VARC - Virginia Area Relocation Council

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🎶 Giving Back, Together — One Beat at a Time 🎶

At Relopalooza ’26, we’re proud to support Community Music School of Raleigh — an organization creating meaningful musical opportunities for children across the Raleigh community.

All proceeds from our Zumba class and raffle ticket sales will directly support their mission and help expand access to music education for local youth.

We’re especially excited to welcome Isaiah, who will perform during RP26 and showcase the incredible impact this organization is making through music.

Ready to move for a cause?

Register for an awesome hip hop style Zumba class (led by our very own Cathy Whitener, VARC Vice-President) and grab a few raffle tickets for some great prize opportunities. This is a fantastic way to kick off the conference and get your adrenaline fix before showtime.

Sign up and support the cause here:
www.varcrelo.org

For questions on how you can support the cause outside of this year’s campaign, feel free to reach out to our Charitable Cause Chair, Christa Moore at [email protected]

This is an amazing cause we’re honored to support year after year — and trust us, you won’t want to miss this moment.

Relocation isn’t theory — it’s real people, real moves, and real curveballs.

That’s exactly what this session delivers.

🔁 TRL Relocation Remix brings together collaborative, tabletop-style discussions focused on real-world mobility scenarios — from packing challenges and temp housing cancellations to response strategies and prevention best practices.

🎤 Featuring industry voices who know the moves:
• Derek Gregath, Director, Global Client Development – NEI Global Relocation
• Tessa Boone, Talent Mobility Manager – Ford Motor Company
• Lois Johnson, Sr. Director, Global & US Domestic Mobility – ADP

Expect:
✔️ Peer-driven problem solving
✔️ Practical, immediately usable takeaways
✔️ High-energy conversation around communication, agility, and proactive planning

🗓 June 25
⏰ 2:15–3:15 PM

This is relocation knowledge remixed — and you’ll want a seat at the table.

This Memorial Day, the VARC Board of Directors honors the heroes who gave their lives in service to our nation.

We remember their sacrifice with gratitude and reflection, and we hold their families in our thoughts as we recognize the true meaning of this day.

Wishing our community a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

RP26 – THIS IS HOW WE CLOSE IT OUT!

The lights go up. The beat drops.

We’re ending RP26 with a Lip Sync Rap-Off on the rooftop- and it’s about to be legendary.

🎤 10 Contestants (Individuals or Teams)
🎚️ 1 Stage
🎶 Your favorite rap song (Clean Versions Only)
🏆 Bragging rights + a prize

DJ Lizzie Beats on deck.
⚠️ First 10 to sign up take the mic! No vocals required. Energy mandatory!

📍 Highgarden Rooftop | Raleigh NC

📅 6/25 | ⏲️ 7pm-10:30pm

To sign up, email [email protected] with your name or team name and the rap song/artist you will be performing to. Hurry now before our 10 spots fill out!

Due to higher-than-expected demand, we’ve opened additional hotel rooms for Relopalooza 26—so if you were on the fence (or waiting on your crew), now’s the time to lock it in!!!

Same energy. Same vibe.
Just more space for the culture.
Book through the event hotel link before this block fills up.

https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=RDUDOPO&groupCode=91I&arrivaldate=2026-06-24&departuredate=2026-06-26&flexibleDates=true&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

🎧 Don’t miss the beat.
Relopalooza hotel bookings close 5/25 — and rooms are going fast.

Lock in your stay, stay close to the action, and keep the rhythm going all conference long. 🏨🎤

👉 Book your room now: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.marriott.com%2Freslink%3Fid%3D1768515399130%26key%3DGRP%26app%3Dresvlink&data=05%7C02%7CTeela.Gleason%40suddath.com%7Cb18e59ccbc9d4dfb702f08de54fbd040%7C19e89563181741d9bd45ec7b53151767%7C0%7C0%7C639041637711652295%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=g6Qzb5d9l1ZoZXfh4Gp2LU0PForiRb4mHGluIyUlbSM%3D&reserved=0

When the market shifts, you don’t miss the beat—you move with it 🎧

Join us at Relopalooza for In Sync Under Pressure: RMC–Supplier Collaboration in a Shifting Market—where collaboration is the rhythm and agility is the flow.

We’re breaking down how RMCs and suppliers stay in sync through change, delivering seamless experiences for every relocating employee.

🎤 Real talk on governance
🎶 Smooth communication strategies
🔥 Shared accountability that keeps programs on track

Don’t just adapt—stay in rhythm. Visit www.varcrelo.org today to secure your seat!!

The “Playlist Drop” - 🎧 🎤

The beats are locked. The stage is set.

The Relopalooza ’26 agenda just dropped and this year we’re turning up the volume on the conversations shaping global mobility.

This year’s lineup is designed to challenge the status quo and spark fresh thinking across our industry.

Think of it as the ultimate mobility playlist – with sessions that inform, inspire, and maybe even remix the way we approach our work.

Stay tuned as we start dropping previews of the sessions and speakers. Trust us….this one will hit differently! 🎤

👉 Register today via www.varcrelo.org to claim your all access pass!

One of the best parts of this industry is the community behind it.

Our relocation council brings together mobility professionals who share insights, support each other, and work collectively to improve the relocation experience for employees and families.

No competition in the room - just collaboration!

At VARC, we're grateful for our members, sponsors and fans!

Happy Valentine's Day to the people who make mobility work every day!

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