This Friday is the Hotel Cut-Off Date for the Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting

We hope you plan to attend the Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting on December 7–9, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Please remember to make your hotel reservation by November 14, 2025, to qualify for the negotiated group room rate. After this date, room availability and rates cannot be guaranteed.

Once you register for the December Council Meeting, you’ll receive an email confirmation with instructions for how to book your hotel reservation at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.

Click here to register and view the schedule at a glance! 

This bi-annual meeting is your opportunity to: 

• Hear the latest updates on SMACNA initiatives and industry updates 
• Share your chapter’s perspective and have your voice heard by your peers and SMACNA leadership 
• Engage in open forums, network with peers, and gain valuable insights from SMACNA National staff, elected officials, and guest speakers 

 Event Highlights: 

• Welcome Reception – Evening of December 7 
• Meeting Sessions – December 8 & 9 (1.5 days of content, discussion, and networking) 

Immediately following the Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting, SMACNA will conduct a Local Joint Adjustment Board (LJAB) Training. This training provides essential guidance on conducting an LJAB hearing properly and equips chapters and contractor panelists with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate the process effectively. This free half-day program will show you how to: 

• Conduct a proper LJAB hearing. 
• Handle common procedural objections. 
• Maintain arbitrational immunity. 

You’ll also learn how to prepare for complex legal issues that often accompany grievances. Plus, you will leave knowing how to draft binding decisions. There is no charge for this program, so please inform your LJAB management members about this training opportunity and plan to attend. When you register for Council, please indicate if you would like to participate in this program.  

Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow chapter representatives and shape the future of our industry. 

This event is available to Chapter Executives and Councilors.