National Chapter Conference

Date

Mar 10 - 13, 2011

Our third National Chapter Conference to be held at the Crowne Plaza in New Orleans LA.

Hand in Hand - Together We Can!

The 2011 National Chapter Conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Airport in New Orleans LA. If you haven't already made arrangements to attend, I highly recommend it. It is a great way to acquire the skills needed to run a successful USA Dance chapter.

What do your board members do? Come learn what they should be doing and how to get them enthused about participating in the chapter functions.
This conference is a great way to expand your knowledge, meet new friends and have lots of fun.

Here is a checklist to help you set your goals and priorities for the conference.

• List the TOP 3 things you would like to get out of the conference.
• List the seminars you want to attend.
• List the questions you would like to ask.

Getting There: Have you registered; booked travel, and transportation?
What to Bring: A sweater or jacket (it can get chilly inside the classrooms), a nice outfit for the evening dances, notebook, paper and pens, business cards, and don’t forget your dance shoes.
Plan ahead because your time is limited, you need to prioritize your tasks.

Seminars: The backbone and primary reason for the conference is, of course, the seminars - most of which offer you important information to make your chapter stronger.

Highlights: Come learn and have fun! I am looking forward to meeting you.

Take your chapter to new heights.

Training is only as good as the plan you have for implementing it. There are main strategies you can use. Turn what you learned at the conference into action. Research shows that unless you use a new idea within 24 hours of learning it, you'll probably forget what you have learned.
Set goals: To get the most out of the program, be clear on what you intend to gain. Ask yourself, "What do I hope to change as a result of attending this program?" you're much more likely to follow through if you set goals now.

Reward yourself: There's truth to the maxim, "'what gets rewarded gets done." If your goal is to create a new system based on what you learn at the conference, celebrate when the system is in place. Whatever you do, don't let your progress go unnoticed - even if you're the only one who's noticing!
Give yourself the incentive you need to practice what you learn. Ask, "How does this apply to me?"

Relate what you learn to yourself. And don't settle for 'abstract knowledge.' Keep your current circumstances, conflicts and interests foremost in your mind. As you learn new approaches and techniques, relate them to your own situation. You’ll be amazed at how easily and quickly you'll implement new ideas when you know exactly where to put them in action.

Enjoy yourself: Come relaxed and you'll leave refreshed, inspired and recharged. Put your worries on hold for the next few days. This is your time. Get all you can out of it and have a great experience!

Congratulations ... for making this investment in your Chapters development.

Now relax, open your mind and get ready to become more effective.
Speakers:
• Stan Andrews, National Secretary - “How to deal with chapter conflicts”; dealing with difficult situations and learning how to make them go away peacefully.
• Angela Prince, our Director of Public Relations, -“Understanding the PR Role of USA Dance”; Maximizing Good PR for Your Chapter; and Successful Social Media Strategies & Best Practices for Your Chapter and Protecting the USA Dance Logo and Brand
• Bill Rose, Senior VP - Guidelines and templates to show you how to build your Chapter Website.
• Constant Contact will be there to show us how to create easy, inexpensive newsletters.
• Bobbi Jo Gamache, Director of Chapter Liaison: Learn how to Groom your next President and create a stronger chapter board.
• Barbara Wally, K12 Director - How to Motivate and recruit Members, and start School Dance Clubs/Programs.
• Esther Freeman, Corporate Treasurer – “Staying Exempt”, How to Safeguard the Chapter treasury, how to Budget, and the benefits of sending in your Financial and Annual Reports on time.
• Ken Richards, Vice President DanceSport –DanceSport competition sanctioning, international matters, rulebook interpretations and FAQs.
• Members of the New Orleans chapter will tell us how they run a successful competition and market to Spectators as well as competitors.

The conference provides many opportunities to network mingle and share ideas and learn from other chapter Presidents, officers and members in attendance.

Tentative Schedule:

Plan to arrive on Thursday, March 10, for the Welcome Dance. The Gumbo Chapter has some great plans in store for us providing some N’awleans local flavor.
On Friday we will have seminars all day and ending with an evening dance
Saturday will repeat some of Friday’s topics providing you the opportunity to attend the seminars you may have missed and will be followed by an evening farewell dance once again deejayed by the Gumbo Chapter.
Sunday after breakfast will be your day to go on one of the many tours planned. You may even want to schedule a few extra days to get the feel of the New Orleans charm or travel home and start working on your plans for your chapter.

Suggested tours include*:
 The World War II Museum
 New Orleans City Tour
 River Boat Cruise
 Plantation Tour
*Please let me know if you are interested in taking a tour so arrangement can be made.

One day registration includes meals for one day. Be sure to send a delegate if the President can't make it!!!

Don't Forget - we have travel scholarships available; each chapter represented will receive 50% of the airfare for one chapter representative to attend.

• Complimentary shuttle provided from the airport to and from the Crowne Plaza.
• Hotel rates are available two days prior and post the conference.

• Click here for Conference registration

• Click here for hotel registration

Questions? Contact Jean Krupa, VP Social Dance email: social-vp@usadance.org

Select One

• Full Registration $195.00

• Friday Only $ 105.00

• Saturday Only $ 105.00

Full registration includes all conference activities and meals on Friday and Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

One day registration includes meals for one day.

Go to our on line registration option to use your Visa or Master Card
or
send a check for the appropriate amount payable to USA Dance along with this
completed registration form to

Esther Freeman, Treasurer
USA Dance Inc.
2870 Kerrisdale Ridge Drive
Medford OR 97504
1-541-779-6787

Hotel accommodations should be arranged directly with the Crowne Plaza Hotel New Orleans Airport (code USADANCE) - Phone: 1-888-233-9527