SCHEDULE OF EVENTS*
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
1:00 pm Optional Social Activities (Pre-registration required)
-Golf at River's Edge Golf Course
-Famous Big Eddy Whitewater Rafting Trip on the Deschutes River
-Spa Treatments at Sunriver Resort's Sage Springs Club and Spa
4:00 – 6:00 pm Registration Open
6:00 – 7:30 pm Opening Reception
Sponsored by The Riverhouse Hotel & Convention Center
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
8:00 - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 8:45 am Welcome and Opening Remarks
President Brant Wolf, CAE and Conference Chair Jo Bryson, CAE
9:00 - 10:00 am SESSION ONE
The Innovation Imperative: Orienting Our Organizations Toward the Future
Jeff De Cagna, Chief Strategist and Founder, Principled Innovation LLC
Is your organization oriented to the past, or to the future? This is the fundamental question all organizational leaders will need to answer, and there is really only one acceptable response. As leaders author the future for themselves and others, they must constantly consider the role innovation will play in driving long-term success. This session will explain the absolute necessity of innovation as part of any strategy for creating value, and outline ways leaders can begin to bring the innovation conversation inside.
10:00 – 10:30 am Break
Sponsored by LLM Publications, Inc.
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
SESSION TWO
Making Innovation Happen by Design
Jeff De Cagna, Chief Strategist and Founder, Principled Innovation LLC
Future-focused leaders embrace innovation as an essential element of growth in the years to come. But how do you make it happen in your association in a way that is both successful and sustainable? This session will introduce attendees to the concept of “design thinking,” a mindset for addressing difficult challenges and accessing huge opportunities, and apply this approach to exploring three of the fundamental questions facing associations when it comes to innovation. How do we govern for innovation? How do we build innovation as a deep capability? How do we move innovation as close to the edge as possible? This promises to be a provocative conversation, so we hope you will join us!
SESSION THREE
Hot Topics Roundtables - Hospitality Industry
Get together with other allied members to discuss various pertinent topics in the hospitality industry! This session will break down into roundtables and cover issues including marketing, contracts, cutbacks, trends, and much more. Bring your ideas and be ready to discuss your current challenges and successes in this current economic environment. Make connections with fellow hoteliers and service providers that will last throughout the conference and beyond.
12:00 – 1:00 pm Networking Lunch
1:15 – 2:45 pm Communicating Across the Generations
Dana Barz, Principal and Founder, danamics
With four different generations – the Veterans, the Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y – working together, collisions are not uncommon. The generation gap is widening with diversity in the world views and work philosophies. To be successful, you need to be able to relate to all ages, bridge the gaps and learn to work together. Join us in this interactive session to discover who these generations are; why they clash; and how to communicate, motivate and collaborate with them.
2:45 - 3:00 pm Break
Sponsored by Sunriver Resort and Skamania Lodge
3:00 - 4:30 pm SESSION FIVE
10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me about Association Management (Before Now)
Bob Harris, CAE, President, Harris Management Group, Inc.
Improve understanding of nonprofit management and explore current issues and challenges. The session will cover risk-management techniques and hot topics including public records, antitrust, minute taking, conflict of interest, mission drift, insurance, performance evaluation, executive sessions, etc.
7:00 – 10:00 pm Dinner and a Wii Bit of Fun
Join your friends and colleagues for cocktails, dinner and Wii! Let the action begin - a night of fun at the first-ever OSAM Wii Tournament! It doesn't matter if you are old school or new school - there will be plenty of gaming action for everyone!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
8:00 – 11:00 AM Registration Open
8:00 – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 10:00 am SESSION SIX
Designing Your Future – The Hottest Association Trends
Carylann Assante, VP of Development, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
Designing Your Future, a strategic level approach to understanding the trends impacting you and your organization today from the demographics of your future members, to how technology is impacting our delivery systems and the effect of today’s changing economic times to associations like yours.
10:00 – 10:30 am Break
Sponsored by Lloyd District Coalition of Hotels
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
SESSION SEVEN
Effective Board Orientation – Tips and New Tools
Bob Harris, CAE, President, Harris Management Group, Inc.
Overcome the motto: “You won’t have to do anything when you get on the board.” Learn to communicate the board’s purpose and director roles in a practical way to inform leaders of their responsibilities. The session includes techniques for the board retreat and the latest tools and topics.
SESSION EIGHT
Innovate or Hibernate – What’s the Next Step for Your Team?
Steve Swafford, Balance Warrior, Leadership Outfitters, Inc.
Today’s most successful organizations are encouraging their teams to be innovative and creative in their structure and process. In this session, participants examine the benefits of taking a strategic approach to creative problem-solving, explore how to encourage innovation in the work and/or volunteer environment, and use practical techniques to discover new ideas and fresh insights. Participants will take home tools and techniques that can be used within their organization to boost creativity and put innovative ideas to use.
12:00 - 2:30 pm Lunch and Closing Session
Creating Opportunities: Seeing What Is/ Imagining What Can Be
Dick Durrance II, Drinker Durrance Graphics
In difficult times, creative vision is the key to economic survival. Former National Geographic photographer Dick Durrance uses stories and images from photographing combat in Vietnam, articles and books for National Geographic, global advertising campaigns, and the world’s great golf courses to inspire you to focus your creative vision on the challenges you face. He ignites your passion for fresh ideas, reminding you that creative vision doesn’t just come from seeing what is but from imagining what can be! He inspires you to harness your gifts, develop your skills, and build the teamwork you need to create fresh opportunities. He will help you to not only survive but flourish, fulfilling your dreams for yourself, your family, and your community.
2:30 pm Conference Concludes
*Subject to change
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received on or before September 11, 2009 will receive a full refund less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received after September 11, 2009 will receive a 50% refund of all fees. No shows and cancellations received after 5:00 pm on September 26, 2009 will not receive a refund.
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