With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are starting to plan for our holiday gift giving initiatives. Patricia Minor, President and CEO of the Etiquette School of Maryland, will lead our discussion on gift giving etiquette. We will address such topics as, Who should receive a gift? How effective are e-cards versus traditional mailed cards? What are the rules for gift giving to government officials? This discussion will also include lessons learned from your peers in regards to initiatives that worked well for their company as well as those that missed the mark. Space is limited! Register early. Don't forget to bring yoru lunch. For those of you that don't have time to pick up a lunch, we are offering the option to pre-purchase a boxed lunch. Lunch orders must be submitted 48 hours in advance. Cost is free for SMPS members who provide their own lunch; $12.60 for SMPS Members who request the pre-purchased lunch option. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Nichole McGuire at 410-837-5040, nmcguire@gaudreauinc.com or Joann Petillo at 410-456-2936, jpetillo@schnabel-eng.com. Parking is free on the street. Metered parking is also available.