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Agenda
Agenda Last updated: January 20, 2023
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Agenda
Day 1
( 01/28/2023 )
Day 2
( 01/29/2023 )
Day 3
( 01/30/2023 )
Day 1
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Registration Open (Exposition Pre-Function Salon)
1:00 PM
2:30 PM
Welcome Session (Exposition B)
The NACE Board welcomes everyone to the 2023 NACE Evolve Conference. Make sure to attend to hear NACE updates, Foundation of NACE updates, the chapter roll call, and celebrate chapter success with annual chapter recognition.
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
Afternoon Break (Exposition Pre-Function Salon)
3:00 PM
5:00 PM
Icebreaker and Education General Session: Finding Your Chapter's Path (Exposition B)
Icebreaker Sponsored by Wedding Industry Speakers, Marrying an amazing team culture with clear direction is the recipe for success for any chapter– it’s as simple as that. Giving your team the tools for personal growth and decision-making resonates deeply within your team environment, and your chapter will reap the benefits of that connection and investment tenfold. Dana will share their insight for empowering your team and providing a clear direction to help reach new milestones in your NACE ch...
Icebreaker Sponsored by Wedding Industry Speakers,
Marrying an amazing team culture with clear direction is the recipe for success for any chapter– it’s as simple as that. Giving your team the tools for personal growth and decision-making resonates deeply within your team environment, and your chapter will reap the benefits of that connection and investment tenfold. Dana will share their insight for empowering your team and providing a clear direction to help reach new milestones in your NACE chapter.
During this session, attendees will learn to:
*Discover the importance behind shared team values and team culture in a volunteer organization
*Understand the importance of finding your chapter's direction and how it affects membership growth and retention
*Create a Mission Statement for their chapter that can guide them in their decision making
view moreMarrying an amazing team culture with clear direction is the recipe for success for any chapter– it’s as simple as that. Giving your team the tools for personal growth and decision-making resonates deeply within your team environment, and your chapter will reap the benefits of that connection and investment tenfold. Dana will share their insight for empowering your team and providing a clear direction to help reach new milestones in your NACE chapter.
During this session, attendees will learn to:
*Discover the importance behind shared team values and team culture in a volunteer organization
*Understand the importance of finding your chapter's direction and how it affects membership growth and retention
*Create a Mission Statement for their chapter that can guide them in their decision making
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
Welcome Reception (Exposition C)
Sponsored by Qwick
After learning during an amazing opening general session, network and have fun in a casual atmosphere with light appetizers and drinks.
After learning during an amazing opening general session, network and have fun in a casual atmosphere with light appetizers and drinks.
Day 2
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
Breakfast (Exposition A)
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
Welcome Session (Exposition B)
Find out what you will learn for the day and connect with other chapter leaders prior to morning education.
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
Breakout Sessions
10:00 AM
11:15 AM
Breakout Sessions
11:15 AM
11:45 AM
Break
Location: Rum Bullion's Patio
11:45 AM
1:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
1:00 PM
2:15 PM
Lunch with your CLC Mentor (Exposition A)
2:30 PM
3:15 PM
Roundtables by Position (Exposition B)
Collaborate with other chapter leaders that hold the same leader position.
3:15 PM
3:30 PM
Afternoon Break (Exposition Pre-Function Salon)
3:30 PM
5:00 PM
The Next Chapter for Your Chapter: Using Your Evolve Insights to Create a 2023 Action Plan (Exposition B)
In this fast-paced, hands-on general session, you will have an opportunity to evaluate which key takeaways will help your chapter the most and integrate them into a customized 2023 action plan.
6:00 PM
9:00 PM
Foundation of NACE Fundraising Event - Apres-Ski (Novi at the El Dorado Hotel)
Get your mountain slopestyle ready and join your fellow chapter leaders to support the Foundation of NACE!
For more information and to purchase tickets, click on the Foundation of NACE event information.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click on the Foundation of NACE event information.
Breakouts
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
The ABCs of Advanced Chapter Leadership (Silver Baron D-E)
The ABCs of Advanced Chapter Leadership (Crum)This fast-paced session provides a blueprint for applying Advanced Leadership skills that will help take a NACE Chapter - whether struggling or successful - to the 'Next Level'. Delores will present practical, real-world suggestions that every NACE Chapter leader can use to improve their individual leadership performance, build a thriving board-level leadership culture, and identify, nurture and grow future leadership talent. This session will help e...
The ABCs of Advanced Chapter Leadership (Crum)
This fast-paced session provides a blueprint for applying Advanced Leadership skills that will help take a NACE Chapter - whether struggling or successful - to the 'Next Level'. Delores will present practical, real-world suggestions that every NACE Chapter leader can use to improve their individual leadership performance, build a thriving board-level leadership culture, and identify, nurture and grow future leadership talent. This session will help experienced and aspiring leaders to exhibit the attitudes, attributes, and behaviors essential to leadership success.
During this session, attendees will learn to:
* Recognize and practice effective Chapter leadership traits, qualities, and characteristics
* Distinguish between role-centric and performance-centric approaches to effective leadership
* Identify and mentor emerging Chapter leaders
view moreThis fast-paced session provides a blueprint for applying Advanced Leadership skills that will help take a NACE Chapter - whether struggling or successful - to the 'Next Level'. Delores will present practical, real-world suggestions that every NACE Chapter leader can use to improve their individual leadership performance, build a thriving board-level leadership culture, and identify, nurture and grow future leadership talent. This session will help experienced and aspiring leaders to exhibit the attitudes, attributes, and behaviors essential to leadership success.
During this session, attendees will learn to:
* Recognize and practice effective Chapter leadership traits, qualities, and characteristics
* Distinguish between role-centric and performance-centric approaches to effective leadership
* Identify and mentor emerging Chapter leaders
10:00 AM
11:15 AM
Chapter Programming Success (Silver Baron A)
Chapter Programming Success (James and Olivares)In this session, we'll be discussing how to design a year's worth of chapter programming, along with strategies for marketing your programs, creating pricing structures, and adding value to your meetings. We'll actively workshop program ideas and practice creating a marketing plan.During this session, attendees will learn to:*Create dynamic and diverse chapter programs*Design an effective pricing structure for your chapter programs*Sell and market ...
Chapter Programming Success (James and Olivares)
In this session, we'll be discussing how to design a year's worth of chapter programming, along with strategies for marketing your programs, creating pricing structures, and adding value to your meetings. We'll actively workshop program ideas and practice creating a marketing plan.
During this session, attendees will learn to:
*Create dynamic and diverse chapter programs
*Design an effective pricing structure for your chapter programs
*Sell and market your chapter programs to gain interest and attendance
view moreIn this session, we'll be discussing how to design a year's worth of chapter programming, along with strategies for marketing your programs, creating pricing structures, and adding value to your meetings. We'll actively workshop program ideas and practice creating a marketing plan.
During this session, attendees will learn to:
*Create dynamic and diverse chapter programs
*Design an effective pricing structure for your chapter programs
*Sell and market your chapter programs to gain interest and attendance
11:45 AM
1:00 PM
Membership: Start Strong and Keep Them Engaged (Silver Baron D-E)
NACE Membership: Start Strong and Keep Them Engaged (Tarrant)Do you ever wonder why your members are dropping off when they should be thrilled to continue receiving the benefits you've worked so hard to create for them? The answer may lie in your onboarding process and retention plan — it's either ineffective or you’re lacking one altogether. This session will teach you how to empower and inspire your members to take charge of their own success and boost your retention rates from the first step....
NACE Membership: Start Strong and Keep Them Engaged (Tarrant)
Do you ever wonder why your members are dropping off when they should be thrilled to continue receiving the benefits you've worked so hard to create for them? The answer may lie in your onboarding process and retention plan — it's either ineffective or you’re lacking one altogether. This session will teach you how to empower and inspire your members to take charge of their own success and boost your retention rates from the first step.
During this session, attendees will learn to:
*Evaluate their current onboarding process and find the areas for improvement
*Design an effective and manageable plan for their chapter
*Create a roadmap for retention that can be replicated for every member
view moreDo you ever wonder why your members are dropping off when they should be thrilled to continue receiving the benefits you've worked so hard to create for them? The answer may lie in your onboarding process and retention plan — it's either ineffective or you’re lacking one altogether. This session will teach you how to empower and inspire your members to take charge of their own success and boost your retention rates from the first step.
During this session, attendees will learn to:
*Evaluate their current onboarding process and find the areas for improvement
*Design an effective and manageable plan for their chapter
*Create a roadmap for retention that can be replicated for every member
Breakouts
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
NACE Essentials (Silver Baron A)
NACE Essentials (Kokinakos)
During this important fundamental session, attendees will learn more about running a NACE chapter including why your chapter needs a leadership transition plan, quarterly reporting, and agenda and minute writing.
During this important fundamental session, attendees will learn more about running a NACE chapter including why your chapter needs a leadership transition plan, quarterly reporting, and agenda and minute writing.
10:00 AM
11:15 AM
Membership: Start Strong and Keep Them Engaged (Silver Baron D-E)
NACE Membership: Start Strong and Keep Them Engaged (Tarrant)Do you ever wonder why your members are dropping off when they should be thrilled to continue receiving the benefits you've worked so hard to create for them? The answer may lie in your onboarding process and retention plan — it's either ineffective or you’re lacking one altogether. This session will teach you how to empower and inspire your members to take charge of their own success and boost your retention rates from the first step....
NACE Membership: Start Strong and Keep Them Engaged (Tarrant)
Do you ever wonder why your members are dropping off when they should be thrilled to continue receiving the benefits you've worked so hard to create for them? The answer may lie in your onboarding process and retention plan — it's either ineffective or you’re lacking one altogether. This session will teach you how to empower and inspire your members to take charge of their own success and boost your retention rates from the first step.
During this session, attendees will learn to:
*Evaluate their current onboarding process and find the areas for improvement
*Design an effective and manageable plan for their chapter
*Create a roadmap for retention that can be replicated for every member
view moreDo you ever wonder why your members are dropping off when they should be thrilled to continue receiving the benefits you've worked so hard to create for them? The answer may lie in your onboarding process and retention plan — it's either ineffective or you’re lacking one altogether. This session will teach you how to empower and inspire your members to take charge of their own success and boost your retention rates from the first step.
During this session, attendees will learn to:
*Evaluate their current onboarding process and find the areas for improvement
*Design an effective and manageable plan for their chapter
*Create a roadmap for retention that can be replicated for every member
11:45 AM
1:00 PM
Chapter Programming Success (Silver Baron A)
Chapter Programming Success (James and Olivares)In this session, we'll be discussing how to design a year's worth of chapter programming, along with strategies for marketing your programs, creating pricing structures, and adding value to your meetings. We'll actively workshop program ideas and practice creating a marketing plan.During this session, attendees will learn to:*Create dynamic and diverse chapter programs*Design an effective pricing structure for your chapter programs*Sell and market ...
Chapter Programming Success (James and Olivares)
In this session, we'll be discussing how to design a year's worth of chapter programming, along with strategies for marketing your programs, creating pricing structures, and adding value to your meetings. We'll actively workshop program ideas and practice creating a marketing plan.
During this session, attendees will learn to:
*Create dynamic and diverse chapter programs
*Design an effective pricing structure for your chapter programs
*Sell and market your chapter programs to gain interest and attendance
view moreIn this session, we'll be discussing how to design a year's worth of chapter programming, along with strategies for marketing your programs, creating pricing structures, and adding value to your meetings. We'll actively workshop program ideas and practice creating a marketing plan.
During this session, attendees will learn to:
*Create dynamic and diverse chapter programs
*Design an effective pricing structure for your chapter programs
*Sell and market your chapter programs to gain interest and attendance
Day 3
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
Breakfast (Exposition A)
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
Closing Session: Leaving a Legacy and Sharing The Best Ideas (Exposition B)
As an association leader, you have a unique opportunity to create a lasting legacy. The decisions you make and the projects you pursue will shape your organization for years to come. Whether it’s improving member engagement, creating innovative programs and initiatives, or positioning your association for growth in the future – these are all tasks that can help make your legacy one of success and stability. With the right approach and awareness, you can ensure that your impact has enduring resul...
As an association leader, you have a unique opportunity to create a lasting legacy. The decisions you make and the projects you pursue will shape your organization for years to come. Whether it’s improving member engagement, creating innovative programs and initiatives, or positioning your association for growth in the future – these are all tasks that can help make your legacy one of success and stability. With the right approach and awareness, you can ensure that your impact has enduring results.
During this session, attendees will learn to:
*Embrace short-term actions during your leadership for long-term results
*Identify the privilege and challenges of institutional knowledge, and how to both embrace and combat it
*Utilize strategies for staying accountable
As a closing, the conference will wrap-up with an opportunity to share the best ideas through out the conference with each other and what you learned that will help you most when you go back to your home chapter.
view moreDuring this session, attendees will learn to:
*Embrace short-term actions during your leadership for long-term results
*Identify the privilege and challenges of institutional knowledge, and how to both embrace and combat it
*Utilize strategies for staying accountable
As a closing, the conference will wrap-up with an opportunity to share the best ideas through out the conference with each other and what you learned that will help you most when you go back to your home chapter.
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
Optional Session: Ask An Expert (Exposition B)
NACE board members, CLC mentors, and staff are available for any questions you have about NACE or managing a NACE chapter.