{"id":29893,"date":"2023-08-21T20:56:56","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T03:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/?page_id=29893"},"modified":"2026-07-10T11:18:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T18:18:00","slug":"young-member","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/young-member\/","title":{"rendered":"YOUNG MEMBER EVENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><strong>Already registered?\u00a0 Now it\u2019s time to get involved!<\/strong> The Western &amp; Mountain Districts have a long history of providing exciting young member opportunities at annual meetings. Events are scheduled throughout the conference, so make sure you don\u2019t miss anything!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;max-width:150px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color1);border-color:var(--awb-color1);border-top-width:10px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"networking\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-post-cards fusion-post-cards-1 fusion-grid-archive fusion-grid-columns-1 fusion-grid-flex-grow\" style=\"--awb-column-spacing:0px;--awb-dots-align:center;--awb-columns:1;--awb-active-filter-border-size:3px;--awb-filters-height:36px;--awb-row-spacing:80px;--awb-columns-medium:100%;--awb-columns-small:100%;\" data-post-type-label=\"ym events\"><ul class=\"fusion-grid fusion-grid-1 fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-grid-posts-cards\"><li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:26px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.25;\">Mountain District Student Leadership Summit<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-tb fusion-content-tb-1\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><strong>Date\/Time:\u00a0<\/strong>Sunday, June 13th, 8:00 \u2013 12:00 PM (Tent)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description: <\/strong>Student Leadership Summits (SLS) are events entirely planned by students, for students. The Mountain District is pleased to provide an opportunity to connect with students, faculty, and professionals from around the Western &amp; Mountain Districts. Planned events typically include presentations, technical tours, competitions, and networking. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, get your name out, and learn about developments in the transportation industry. Registration for SLS is FREE for ITE International student members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center fusion-single-px\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color7);border-color:var(--awb-color7);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:26px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.25;\">Annual Meeting Survival Guide<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-tb fusion-content-tb-2\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><strong>Date\/Time:\u00a0<\/strong>Sunday, June 13th, 12:00 PM \u2013 1:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description: <\/strong>During the break between the SLS and Kell Competition, come learn about how to make the most of this year\u2019s Annual Meeting with a discussion about networking and professionalism. Participation will help earn points for your school towards winning the Student Chapter Annual Meeting Award!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center fusion-single-px\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color7);border-color:var(--awb-color7);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:26px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.25;\">James H. Kell Student Design Competition<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-tb fusion-content-tb-3\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><strong>Date\/Time:\u00a0<\/strong>Sunday, June 13th, 1:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-33039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20240623_202912614-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"266\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20240623_202912614-200x151.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20240623_202912614-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20240623_202912614-400x301.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20240623_202912614-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20240623_202912614-600x452.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20240623_202912614-700x527.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20240623_202912614-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20240623_202912614-800x602.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20240623_202912614-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20240623_202912614-1200x904.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20240623_202912614-1536x1157.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Description: <\/strong>All students are invited to participate in this mystery design challenge created by your peers! Students will compete in a team design challenge for prize money. No registration necessary. Teams will be formed on the day of the challenge and consist of students from different schools and ITE districts. Participation and placement will help earn points for your school towards winning the Student Chapter Annual Meeting Award!<\/p>\n<p><strong>More Info:\u00a0<\/strong>Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/annual-meetings\/awards\/james-h-kell-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James H. Kell Award webpage<\/a>, or e-mail the Western District Student Funding and Initiatives Chair, <a href=\"&#x6d;&#x61;&#x69;&#x6c;&#x74;&#x6f;&#58;&#119;&#105;&#108;liam&#x61;&#x6e;&#x64;&#x72;&#x65;&#x77;&#115;&#48;&#51;&#56;&#64;gma&#x69;&#x6c;&#x2e;&#x63;&#x6f;&#x6d;\">William Andrews<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center fusion-single-px\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color7);border-color:var(--awb-color7);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:26px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.25;\">First Timer &#038; Get Acquainted Social<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-tb fusion-content-tb-4\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-5447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/social-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/social-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/social-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/social-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/social-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/social-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/social-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/social-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/social-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/social-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/social-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/social.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>First Timer Social<br \/>\nD<\/strong><strong>ate\/Time: <\/strong>Sunday, June 13th, 4:30 \u2013 5:30 PM<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First time at an ITE District Meeting? Don&#8217;t worry! Join us at our First Timer Social to meet some of our ITE VIPs and other first time attendees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Acquainted Social &amp; Cornhole Tournament<br \/>\nD<\/strong><strong>ate\/Time: <\/strong>Sunday, June 13th, 5:30 \u2013 7:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Then had on over to the Get Acquainted Social in the Exhibit Hall. This welcome event will include a cash bar and complimentary appetizers. A perfect opportunity to get to know many of the ITE leaders and reconnect with old friends. During this event we will also be hosting a Cornhole Tournament in true Mountain District style as a fundraiser for our students!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center fusion-single-px\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color7);border-color:var(--awb-color7);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:26px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.25;\">Student Events<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-tb fusion-content-tb-5\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-33038\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/449167004_10232854108352577_1958437420926941509_n-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/449167004_10232854108352577_1958437420926941509_n-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/449167004_10232854108352577_1958437420926941509_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/449167004_10232854108352577_1958437420926941509_n-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/449167004_10232854108352577_1958437420926941509_n-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/449167004_10232854108352577_1958437420926941509_n-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/449167004_10232854108352577_1958437420926941509_n-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/449167004_10232854108352577_1958437420926941509_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/449167004_10232854108352577_1958437420926941509_n-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/449167004_10232854108352577_1958437420926941509_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/449167004_10232854108352577_1958437420926941509_n-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/449167004_10232854108352577_1958437420926941509_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/strong><strong>Student Chapter Recap Luncheon<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Date\/Time: <\/strong>Monday, June 14th, 11:30 PM &#8211; 1:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong> Join us at the student\/faculty luncheon for a chance to network with students from other universities over lunch. This event will feature the Student Chapter Recap presentations where chapters will share their accomplishments and challenges over the past year. Presenting will help earn points for your school towards winning the Student Chapter Annual Meeting Award!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student Leadership Workshop<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, June 15th, 8:00 &#8211; 9:30 AM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description: <\/strong>Come swap ideas with other students as you plan out events, sponsorship packets, and membership recruitment and retention for the fictional Wallaluga University ITE chapter! Participation will help earn points for your school towards winning the Student Chapter Annual Meeting Award!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mountain District Student Traffic Bowl<u><br \/>\n<\/u><\/strong><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, June 15th, 1:30 &#8211; 3:00 PM (Tent)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description: <\/strong>Join us in cheering on our Mountain District Student Chapters competing in the Student Traffic Bowl.\u00a0 The winner of this competition will go on to represent the Mountain District in the International competition!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center fusion-single-px\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color7);border-color:var(--awb-color7);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:26px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.25;\">Young Professional Events<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-tb fusion-content-tb-6\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><strong>Young Professional Workshop<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Date:<\/strong> Monday, June 14th, 3:00 &#8211; 4:30 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description:\u00a0 <\/strong>More information coming soon!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Young Professional Happy Hour<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Date:<\/strong> Monday, June 14th, 4:30 &#8211; 5:30 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong> Join us for a young professional happy hour at the annual meeting! Relax, share experiences, and network with fellow young professionals in a casual and welcoming atmosphere. This event is intended for young professionals working in the industry, ages 21-35.\u00a0 For more information, please email <a href=\"mai&#108;&#116;&#111;&#58;&#x6b;&#x61;&#x74;&#x68;&#x65;&#x72;&#x69;ne&#46;&#108;&#101;&#101;&#64;&#100;&#x6f;&#x74;&#x2e;&#x63;&#x61;&#x2e;gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Katie Lee<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Career Guidance Session &#8211; Ethical Dilemmas in the Workplace<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, June 15th, 10:00 &#8211; 11:30 AM<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-29896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westernite.org\/annualmeeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Description: <\/strong>Ethical dilemmas are an inevitable element in decision making. These situations occur when a difficult choice has to be made between two courses of action, either of which entails violating or compromising ethical standards. Our goal with this session is to explore this topic with a focus on recognizing and defining ethical dilemmas\/issues, understanding differing perspectives in workplace situations, developing viable alternative courses of action and constraints, assessing alternatives, and enhancing the ability of attendees to work toward satisfactory resolutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center fusion-single-px\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color7);border-color:var(--awb-color7);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:26px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.25;\">Student Chapter Annual Meeting Award<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-tb fusion-content-tb-7\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><strong>Date\/Time:\u00a0<\/strong>Points awarded throughout the conference; the winning chapter will be announced at the States Luncheon on Wednesday, June 16th.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong> An overall Annual Meeting Award will be presented to the student chapter who has the highest participation and performance at the annual meeting. Points will be awarded for general attendance, participation in student events, and volunteering throughout the conference. 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