Charleston, SC

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  • Lodging
  • Transportation
  • Activities

2010 SMP Regional Meeting Agenda

Charleston, South Carolina: Day 1

Timeframe   Topic   Speakers
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.   Registration    
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.   AoA Kickoff  
  • Barbara Dieker, Director of Elder Rights, Administration on Aging
  • Costas Miskis, Regional Administrator, AoA Region IV, Administration on Aging
  • Tony Kester, Director, South Carolina Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging
  • André Bauer, Lieutenant Governor, South Carolina
9:30 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.   Break    
9:40 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.   Panel on Current Healthcare Fraud Trends, Initiatives & Investigations  
  • Teresa Arnold, Legislative Director, South Carolina AARP
  • Robert Foster, Office of External Affairs, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  • Curtis Watkins, Benefits Integrity Manager, Advance Med Corporation
  • Brian Dimler, Senior Special Agent, OIG Region IV, Office of Inspector General
  • Dan Meyer, Fraud Investigator, South Carolina Attorney General's Office
11:10 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.   Break    
11:20 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.   Referrals to CMS Contractors and CMS Regional Office: Interfacing with your Partners  
  • Amy Miller-Bowman, ZPIC, IntegriGuard
  • Betsy Jancaitis, PSC, Safeguard Services
  • Tasha Trusty, MEDIC, Health Integrity
  • Liz Lopez-Cepero, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.   Lunch  
  • Monica Vaca, Federal Trade Commission
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.   SMP Program Management Panel  
  • Partnership Techniques: Betty Balderston, Maine SMP
  • Successful Collaboration with Other SMPs: Lanelle Godsey, Tennessee SMP and Belinda Jones, Georgia SMP
  • Successful Volunteer Programs: Stephanie Bias, NC SMP
3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.   Break    
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   Successful SMP Outreach Practices  
  • One representative from each SMP will present their successful outreach practice
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.   Networking and Recognition Event    

Charleston, South Carolina: Day 2

Timeframe   Topic   Speakers
8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.   Introduction to SMP Risk and Volunteer Project
  • Trends
  • Guided Discussion: program, risks
  • Project Roadmap: what, when, products, opportunities for input
  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
10:15 a.m. -10:30 a.m.   Break    
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   Workshop: Introduction to Risk Management  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.   Lunch On Your Own    
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.   Workshop: Keeping Volunteers - The Keys to Retention  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.   Break    
2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.   Workshop: Establishing Boundaries for Volunteers  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   Plenary Speakers: Linda Graff & Steve McCurley
  • Open Q&A on project
  • Small group discussion of structured feedback questions related to project issues, roll out, etc.
  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
5:00 p.m.   Conference Adjourned    
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.   Listening Session for SMP Directors: Main Conference Room (open to SMP Directors only)  
  • Barbara Dieker, Director of Elder Rights, Administration on Aging
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.   Listening Session on Volunteer Risk and Program Management (open to all -- location TBA)
  • Optional opportunity for further discussion and feedback on the project and other aspects of risk/volunteer management
  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates

Charleston, South Carolina: Day 3

Timeframe   Topic   Speakers
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.   Consulting Sessions by appointment
  • Optional opportunity for 1-on-1 discussions with Steve or Linda
  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.   Opening Comments  
  • Barbara Dieker, Director of Elder Rights, Administration on Aging
8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.   Workshop: Dealing with Difficult Volunteers  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.   Break    
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.   Helping Others: Hispanics and Volunteerism  
  • Maria Eugenia Hernandez-Lane, National Hispanic SMP
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   Closing Comments / Wrap-up  
  • Barbara Dieker, Director of Elder Rights, Administration on Aging

Lodging

The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: 888-635-2350 or 843-722-4900
Fax: 843-724-7215
Group Booking Code: AOASMP (Rates only apply for conference dates.)
Hotel reservation cut-off: July 25
Make Reservations

The hotel room rate is $142.00 (plus taxes). Guest/travelers will be responsible for all guest room charges, incidentals (movies, room service, internet, etc.), and taxes. The hotel will require a credit card upon arrival to cover incidental charges.

If you do not have a credit card, you can provide a cash deposit at time of check-in. Please contact us at conference@smpconference.org or 301-588-6800 for additional information.

Airfare

Travelers are expected to make their own travel arrangements. We recommend making reservations as soon as possible to obtain the lowest fare, and no later than three weeks prior to the regional meeting. The Charleston International Airport is the preferred airport.

Ground Transportation Options

The follow are transportation options available to and from the Charleston Place Hotel:

  • Taxi/Shuttle Service – Located outside of baggage claim area of the airport. The meter fare for taxi departure from the Airport is $2.15 per loaded mile with no additional charge for the first two passengers. For each passenger in excess of two, a fee of $12.00 per passenger per trip will be charged.
  • Rental Car – Rental car kiosk are located in the baggage claim area of the airport.

Driving Directions to Charleston Place Hotel

From Charleston International Airport and I-26 East

  • Upon leaving the airport, follow signs to I-26 East - Charleston.
  • Continue on I-26 East until you are within the city limits of Charleston.
  • Proceed to the left lane as you approach the end of I-26 East.
  • At the end of I-26 East, follow the far left exit (Meeting St./Visitor Center)
  • At the traffic light turn right onto Meeting St.
  • Continue on Meeting St. for approximately 1.2 miles.
  • The hotel entrance will be on your right just past the intersection of Meeting St. and Hasell St.

Parking fees are applicable.

Activities in Charleston, SC 

Shopping

Outdoor Activities
Fishing, kayaking, sailing, beaches, eco-tours, jet skiing, parasailing, or surfing are all within a 30-minute drive of the Charleston Place Hotel.

Attractions