2024 National Muster Schedule

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Note: This schedule is subject to change. Please refer to the “Last Updated:” date.

✯ Wednesday, September 11

Last Updated: 2024-08-31 09:02:30

Start End Event Place Notes
09:00 11:00 Parking Crew Arrivals Exchange ParkCampground
12:00 18:00 Muster Staff and Member Early Arrivals Exchange Park campground Stop at gate for site assignment
17:00 - Social Time CampgroundBlue Room not ready for use
✯ Thursday, September 12

Last Updated: 2024-09-03 18:20:45

Start End Event Place Notes
09:00 16:00 Member Early Arrivals Exchange Park campground Stop at Gate for site assignment
09:00 17:00 Nomads Chapter Pre-Muster The Exchange ParkJackie Weis
17:00 - Social Time Blue Room if readyAlternative Pavillion
✯ Friday, September 13

Last Updated: 2024-09-12 18:48:14

Start End Event Place Notes
08:00 - Red Shirt Friday All LocationsHonors US Service Members Deployed Around the World (US and Abroad)
09:00 16:00 Member Early Arrivals Exchange Park Campground Stop at gate for site assignment
09:00 17:00 Nomads Chapter Pre-Muster The Exchange ParkJackie Weis, Chapter President
10:00 11:00 Travel Committee Meeting Blue Room Atrium Jon Katin, Dir Nat'l Travel Program
13:00 - EXCOM Meeting PavilionMelissa Wade, Executive Manager
17:00 - Social Time Blue Room
17:00 19:00 Nomads Chapter Potluck Meal PavilionDiane Pepperell, Nomads Muster Master
19:00 21:00 Cards and Games Blue Room Unstructured
✯ Saturday, September 14

Last Updated: 2024-09-12 18:47:58

Start End Event Place Notes
09:00 - BoD Meeting PavilionMelissa Wade, Executive Manager
09:00 16:00 Member Early Arrivals Exchange Park campground Stop at gate for site assignment
09:00 17:00 Nomads Chapter Pre-Muster The Exchange ParkJackie Weis, Chapter President
11:00 12:00 Carriage Ride CharlestonNomads Chapter
17:00 - Social Time Blue Room
19:00 21:00 Cards and Games Blue Room Unstructured
✯ Sunday, September 15

Last Updated: 2024-09-12 19:01:51

Start End Event Place Notes
09:00 10:00 Church Service AtriumNational Chaplain Lamar Enfinger
09:00 12:00 Member Arrivals Exchange Park Campground
09:00 17:00 Nomads Chapter Pre-Muster The Exchange ParkJackie Weis, Chapter President
10:00 - BoD Meeting PavilionIf necessary (Melissa Wade, Executive Manager)
10:00 16:00 Muster Welcome Station Blue RoomRegister for Games, Crafts, and Turn in Chapter Baskets, Brown Bags, Book Sale & Silent Auction Items.
11:00 12:00 STAR Chapter Meeting Blue Room Chapter members and spouses are invited for a meeting. Sandwiches will be served.
13:00 14:00 Nomads Chapter Pre-Muster Meeting AtriumDavid Weis, Chapter President
16:00 17:00 Golf Tournament Meeting Blue Room vendor area Golf tournament participants.
17:00 - Social Time Blue Room
17:45 22:45 Spirit of Carolina Dinner Cruise BUS DEPARTS AT 5:45 - Charleston bus tour pick up at the campground gate To register go to Charleston Convention Group Services SMART tours website link found on the 2024 National Muster page of the SMART website.
19:00 21:00 Cards and Games Blue Room Unstructured
✯ Monday, September 16

Last Updated: 2024-09-12 19:09:08

Start End Event Place Notes
08:00 09:00 Coffee & Pastries Blue RoomB2 Bolger
08:00 14:00 Golf Tournament Wrenwoods, Jt Base CharlestonGolf tournament participants.
09:00 11:00 First Aid Station open AtriumBlood Pressure, Health Screening, First-Aid
09:00 12:00 Welcome Station Blue Room Register for Games, Crafts, and Turn in Chapter Baskets, Brown Bags, Book Sale & Silent Auction Items.
09:00 12:00 Member Arrivals Exchange Park CampgroundIf arriving after 12 noon, advise Lonnie Alley
10:00 - Vendors Open Blue Room and AtriumPhil Milonzi. Manager
10:00 11:00 Introduction to Pegs & Jokers Atrium This class is designed to teach beginners how to play Pegs & Jokers; tournament takes place later in the week (Joe Padburg)
11:00 12:00 Introduction to the Charleston Blue Room This video-led class will teach the Charleston (Pam Faubion)
13:00 14:00 Introduction to Hand & Foot AtriumThis class is designed to teach beginners how to play Hand & Foot; tournament takes place later in the week (Joe Padburg)
14:15 15:15 Chapter Meetings Blue Room, Atrium, Pavilion Coordinate with Facility Coordinator, Lonnie Alley for location/tables
15:30 16:15 First Timers Session Blue Room Atrium First Timers, BOD, Chapter Presidents, Key Muster Staff
16:15 17:15 Social Time 50-50 Sales Blue Room
17:15 18:00 Vendor Recognition and 2025 National Muster/Tour Promotion Blue Room
18:00 18:15 Opening Ceremony Blue Room
18:15 19:15 Catered Dinner Blue Room
19:30 20:00 Guest Speaker Blue RoomUSMC General Walter Eugene Boomer (Retired)
✯ Tuesday, September 17

Last Updated: 2024-09-17 07:29:36

Start End Event Place Notes
08:00 09:00 Coffee & Pastries Blue RoomB2 Bolger
09:00 09:45 VA Benefits Seminar Blue Room VA Rep Jennifer Alliston-Oord
09:00 11:00 First Aid Station open AtriumBlood Pressure, Health Screening, First-Aid
10:00 10:45 Craft Class AtriumA Christmas ornament made with clothes pins that will form a rustic Mary, Joseph and baby. A choice of stars will be available..Pay $5 at the Welcome
10:00 10:45 Kleen Tank Seminar Blue Room Tom Mordaunt
11:00 11:45 Tire Safety & Weighing Blue RoomJeff Gaston
11:00 12:00 50/50 Sales Atrium
12:00 13:00 Catered Luncheon and SkyMed Presentation Blue RoomAll members are encouraged to attend
13:00 13:45 Chapter Fair Pavilion All Chapters provide information about themselves
14:00 14:45 Using the SMART Website Seminar, Discussion Blue RoomJohn Steinbauer. All chapter officers and website delegates are encouraged to attend.
15:00 15:45 SMART Recruiting & Retention Seminar Blue RoomBrian Bolger, R&R Coordinator; STAR Chapter
15:00 16:30 WM & TG Training Seminar (part 1) PavilionJon Katin, Dir National Travel Program
16:00 17:00 Card Bingo - 50/50 Sales Blue Room shared w/happy hour Bring 5 quarters and a $1 bill (Joe Padburg)
17:00 - BOD, Past President's, and Executive Manager's Dinner Gilligans Resturant 3852 Ladson Rd, Ladson SCBy Invitation, POC 2VP David Weis
17:00 18:00 Social Time 50-50 Sales Blue Room
17:00 18:30 Pegs & Jokers Tournament Blue Room shared w/happy hour Sign up at reception (Joe Padburg)
18:00 19:30 Dinner on your own Personal Preference
20:00 - Brown Bag Auction - 50/50 and Door Prize Drawings Blue RoomDavid Weis, Master of Ceremonies
✯ Wednesday, September 18

Last Updated: 2024-09-12 19:19:28

Start End Event Place Notes
08:00 09:00 Coffee & Pastries Blue Room B2 Bolger
09:00 10:00 Grant Writing Workshop (part 1) PavilionInstruction intended for the SMART BOD and interested persons in writing grant requests for SMART - Lou Finkle, Ph.D.
09:00 11:00 First Aid Station open AtriumBlood Pressure, Health Screening, First-Aid
10:00 10:45 Motivating Volunteers Seminar Blue RoomLou Finkle, Ph.D.
11:00 11:45 Senior Fitness Blue Room Johnny Leggett
11:00 12:00 Grant Writing Workshop (part 2) PavilionInstruction intended for the SMART BOD and interested persons on writing grants for SMART - Lou Finkle, Ph.D.
13:00 13:45 Wholesale Warranty Seminar Blue Room Zoom seminar discusses the benefits of extended warranties
14:00 15:30 Bean Bag Baseball (game1) Outdoor Pavilion grass area (weather permitting)Joe Padburg & Paul Thomas
15:30 17:00 50/50 Sales Blue Room
16:00 17:00 Social Hour Pavilion
17:00 18:30 BBQ sponsored by the East Region Presidents with Bill Hastings as Committee Chair Pavilionhamburgers, hotdogs with delicious side dishes
19:00 22:00 Entertainment Blue RoomNight Shift Dance Band
✯ Thursday, September 19

Last Updated: 2024-09-12 19:22:03

Start End Event Place Notes
08:00 09:00 Coffee & Pastries Blue RoomB2 Bolger
09:00 09:45 RV Emergency & Safety Preparation Blue RoomJeff Gaston
09:00 11:00 First Aid Station open AtriumBlood Pressure, Health Screening, First-Aid
09:00 11:00 Craft Fair AtriumTalented SMART members will have their crafts for sale
10:00 11:15 WM & TG Training Seminar (part 2) PavilionJon Katin, Dir Nat'l Travel Program
10:00 11:15 Survivor Assistance Program Part I Blue Room Mike Schmitz
11:30 12:30 Women's Luncheon Served in the Blue Room, meeting in the Blue Room Miriam Metz, RNCEN - Women's Cardiac Issues and Male Physicians
11:30 12:30 Men's Luncheon Meeting in Blue Room Atrium served in Blue Room Trooper Nick Pye - Personal Safety
12:45 13:45 Craft Class AtriumA Christmas tree made with fabric strips tied onto a cinnamon stick. A choice of stars will let you customize your tree. Pay $5 at the Welcome Station
13:00 13:45 Traffic Safety Seminar Blue RoomSC StateTrooper Nick Pye
14:00 15:00 General Membership Meeting Blue RoomEveryone please attend
15:15 16:00 2025 Caravans Seminar Blue Room Jon Katin, WM's & TG's Learn about 2025 Caravans
16:00 16:45 Estate Planning, Wills, and Trusts Seminar Blue RoomRichard Hitt, Esq.
17:00 18:00 Murder Mystery Music Trivia Blue Room Pam Faubion and cast members
17:00 18:00 Social Time 50-50 Sales Blue Room
18:00 19:00 Catered Dinner Blue Room
20:00 - Brown Bag Auction Blue RoomDavid Weis, Master of Ceremonies
✯ Friday, September 20

Last Updated: 2024-09-20 15:00:02

Start End Event Place Notes
08:00 - Red Shirt Friday All LocationsHonors US Service Members Deployed Overseas
08:00 09:00 Coffee & Pastries Blue RoomB2 Bolger
09:00 09:45 Survivor Assistance Program Part 2 Blue RoomMike Schmitz
09:00 11:00 First Aid Station open AtriumBlood Pressure, Health Screening, First-Aid
10:00 10:45 Stop the Bleed First Aid Station - AtriumMiriam Metz, RNCEN
10:00 10:45 Reg Dir & Chap Pres Training Blue Room 1VP Melody Thomas
11:00 11:45 Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease PavilionLearn how to identify the signs of disease (Lou Finkle, Ph.D.)
12:00 13:00 WIMS Annual Meeting & Potluck Pavilion
12:30 15:00 Hand & Foot Tournament Blue Room Joe Padburg
15:00 16:00 Beanbag Baseball Play-Off (game 2) Outside Pavillion weather permitting Winners from Wednesday's game will play for title (Joe Padburg and Paul Thomas)
16:00 17:00 Flag Retirement Ceremony Pavilion Grass Area Rick McHenry
17:00 18:00 Social Time 50-50 Sales Blue Room
18:00 18:30 Closing Ceremony Blue RoomEveryone is encouraged to attend.
18:30 19:30 Catered Farewell Dinner Blue Room
19:30 - Door Prizes, Grand Prize ($750 Caravan Gift Certificate), Selective Gift Prizes (3 $100 gift cards),and 50/50 Drawing Blue Room Must be present to win.
20:30 - New President and BOD Meeting Blue RoomPOC President Melody Thomas
✯ Saturday, September 21

Last Updated: 2024-08-31 09:18:13

Start End Event Place Notes
09:00 12:00 Final cleanup and Departures Please leave your campsite clean Campground and all facilities We look forward to seeing you next year.