Tuesday, July 25, 2023

   

7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Peer to Peer Orientation 101 for New Chapter Presidents - Rutledge Room

 

Led by seasoned chapter presidents, this interactive workshop will provide you with the skills to respond to the challenges and opportunities faced by chapter presidents today. Learn time-tested best practices in financial management, volunteer management, governance, education, recruitment and retention and staff development. 

   
7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Peer to Peer Orientation 201 for "Newer" Chapter Presidents (limited seating; registration required) - Heyward Room
  Have you been a president for 2-5 years? Are you ready to learn more about the construction industry? Dig into association topics a bit more? Then this orientation is for you. This session will provide a construction “bootcamp” as well as deeper dives into association topics like finance and strategic planning.
   

1-2:15 p.m.

Small Group Workshops (limited seating; registration required)

 

Maximizing Your Space: Strategies for Identifying and Meeting the Spatial Needs of Your Chapter - Indigo/Rice Room
presented by Chris Fraser, Managing Director, Avison Young and Mike Kobylka, ABC National 

 

Preparing for Accreditation: Tips and Advice - Cotton Room
presented by Chris Fryxell, ABC Connecticut Chapter and Stephen Lewis, ABC National 

 

Succession Planning Roundtable: Who’s Following You When You Move On? - Lynch Room
facilitated by John Mielke, ABC Wisconsin Chapter and Carla Kugler, ABC New Mexico Chapter

   

2:30-3:45 p.m.

Small Group Workshops (limited seating; registration required)

 

Capitalizing on Growth: Effective Fundraising Strategies for Chapters To Finance Capital Purchases - Indigo/Rice Room
presented by Clay Crownover, ABC Greater Tennessee Chapter and Mike Kobylka, ABC National 

 

Mielke's Toolbox Talks: 3 Tools That Have Helped for 3 Decades - Lynch Room
presented by John Mielke, ABC Wisconsin Chapter

 

Preparing for Accreditation: Tips and Advice - Cotton Room
presented by Chris Fryxell, ABC Connecticut Chapter and Stephen Lewis, ABC National 

   

5-6:30 p.m.

Networking Reception at Hotel - Pool Terrace

7:05 p.m. Optional Event: Minor League Baseball Game: Charleston RiverDogs vs. Augusta Green Jackets (separate ticketed event) - Jospeh P. Riley, Jr. Park, 360 Fishburne Street
 

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

All sessions on Wednesday and Thursday will be held in the Signers' Ballroom.

8-9 a.m. Breakfast - Restaurant Private Dining Room (Iron Rose)
9 a.m. Welcome
9:15-10:15 a.m. Adapting, Succeeding & Thriving in the Workplace
  presented by Sarita Maybin
 

The ability to stay positive and productive in the face of change, challenges and uncertain times is essential for career success. In this interactive presentation, you will learn how to stay motivated, respond to workplace challenges and rekindle passion for your career.

Presentation highlights include:

  • How to thrive on change
  • How to cope with workplace situations that are beyond your control
  • Five ways to rekindle passion for your career
  • How to communicate concerns in a way that will get the results you desire
  • How to use your “resiliency resources” to bounce back from adversity
10:15-10:30 a.m. Break 
10:30-11:45 a.m. You Worked Hard to Recruit Them, Now Work Hard to Retain Them
  presented by Ginny Curley, Ph.D., Power Your Partnerships LLC
 

You find just the right candidate. They start strong on day one. And they are gone by day thirty. What happened? The average business spends over $4700 to recruit each new hire (SHRM, 2022). You can't afford to ignore the changing landscape of employee retention. This session will outline the key steps that must be taken in the early days of employment to retain new employees so they become your legacy employees.

By the end of this session, presidents will:

  1. Assess the cost of turnover to their organization
  2. Identify the five main reasons people stay in their jobs
  3. Evaluate how their organization meets – or falls short of – these five considerations
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch - Restaurant Private Dining Room (Iron Rose)
1-2:15 p.m. Stop Doing the Work for Them...How to Develop Good Employees Into Great Employees 
  presented by Ginny Curley, Ph.D., Power Your Partnerships LLC
 

We've all been there. An employee asks a question and we answer it. Over time we begin to wonder why this employee is coming to us with more questions, not less. This session will identify how to empower employees to move from dependence to independence. In the process, we will touch on a few essential steps to delegation and employee independence.

By the end of this session, presidents will:

  1. Describe the impact of dependent employees
  2. Practice asking questions that develop independent employees
  3. Consider delegation techniques that reinforce independence
2:15-2:30 p.m. Break 
2:30-3 p.m. Chapter Business
3-5 p.m. Roundtable Discussions 

6 p.m.

Off-site Group Event at The Alley

   

Thursday, July 27, 2023
7:45-8:45 a.m. Breakfast - Restaurant Private Dining Room (Iron Rose)
8:45-9 a.m. Welcome Back 
9-9:45 a.m. Preparing for the 2024 Elections  
  presented by Richard Walters, Senior Advisor, Republican National Committee and Melanie Pfeiffenberger, Senior Director of Political Affairs
  Join Richard Walters, RNC Senior Advisor, and Melanie Pfeiffenberger, Senior Director of Political Affairs, as they dive into the ever-important 2024 election cycle. Richard will review how the national Party is preparing and how chapter presidents can get involved. Bring your questions and get ready to discuss all things politics!
9:45-10:20 a.m. One on One With ABC's National Chair Milton Graugnard and Chair Elect Buddy Henley
  facilitated by Mike Bellaman, ABC National President & CEO
10:20-10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. How to Address the Changing Dynamics of Your Board 
  facilitated by Brian Gallagher, Graycor Construction and Carolinas Chapter Board Member
   
2-4 p.m. Optional Post-Conference Event: Palmetto Breeze Catamaran (separate ticketed event)