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Annual Leadership Conference

The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association is hosting its Annual Leadership Conference this Fall in Arlington, TX.

Volunteers, paid executives and staff get BOGGLED with similar issues in the game of association management on how to better manage their organizations, and this Conference will equip you with new strategies on how to do just that. 

Are there things you should be doing differently?  Yes. 

Are there tasks you are doing now that you shouldn’t be doing?  Yes.

Are there things you should just stop doing?  Yes.

Tom Morrison, CEO of The Metal Treating Institute and a renowned association speaker, will lead a workshop that will have you racing back home to put fresh ideas and new strategies in place, delivering high impact and results to your members! Plan to hear more on how to effectively manage your association so you can PASS GO and avoid any GAME OVER scenario. Don’t be SORRY! you missed this engaging and essential learning experience geared toward your success. Here’s everything you need to know to GET IN THE GAME!

 

REGISTRATION

Registration is complimentary to all State Association Executives, State Officers and NIADA Executive Committee Members. The Registration Cut-Off Date is Monday, October 22!  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

HIGH SCORING SPONSORS

(tentative agenda)

Wednesday, Nov. 7                                            NIADA Executive Committee Arrival Day

 

Thursday, Nov. 8               9am – 5pm              NIADA Executive Committee Meeting

                                                                               (breakfast & lunch provided)

                                                                               State Assoc. Execs & State Officers Arrival Day

 

Friday, Nov. 9                   8:00am – 9am           Breakfast

                                           9am - 9:05am             Welcome

9:05am – 9:45am      Joint Education Session, "PCI Compliance"

9:45am - 10:15am     NIADA Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program

                                           10:30am - 12pm         Assoc. Execs & State Officers in Separate Meetings

                                           12pm – 1:30pm          Joint Lunch

                                            1:30pm – 5pm           AEC/State Officers Meetings Resume

                                            6pm – 10pm               Dallas Cowboys Tour and

                                                                                 Dinner at TX Rangers Ballpark

 

Saturday, Nov. 10            8:30am – 9am             Joint Breakfast

9am – 12pm                Joint Session Workshop,

                            “I’ve Got a Member…NOW WHAT?

                             Maximizing Member Engagement”

                             led by Tom Morrison, 

                             2012 Florida Association Executive of the Year

        ·    How do you recruit members and get them

           involved in your association?

        ·    How do you communicate and engage with

           the younger generation?

        ·    Learn how to plan and measure your

           timeliness and effectiveness.

        ·     Walk away with a strategic plan to put in

            place immediately!

12pm – 1:30pm             Joint Lunch

1:30pm – 4pm               Regional Roundtable Discussions

                               (Executives and Officers)

4:15pm – 5pm               Roundtable Recap

                             6pm – 8pm                     Networking Reception

 

Sunday, Nov. 11               8am                                 Departure Day



















SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

HOTEL & TRAVEL INFORMATION

Hotel: Sheraton Arlington • 1500 Convention Center Drive • Arlington, TX  76011 

DISCOUNTED ROOM RATE: $119/night, EXPIRES MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2012

Make your reservations by phone by calling 1-800-325-3535 and mention the group name NIADA to receive the $119/night discounted room rate.

AIRFARE: Please make your airline reservations as soon as possible to assure lower rates, arriving at D/FW Airport for proximity to the hotel.

TRANSPORTATION: The Sheraton provides complimentary shuttle service to and from D/FW Airport. Simply call the hotel at 817-261-8200 to arrange for your pick-up from the airport once you have your luggage. You can request the same service to go from the Sheraton to D/FW by making arrangements with the hotel during your stay.



For Questions, contact Ginger Barrientez, CMP: ginger@niada.com or 817.640.3838