SPEAKER: Ellie Martinez, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters

TOPIC: Empowering youth through mentorship 

DETAILS: Ellie will discuss the purpose, programs and impacts of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization. 

Registration deadline is Thursday, May 21. 

ON-SITE IN PERSON ATTENDANCE 

LOCATION:  Altria Headquarters.  Enter through the Main Entrance and Visitor Lobby.

COST:  Free

NOTES:

• Registration is required.  Altria Security will receive a list of on-site attendees for admittance onto headquarters property.
• In person space for this great event is limited so register early.
• All Guests should arrive at Altria Headquarters using the West Gate Entrance off of Forest Avenue. If entering from Broad Street, this is the 2nd entrance on your left.  Security will tell you where to park.  Enter the building on the North Side Main Entrance and Visitor Lobby.  You must bring a valid photo ID.  If you have a PMARA Retiree Badge, you can use that badge as a name badge. A visitors' badge will be provided by ALCS Security for those that do not have a PMARA Retiree Badge. 
• You will receive an Online virtual link to the meeting.  This link is being sent to you in the event you cannot attend the meeting on-site.

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OPTIONAL ONLINE VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE

Microsoft Teams will be used for online virtual attendance.  

• Registration is required for Online virtual attendance.
• A computer or tablet with an internet connection or smart phone is required for the following steps.  If you cannot connect through the internet, a regular telephone can be used for an audio-only connection.
• You must check your PMARA web site profile and make sure your email is present and correct. 
• You will receive an invitation containing a link to join the event the week prior to the meeting.  If you accept the invitation, it will then be available on your calendar.
• A day or two before the meeting you will receive a reminder.  In the reminder will be links to helpful videos on how to start your session, general information about video conferencing, and what you must do during the conference. The link to join the meeting will also be included in the reminder email. 
• Only members who have paid their 2026 dues are eligible to participate.

AGENDA:

10:00 - 11:00: On-Site arrival.  Refreshments will be available.

10:45 - 11:00: Online logon for those attending virtually; 

11:00 - 12:00: Presentation.

• Susan Plunkett will open the meeting promptly at 11:00 am.
• Linda Warren, Program Chairperson, will introduce the presenter.
• To ask questions: 
• If attending virtually, use the Conversation / Chat function in Microsoft Teams to submit a question.  
• MS Teams Chat will be used for on-line questions.  Instructions for online chat will be given in a pre-meeting slide presentation. Those attending in person can raise your hand to ask a question. 
• After the presentation and questions, Susan will assume control of the meeting and conduct association business.
• Susan will adjourn the meeting.