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December 10-11, 2018

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This exclusive two-day event for association CEOs and other senior staff leaders is focused on equipping you to lead your association now and into the future. Disruptive thinkers like Scott Wayne will push you to think differently about how you lead your organization, its board, and your members. The event will also include a presentation on ASAE’s ground breaking research into the 46 Drivers of Change. Attendees will receive a high-level overview of the research then will be organized into small-groups with like colleagues for a deep-dive into the information and discussion on what it might mean for your association or industry.

At the end of this retreat, you will walk away with new energy and ways to approach your association leadership. You will have a strong sense of the disruptive trends of which you need to be aware. You will have the tools to enable a stronger relationship between staff and volunteer leaders. And you have the opportunity to earn up to 10 CAE credits. All of this while spending two days at the luxurious and newly renovated Cavalier Virginia Beach, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection.

New this year! You may bring one of your volunteer leaders, such as the President of your board, on Tuesday, Dec. 11, as the content will relate directly to them (see Tuesday's session description below.) The cost is $150 and does not include a room reservation or any of Monday night's activities. Register them when you register yourself - just click the Volunteer Leader option. 

If you choose to arrive on Sunday, December 9, you can enjoy an optional tasting tour at the Tarnished Truth Distilling Company. You will be guided through the production side of the distillery where you will learn about the process by which the spirits are crafted. Tours end in the tasting room with the option to sample spirits.  Afterward, savor a delicious hosted dinner at The Hunt Room.

The Cavalier is offering a special rate to all CEO & Senior Staff Retreat registrants of only $149 for Sunday check-in.

If you are an association CEO, Executive Director, or senior staff member, this is an event you do NOT want to miss.

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Agenda

Sunday, December 9 (Optional)

      3:00 p.m. - Cavalier Check-In and Welcome

      6:00-7:00 p.m. - Guided Tasting Tour Tarnished Truth Distilling Company*

      8:00-10:00 p.m. - Hosted Dinner at The Hunt Room*

Monday, December 10

9:30-10:00 a.m. - Welcome & Introductions

10:00-11:00 a.m. - Market Disruption: Where Innovation and Negotiation Intersect
Scott Wayne
During this session you will gain an understanding of the difference between market innovation, product innovation, and the underestimated power of markets and human behavior. Attendees will learn how to build partnership with other organizations rather than going head-to-head with direct competitors. You will learn how to negotiate with internal stakeholders in your association and industry to be sure that innovation makes it into your association.

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - The Insight Curve: A Negotiation Exercise
Scott Wayne
Scott will present a relevant case study relevant and deploy the insight curve model to target both ends of the innovation spectrum. Participants will generate new association products and service ideas based on the perspectives and activities of both ends of the spectrum. At the end of the time, attendees will have ideas for a new products and services for your association.

12:00-1:00 p.m. - Lunch

1:00-1:30 p.m. - Networking Break

1:30-4:30 p.m. - Association Trends: A Presentation & Discussion from ASAE's 46 Drivers of Change Research
Sharon Moss, CRA, CAE
Attendees will be given a brief overview of the report from ASAE’s Foundation, then be organized into small groups of like colleagues for a discussion and a deep dive into the trends. At the end of the session, groups will share back to the larger group for a robust conversation on how association CEOs can be responsive to these trends.

5:30-6:30 p.m. - Perspectives from the For-Profit World; Interviews & Cocktails with Dynamic Local Business Leaders
JJ White, Moderator
Hear from three local leaders in the for-profit world in a fun environment while enjoying cocktails with your association colleagues.

               Eric Brown - Founder & CEO, Mobile One Courier & Logistics and Fulfilltopia
               Kim Curtis - President/CEO, Tidewater Home Funding, LLC

6:30-11:00 p.m. - Reception, dinner, dessert, cocktails, & networking

Tuesday, December 11

7:00-8:00 a.m. - Breakfast

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Registration

This retreat is limited to chief staff executives and senior staff leadership for associations and non-profits, including account executives from association management companies (AMCs). Registration is all-inclusive with a sleeping room on December 10; breaks, lunch, reception, and dinner on December 10; breakfast and lunch on December 11; and all educational sessions.

Refund Policy

Registrants from the original September dates have until October 17, 2018 to cancel for a full refund.

Cancel by Wednesday, October 31, $500 refunded.
Cancel by Monday, November 12, $400 refunded.
Cancel AFTER Monday November 12, no refund.

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Content Leaders 

Eric Brown
Mobile One Courier & Logistics | Fulfilltopia

Eric Brown is the founder and CEO of Mobile One Courier & Logistics which he established in 1996, and in 2010, he began a second company, Fulfilltopia. Though Eric’s personal and business roots are in Hampton Roads, he has grown these businesses and now has locations in Richmond and Roanoke areas as well. Eric’s leadership has earned him invitations to participate in the US Air Force Air War College National Security Forum as well as the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative. In 2010, the Hampton Roads business journal Inside Business included Mobile One Courier on its Roaring 20 list recognizing it as one of the fastest growing companies in Hampton Roads, and since that time, Mobile One has been included on Inc. Magazine’s “Inc. 5000” list of fastest-growing privately held companies five times. Eric currently serves as a Lead Mentor and Executive Board member of 757 Accelerate, an incubator for new businesses. 

Kim Curtis
President & CEO | Tidewater Home Funding

Sharon Moss, Ph.D., CRA, CAE
Chief Research Officer | ASAE Foundation

Sharon Moss, PhD, CRA, CAE is the Chief Research Officer for ASAE and the ASAE Foundation. In this role she leads all industry research efforts in order to help elevate the profession of association management, and issues that have implications for associations. Moss holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience/Communication Disorders, is a Certified Research Administrator, and a Certified Association Executive. Part of the extensive body of research she has led with at the ASAE Foundation includes the creation and implementation of the Foundation's ForesightWorks effort. ForesightWorks is a deliberate, evidence-based initiative designed to be your partner in environmental scanning and planning for change. The program's mission is to empower association executives to create a culture of foresight in their associations.

Scott Wayne
Co-Founder | Envoy

Scott Wayne is a speaker, negotiator, and moderator. He's co-founder of Envoy - a negotiation and market influence firm that works on a small portfolio of discrete initiatives to deliver outcomes that mutually benefit business, environment, and society. A former British diplomat, Scott has spent his career investigating opportunities, building partnerships, and negotiating outcomes in both the private and public sector. Scott is the author of The Cartography of Negotiation, a hands-on guide to negotiating and is in the midst of writing his second book on how to use negotiation techniques for business innovation. 

JJ White
Chief Engagement Officer | Dale Carnegie VA

JJ White joined the Dale Carnegie organization as a franchise owner in 2000. He holds certification in the Sales Effectiveness, Leadership, Team Engagement, Presentation Effectiveness and Process Improvement curricula. In 2007 he received the Global Dale Carnegie Superior Trainer Award. His recent accomplishments include induction to the Dale Carnegie 2010 Millennium Group, a collection of the top 20 franchises in the world. In 2006 he was part of the Blue Ridge Business Journal top 20 under 40 business leaders in the region and most recently was ranked a top 25 sales professional by Valley Business Front Magazine. JJ serves as a Board Member of the Virginia Council for CEOs and also as Past-President of the International Dale Carnegie Franchisee Association. 

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 Accommodations

The Cavalier | 4200 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Va. 23451
cavalierhotel.com | (757) 425-8555

For nearly a century, the grand Cavalier has stood sentinel over the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Perched on a grassy hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Virginia's most iconic hotel has welcomed ten U.S. Presidents, countless celebrities, and distinguished guests from around the world. The history within the stately architecture reveals a sense of timeless elegance and glamour and earned the Cavalier a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Now, The Cavalier has been re-imagined and re-invented to bring you an experience that marries grand tradition with a warm, contemporary feel.

Room reservation for CEO and Senior Staff attendees for the night of Monday, December 10 is included in your registration and will be made for you. Room reservations for Sponsors are not included in registration.

Attendees can request to extend their stay at The Cavalier (based on availability) upon registration for $149/night (plus taxes). They will be responsible for all additional room nights. A credit card is required.

**Special Offer for CEO & Senior Staff Retreat attendees**
The Cavalier's SeaHill Spa is offering 45 minute massages or pedicures for just $60, only for VSAE attendees. Call the Spa at 757-425-8555 to book your appointment and mention the CEO & Senior Staff Retreat to secure this special rate. Click here to view the SeaHill Spa fact sheet.

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