Schedule of Events 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. 

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

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

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

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

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

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

6 p.m.

Off-site Group Event at The Alley

Thursday, July 27, 2023