Day One

Sunday June 25, 2023

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Oak
AGC Women’s Forum Meeting
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tamarack Foyer/Alder and Mountain Birch Rooms
Conference Registration and Hospitality Suite Open

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5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Tamarack Terrace
Welcome Reception

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6:30 PM
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
ELC Officers Dinner (Invite Only)

Day Two

Monday June 26, 2023

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Tamarack DE
New Executives Breakfast (Invite Only)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tamarack Foyer
Conference Registration/Information Desk Open
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Sugar Maple and Oak
ELC Board of Directors Meeting

Guests welcome

7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Alder and Mountain Birch Rooms
ELC Mastermind Mentoring and Continental Breakfast

Stop by and grab a coffee, enjoy some breakfast and meet up with colleagues from around the country. Start the day off by getting to know other ELC members and tapping into all the knowledge and expertise they have to share. This is an infomal meet and greet. All are welcome.

12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Alpine Hall
Welcome Luncheon

Join us to reconnect with old friends and meet new colleagues during the ELC welcome lunch. All attendees, including sponsors and guests invited.

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1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Tamarack A, B and C
Opening General Session 

Moderator: Steve Sandherr

CEO, AGC of America

 

Panelist: Jimmy Christianson

Vice President of Government Relations, AGC of America

Panelist: Brian Turmail

Vice President of Public Affairs & Strategic Initiatives, AGC of America

Panelist: Christi Beatty

Vice President of Chapter Services & Membership Engagement, AGC of America

Panelist: Jeff Wilson

Vice President of Marketing & Business Development, AGC of America

AGC Townhall: How to Tap into the AGC Value Proposition and Boost Member Retention

Join us for the Conference opening session and hear an update from AGC Senior Vice President Tom Brown, followed by a moderated conversation with AGC CEO Steve Sandherr, with Jimmy Christianson, Christi Beatty, Brian Turmail and Jeff Wilson.

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Tamarack Foyer/Terrace
Break
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Tamarack A, B and C
Plenary Session

Brandon Robinson

CEO, AGC of Virginia

Part 1 of 2: What Keeps You Up at Night, Peer Sharing

This open format participatory session will be an opportunity to share what’s keeping you up at night with fellow executives. Is your chapter struggling with member engagement? A difficult board? A challenging HR issue? Part 1 of this session involves hearing from each other. Maybe it’ll even lead to a few casual conversations before Part 2 at the Closing Session on Wednesday.

4:45 PM – 6:30 PM
The Lounge at the Spruce Camp Building
Reception

Make your way past the gondola to the Spruce Camp Building and enter the lounge.

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6:30 PM

Day Three

Tuesday June 27, 2023

7:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Tamarack Foyer
Conference Information Desk & Exhibits Open
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Tamarack Foyer/Terrace
Continental Breakfast
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8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Tamarack A, B and C
Tuesday Keynote Session
Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Experience
Amanda Kaiser

Amanda Lea Kaiser

Member Engagement Strategist, Author, and Keynote Speaker

Amanda Lea Kaiser is a member engagement strategist and author of Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating Thriving Member Communities. She has been studying engagement for over 25 years—first, consumer engagement while managing the beloved Crayola brand and now member engagement in the association industry. As a researcher, author, and co-creator of the New Member Engagement Study and the Virtual Networking Incubator, she is at the forefront of exploring how member and attendee engagement is rapidly changing within professional communities.

We worry that new members won’t try their benefits. Then we lose sleep when they don’t participate. Even our most loyal members hesitate to volunteer, which is agonizing. If it feels like member engagement is in shorter supply than ever before, you are right!

Members’ needs are changing—they require more than value to engage with your chapter; they also want memorable, positive experiences. It is time for every association staff member to take on the role of CEO. Chief Experience Officer, that is!

Join us as author Amanda Lea Kaiser walks you through how engagement builds from our member’s points of view. No matter the size of your chapter, see how to transform engagement to boost metrics like renewals and registrations. Using uncommon strategies from her book Elevating Engagement, learn how to create an energized and highly motivated membership.

You will workshop strategies with your colleagues, apply key takeaways to your unique chapter, and be ready to take many ideas back to your staff. By the end of the keynote, you’ll have the mindset of a Chief Experience Officer. Are you ready to go, CEO?

What you can expect during this session:

  • We’ll start with a highly collaborative, fast-paced whole-group discussion about how member engagement is changing and the opportunities we now have to meet members where they are.
  • During the second half of the presentation, we will focus on the most at-risk member segment, new members. Using insights from the New Member Engagement Study, you will be invited to ideate with your peers from like-sized chapters during a series of focused conversations resulting in strategies you can bring back to the office.
  • Throughout the presentation, Amanda will demonstrate many engagement tactics you can use during virtual and in-person events and meetings to delight members.

Learning objectives:

  • Understand why engagement is changing and the new strategies that create a thriving member community.
  • See how new member engagement is critical to life-long engagement and your recruitment efforts.
  • Uncover the right new member orientation and communication strategies for you, your staff, and your chapter members that work in tandem with the onboarding efforts of National.
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Tamarack Foyer/Terrace
Break
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM
Tamarack A, B and C
Plenary Session

Dave Daquelente

Executive Director, Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania

Joey Gilbert

President/CEO, AGC of Utah

 

Billy Norrell

CEO, AGC of Alabama

 

What Chapters Can Do to Address Mental Health & Suicide in the Construction Industry

The construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide among U.S. workers. In fact, that rate is four times greater than the national average and five times greater than that of all other construction fatalities combined. In the U.S., you are more likely to die from suicide than an automobile accident or by homicide. Simply said, you are 2.5 times more likely to die by your own hand than the hands of others. Join us as we share how chapters are helping member firms address the mental health challenge in the construction industry. The session will include success stories , resources and best practices from three AGC chapters.

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Tamarack Foyer/Terrace
Break
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Tamarack A, B and C
Plenary Session
7 Easy Steps for a DIY Organizational Assessment
Vanessa Dennison

Vanessa Dennison, CAE, CBAP

Owner, Dennison & Associates

Vanessa Dennison, is a Certified Association Executive and Certified Business Analyst Professional. She owns Dennison & Associates, an association consulting firm providing technology selection and implementation services, technology assessments, and organizational assessments.   Vanessa has over 20 years’ experience working with trade and professional associations, both as a staff member and an industry vendor.  She helps organizations implement new technology and business processes, while gently influencing staff toward positive cultural change. She and her growing team are proud to serve the association industry, and help all types of associations find fresh solutions to their stubborn problems.

An effective organizational assessment will generate immediate insights and identify ways for your people, processes, and technology to support your strategic goals. But, where do you begin to identify operational inefficiencies and areas for business process improvements? How do you evaluate programs and services for potential changes and opportunities?

Learn a step-by-step method for conducting a high-value organizational assessment that will illuminate how to ‘move the needle’ on your organization’s priorities to take your association farther, faster, and with buy-in from key stakeholders.

12:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Oak
Peer Group Meeting

*Must be pre-registered for the 2023 ELC Peer Group Program

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Smugglers Notch
Disc Golf*

Transportation will depart from the South Wing of The Lodge

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3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Alder and Mountain Birch Rooms
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6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Tamarack Foyer
Reception

All attendees, including sponsors and guests invited

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7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Tamarack A, B, C
Closing Dinner

All attendees, including sponsors and guests invited

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Day Four

Wednesday June 28, 2023

7:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Tamarack Foyer
Conference Information Desk & Exhibits Open
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Alder and Mountain Birch Rooms
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Tamarack A, B and C
Plenary Session
Building a More Effective Future-focused Board

Bob London, FASAE, CAE

Executive Director, Alpha Phil Omega National Service Fraternity

Bob London is serving in his 21st year as the National Executive Director of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity.  He has over 35 years of association management experience. Bob serves as the chief staff officer of the Fraternity.  Additionally, he serves as CSO of the Alpha Phi Omega Endowment (Foundation).   In addition to being a Certified Association Executive, Bob has also received a Certificate in Foresight from the University of Houston and is a member of the Association of Professional Futurists.  He is very involved in the association management community and is a partner in Governance Directions, LLC, which provides training sessions, seminars and workshops for boards of directors, association executives and staffs.

Bob is active in the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and recently served on ASAE’s research committee and is currently the Chair of the ForesightWorks Advisory Group.  Bob was named an ASAE Fellow in 2021, demonstrating a commitment to, and thought leadership for, the association community. Bob’s professional background also includes five years of sales experience, and consulting with start-up companies. He loves sports and volunteering with organizations that benefit children.

Do your board members know what it takes to be effective? The success of any organization depends on the effectiveness of its board and the relationship with the chief staff officer.

Join us in this informative and interactive session where we’ll explore the intricacies of board governance in a fast-paced world that is ever-changing. You’ll learn practical skills that can help you lay the foundation for strong board governance, make more informed decisions, foster a culture of futures thinking, and accountability, leading to the improved performance of your board.

9:15 AM – 9:30 AM
Tamarack Foyer/Terrace
Break
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Tamarack A, B and C
Plenary Session

Moderator: Dave Daquelente

Executive Director, Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania

Panelist: Meloni Raney

President & CEO, TEXO

 

Panelist: Cheryl Walthall

Executive Director, GCA of Hawaii

 

Panelist: Michael Gifford

President & CEO, AGC of Colorado

 

Panelist: Mike Dunham

CEO, AGC Georgia

 

Leading Change: A CEO’s Survival Guide

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to lead and navigate change has become a crucial skill for CEOs. This session offers an insightful exploration of the strategies and mindset required to effectively lead organizational transformations, ensuring long-term success and survival in an ever-changing environment. During this session, you’ll learn from a small group of their peers – thought leaders who have successfully steered their organizations through various change initiatives. You’ll also gain valuable insights and practical tools to guide you in your leadership journey.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Tamarack Foyer/Terrace
Break
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Tamarack A, B and C
Closing General Session

Brandon Robinson

CEO, AGC of Virginia

Part 2 of 2: What Helps Your Sleep, Peer Solving

This facilitated small-group session builds on the challenges identified in part I. We will organize the information from the first session to group similar challenges into small topic groups. These small groups will brainstorm answers before sharing general take aways and solutions with the larger group. End the conference with counsel from colleagues on how to solve your most pressing issues.

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Stowe Brewery Tour*

Transportation will depart from the South Wing of The Lodge

The Lodge at Spruce Peak

7412 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT 05672

Plan Your Conference Experience

Steeped in natural beauty, Spruce Peak is Stowe’s only slopeside destination, featuring luxury accommodations and year-round recreation. It’s a place to discover all manner of passions, from alpine skiing and snowboarding to mountain biking and fly fishing; from rounds on the mountain golf course to course after course of mouthwatering fare, Spruce Peak has something for everyone.

Standard AGC Room Rate: $299 + $30 per day resort fee

Check-In: 4:00 PM | Check-Out:  11:00 AM

If you need to place a new reservation at The Lodge at Spruce Peak for AGC’s upcoming ELC or have any other reservation questions, please reach out to Mary Doane at mary.doane@agc.org.

Reservation Deadline: June 2, 2023

Individual Reservation Cancellation Policy: 7 days prior to arrival

Deposit Policy: A 50% deposit for room and tax is required for all reservations at the time of booking. Cancel 7 days prior to arrival to avoid any penalties. Cancellation inside of 7 days is full forfeiture of the deposit. Reservations made inside of 7 days of arrival will be non-cancellable at time of booking.

Travel Information

Airport Information: The closest airport is Burlington International Airport (BTV). The Lodge at Spruce Peak is located approximately 40 miles away from the Burlington International Airport, about a 50-minute drive

For those individuals who do not wish to rent a car, please see one-way airport transfer information from the hotel’s recommended transportation company, Fleet Transportation Company.