Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership

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Engaging Yourself and Others for Top Performance

• Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership
• October 11-14, 2005

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Blue Ridge History

• Founded in 1919 by a prominent group of
  southeastern business leaders
• Founding Principle People are our Most
  Important Asset
• 86 Consecutive Annual Programs

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Mission
To enhance leadership effectiveness in business
and industry by providing timely, human relations
learning experiences in a cost effective manner.
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Accomplishing the Mission

• A Continuation of the Cornerstone Annual Event
• The Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership
• Expanding Services in association with Auburn
  University, our education partner
• On Site Training
• Custom Programming/Instructional Design
• Public Workshops
• Graduate Programs

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The Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership

• A Four Day Conference Designed to
• Challenge and Inspire the Mind
• Renew and Recover the Spirit
• Share Personal Growth Experiences
• Develop Lasting Relationships
• Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains

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Programming

• Developed by
• HR Professionals across the Southeast
• Auburn University
• Includes
• Seven Keynote Addresses
• Four Breakout Sessions
• Two Guided Hikes
• (Weather Permitting)
• Evening Entertainment
• Personal Reflection Time

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New in 2005A Pre-Conference Workshop

• Dimensions of Leadership
• Assess Yourself
• Learn the 12 Dimensions
• Create a Personal Development Plan
• Cost 75.00
• October 11 from 1-5 p.m.

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Who Should Attend?

• Anyone interested in improving their leadership
  skills, self awareness, and growing a
  professional network to include
• Business and Industry Leaders
• First Line Supervisors
• Middle Managers
• Staff
• Students

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Why Participate?

• High Leverage of Training Dollar
• Low Cost/High Quality Training
• 14.25 CEU hours
• Return on Investment
• Improved Leadership Skills
• Enhanced Human Relations Skills and
  Teambuilding
• Improved employee morale
• Networking Opportunities
• New Idea Generation

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Why Participate as an Individual?

• Outstanding Speakers/Facilitators
• Improved Relationships
• Improved Focus
• New Friendships
• Time for Self Reflection and Renewal
• Continuing Education Credits

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Award Programs

• Blue Ridge Challenge Award
• Industry Category
• Student Category
• 1,000 1st Place Award
• 500 2nd Place Award
• 250 3rd Place Award
• George Heaton Award

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99.5 of the Total Conference Survey
Respondents Would Recommend this Conference to
a Friend!
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LocationYMCA Blue Ridge Assembly

• Lodging Available on Campus
• The absolute best way to encounter the Spirit of
  Blue Ridge!!
• Buffet Style Meals
• Recreational Activities Available
• Hiking Basketball
• Game Room Horseshoes
• Exercise Room Tennis

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Engaging Yourself and Others for Top
Performance86th Annual SessionConference

• October 11-15, 2005
• Registration Fees
• 1-5 Participants 420
• 6-10 Participants 390
• 11-40 Participants 370
• 41-50 Participants 365
• 51 Participants Call [phone] for Pricing
• Lodging at Conference Center 117-194 (total
  for conference)
• 8 Meals 111(total for conference)
• double occupancy starts at 117
• private room 194

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2005 Keynote Speakers

• Pat Williams, (Sr. VP Orlando Magic and Author)
• General Perry M. Smith (Military Analyst, Best
  Selling Author, Speaker)
• Dr. Tom Haggai -- (CEO, IGA)
• Dr. Dale Henry (Best Selling Author and National
  Speaker)
• Brenda White Wright (Speaker and Consultant)
• Dr. Betty Siegel (Author and President of
  Kennesaw State University)
• Dr. Farris Jordan (Psychologist, Speaker)

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Topics

• Mentoring and Coaching
• Business Ethics
• Change Management
• Diversity
• Relationship Management
• Teamwork
• Stress Management
• Staying Motivated

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How Can you Help This Valuable Project Grow?

• Attend the Conference
• Become a Sponsor of the event
• Become a Mentor
• Suggest a Speaker or Topic

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2005 SponsorshipThere is Still Time!!

• Platinum Level (5,000 and above)
• ACIPCO
• Auburn University
• Coats North America
• 2004 Platinum Sponsors
• Receive Eight Free Registrations and Recognition
  in all Publications and at the Conference.
  Ability to display at conference

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2005 SponsorshipThere is Still Time!!

• Gold
• Eastman Credit Union
• IGA, Inc.
• W.S. Badcock Corporation
• Silver
• Alabama Power Company
• American Spiralweld
• American Valve and Hydrant
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Georgia Servant Leadership Alliance
• Lance Inc.
• Schenck Company
• Specification Rubber Products, Inc.
• State Farm Insurance Company
• Wilbur Smith Associates

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2005 SponsorshipThere is Still Time!!

• Gold Level is 2500 -4,999
• Receive Four Free Registrations and Recognition
  in all Publications and at the Conference.
  Ability to display at conference
• Silver Level 1,000-2,499
• Receive Two Free Registrations and Recognition in
  all Publications and at the Conference. Ability
  to display at conference
• Sustaining Member and Supporter
• 500-999
• Recognition in all Publications and at the
  Conference.
• Friends of Blue Ridge
• 100-499
• Recognition in all Publications and at the
  Conference

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Catch the Spirit!!
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We Invite You to Join Us on the Mountain !!

• Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership
• October 11-14, 2005

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For Additional Information

• Call or Write
• Hope Stockton
• Executive Director
• 415 W. Magnolia Ave.
• Suite 105
• Auburn University, AL 36849-5265
• phone [phone] fax [phone]
• email stockhg_at_auburn.edu
• Web Address www.blueridgeleadership.com