First of all, let me say, "AWESOME" accommodations. The Ritz is a five diamond resort and it is easily apparent why. The food was excellent. Especially the breakfast (custom made omelets and....the grits,wow) The place is beautiful and the staff was very friendly and professional. The infinity pool is a must see.
Secondly, the conference itself was much improved from the previous year. More corporate sponsors were
present (shout out to Glover-Auten Foods, Kimbles, Securus Technologies, and Southern Health Partners, who all obtained the corporate sponsorships from yours truly). Also many more ads were sold this year for the scholarship program. The ads sold at Harris County Prison were to Leroy Hill Coffee, Bob Barker, Cotton States Insurance, and Sysco. I would like to extend a special thank you to Deputy Warden Marvin Foster III for his tireless efforts in securing corporate sponsorships and ad sales which made this a successful year for Harris County Prison.
In closing, I look forward to next years conference (probably in Savannah) and I look forward to the coming year with all it's promise and positive change. It was great seeing old friends and meeting new ones (Mike, Greg, Beth, Oasis). Mike, once again thanks for the exceptional dinner and even more exceptional conversations with you and some of your staff (a highlight of the conference, for sure). Till next time....
