends as we celebrate the end of an outstanding year! In addition to a luscious dinner (with Strawberries Rebecca for dessert) our evening will feature "the speaker who sings," Arlene Vernon. Don't forget your checkbook! We're having a Silent Auction to help raise funds for SME education programs.

Going Once, Going Twice
Don't miss your chance to contribute to the Silent Auction. To donate or volunteer, contact Len Reiland, 952-924-2380, lenreiland@msn.com.

The Speaker Who Sings
Arlene Vernon, PHR, has entertained personal audiences in song and piano for decades. Her trademark song parodies have complemented her HR messages for years.

Goal the Distance
Goal the Distance, inspires people to awaken their passion, rediscover their gifts and live their dreams. Travel with Arlene Vernon on this musical journey as you open your heart, reconnect with your path, and spring into action. This electrifying medley of songs will energize your power to soar into success far beyond your imagination.

Arlene offers over 25 years of hands-on consulting and managerial experience in all facets of human resources. She earned an MEd in Counseling and an MBA in Organizational Behavior both from Boston University. In 1990, Arlene received her Professional in Human Resources certification (PHR).

An established writer, Arlene's book, 101 Doses to Improve Your Self-Management, was introduced in 1997. Other publications include the book, Effective Hiring and ADA Compliance, published by AMACOM.